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Israel. the people of God. Genesis 12. Leaving the past Blessing for nation and nations Promise of Canaanite land Beautiful, old Sarai. Exodus 15:1-19. God’s mighty rescue of Israel God’s guidance to holy land Fear of God in hearts of neighbors Planting at mountain sanctuary.
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Israel the people of God
Genesis 12 • Leaving the past • Blessing for nation and nations • Promise of Canaanite land • Beautiful, old Sarai
Exodus 15:1-19 • God’s mighty rescue of Israel • God’s guidance to holy land • Fear of God in hearts of neighbors • Planting at mountain sanctuary
Joshua 24:1-28 • Tribes and officials • Historical grounding • Call to undivided loyalty – reject other gods • Witnesses of own choice • Written instruction follows commitment
Ezekiel 16 • Mixed heritage • God’s act of love • Self sufficiency and forgotten mercies • Punishment for Jerusalem • Restoration for Sodom, Samaria, et cetera • Promised establishment of covenant
Assigned readings • Genesis 17 • God identifies self; Abram father of many nations; covenant marked by circumcision • Deuteronomy 7 • destruction of enemies; consecration because chosen; God’s protection of faithful • Jeremiah 31 • exile, return, and new covenant • Ezra 9-10 • restoration of a pure people