Foundations for Christian Mission, Student Workbook, SW04

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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

2. God would satisfy his wrath and restore his people to their position of mercy and prominence.

a. Isa. 40.1-2

b. Ezek. 39.29

c. Isa. 54.9-10

3. God promises to make a new covenant with his people, not based on their obedience and faithfulness to their vows, but he would write his law upon their hearts, Jer. 31.31-34.

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4. Dancing and rejoicing over his people like a bridegroom over a bride, God and his people (cf. Song of Solomon), Isa. 62.5

II. Hints of a New Covenant: Messiah Jesus as the Bridegroom of the Lord

A. The Abrahamic Covenant and Gentile inclusion

1. God’s covenant with Abraham includes the blessing of all the families of the earth, Gen. 12.1-3.

2. Gentiles will have the light of God shine on them, Isa. 9.1-2.