Old School - Pursuit and Promise

Introduction: What’s the Point?

The Foolishness of Babel and Us

God’s Covenant with Abraham

God Pursues

      Why Abram?

God Promises

Reversing the Curse

Covenant Defined

God’s Bloody Oath to Humanity

• What it means about Jesus
• What it means for Us

God’s Covenant with Moses

God Pursues

Why Moses?

God Promises

Israel Chosen for the World

Israel’s Failure

Longing for the Perfect Law-Keeper

• What it means about Jesus
• What it means for Us

Conclusion

God’s Pursuit brings Redemption

God’s Promise brings Purpose

Community Meditation Questions

• Read Genesis 11:1-9. How do we oftentimes try to make a name for ourselves? The story seems to suggest that this is foolishness. Why?
• God pursues redemption for humanity. He takes the initiative in beginning a rescue plan for fallen people. What do we learn about God given this reality? What do we learn about ourselves?
• How does God’s promise to Abraham provide meaning for those of us living thousands of years later? Read Galatians 3:7-9. In what way are those who follow Jesus “children of Abraham”?
• Do you think people are basically good or basically bad? What insight might Israel’s experience under the Mosaic covenant give to this question?  Read 2 Corinthians 5:21. How would you restate this verse in your own words?
• What can you do this week to live in light of God’s promise to Abraham and to Moses in your home, workplace, and missional community?