4. Suzerain-Vassal Covenant—Law or Grace?
Blessing: The Path to Peace
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In Hebrew culture, Suzerain/Vassal agreements decreed each party was to be given proof of the Covenant. God’s deliverance of the Ten Commandments to Moses on Mount Sinai would have been a Suzerain/Vassal agreement, however God gave Moses both tablets of the Covenant. This speaks to His radical grace for His people; He knew they could never keep both sides of the agreement. God would send someone, eventually, to uphold the Covenant for all of Humanity, once and for all.
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5. A Messianic Prophecy
Through the Psalms and Proverbs, we begin to see Israel step into their role within the Messianic Promise. They become the prophets, priests, and kings of God to all nations. This means that Israel is to teach the rest of the world what it looks like to live into God’s design.
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6. Law and Grace
Israel is unable to uphold their role and commitment to God’s Covenant. Enter the prophets: God’s advocates. Prophets point out where Israel has broken their agreement, and what happens as a result. Much of the prophetic writings are written in Messianic Desperation—only a Messiah can come to set...
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7. Jesus as a Perfect Vessel
The mysterious and promised Messiah is God made flesh. He puts on the form of a worshiping supplicant, because no one can make the perfect steward except God himself. Jesus becomes the perfect High Priest, the perfect Prophet, and the perfect and sacrificial King. He will remake all things!
