Collin Jasper C.

Pachingel

BSN 2C

CE1

1. What for you is the key theme or message of your chosen Old Testament
Book? Why do you think so?

The overarching theme, though, is typically "Yahweh's sympathy for

Israel." Israel will undoubtedly face Yahweh's anger as punishment for
"playing the harlot" with Canaanite rites and customs, but not forever. Israel
will be welcomed by Yahweh as a husband would a woman who has been
unfaithful. To remind both, I believe that both the Israelites and us that we
serve a loving God who is unshakeable in His allegiance to His covenant
people, Hosea composed this book. Despite Israel's ongoing aversion to the
true God, God's unwavering love is demonstrated by the patient husband of
the unfaithful wife. The message of Hosea also serves as a warning to those
who will reject God's love. God's love for the idolatrous country of Israel is
revealed in a complex metaphor through the symbolic portrayal of the marriage
of Hosea and Gomer, which explores the themes of sin, judgment, and
forgiving love.

2. If you are going to choose you life verse (or the Bible verse from your
chosen book which will serve as your inspirational verse or verse that guides
your life) what will it be and why? Discuss or elaborate your answer.

I have 2 actually and these are:

 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for

the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

-Judah 1:9

Always maintain your strength since God is by your side. When

someone attempts to discourage you or taunt you about anything, including
Jesus and trying to convince you not to believe in Him, don't listen to them and
don't give up because you will come out ahead of them. Always thank God for
being with you and give Him praise!

"Therefore anyone who's in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has

passed away; behold a new has come."

-2. Corinthians 5.17

You change when you open your heart to Jesus. a new perspective on
how the world functions. It won't be an easy journey, but if you devote your
heart to Jesus, I can assure you that He will never let you down and will always
be by your side. Numerous trials WILL come your way, but Jesus won't ever
forsake you. Jesus is with you at the front, asking you to follow Him. You are
God's child, and tomorrow, day after day, month after month, you will get
stronger. The old you has passed away.

B. What are your greatest learnings or realizations from studying the Old
Testament Books? Give and explain/discuss at least three or more. 

I would like to focus more on the ethical learnings I have read in the Old
Testament for the first 2

1. Concern for the vulnerable.

When we read Leviticus 19:9–10's command to leave a portion of the

harvest for the needy to gather sustenance, the majority of people cannot
physically follow this because they do not own land.

However, this commandment does prompt us to consider how we may

assist the poor in getting a living and teaches us about God's concern for them.
They are given the ability to actively search for food, preventing them from simply
being "victims."

There is no "fear of outsiders" in the law; it is also obvious that God

protects the weak in society, who are frequently referred to as "the orphan, the
widow, and the stranger" in other rules.

2. A human's sin and sacrifice.

The numerous regulations governing sacrifices demonstrate to us that, in

the eyes of the holy God, human sin is a significant issue that gravely disrupts
our connection with him. Sin requires atonement and must be taken seriously
because it results in the death of an animal.

The significance of Jesus' death on the cross is then made clear while
studying the New Testament: God views our sins as "deadly terrible."

However, because of Jesus' death, there is no longer a need for sacrifices

because His was the only adequate offering (see the letter to the Hebrews).

3. The Old Testament is essential to the Bible.

The Bible's Old and New Testaments together make up God's Word. The
purpose of the New Testament is not to replace the Old Testament but to wrap
up its narrative. According to Genesis 3:14–19, a curse was placed on humanity
because of sin. The account is concluded in Revelation 22:3 which details how
God lifted the curse via the atoning work of Jesus. Without disclosing the start
and finish of the curse, both Testaments would fall short of the theme of God's
redeeming activity.
4. The anticipated Messiah, Jesus, is described as well as his person and
actions throughout the Old Testament.

The Hebrew Bible contains revelations on the Messiah's conception, life,

death, resurrection, return, and rule (Luke 24:44-46). You cannot ignore the Old
Testament predictions if you wish to learn more about Jesus, the Lamb of God.