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Significance of The Exodus and Sinai Events

The Exodus and Sinai events were central to Israelite history and formed the basis of their liturgical celebrations and prayers. The Exodus was commemorated yearly in the Passover feast. For Christians, the Exodus and Sinai prefigured the new covenant formed by God through Christ to establish his Church. After entering Canaan under Joshua, the Israelites were governed by judges until they demanded a king. This led to the establishment of the united monarchy under Saul, David, and Solomon. However, Solomon's successors weakened it and the kingdom divided into Israel and Judah. Prophets warned of idolatry's consequences and promised redemption if the people returned to God.

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Significance of The Exodus and Sinai Events

The Exodus and Sinai events were central to Israelite history and formed the basis of their liturgical celebrations and prayers. The Exodus was commemorated yearly in the Passover feast. For Christians, the Exodus and Sinai prefigured the new covenant formed by God through Christ to establish his Church. After entering Canaan under Joshua, the Israelites were governed by judges until they demanded a king. This led to the establishment of the united monarchy under Saul, David, and Solomon. However, Solomon's successors weakened it and the kingdom divided into Israel and Judah. Prophets warned of idolatry's consequences and promised redemption if the people returned to God.

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Significance

of the
Exodus and
Sinai events

Exodus and Sinai Events


A. For the Israelites
The Exodus from Egypt and the covenant at
Sinai are the central events in Israel history
They formed the basis of the peoples liturgical
celebration and prayer life which serve as a
memorial of things in the past and an
assurance of present and future help
The Exodus is re-enacted yearly through the
Feast of Passover

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Exodus and
Sinai
Events
For Christians
It prefigures the new exodus and
new covenant by which God has
formed his people for Himself, the
Church
God chose us in Christ Eph 1:4
As with His choice of Israel
Gods choice us is not for
anything that we have done it
is grace that we have been saved
Eph 2:8-9

Judges,
Kings,
Prophets

Joshua and the conquest of the


promised land
Joshua
Etymologically related to the name of Jesus
which mean YHWH saves.
He was chosen by Moses because of his faith
and courage
He was a savior of his people
He was an instrument of Gods saving act
The greatness of Joshua as a leader and
liberator is regarded as a reflection of the
greatness of Moses
Crossing the Jordan River: Joshua 3
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Book of
Joshua
1. God is a
warrior
2. Land is a gift

Book of Joshua
Division of Canaan
according to the
twelve tribes of Israel

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Judges
The death of Joshua made Israelites turn to local
heroes for military and leadership
They were known as JUDGES, regarded by the
Israelites as leaders appointed by YHWH, to deliver
them from their enemies
Period between the settlement and the establishment
of the monarchy
There were two kinds of Judges, one a military leader
who inspired by God to fight Israelites enemies (e.g.,
Gideon and Samson), the other a judicial and
administrative official.
For around two hundred years, the different tribes of
Israel were under the leadership of the judges
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The Israelites worship the idols

God allows their enemies to


attack and oppress them

God raises a judge to deliver the


Israelites from their oppressors, and
They live in peace until the judge dies

The Israelites repent and cry to God for help

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ISRAELS CYCLE OF
INFIDELITY

The Kingdom of Jerusalem


As time went on, the need for a common
ruler became apparent in Israel
Samuel
Samuel gave in to the persistent request
of the people and inaugurated the
monarchy by anointing Israels first king.

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The Kingdom of Jerusalem


Rights of the King
The sons of Israel will have to serve the
king as his soldiers or servants
The daughters of Israel will have to serve
the king, as his ladies-in-waiting in the
royal court
The king shall collect taxes and claim the
best fruits of the peoples labor
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The united
monarchy
Israel government was
theocratic
YHWH was the true king
The patriarchs, prophets,
priests and judges were
regarded as mere vicars of
YHWH

The
Kingdom of
Jerusalem
Saul
He was from the tribe of Benjamin
Read Samuel 9:2
Sins of Saul
He refused to follow Samuel advice, i.e. to
offer sacrifice
He was jealous of David
He summoned the spirit of the dead, an act
abomination in Israel

The
kingdom of
Jerusalem
King David
Son of Jesse from the tribe of
Judah
He was considered as the real
founder of the monarchy
The early years of Davids reign
were years of civil war

The Holy City of Jerusalem


King David
expanded the city
and had the Ark of
the Covenant
brought into it
Today, Jerusalem is
a city of three
religions: Judaism,
Islam and
Christianity
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David: Lights and Shadows


His defeat of Goliath
His friendship with
Jonathan, King Sauls
son
He ruled justly and
compassionately

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He was polygamous
He committed
adultery and murder

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King Solomon
Solomon inherited his
fathers kingdom
He was endowed with
God-given wisdom
Solomon built a
magnificent Temple for
God and even larger
palace for himself
Solomon had organized
his court, a start was
made on editing the
sacred tradition
He was a great king
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Solomon played the great


lord too much
The Bible credits him with
700 wives and 300
concubines
He exploited his people

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Two Kingdoms
From 933 there were
two kingdoms
Northern Kingdom or
Israel, with Samaria
as its capital
Southern Kingdom or
Judah, with
Jerusalem as its
capital
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The Prophets of Israel

YHWH raised prophets to


guide his people and warn
them about the
consequences of
worshipping the pagan
gods.
Prophets of the Northern
Kingdom
1.
Elijah
2.
Elisha
3.
Hosea
4.
Amos

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Prophets of the Southern


Kingdom
1. Isaiah
2. Micah
3. Zephaniah
4. Jeremiah
5. Nahum
6. Habakkuk

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Prophetic writings
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A reminder of the
election of Israel, the
exodus and covenant
A condemnation of the
peoples rebellion
against God
A warning on impending
punishment
An affirmation of Gods
faithful love and
compassion
A promise of
redemption and
restoration
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Themes of prophetic
writings
a. Justice for the poor and
oppressed
b. Faithfulness to the
covenant
c. Messianism

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The Prophets of the Exile


1. Ezekiel
2. Daniel
3. Obadiah
The Return from the Exile (post-exilic prophets)
1. Haggai
2. Zechariah
3. Joel
4. Malachi
5. Ezra
6. Nehemiah
7. Ezra
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