Can you believe it? We actually made it through the Old Testament. I hope I didn't give you whiplash as we sped through the Prophets at a speed that should only be considered illegal! Who would have dreamed that we could have summarized the prophetic books in only 30 minutes? We did it - but I'm sure you all still have questions or thoughts concerning today's lesson. Email me and I'll do my best to answer your questions (or at least point you in the right direction for answers...ahem...Pastor Randy anyone????)
All kidding aside, our lesson was a lot of fun. I hope each of you left the class today with the realization that the prophetic message is not just gloom and doom. Like two sides of a coin, the prophetic message holds both a warning and a 'seed' of hope. These two messages are inextricably linked and all hinge on the identity of the coming King.
Next week we will come face to face with that promised 'seed' of salvation, the promised King who will inaugurate the complete and eternal fulfillment of all those promises made to Abraham and the patriarchs of our faith. We've been talking about him for months. We've traced his path through the Old Testament - the Law, History, Writings, and Prophets. We've followed him throughout the biblical narrative and now we finally get to meet him! Are you as excited as I am? I think I have goosebumps!
If you'd like to read ahead, here is your assignment:
- Malachi 3:1
- Matthew 1:1-17 (this isn't in your workbook, but we will touch on it)
- Luke 2:23-28
- John 1:14; 2:19-21; 7:37-38
- Hebrews 9:6-7
Melissa
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