Term 1 Examination

Covenant

is a special relationship or promise established between God and His people.

“You will be my people and I will be your God.”

Central promise of the covenant.

• God’s relationship with His people

• Belonging

• Faithfulness

• Trust

• Commitment

“You will be my people and I will be your God.”

This expresses:

The covenant is important in salvation history because it shows God’s continuing relationship with His people.

Importance of the Covenant

• Remain faithful to Him

• Trust His promises

• Follow His commands

• Maintain their relationship with Him

What Does the Covenant Invite Us to Do?

Covenant = Relationship + Belonging + Faithfulness

 

Remember (Covenant)

The Exodus Journey tells how God responds to the suffering and misery of His people.

What is the Exodus Journey?

“I have seen the misery of my people.”

Important Statement of the Exodus Journey:

• God sees the suffering of His people.

• God is aware of their difficulties.

• God cares about His people.

• God responds to their suffering.

“I have seen the misery of my people.”

This shows that:

The Exodus reveals God’s concern and saving action for His suffering people.

Major Theme of the Exodus

• Trust in God

• Remain faithful

• Pray

• Seek God’s guidance

• Show compassion to others

When people experience suffering, they should:

The Exodus demonstrates that God remains faithful to His covenant and cares for His people.

Connection Between Covenant and Exodus

Exodus = God sees + God cares + God saves

Remember: (Exodus)

Mosaic Law

refers to the Law given through Moses.

Not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it.

Jesus taught that He came:

It means that Jesus brings the Law to its intended fulfillment.

Jesus did not simply reject the Law. His mission helps us understand the true purpose of God's Law.

What Does “Fulfill the Law” Mean?

• Seek to understand God's will.

• Follow God's teachings.

• Live according to God's will.

• Avoid choosing only what is convenient.

How Should Christians Respond to God's Law?

Christians should:

Mosaic Law =

Jesus =

Faithlessness

means failure to remain faithful to God.

Because of the people's faithlessness, they suffered in the wilderness.

What Happened in the Wilderness?

Faithfulness to God is important during difficult times.

The wilderness experience teaches that:

Faithfulness

The opposite of faithlessness is:

• Remain faithful.

• Trust in God.

• Continue praying.

• Seek God's guidance.

• Avoid giving up their faith.

How Should Christians Respond to Their Own “Wilderness”?

When facing difficult experiences, Christians should:

Wilderness = Difficulty + Testing + Faithfulness

 

Wilderness =

• Rescue His people.

• Bring them into a good and spacious land.

THE PROMISED LAND

A. What Did God Promise?

“A land flowing with milk and honey.”

How is the Promised Land Described?

• God's promise

• God's rescue

• God's faithfulness

• Hope for His people

What Does the Promised Land Represent?

It represents:

It demonstrates God's faithfulness to His people.

What Does God's Promise Demonstrate?

• Recognize God's faithfulness.

• Respond with trust.

• Show gratitude.

• Continue to remain faithful.

Christian Response to God's Blessings

When Christians experience God's blessings, they should:

Promise + Rescue + Faithfulness + Hope

Promised Land =