Further Study

Review Questions

These questions are designed to help you review important material covered in the lecture.

1. Summarize the basic structures of the covenant between God and Israel.
2. How did the role of prophets relate to the basic structures of God’s covenant with Israel?
3. Summarize the common types of covenant judgment.
4. Describe the three-step process of judgment.
5. What role did the prophets play in this system of judgment?
6. Describe the two main types of covenant blessing.
7. Explain the three-step process of blessing.
8. What role did the prophets play in this system of blessing?

Application Questions

Application questions are appropriate for written assignments or as topics for group discussions. For written assignments, it is recommended that answers not exceed one page in length.

1. How are the covenant motifs of blessing and cursing applied to people today?
2. Why and how does God test people with regards to covenant fidelity and responsibility?
3. According to Deuteronomy 29:25-28, God’s people can provoke His anger. What are some ways that modern Christians might be angering God?
4. What emotional, intellectual and behavioral responses should Christians have to God’s patience toward their sin?
5. Faithful Israelite’s knew that God’s blessings depended on His mercy and forgiveness, not on human merit. In what ways do modern Christians seek to merit God’s blessings? How might this affect their relationship with God? What practical steps can they take to begin to rely on God’s mercy and forgiveness?
6. What is the most significant insight you have learned from this study? Why?