Hymnic, Prophetic, and Apocalyptic Literature

Bruce Waltke analyzes the prophetic and apocalyptic literature in the Old Testament.

Introduction to the Old Testament Lesson

• The Davidic Covenant and Psalms
• The role of the King as the Messiah
• The concept of messianism in the Old Testament

Discussion of Anointing in the Old Testament

• Explanation of the term "Messiah" (Anointed One)
• Importance and symbolism of anointing (public declaration, divine ownership, authority, and gifting)
• Historical and theological significance during the monarchy

Messianic Expectation and Exile

• The shift in the meaning of "anointed" after the exile
• The development of messianic hope and the ideal king in the Psalms

Detailed Examination of Messianic Psalms

• The Psalms as reflections of the royal ideology and the King’s divine role
• The King as a superhuman figure endowed with God's spirit and representing the people

Typology and Messianic Interpretation in the Psalms

• The Psalms’ prophetic nature, foreshadowing Christ
• The continuity between the historical King and the Messiah, who fulfills the Psalms’ royal ideals
• Prophetic details in the Psalms that surpass the historical experience of David

New Testament Interpretation of the Psalms

• Christ as the ultimate fulfillment of the royal Psalms
• Christology and how the New Testament expands the understanding of “Son of God”
• The connection between Old Testament messianic prophecies and their realization in Jesus

Transition to Prophetic Literature

• Definition of prophets in the Old Testament: God's mouthpiece, representing His word
• Introduction of Moses as the first prophet and the model for future prophets

Role of the Prophet in Israel’s Covenant Relationship

• Prophets as covenant enforcers, often delivering oracles of judgment or salvation
• Their role in calling Israel to repentance or pronouncing judgment for covenant violations

Call of Isaiah as a Prophet

• Isaiah's vision of God's holiness and his cleansing and commissioning as a prophet
• Prophetic commission to deliver messages of judgment or comfort to Israel

Introduction to Apocalyptic Literature

• Overview of the nature of apocalyptic writings (e.g., Daniel, Revelation)
• The difference between prophecy and apocalyptic: determinism and the intrusion of the future into the present
• Apocalyptic themes of divine intervention and the end of the current age

Conclusion

• Summarizing the distinct role of prophets and apocalyptic literature in conveying God’s plans
• Closing remarks on the interplay between prophecy, judgment, and salvation

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