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Old Testament Survey I Helyer Worksheet #4
Text: Yesterday, Today and Forever: The Continuing Relevance of the Old Testament
, by Larry Helyer (second edition). Instructions:
1.
Read All of the Assigned Chapter
.
2.
After downloading and saving this file to your computer/laptop, answer the first question about your reading.
3.
Complete the following worksheet by typing your responses underneath each question.
4.
Save your finished worksheet in a Word or PDF file format, and upload it to the course home page by clicking on the applicable assignment link.
Student Name:
Date:
11/26/2023
Reading
:
Have you read the entirety of the assigned chapter in preparation for answering the questions
on this worksheet (Type ‘Yes’ or ‘No’)? Yes
***If you have not read the entire chapter, there is no need for you to submit the worksheet. You must read the entire chapter and answer the questions below to have your worksheet graded.
Questions:
1.
Answer in your own words the four “Leading Questions” on page 91 (One small paragraph, 3-5 sentences, should be sufficient for each point).
a.
What literary technique does the narrator of the Abraham story employ?
An obstacle story is a literary technique where the narrator emphasizes a problem and
consistently includes it in the narrative. This type of story revolves around a challenge the
protagonist is facing, and their eventual success in overcoming it.
b.
What tension exists in the story of Abraham?
In this story, there is a tension between the promises of prosperity and offspring. The
underlying concern is whether faith in the Lord's promise can endure obstacles.
Additionally, we can learn from Abraham's response how to have faith in God's
promises.
c.
How does the story of Abraham fit into the overall structure of redemptive history?
His story ultimately illustrates the definitive and conclusive nature of Jesus Christ's
sacrificial death on Calvary. This serves as proof that we can have complete faith in
God, as He loves us unconditionally. To be obedient to Him, we must also be willing to
offer Him the most valuable possessions in our lives, just as Abraham did.
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d.
What theological truths does this section convey?
1.
The concept of covenant faithfulness and commitment to His promises by God
is highlighted in the Bible. In Genesis 12:2, God makes a covenant promise to bless
Abraham and his descendants, and the story ends with God fulfilling His promise and
blessing Isaac, Abraham's son.
2.
The Bible emphasizes the importance of obeying God's will, who makes and
keeps covenants. Abraham's unwavering faith is demonstrated through his obedience,
fear, and trust in God. 3.
Throughout the unfolding of the redemptive story. Abraham's call becomes a
defining moment for his descendants, and through them, the Lord blesses the nation.
God's plan for salvation involves calling a man and his family, through whom many
were to be reached.
4.
The story also contains several typological dimensions. Throughout the
narrative, the coming of Jesus Christ is foreshadowed in various ways.
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