An Old Testament Theology by Bruce K. Waltke & Charles Yu

Author:Bruce K. Waltke & Charles Yu [Waltke, Bruce K.]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2011-04-19T04:00:00+00:00

D. Saving God Chooses Sacred Sites

In ancient Near Eastern myths, sacred places became holy at the Urzeit (the Primordial Event) when primeval power was released to fill the content of that space. In their view, that power is permanent according to the established order (cf. 2 Kings 20:23). Biblical writers decidedly rejected that worldview. The sublime I AM chooses the places where he dwells with his people according to his good pleasure. Moreover, to enjoy his presence they must live holy lives as defined by Israel’s covenant. I AM either evicts sinners from his presence, as in the case of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden and of Israel’s exile from the Land, or he will remove his presence, as he did from Jerusalem before handing it over to destruction (Ezek. 8–10; 20). Those who keep covenant uniquely enjoy his protection and provision at his sacred place. In the end, at the final judgment, the wicked will be torn from the land, and only the people of God will enjoy his presence in the regenerated earth (Prov. 2:21–22; 1 Cor. 6:9–11; Rev. 22:14).

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