prophecy Archives

Prove It! (Pt. 1 of 5: Why the Prophecies Still Matter)

If I could prove to you, through the Old Testament prophecies, that Jesus is the Son of God, would you believe and follow Him? The "Prove It!" series was taught in 2013. Its content is timeless. In the beginning, the apostles spread the Christian faith throughout the world using the evidence of fulfilled Old Testament

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Your Life Shall Hang Before Your Eyes (Deuteronomy 28)

Here, Moses gives classic conditional promises to Israel: blessings if they obey and graphic curses if they do not. This reminds us of promises of Jesus that likewise include important conditions. This chapter also contains a remarkable, faith-building prophecy of the crucifixion of Christ, one recognized by many early Christians writers but largely unknown today. Teaching

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I Will Raise Up a Prophet Like Moses (Deuteronomy 18, Part 2 of 2)

Here we unlock what may be the most detailed prophecy of them all: the promised “Prophet” the Lord would “raise up”, who would be “like Moses”. While Peter and Stephen quoted this prophecy and applied it to Jesus, Christians today are unaware of its power and significance. Master this, and you can use it to

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I Will Raise Up a Prophet Like Moses (Deuteronomy 18, Pt. 1 of 2)

This lesson introduces one of the most spectacular prophecies of the Old Testament: in the future, the Lord would raise up a prophet like Moses. While this prophecy is mentioned in the New Testament, very few Christians today grasp its significance. In this first of two parts, we discuss how it foretells Jesus bringing new

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The Life of Joseph: Character Lessons and Foreshadowings of Christ

This lesson looks at two tremendous character traits of Joseph (Genesis 37-50): his high standard of purity, and his ability (through years of mistreatment) to see God's hand work good out of evil. We are also inspired by the Genesis account of Joseph's life, the details which foreshadow Jesus' betrayal, death, and resurrection. Teaching Notes

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Daniel Cast Into the Pit of Lions (Daniel 6:7-29)

Co-taught by Chuck Pike and David Adams, this lesson explores three levels of the famous Daniel and the lions' den story. In the details of this story (the first level), we are challenged and inspired as Christians by Daniel's prayer life and personal integrity (the second level). We then look for a third level, to

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King Nebuchadnezzar's Dream (Daniel 2)

When King Nebuchadnezzar has a terrifying dream, he decides to kill all the wise men in his kingdom (including Daniel). Facing great adversity, Daniel demonstrates wisdom and godliness, showing us how to face our own earthly struggles. This chapter also contains a famous prophecy that reminds us that God is over the nations and their

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Psalm 33 - The Word of the Lord

In this encouraging psalm, David reveals the Lord as the One who guards those who fear Him. He alone can shield and protect us when we are being assaulted in this life. This psalm also has one verse that many early Christian writers saw as revealing the mystery of Word of God (Christ) to us

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Bethlehem

Throughout Scripture, significant events took place at Bethlehem. As we remember the details of our Lord's birth, we see how this event was foretold in various times, places and events that took place centuries before. May this give us even more reason to rejoice and stand in awe at the birth of our Savior! Teaching

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In the Belly of the Whale (Jonah 1 & 2)

Many Christians dismiss the Book of Jonah as a cute children’s story involving a whale, or as the account of a second-rate prophet. However, Jesus saw it differently. In Matthew 12, He said that the only sign that would be given to that generation would be “the sign of Jonah”. Jesus went on to state

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