HiStory 7: Exile

A. Good News

HiStory 6: Kings & Kingdoms

A. Introduction

     God's grace throughout the Bible

B. The First of the Kings

     1. Saul (1 Sam 8-9)

     Israelites want a king to be like other nations. God gives a king who looks the part.

     2. David (1 Sam 16)

     David is appointed king. The heart matters more than height - love more than looks.

HiStory 5: Law & Land

A. What is the Law?

     Rules for living

     1. Ten Commandments (Ex 20)

     2. More rules and laws (rest of Exodus to Deuteronomy) - aka Pentateuch or Torah

     Priests and Tabernacle (Ex 25-31, 35-40) set up for symbolism and law enforcement:

Discussion: Call & Passover

1. James referes to the story of Abraham to illustrate his point that faith without works is dead (Jas 2:21-26). Would you say that works without faith is dead too? Why?

2. Imagine yourself walking into a Passover meal with a bunch of Jews. What will you do?

HiStory 4: Passover