#29 Theodicy
Theodicy is concerned with answering the question, “If God is sovereign and good, then why does He allow evil and suffering in the world?” While there are many conclusions to this question, the most prominent one found in the Old Testament comes from the books of Job, Ecclesiastes, and Habakkuk…
#28 The Covenants of Micah
The Book of Micah is a ridicule of sin, a call to repentance, and a guarantee that the Lord will hold fast to His word and deliver on His covenantal promises. While characteristics of the Abrahamic and Davidic Covenants are expressed throughout the book, the most evident characteristics, as demonstrated by the chart below, are those of the Mosaic Covenant…
#8 The Kingship of the Old and New Testaments
There are many kings in the Old Testament. Ever since the Israelites first requested a king in 1 Samuel 8, one has been in charge over the land. These kings have been both bad and good; some do the will of the Lord, and others do not…
#4 The Significance of Genealogies in Genesis and the Theme of Eve’s Seed
The first book of the Old Testament, Genesis, is a historical narrative about the origin of the world and the history of ancient Israel leading up to the time of Israel’s slavery in Egypt. Throughout the book, there are a few things that should stand out: the literary structure, the genealogies, and the “seed” theme found in Genesis 3:15…
#3 The Roles and Responsibilities of Husbands and Wives in Genesis 2-3 and the Whole Bible
Genesis 2-3 is a beautiful story where God’s faithfulness, care, and atoning for sin are first revealed. Many people are probably familiar with this first propitiatory sacrifice of God on behalf of men and women: “[t]he Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife, and clothed them” (Gen 3:21)…