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Weightier matters of the Law - Judgement

Weightier matters of the Law - Judgement. Study 2 – “I know him”. The Confidence of Abraham. Psalm 111:7 “The works of his hands are verity ( emeth ) and judgment ( mishpat ); all his commandments are sure.” “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right ?”. What is Judgement?.

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Weightier matters of the Law - Judgement

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  1. Weightier matters of the Law - Judgement Study 2 – “I know him” Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  2. The Confidence of Abraham Psalm 111:7 “The works of his hands are verity (emeth) and judgment (mishpat); all his commandments are sure.” “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  3. What is Judgement? Heb. mishpat- judgment, justice, ordinance (a) act of deciding a case, decision (in law) - place, court, seat of judgment - process, procedure, litigation (before judges) - case, cause (presented for judgment) - sentence, decision (of judgment) - execution and or time (of judgment) (b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) (c) ordinance (d) right, privilege, due (legal) (e) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  4. Mishpat in the O.T. Occurs 421 times in O.T. First occ. Gen. 18:19. Last occ. Mal. 4:4. Approx. 230 refer to attributes. Significant occurrences: Ps. 37:6, 28, 30 Proverbs 21:3, 15 Isa. 1:17, 27; 9:7 (James 1:27) Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  5. The Times of Abraham Ishmael born Gen 17:21 – “But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.” Exactly 12 months from Gen. 17 to 21. Leaves Haran Gen. 15 Gen. 17 Gen. 21 At Hebron 86 75 100 85 99 Isaac born 5th Promise 4th Promise Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  6. Abraham’s view from Hebron to Sodom Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  7. Abraham flees from Hebron 20 years in Hebron Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  8. Abimelech – Man of Integrity Gen. 20 Signifies – “father-king”. 24 occs. Gen. Key characteristic – “integrity” – tom - integrity, completeness – v. 5,6. Gen. 21:22-31 – Abimelech’s integrity! V. 22 - Phichol – “the mouth of all”; “every tongue”. V. 23 - Covenant for 3 generations. Cp. Isa. 59:20-21 (58:2; 59:8,9,11,14,15). Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  9. Leaving an Example – 1 Pet. 2:19-25 Learning process – 1 Pet. 2:21 – hupogrammos – (1) a writing copy, including all the letters of the alphabet, given to beginners as an aid in learning to draw them; (2) an example set before one. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  10. Submission and Integrity - 1 Pet. 3 Link to theme -“Likewise” – Vv. 1,7; (5:5). Context – Submission – 2:13,18; 3:1,5,22; 5:5 (2); and integrity – 2:12; 3:8-13; 4:10. “subjection” - Gr. hupotasso – (1) to arrange under, to subordinate; (2) to subject, put in subjection; (3) to subject one’s self, obey; (4) to submit to one’s control; (5) to yield to one’s admonition or advice; (6) to obey, be subject. “honest” – kalos - beautiful by reason of purity of heart and life, and hence praiseworthy; morally good, noble. (Occs. twice 2:12). Christ “the hidden man of the heart” – V. 4. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  11. Prayers Hindered! Abraham’s failure on view – 1 Pet. 3. V.5 - Sarah’s trust; V.6 - obedience - hupakouo - to hear under (listen attentively as a subordinate); submission; well-doing; faith. V.6 - “amazement” – ptoesis - to be afraid of with terror. Ygs. Lit. - “and not fearing any terror”. V.7– “dwell with” – sunoikeo – to dwell together. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  12. Zacchaeus a Son of Abraham Luke 19:1-10 – Absence of pride – Recognition of frailty – Integrity on public display (“stood”). His name means “pure” (Thayer). Jericho – “place of fragrance” (Thayer). Called the city of palm trees – Judges 3:13. Palm is a symbol for Gentiles – Ex. 15:27; Rev. 7:9, and of the upright – Ps. 92:12. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  13. Does Yahweh know you? Ezra 7:10 “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of Yahweh, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments (mishpat).” Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  14. Study 3 – “Prolonging your days” Next study (God willing) Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  15. Heading Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

  16. Study Summary The equivalent word for ‘judgement’ in the O.T. Explore some usages of this word First occ. of mishpat in Gen. 18 – explore use there See case of Zacchaeus a son of Abraham – Luke 19:8-9 Abraham’s integrity tested at Gerar – Gen. 20 – repeat Gen. 12 Principle of Gen.12&13 – “at the first” – new beginning Exposition of principles in 1 Pet. 3 Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement

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