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1) Read Luke 24:36-50 & Acts 1:6-11. 1) Read Luke 24:36-50 & Acts 1:6-11.

The Gospel writer of Luke is also the author of Acts. Why The Gospel writer of Luke is also the author of Acts. Why do you think he included two ascension stories? What do you think he included two ascension stories? What similar parallels do they draw on? What stands out as similar parallels do they draw on? What stands out as being different?being different?

2) Read 2 Kings 5. Is the lesson “universalism” (the 2) Read 2 Kings 5. Is the lesson “universalism” (the noble pagan Naaman is better than the Israelite servant noble pagan Naaman is better than the Israelite servant Gehazi)? Or is it that the God of Israel is able to heal and Gehazi)? Or is it that the God of Israel is able to heal and to punish anyone, Israelite or Aramaean, through the to punish anyone, Israelite or Aramaean, through the prophetic word? prophetic word?

2 Kings 2. Ascension of Elijah. Cf. Moses and Jesus.2 Kings 2. Ascension of Elijah. Cf. Moses and Jesus. 2 Kings 5. Naaman the Aramaean “leper” comes to 2 Kings 5. Naaman the Aramaean “leper” comes to

faith.faith. 2 Kings 8:16-ch. 10. Jehu. Fruitless reform in Israel.2 Kings 8:16-ch. 10. Jehu. Fruitless reform in Israel. 2 Kings 11-12. Joash). Fruitful reform in Judah.2 Kings 11-12. Joash). Fruitful reform in Judah. 2 Kings 17. Reflection on the fall of the Northern 2 Kings 17. Reflection on the fall of the Northern

Kingdom.Kingdom. 2 Kings 18-20. Hezekiah. Cf. 2 Chronicles 29-32.2 Kings 18-20. Hezekiah. Cf. 2 Chronicles 29-32. 2 Kings 21. Manasseh, the worst king ever.2 Kings 21. Manasseh, the worst king ever. 2 Kings 22:1-23:25a. Josiah and his reform.2 Kings 22:1-23:25a. Josiah and his reform. 2 Kings 23:25b-25:30. Collapse, but not without 2 Kings 23:25b-25:30. Collapse, but not without

hopehope

2 Kings Overlook2 Kings Overlook

A Divided KingdomA Divided Kingdom

Solomon was known for his Solomon was known for his wisdom.wisdom.

Solomon was corrupted by Solomon was corrupted by his office.his office.

After his death, Israel was After his death, Israel was split into the Kingdom of split into the Kingdom of

Judah (south) and the Judah (south) and the Kingdom of Israel (north).Kingdom of Israel (north).

AssyriaAssyria’’s destruction of the s destruction of the northern kingdom in 721 northern kingdom in 721

BCBC

Babylonian captivity of the Babylonian captivity of the southern kingdom in 587-southern kingdom in 587-

586 BC586 BC

Prophets of the Prophets of the Northern KingdomNorthern Kingdom

Elijah and ElishaElijah and Elisha

Elijah taunted the kingElijah taunted the king’’s s pagan prophetspagan prophets

Next to Moses, Elijah is Next to Moses, Elijah is the greatest of the OT the greatest of the OT prophets.prophets.

He was present at JesusHe was present at Jesus’’ TransfigurationTransfiguration

Elisha succeeded ElijahElisha succeeded Elijah

8 Elijah took his mantle, rolled it up and 8 Elijah took his mantle, rolled it up and struck the water, which divided, and both struck the water, which divided, and both crossed over on dry ground.crossed over on dry ground.

9 When they had crossed over, Elijah said to 9 When they had crossed over, Elijah said to Elisha, "Ask for whatever I may do for you, Elisha, "Ask for whatever I may do for you, before I am taken from you." Elisha answered, before I am taken from you." Elisha answered, "May I receive a double portion of your spirit.""May I receive a double portion of your spirit."

10 "You have asked something that is not 10 "You have asked something that is not easy," he replied. "Still, if you see me taken up easy," he replied. "Still, if you see me taken up from you, your wish will be granted; otherwise from you, your wish will be granted; otherwise not."not."

11 As they walked on conversing, a flaming 11 As they walked on conversing, a flaming chariot and flaming horses came between chariot and flaming horses came between them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a them, and Elijah went up to heaven in a whirlwind.whirlwind.

12 When Elisha saw it happen he cried out, 12 When Elisha saw it happen he cried out, "My father! my father! Israel's chariots and "My father! my father! Israel's chariots and drivers!" But when he could no longer see drivers!" But when he could no longer see him, Elisha gripped his own garment and tore him, Elisha gripped his own garment and tore it in two.it in two.

13 Then he picked up Elijah's mantle which 13 Then he picked up Elijah's mantle which had fallen from him, and went back and stood had fallen from him, and went back and stood at the bank of the Jordan.at the bank of the Jordan.

14 Wielding the mantle which had fallen from 14 Wielding the mantle which had fallen from Elijah, he struck the water in his turn and Elijah, he struck the water in his turn and said, "Where is the LORD, the God of Elijah?" said, "Where is the LORD, the God of Elijah?" When Elisha struck the water it divided and he When Elisha struck the water it divided and he crossed over. (2Ki 2:8-14 NAB)crossed over. (2Ki 2:8-14 NAB)

Deut 34:5 Deut 34:5 So there, in the land of Moab, Moses, the So there, in the land of Moab, Moses, the servant of the LORD, died as the LORD had said; 6 and servant of the LORD, died as the LORD had said; 6 and he was buried in the ravine opposite Beth-peor in the he was buried in the ravine opposite Beth-peor in the land of Moab, land of Moab, but to this day no one knows the place of but to this day no one knows the place of his burialhis burial. 7 Moses was one hundred and twenty years . 7 Moses was one hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were undimmed and his old when he died, yet his eyes were undimmed and his vigor unabated. 8 For thirty days the Israelites wept for vigor unabated. 8 For thirty days the Israelites wept for Moses in the plains of Moab, till they had completed the Moses in the plains of Moab, till they had completed the period of grief and mourning for Moses. 9 Now Joshua, period of grief and mourning for Moses. 9 Now Joshua, son of Nun, was filled with the spirit of wisdom, since son of Nun, was filled with the spirit of wisdom, since Moses had laid his hands upon him; and so the Moses had laid his hands upon him; and so the Israelites gave him their obedience, thus carrying out Israelites gave him their obedience, thus carrying out the LORD'S command to Moses. 10 Since then no the LORD'S command to Moses. 10 Since then no prophet has arisen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD prophet has arisen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face. 11 He had no equal in all the signs knew face to face. 11 He had no equal in all the signs and wonders the LORD sent him to perform in the land and wonders the LORD sent him to perform in the land of Egypt against Pharaoh and all his servants and of Egypt against Pharaoh and all his servants and against all his land, 12 and for the might and the against all his land, 12 and for the might and the terrifying power that Moses exhibited in the sight of all terrifying power that Moses exhibited in the sight of all Israel.Israel.Luke 24:45-53. Luke 24:45-53. Then he opened their minds to Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures. 46 And he said to them, understand the scriptures. 46 And he said to them, "Thus it is written that the Messiah would suffer and "Thus it is written that the Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day 47 and that rise from the dead on the third day 47 and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 And (behold) I am sending the promise of my Father And (behold) I am sending the promise of my Father upon you; but stay in the city until you are clothed with upon you; but stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.“ 50 Then he led them (out) as far power from on high.“ 50 Then he led them (out) as far as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. 51 As as Bethany, raised his hands, and blessed them. 51 As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven. 52 They did him homage and then returned to heaven. 52 They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 and they were to Jerusalem with great joy, 53 and they were continually in the temple praising God.continually in the temple praising God.

1. 1. Review of Elijah cycle Review of Elijah cycle (1 Kings 17-2 Kings 2). Yhwh alone; role of spirit (1 Kings 17-2 Kings 2). Yhwh alone; role of spirit (will recur in Ezekiel); deeds not words; conflict with Ahab & Jezebel, (will recur in Ezekiel); deeds not words; conflict with Ahab & Jezebel, political role (political role (qesherqesher, conspire, conspiracy)., conspire, conspiracy).2. 2. 2 Kings 2. Ascension of Elijah. 2 Kings 2. Ascension of Elijah. Cf. Moses and Jesus.Cf. Moses and Jesus. The ascension of Elijah 2 Kings The ascension of Elijah 2 Kings

2:8-142:8-14 Ascension of Moses and Ascension of Moses and

JesusJesus

A.A. Elisha (vv. 1-14)Elisha (vv. 1-14) 1. Naaman journeys to Elisha (vv. 1-7)1. Naaman journeys to Elisha (vv. 1-7) 2. Elisha heals Naaman (vv. 8-14)2. Elisha heals Naaman (vv. 8-14)B.B. Naaman (vv. 15-19Naaman (vv. 15-19C.C. Gehazi (vv. 20-27) Gehazi (vv. 20-27)

Note: in each of the three segments (A, B, C) one character Note: in each of the three segments (A, B, C) one character dominates, yet each segment leads to the next, broadening dominates, yet each segment leads to the next, broadening the perspective; servants are wiser than their masters; the perspective; servants are wiser than their masters; Naaman is converted from arrogance and dismissal of Israel Naaman is converted from arrogance and dismissal of Israel to humility and faith in Israel’s God; he will be cured of his to humility and faith in Israel’s God; he will be cured of his leprosy and the greedy and opportunistic Gehazi will be leprosy and the greedy and opportunistic Gehazi will be afflicted with leprosy.afflicted with leprosy.

Is the lesson “universalism” (the noble pagan Naaman is better Is the lesson “universalism” (the noble pagan Naaman is better than the Israelite servant Gehazi)? Or is it that the God of than the Israelite servant Gehazi)? Or is it that the God of Israel is able to heal and to punish anyone, Israelite or Israel is able to heal and to punish anyone, Israelite or Aramaean, through the prophetic word? Aramaean, through the prophetic word?

Luke 4:27: “Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the Luke 4:27: “Again, there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian.”but only Naaman the Syrian.”

Naaman Comes to Faith in Yhwh (2 Kings 5). Naaman Comes to Faith in Yhwh (2 Kings 5). ((After Robert Cohn in Berit Olam series, Liturgical Press, After Robert Cohn in Berit Olam series, Liturgical Press, 2000)2000)

Joram and Ahaziah (8:16-29). Joram and Ahaziah (8:16-29). Judah and Israel are both Judah and Israel are both corrupt.corrupt.

Designation of Jehu (9:1-16) by a Designation of Jehu (9:1-16) by a young prophet sent by Elishayoung prophet sent by Elisha

Jehu’s seven violent acts (9:17-Jehu’s seven violent acts (9:17-10:36) 10:36)

Jehoram (9:11-26); Ahaziah (9:27-Jehoram (9:11-26); Ahaziah (9:27-29); Jezebel (9:30-37); Ahab’s 29); Jezebel (9:30-37); Ahab’s seventy “sons” (10:1-11); seventy “sons” (10:1-11); Ahaziah’s kinfolk (10:12-14); Ahaziah’s kinfolk (10:12-14); loyalists in Samaria (10:15-17); loyalists in Samaria (10:15-17); the worshipers of Baal (10:18-the worshipers of Baal (10:18-28).28).

Death of Jehu (10:29-36). Death of Jehu (10:29-36). Ambiguous assessment. “Original Ambiguous assessment. “Original sin” of worship at Bethel and Dan sin” of worship at Bethel and Dan will continue to haunt and will will continue to haunt and will eventually bring down the eventually bring down the Northern kingdom.Northern kingdom.

11:1-3. Athaliah, mother of 11:1-3. Athaliah, mother of Ahaziah, daughter (or Ahaziah, daughter (or granddaughter) of Omri of granddaughter) of Omri of Israel, kills off Judahite royal Israel, kills off Judahite royal family, but Jehosheba, King family, but Jehosheba, King Joram’s daughter, hides Joash, Joram’s daughter, hides Joash, son of Ahaziah.son of Ahaziah.

11:4-20. After 7 years, 11:4-20. After 7 years, Jehoiada, carries out intricate Jehoiada, carries out intricate plan to unseat Athaliah and plan to unseat Athaliah and install Joash as king. Covenant install Joash as king. Covenant between Lord, King, and between Lord, King, and people.people.

Joash reforms Temple service, Joash reforms Temple service, but does not remove high but does not remove high places and has to pay tribute to places and has to pay tribute to Hazael, Aramaean king. Modest Hazael, Aramaean king. Modest reform, but fruitful because of reform, but fruitful because of God’s promise to David.God’s promise to David.

2 Kings 8:16-ch. 10. Jehu. Fruitless reform in Israel.2 Kings 8:16-ch. 10. Jehu. Fruitless reform in Israel.2 Kings 11-12. Joash. Fruitful reform in Judah.2 Kings 11-12. Joash. Fruitful reform in Judah.

Jehu. Fruitless Reform in Jehu. Fruitless Reform in IsraelIsrael

Joash. Fruitful reform in Joash. Fruitful reform in Judah.Judah.

Prophets of the Prophets of the Northern KingdomNorthern Kingdom

AmosAmos

MessageMessage: Worship of God : Worship of God must show itself in must show itself in concrete deeds of mercy concrete deeds of mercy and justice to the weak and justice to the weak and the poor.and the poor.

HoseaHosea

MessageMessage: To accuse Israel : To accuse Israel of sin and infidelity to God of sin and infidelity to God but show that God still but show that God still loved the Chosen People loved the Chosen People

18:1-12. Exposition. Judah, in contrast to Israel (1 Kings 17). Key 18:1-12. Exposition. Judah, in contrast to Israel (1 Kings 17). Key word “trust.” (following Nelson)word “trust.” (following Nelson)

18:13-35. The complication18:13-35. The complication 18:36-19:7. The first reaction.18:36-19:7. The first reaction. 19:8-13. Further complication.19:8-13. Further complication. 19:s14-34. The second response 19:s14-34. The second response 19:35-37. Jerusalem is saved.19:35-37. Jerusalem is saved. 20. Reflections on Jerusalem’s deliverance. 20. Reflections on Jerusalem’s deliverance.

20:1-11. Hezekiah’s illness20:1-11. Hezekiah’s illness 20:12-19. Hezekiah’s folly.20:12-19. Hezekiah’s folly.• Manasseh, the worst king ever. 21:10-12: “Then the LORD Manasseh, the worst king ever. 21:10-12: “Then the LORD

spoke through his servants the prophets: ‘Because Manasseh, spoke through his servants the prophets: ‘Because Manasseh, king of Judah, has practiced these abominations and has done king of Judah, has practiced these abominations and has done greater evil than all that was done by the Amorites before him, greater evil than all that was done by the Amorites before him, and has led Judah into sin by his idols, therefore thus says the and has led Judah into sin by his idols, therefore thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: 'I will bring such evil on Jerusalem LORD, the God of Israel: 'I will bring such evil on Jerusalem and Judah that, whenever anyone hears of it, his ears shall and Judah that, whenever anyone hears of it, his ears shall ring.’”ring.’”

2 Kings 18-21. Hezekiah (Nelson). Cf. 2 Chron 29-32. 2 Kings 18-21. Hezekiah (Nelson). Cf. 2 Chron 29-32. ManassehManasseh

Hezekiah’s Tunnel. 2 Kings 20:20 and 2 Hezekiah’s Tunnel. 2 Kings 20:20 and 2 Chron 32:20. Overview of tunnel’s route Chron 32:20. Overview of tunnel’s route and glimpse insideand glimpse inside

.. the tunnel ... and this is the account of the piercing. While ... .. the tunnel ... and this is the account of the piercing. While ... were still . . . the axe, each man toward his neighbor , and while were still . . . the axe, each man toward his neighbor , and while there were still three cubits to the piercing [there was hear]d the there were still three cubits to the piercing [there was hear]d the voice of a man calling to his neighbor, because there was a crack voice of a man calling to his neighbor, because there was a crack in the rock, on the right and on the left. And on the day of the in the rock, on the right and on the left. And on the day of the piercing, the hewers struck , each man toward his neighbor, axe piercing, the hewers struck , each man toward his neighbor, axe against axe, and the waters flowed from the source to the pool, against axe, and the waters flowed from the source to the pool, one thousand two hundred cubits, and one hundred cubits was the one thousand two hundred cubits, and one hundred cubits was the rock above the heads of the hewers. ...(Michael Coogan rock above the heads of the hewers. ...(Michael Coogan translation)translation)

Siloam Tunnel InscriptionSiloam Tunnel Inscription

Basic structure of Josiah’s reform. Five royal Basic structure of Josiah’s reform. Five royal initiatives.initiatives.1. 1. Discovery of the book (22:3-11; “sent,” v. 3)Discovery of the book (22:3-11; “sent,” v. 3)2. Inquiry about the book (22:12-20; “commanded,” v. 2. Inquiry about the book (22:12-20; “commanded,” v. 12)12)3. Covenant and the book (23:1-3; “sent,” v. 1)3. Covenant and the book (23:1-3; “sent,” v. 1)4. Reforms from the book (23:4-20; “commanded,” v. 4)4. Reforms from the book (23:4-20; “commanded,” v. 4)5. Passover from the book (23:21-24; “commanded,” v. 5. Passover from the book (23:21-24; “commanded,” v. 21)21)

Counter-theme of doom (23:26-30)Counter-theme of doom (23:26-30) Collapse (23-31-25:30)Collapse (23-31-25:30)

2 Kings 22:1-23:25a. Josiah and his reform2 Kings 22:1-23:25a. Josiah and his reform

Prophets of the Prophets of the Southern Southern KingdomKingdom

JeremiahJeremiah

Shouted the love of a God Shouted the love of a God who desperately wanted who desperately wanted the Chosen People to the Chosen People to repentrepent

Became a living symbol of Became a living symbol of GodGod’’s messages message

Compared YHWH to a Compared YHWH to a potter who would mold potter who would mold the nation in his handsthe nation in his hands

Prophets of the Prophets of the Southern ProphetsSouthern Prophets

MicahMicah

MessageMessage: Foretold a : Foretold a coming Messiah who coming Messiah who would lead Israel to peace would lead Israel to peace and justiceand justice

EzekielEzekiel

MessageMessage: keep the : keep the Sabbath and follow the Sabbath and follow the law of holinesslaw of holiness

Prophets of the Prophets of the Southern Southern KingdomKingdom

IsaiahIsaiah

Largest of all the Largest of all the prophetic booksprophetic books

The Chosen People must The Chosen People must imitate Godimitate God’’s holiness by s holiness by righteous living and true righteous living and true worship.worship.

Compared the nation to a Compared the nation to a vineyard that God vineyard that God cultivatedcultivated

The Babylonian ExileThe Babylonian Exile

Living in a foreign land and intermarriage led to a Living in a foreign land and intermarriage led to a loss of identity.loss of identity.

Without a Temple, Jewish exiles gathered in Without a Temple, Jewish exiles gathered in synagogues where they studied and prayed synagogues where they studied and prayed

together.together.

Finish the Chapter 5 worksheet.Finish the Chapter 5 worksheet. In Class Assignments:In Class Assignments: 1) Pg. 92, Q’s 1-31) Pg. 92, Q’s 1-3 2) Pg. 103, Q’s 1-32) Pg. 103, Q’s 1-3

Pg. 107, Q’s 1-7Pg. 107, Q’s 1-7 3) Pg. 77 Q’s 1-63) Pg. 77 Q’s 1-6 4) Pg. 53 1-84) Pg. 53 1-8 5) Pg. 32 Q 2 5) Pg. 32 Q 2 Pg 42 1-3Pg 42 1-3