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What is a key distinction to remember when studying the 'law' in the Scriptures, as opposed to 'the Law' (Torah)?
What is a key distinction to remember when studying the 'law' in the Scriptures, as opposed to 'the Law' (Torah)?
- The Torah refers specifically to the first five books of the Bible, while 'law' also refers to a genre found within the Scriptures. (correct)
- There is no meaningful distinction; the terms are interchangeable within biblical studies.
- The genre of law focuses on narrative, while the Torah is strictly legal code.
- The genre of law is exclusively found in the New Testament, while the Torah is only in the Old Testament.
What makes studying the legal code given to ancient Israel distinct from studying modern legal systems?
What makes studying the legal code given to ancient Israel distinct from studying modern legal systems?
- Ancient Israel's legal code was static and unchanging, unlike the evolving nature of modern laws.
- Ancient Israel's legal code was primarily focused on international relations, unlike modern systems.
- Israel's legal code was deeply embedded in their historical narrative and covenant relationship with God. (correct)
- Modern legal systems are intertwined with religious narratives, which was not the case in ancient Israel.
What was the primary condition upon which the blessings of the Mosaic covenant were based?
What was the primary condition upon which the blessings of the Mosaic covenant were based?
- Israel's obedience to God's commands. (correct)
- Israel's military strength and expansion.
- Israel's strict adherence to ritualistic sacrifices.
- Israel's diplomatic alliances with neighboring nations.
What was the intended role of Israel, according to the content, in relation to other nations, if they obeyed God's commands?
What was the intended role of Israel, according to the content, in relation to other nations, if they obeyed God's commands?
What consequence did Israel face when it failed to uphold the commands of the Mosaic covenant?
What consequence did Israel face when it failed to uphold the commands of the Mosaic covenant?
Why is it especially important for Christians to understand the Mosaic covenant?
Why is it especially important for Christians to understand the Mosaic covenant?
What is the relationship between the narrative portions of the Torah and the legal codes contained within it?
What is the relationship between the narrative portions of the Torah and the legal codes contained within it?
What is the significance of the land God gave to Israel?
What is the significance of the land God gave to Israel?
Flashcards
The Law (in Hebrew Bible)
The Law (in Hebrew Bible)
The first five books of the Bible, also known as the Torah.
Law (as a Genre)
Law (as a Genre)
A genre within Scripture containing legal material given to Israel.
Law's Context
Law's Context
Israel's narrative is intertwined with a series of laws and regulations given by God.
Mosaic Covenant
Mosaic Covenant
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Conditional Covenant
Conditional Covenant
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Israel's Purpose
Israel's Purpose
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Consequence of Disobedience
Consequence of Disobedience
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New Covenant
New Covenant
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Study Notes
- There is a tendency to confuse the genre of the law with the books of the Law.
- The first five books of the Bible are known as the Torah or the Law.
- Scriptures include a genre known as the law.
- The first five books contain both narrative and law.
- The legal material refers to what God gave to the nation of Israel.
Three Things to Remember about the Law
- The legal code that God gave Israel was given to them within the context of their story.
- The Israelite narrative is infused with a series of laws and regulations, starting with Exodus.
- The laws found in the Torah were a part of Israelite life and the Israelite story.
- It is difficult to tell the story of the Hebrew people and neglect the laws found in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
- The laws found in the Torah are tied to the Mosaic or old covenant.
- These commands were specially given to Israel as they journeyed to the Promised Land.
- The commands specified how Israel was to live in the land and enjoy the inheritance that God had given them.
- The Mosaic covenant was a conditional covenant tied to Israel’s obedience to the commands of God.
- God gave Israel the land so he could reach the nations around Israel through them.
- Israel’s obedience to the commands God gave them would set them apart from the other nations and create the kind of nation where justice and righteousness reigned.
- Israel’s obedience would bring blessing and Israel’s disobedience would bring a curse.
- When Israel failed to follow the commands, they were removed from the land and sent into exile.
- Christians should recognize aspects of the Mosaic covenant as they stand in contrast to the new covenant.
- In Jer 31:31–34 God mentions that he will make a new covenant with Israel and Judah.
- In Luke 22:14–20
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Explore the significance of law in the Old Testament, distinguishing between the genre of law and the books of the Law (Torah). Discover how legal codes were integral to the Israelite story and the Mosaic covenant, shaping their life and journey to the Promised Land.
