BUILDING BIBLICAL THEOLOGY
STUDY GUIDE 3.2
Lesson 3: Diachronic Developments in the Old Testament
Section 2: Epochal Developments

OUTLINE FOR NOTES

II. Epochal Developments

A. Diverse Emphases

  1. Universal Covenants

  2. National Covenants

  3. New Covenant

B. Organic Unity

  1. Kingdom Administration

  2. Abiding Authority

  3. Extended Application


REVIEW QUESTIONS

1. Explain the difference between the "universal" covenants, the "national" covenants, and the "new" covenant.

2. What are the three aspects that are included in all covenants?

3. What are the six key covenants that Dr. Pratt mentions? What name does he give to each one? Describe the unique characteristics of each of these six covenants.

4. Explain in general terms how the covenants are related to each other. In what ways are they united? In what ways are they different?

5. Explain Dr. Pratt's perspective on the application of previous covenants in later periods of time. Do previous covenants still apply? In what way? What illustration does he use to explain his perspective?


APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What special benefits do you enjoy as a member of the "new" covenant?

2. Can you think of examples of how certain aspects of previous covenants are applied in a different way today?

3. Did this lesson change the way you think about applying Old Testament ethical norms today? How?