Theo 610 Biblical Theology Paper - 4542 Words

OLD TESTAMENT THEOLOGY PAPER JUDGES ____________________ An OT Theology Paper Submitted to Dr. Yates Liberty University ____________________ In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Course THEO 610 – Biblical Theology ____________________ By Troy A. Collett #219483 June 24, 2015 In His faithfulness, the Lord as Divine Judge will judge His covenant people Israel after they disregard their covenant obligations and then offer them deliverance once they demonstrate repentance. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION .1 II. THE LORD AS DIVINE DELIVERER AND JUDGE .3 III. THE BASIS OF DIVINE JUDGEMENT .8 IV. HOW GOD ISSUED DIVINE JUDGEMENT .12 V. THE DIVINE GOAL OF JUDGEMENT 14 VI. SUMMARY†¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦Ã¢â‚¬ ¦17 VII. BIBLIOGRAPHY 18 INTRODUCTION This paper focuses on the theological message of the book of Judges. Identifying how God is portrayed in this book will enlighten readers on how God is portrayed in the remaining sixty-five books of the Bible. Also, this study will attempt to determine the books theme, motifs, as well as the central theological message. The theological message of Judges revolves around a faithful God and a rebellious people. God, in His faithfulness as Divine Judge, will judge His covenant people Israel after they disregard their covenant obligations and then offer them deliverance once they demonstrate repentance. In spite of her privileged position as God’s chosen people, Israel decided to