Current traditions Original understanding How it points to the NT reality
What would have motivated the returnees to faithful service? What ought to have motivated the returnees to faithful service? Genuine praise because of what the Lord HAD done
Honours bestowed on God’s people Responsibility understood by God’s people Change revealed in God’s people
God's Word captivates God's Salvation delivers God's Grace transforms
Emotional intensity (1-8) Decisive Intermediary (9-13) Godly Integrity (14-19)