Marty does session 1 overview
Genesis
God puts everything he needs in creation He wants humanity to trust his story Adam/Eve, Cain/Able, Noah all demonstrate some level of not trusting the story God chooses Abraham People with "hutzpah" are who God wants (Jacob)
Empire vs Shalom
Pharaoh vs Yahweh Are we about freedom or trust? Narrative of God is about the battle between these two kingdoms
Marriage
Yahweh marries Israel at Sinai Tabernacle is the honeymoon suite God's people are to be a "kingdom OF priests" People watch Levites show them how to be priests and they are to show the world the same thing
Party
Need to not forget that our lives are not just about obedience, but celebration
Remember
Deuteronomy is about remembering where we have come from In remembrance we ought to care for those who are struggling