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Old Testament Field Guide

DAY 9 OF 13

Geo-political History: In Front of the Text

The second great temptation Israel faced is just as pressing for God’s people in any generation: In what do we trust for our security and peace?

The Modern Temptation of Peace

The Modern-day Temptations of Peace

Do you ever feel like you’re a mouse living among cats? We’ve learned that the geopolitical history of the region of the Promised Land put Israel under great pressure and constant threat, like a mouse living among cats.

More than likely, you have demands in your life that consistently threaten your peace and prosperity. What are some of the “cats” that threaten your peace?

To what do you find yourself turning to secure your peace in the midst of those threats?

Are there times when you might even turn to one of those “cats” to protect yourself from other “cats”? If so, explain.

How does God and your faith in him help you overcome the threats and not succumb to the temptations to rely on those God-counterfeits?

Wrap-up

Nicole wraps up this lesson on God’s extraordinary plan which placed Israel in such a precarious location—the very center of all the action! … and why Israel would have been tempted to hedge their bets as one of the “mice” in a world of “cats.”

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Old Testament Field Guide

Welcome to the “Field Guide” Module for the Old Testament. We want to make sure you are well prepared before you start down the path of a deeper engagement with God’s Word. This module will provide a great framework for your journey through the Old Testament as we explore the Bible’s geographical, historical, cultural and religious contexts.

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