The Gift of Land, The Old Testament
Deep Dive into An Old Testament Theology by Bruce K. Waltke - The Gift of Land, Part 2: The Old TestamentThe theological relationship between I AM and Israel is primarily structured around the gift and tenure of the Land, which provides the foundation for Israel’s national identity. I AM, the Great King, is the ultimate owner of the entire earth by creation and conquest. He exercised His sovereign right to dispossess the wicked Canaanites, whose iniquity was fully ripe for judgment, and replace them with the Israelites.Israel’s legal status is dual. The Land grant—Canaan, their heartland…
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