Foundations for Christian Mission, Mentor's Guide, MG04

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F O U N D A T I O N S F O R C H R I S T I A N M I S S I O N

D. The Unfolding of Time (God’s plan revealed thru Israel)

1. The Abrahamic Promise and the covenant of Yahweh (Patriarchs); Gen. 12.1-3; 15; 17; 18.18; 28.4

2. The Exodus and the covenant at Sinai, Exodus

3. The Conquest of the inhabitants and the Promised Land, Joshua-2 Chronicles

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4. The City, the Temple, and the Throne, Ps. 48.1-3; 2 Chron. 7.14; 2 Sam. 7.8ff.

a. The role of the prophet, to declare the word of the Lord , Deut. 18.15

b. The role of the priest, to represent God and the people , Heb. 5.1 - “For every high priest chosen from among men is appointed to act on behalf of men in relation to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.”

c. The role of the king, to rule with righteousness and justice in God’s stead , Ps. 72

5. The Captivity and the Exile, Daniel, Ezekiel, Lamentations

6. The return of the Remnant, Ezra, Nehemiah