A scenic flight over the Old Testament

McDonald continues his overview of the Old Testament, starting with Solomon, then the split of the kingdom and the exile into Assyria. He explains the Davidic line preserved in the southern tribes and their exile to Babylon. McDonald shows that we are the problem with the world, because we are sinful., Cassette label reads : "David McDonald 'Oh no, not again!' 96068 Crosroads 1996" Box label reads : "A scenic flight over the Old Testament David McDonald Crossroads Christian Church 18/8/96 to 8/9/96"

McDonald speaks on the importance of reading the Bible in context, examining reading the accounts in the context of God's promises. He then looks at the big story of the Bible, covering the Exodus and the rejection of the promised land resulting in wandering in the desert. McDonald explains the entry into the land, and the role of the Judges. He explains Israel's desire for a king, and the selection of David. McDonald uses Solomn to show the importance of context, as to understand Solomn we must remember the promises given to Abraham. McDonald encourages his audience to give thanks to God for the good things they have been given, and not only to complain., Cassette label reads : "David McDonald 'When good turns bad!' 96067 Crosroads 1996" Box label reads : "A scenic glight over the Old Testament David McDonald Crossroads Christian Church 18/8/96 to 8/9/96"

McDonald recaps the earlier talks in the overview of the Old Testament. He details the genres and structure of the Old Testament. He details the renewal of God's promises in Ezekiel. He looks at the fulfilling of God's promises twice in history. McDonald makes some recommendations for reading the Bible., Cassette label reads : "David McDonald 'So close, yet so far' 96069 Crosroads 1996" Box label reads : "A scenic flight over the Old Testament David McDonald Crossroads Christian Church 18/8/96 to 8/9/96"