Welcome dear listeners to our second talk in our series on the Old Testament Survey. As we move forward in this study, please refer or re-listen to the previous talks to give you continuity and see progressively what makes up the Old Testament of the Bible. Our first talk in particular should be revisited from time to time to help you understand the key concepts that underpin the Bible. The terms: scripture, revelation, canon, history and theology were identified and defined in that talk.
When Jesus was baptised at the River Jordan, the Holy Spirit descended on Him, and the Father affirmed His delight. Similarly, the Spirit-filled, Spirit-empowered disciple will see the heavens opened, experience the delight of the Father and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. What does it mean for the heavens to be opened and closed? The principle is found in Deuteronomy 28—obedience to the voice of God brings blessings (vv. 1-14) and disobedience brings curses (vv. 15-68). Blessings and abundance occur when the heavens are opened.
