Old Testament Survey I

Helyer Worksheet #4

Text: Yesterday, Today and Forever: The Continuing Relevance of the Old Testament,
by Larry Helyer (second edition).

Instructions:
Read All of the Assigned Chapter.
After downloading and saving this file to your computer/laptop, answer the first
question about your reading.
Complete the following worksheet by typing your responses underneath each
question.
Save your finished worksheet in a Word or PDF file format, and upload it to the
course home page by clicking on the applicable assignment link.

Student Name: Sarah Matute 

Date: 11/28/2021      

Reading:
Have you read the entirety of the assigned chapter in preparation for answering the
questions on this worksheet (Type ‘Yes’ or ‘No’)? Yes

***If you have not read the entire chapter, there is no need for you to submit the
worksheet. You must read the entire chapter and answer the questions below to
have your worksheet graded.

Questions:
Answer in your own words the four “Leading Questions” on page 91 (One small
paragraph, 3-5 sentences, should be sufficient for each point).

What literary technique does the narrator of the Abraham story employ?
An obstacle story is the literary technique being employed. By using this
technique, the narrator highlights the problem and constantly incorporates it into the
account. This type of story revolves around a problem the hero or heroine is facing, and
it ends with them being rescued and succeeding.
   
What tension exists in the story of Abraham?
The tension that exists in this story is both the promises of prosperity and
offspring. The concern is: Will faith in the Lord's promise be able to withstand
obstacles? Secondly, how does Abraham's response teach us to have faith in
God's promises?     

How does the story of Abraham fit into the overall structure of redemptive
history?
In the end, his story demonstrated the once for all character of Jesus Christ's
one-time sacrifice on Calvary. This proves that we can trust God entirely because
he loves us without condition. To be obedient, we must also be willing to give the
most important things in our lives to Him as Abraham did.

What theological truths does this section convey?

1. Covenant faithfulness and God's commitment to His promises.
A covenant promise is found in Genesis 12:2 "I will bless you," and the
story ends with God blessing Isaac, his son.     
2. The importance of obeying the will of God who makes and keeps
covenants.
Abraham demonstrated his genuine faith by obeying, fearing, and trusting
God.
3. Throughout the unfolding redemptive story, Abraham's call represents a
defining moment.
Through Abraham's descendants, the Lord blessed the nation. In God's
plan for salvation, a man and his family are called, and many were to be
reached through them.
4. Several typological dimensions are present in the story. Throughout the
story, Jesus Christ's coming is foreshadowed in many ways.