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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