Episode Prophecy, Prophets, and Jesus | Week 1
What comes to mind when you hear the words “prophet” and “prophecy?” Often we think of someone who is a spiritual meteorologist who forecasts history and writes it down before it happens. But bottom line, prophets and prophetesses were God’s messengers, delivering a message from God that most times people weren’t very excited to hear. During this series, Dr. David Turner joins the Discover the Word group to explore with us how Jesus was Israel’s last great prophet. How did they, and how will we, respond to the message He came to bring?
Chapter 1
What comes to mind when you think of a “prophet”? Someone who can predict the future? Discover what a prophet really is and how the gospel of Matthew describes Jesus as Israel’s last and ultimate prophet in this first chapter about “Prophecy, Prophets, and Jesus.” Elisa, Daniel, and Rasool are joined by New Testament scholar and professor, Dr. David Turner.
Chapter 2
What do you think about when you hear the word prophecy? Many people think about predictions, but our Discover the Word group digs deeper to understand what biblical prophets and their prophecies were. Discover in this chapter why special guest Dr. David Turner prefers to call their messages “promises” rather than “predictions” and explore what fulfilled prophecy looks like.
Chapter 3
Do you ever worry about the direction of the world? Do you feel like it’s in a downward spiral that’s not going to end well? Don’t miss this conversation about how biblical prophecy reveals how history is held together by God’s promises. Things are not spinning out of control. God’s plan is being worked out. Join us as we continue our discussion about “Prophecy, Prophets, and Jesus” in this episode of Discover the Word.
Chapter 4
How did John the Baptist fulfill his role as a prophet and prepare the way for Jesus as the ultimate prophet? Be part of the Discover the Word group as they explore the life of this prophet for whom Jesus gave high praise. Continue this conversation with New Testament scholar and professor, Dr. David Turner and discover what we can take away from John’s faithful example contained in a memorable phrase he used to summarize his life.
Chapter 5
Did Jesus need to rely on the Holy Spirit when he was here on earth? Find out as Elisa, Daniel, and Rasool discuss the importance of the Holy Spirit’s enablement—even for Jesus—with New Testament scholar and professor, Dr. David Turner. Conclude the first week of our study “Prophecy, Prophets, and Jesus” and discover our need to be dependent on the Spirit as well.