2011-01-03
Map of the Exodus and Wilderness Journey: The 42 Camp Sites Organized and Illustrated for the First Time in History
Map of the Exodus and Wilderness Journey: The 42 Camp Sites Organized and Illustrated for the First Time in History
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The Covenant of the Torch
“The Covenant of the Torch,” the key concept that penetrates through the entire redemptive history
The first book in the History of Redemption series, The Genesis Genealogies, ends at the first appearance of Abraham, which marks the inauguration of redemptive history. In the second book of the series, The Covenant of The Torch, the grand plan of God to save all mankind through Abraham is developed in full earnest. The key concept here is the “covenant of the torch,” which God established with Abraham. The covenant of the torch promises, “in the fourth generation your descendants will come back here.”
How was the covenant of the torch fulfilled?
The covenant of the torch was passed on through the three generations of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Then, it was fulfilled through the fourth generation descendant, Joseph, who gave his final words and testament for his bones to be buried in the land of Canaan, not in Egypt. As the children of Israel came out of Egypt they carried Joseph’s bones with them through the 40-year wilderness journey and the 16-year period of conquering Canaan. Joseph’s bones were finally buried in the land of Shechem in Canaan. This marks the fulfillment of the covenant of the torch in 692 years since the ratification.
The exodus and the 40-year wilderness journey
In the process of fulfilling the covenant of the torch, the Israelites had to walk through the wilderness for 40 years. The 40-year wilderness journey sets the pattern for today's Christians, who are to leave Egypt (the world), receive training in the wilderness, and finally enter Canaan (heaven). This book has taken all the events of the wilderness—the accounts of unbelief, treachery, repentance and forgiveness—and has clearly rearranged them in chronological and geographical order. The 40-year long story unfolds before your eyes like an epic novel. You will groan, sigh, and at times, jump with excitement as you feel deep within your heart that this is your personal story!
The covenant of the torch has not been fully concluded yet.
God has said that the covenant of the torch is “the word which He commanded to a thousand generations” (Ps 105:8) and “an everlasting covenant” (Ps 105:10). In other words, it is not an ancient fable that is relevant only for the direct descendants of Abraham. It spans the 6,000-year redemptive history and is applicable for us today. Joseph, the fulfiller of the covenant of the torch, foreshadows Jesus Christ. God’s grand plan to save mankind through Jesus Christ is symbolized in this story. Moreover, the Bible’s distinctive dual structure (double fulfillment of prophecy) is seen through the covenant of the torch.
Featured Points
The exodus and the wilderness journey mapped out for the first time in history.
This book provides the 42 camp sites of the 40-year wilderness journey along with the historical events that took place at each site, their spiritual meanings, and the lessons that can be gleaned by today’s saints.
“The path to destruction”—what happened at the brook Zered?
The number of the adult Israelite adult males over 20 years of age were 603,550 during the Exodus. However, only Joshua and Caleb entered Canaan 40 years later. This book explains why the rest of the Israelites could not enter Canaan.
There were two “Meribah rock” incidents.
When the Israelites rose up in revolt because of lack of water, Moses struck a rock to bring water for them. This “Meribah rock” incident actually happened twice. There is a great difference between the two rocks. A great mystery in the administration of redemptive history is concealed in these two rocks.
Key Message
In order to fulfill the covenant of the torch—which awaits future consummation, a “living” faith like that of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph is required (Matt 22:32). Those whom God regards as “the living” are those who only trust in the gospel of Jesus Christ—who was prefigured by Joseph, the initial fulfiller of the covenant of the torch—and who are “dead” to the sins of this world. The torch of the covenant was burning within the hearts of all the heroes of faith who fulfilled the covenant of the torch with their living faith. That torch is God’s fervent love and desire to save His people.
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Covenant - the means to save mankind
God is greater than “all” which includes the Sun and all the galaxies. More astonishing than the vastness of the universe is God’s great love for mankind. The human being is but a speck of dust drifting amidst this vast universe. God, who is greater than the entire universe, came to us and established a covenant with us in order to save us. The Proto-Gospel given to Adam and Eve, the Noahic covenant, Abrahamic covenant, Sinaitic covenant, Davidic covenant and the new covenant of Jeremiah are all stepping stones linking us and all of history to Jesus Christ, the Savior of mankind.
King David, the Lamp of the Covenant
King David is a type of Jesus Christ. He was cited twice among the 42 generations in the genealogy and was recorded in both the first and second period, testifying to his significance. God promised King David and his descendants that the lamp will be forever unquenchable. By believing in Jesus, who came as the Son of David, today’s saints become the central figures of the lamp of the covenant that was given to David.
The four women listed in the genealogy
It is quite exceptional that the genealogy of Jesus includes four women. They were all women with amazing stories. They were all Gentile women unaccepted by the Jews. Why would God want to record their names in the genealogy? There is a special explanation for each woman mentioned.
Complete overview on the period of the Judges
A Bible expert may be familiar with names like Deborah, Gideon and Samson, but not so much with the names like Shamgar, Jair and Tola. This book clearly organizes the 12 judges’ deeds and their evaluations. Although this period is not included in the genealogy of Jesus, this period is important in understanding the genealogy and the covenants.
Featured Points
There are omitted generations in the genealogy of Jesus
Is Amminadab Ram’s son? Is Boaz Salmon’s son?
The route of David’s flight from Saul for 10 years
For the first time ever in the history of biblical research, King David’s sites of refuge were systematically charted and presented in a map.
Key Message
God’s covenants were passed down through the genealogy of Jesus. In the end, those covenants must be fulfilled through us, the saints, who are continuing the lineage by believing in Jesus. Today, God is still working zealously without any rest to carry on the lamp of God’s covenant. The saints must become God’s lamp that sends out His gospel to the world. Our lives must be taken and used by God as His lamp.
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