SERMON: Old Testament Overview Part 6 - Life in the Promised Land
Old Testament Overview Part 6 - Life in the Promised Land This Session: Review/Introductions Joshua Judges Ruth I. Review/Introduction The Jewish Bible referred to these early historical books as “the former prophets” (includes Joshua–Kings, excluding Ruth) Luke 24:44 — “in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms” The Former Prophets give a continuous history of Israel in the Land through the eyes of the prophets. The Latter Prophets indict the Law breaking of Israel / Judah, but also predict Yahweh’s future restoration of Israel. The Former Prophets will lead us to the monarchy Israel received Yahweh’s blessing only so long as she remained faithful to the stipulations of the Mosaic covenant (cf. Deut. 28). II. Joshua Hebrew: Yehoshua [“The Lord is Salvation”] (related to Yeshua) THEME: Conquer and Divide (Re-Entry). Date of Events: From the Death of Moses (1406 BC) to the Death of the Elders associated with Joshua (1375 BC) The people: The ones who...