and Scobie’s own view naturally can be expressed and incorporated into the form of the storyline that I proposed earlier: The Old Testament is the story of God, who progressively reestablishes his new-creational kingdom out of chaos over a sinful people by his word and Spirit through promise, covenant, and redemption, resulting in worldwide commission to the faithful to advance this kingdom and judgment (defeat or exile) for the unfaithful, unto his glory. Although there are numerous subplots, this