joy, faith

Old Testament 3310

Textbook reading assignments:

An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach

· Chapter 13: The Gifts of Election and God's Name 

· Chapter 14: The Gift of God as Deliverer and Warrior

· Chapter 15: The Gift of the Old Covenant 

· Chapter 16: The Gift of Liturgy 

God's Kingdom Through God's Covenants: A Concise Biblical Theology

· Chapter 8: The Mosaic Covenant - Deuteronomy/Moab 

· Chapter 9: The Davidic Covenant

Videos presentation:

Deuteronomy: The Grace and Wonder of God's Salvation by Daniel Block:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guBW1-SoX2Q

https://vimeo.com/179321221

INSTRUCTIONS NOTE:

1) Discussion must be textbook and video content.

2) Intext citation and References must reflect textbook and video

3) APA formating

4) No Plagiarism.

Discussion: Not more than 300 Words

Many characterize the distinction between the Old Covenant (or Mosaic/Sinai covenant) and the New Covenant as “law/works” versus “grace.” What are some features of the giving of the Sinai covenant (narrated in Exodus 19-24) that demonstrate its gracious character? (Consult pages 405-411 of Waltke & Yu and pages 133-150 of Gentry & Wellum)