Long before the term “prophet” took on its contemporary meaning of predicting the future, the Greek term prophetes has a very different meaning. In fact, until the Christian era after apostles refocused the meaning, it did not embody the concept of peering into the future at all. Prophetes has its roots in the Greek culture…
I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Deuteronomy 5:6 Brought You Out – When Pharaoh first heard Moses’ demand that he let the people of Israel leave, he scoffed, “Who is this god that I should obey Him?” Pharaoh didn’t know…
“What man is there among you who has a sheep, and if it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it an lift it out?” Matthew 12:11 Pit – Jesus gave us the proper perspective on theology when he asked the Pharisees about the fate of an animal that…
The Lord our God made a covenant with us in Horeb. Deuteronomy 5:2 Covenant – God is a God of promises kept. That’s why you can trust Him. He is not like men who give their word and then don’t do it. When God speaks, He commits His character. He never lies and He never…
Hear, O Israel, the statutes and judgments which I am about to proclaim in your hearing today; and you will learn them and you will take care to do them. Deuteronomy 5:1 (Craigie) Hear – When it comes to God’s order, everything begins with shema. “Hear, O Israel” carries the sense of listening attentively and…
Hear, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances which I am speaking today in your hearing, that you may learn them and observe them carefully. Deuteronomy 5:1 Observe Them Carefully – So, how’s it working out for you? How’s your life been this last year? Can you look back on it and see God’s hand, guiding,…
He has told you, O man, what is good Micah 6:8 Good – What is good? Well, if you subscribe to the Greek view of life, you will come up with a list that looks like this: Exemplary effort High standards Self-discipline Fairness toward all Thoughtfulness and discretion Moderation and capacity In other words,…
Then Satan stood up against Israel and moved David to number Israel. 1 Chronicles 21:1 Satan – The Old Testament doesn’t have much to say about this character, in spite of the fact that he seems to play a significant part in our contemporary religious paranoia. In fact, satan is really just a Hebrew word…
For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Prince of Peace – The last title in Isaiah’s name for the child is the…
For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6 Eternal Father – Did you think that Jesus was the first to call God “Father”?…
