Grasping the OT’s view of the very end of history rests squarely on its basic plotline. That is, the events that are to occur at the end of history are deeply related to the OT’s larger plotline. Succinctly, the story line of the OT is the story of God, who progressively reestablishes his eschatological new-creational kingdom out of chaos over a sinful people by his word and Spirit through promise, covenant, and redemption, resulting in worldwide commission
Page 5