[9-19-2007] Matthew 1

Next Lunch Meeting: On September 28 at Calvert House about 12 pm  

The Sons of Noah
1. Japhethites
2. Hamites
3. Semites –> Abraham (Genesis 11: 10, From Shem to Abram; Genesis 12, The Call of Abram)

Question: Please provide a brief synopsis of Genesis 1 and 2.

Today’s discussion topics (September 19, 2007)

1. What is Old Covenant and New Covenant?

2. Why God choose Jew and Abraham?

[9-14-2007] Matthew 1

 Abraham covenant

• What is a covenant?
• Agreement between God and Man

Tell me about Abraham

• where is he from?
• why does he go to Canaan?
• what was his original name?
• what is the Promise God makes to him?

• Culture – How does God work in this culture – Theology (How does God think?)

• Example of people that God works through
  • Abraham, Jacob, Rehab, Ruth, David
  • Love them and they love Him

• Prophets – preached against a systemic evil in their society
• Creator, Yahweh > Relational with his creation
• Relationship and religious