In the first half, he mapped how the three major sections of Isaiah ('first', 'second' and 'third' Isaiah) inter-relate and build upon one another. He had two sets of charts which pictured this well. The first set of charts demonstrated the inter-relatedness of the texts, and the second set demonstrated how the prophetic message developed in relation to two key events: Nebuchadnezzar's defeat in 586BC and Cyrus's deliverance in 539BC.
I've tried to re-produce a rudimentary version of them...
After the break, David moved into the New Testament, commenting on 2 Corinthians 5:17; Romans 6:6,8; and Ephesians 2:1,4.
The 'big idea' here was that just as the exile and return from exile had been seen to combine into a single redemptive event, the cross and resurrection of Jesus were also seen to combine into one single redemptive event (even surpassing the former one).
David also presented a wonderful demonstration of both the poetry and chiastic structure to the 'Colossian Poem' (1:15-20). Again, I've put together a 'mock' version...
With a few great quotes from Barth, Torrance and Bono; and closing with a reflection on Revelation 21:4-5, David wrapped up nicely and Mark joined him for a few brief questions and reflection from the floor.
Any further thoughts out there?
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