Grow in the Word (GIW): How to Read the Old Testament Prophets
Did you know that the Prophets occupy one-third of the Old Testament? To skip over them is to deprive ourselves of the riches of God’s complete revelation. The central message of God’s judgement and restoration in the Prophets is no less than the story of the gospel to the nations. Israel’s exile and restoration is but a movie trailer of what is to come for all who would put their trust in God’s saving purposes!
In this workshop, you will learn:
How to orientate yourself to the timeline of the Prophets and their audiences
How to identify the promised blessings and curses of the Law of Moses in the Prophets
How to discern common characteristics of prophetic literature (e.g. oracles, disputation, lawsuits, etc)
How to understand the different levels of fulfillment of a promise (e.g. immediate, Christ, and final fulfillment)
How to apply the Prophets (both promises of judgement and mercy) to our daily lives
(This workshop included a hands-on session to apply the content above. We highly encourage you to register for future GIW workshops to have a richer experience of the workshop.)
