Posts by Christian Worker (Page 4)
Moses and the People of Israel – Dave Rogers
Moses stood in the minds of ancient Israelites as “THE” prophet, greatest among all those who followed him because of his role as deliverer and lawgiver for his people. After assembling Israel on Mt. Ebal and Gerizim to recite the blessings and curses prescribed by God, Joshua read to all the people every word Moses had commanded them (Josh. 8:35). First-century Jews referred to the five books of the Pentateuch as simply “the book of Moses” (Mark 12:26), and in…
Moses and the False Prophet – John Baker
Deuteronomy 16:18-18:22 is a well-defined section of Scripture focused on leadership in Israel. The question under consideration is, “How will Israel get along without Moses?” After all, Moses had been clearly attested by God to be His spokesman both to Pharaoh (Ex. 7:9-12) and to Israel (Num. 16:28-33). But Moses knew that the time of his death was drawing near (Deu. 31:14), and God had not yet finished saying everything He intended to say to Israel. More revelation would be…
Moses and the Christ – Cliff Goodwin
There must have been excitement in Philip’s voice when he said to Nathanael, “We have found him, of whom Moses in the law, and the prophets, did write…” (John 1:45). Not only did Moses write of Jesus in various passages throughout the Pentateuch, he also prefigured (foreshadowed) the Christ personally. Both of these realities are brought out in Deuteronomy 18:15-19. The apostle John gives clear evidence in his gospel account that the Jewish people of the first century were looking…
Moses and Pharaoh – Wade Webster
We often talk about David and Goliath, and we should. It is an amazing story. It has been used in sports, in business, in politics, and in many other arenas to speak of a contest where one of the participants is at a decided disadvantage. For sure, that was the case with David and Goliath. David was a shepherd. Goliath was a soldier. Not only did Goliath think that David had no chance, so did David’s kin and David’s king…
From the Director’s Desk (May 2024) – Trent Kennedy
What are your high school students doing June 23-28? I know that the summer is a busy time with many great opportunities to learn, serve, and grow. There will be baseball camps and math camps and fine arts camps and more. But, there are also many opportunities for spiritual growth this summer. Did you know that the Southwest School of Bible Studies offers a Servants’ Academy the last week of June? This week is part camp, part future preachers training,…
The Prophets and Sin – Richard Massey
In past ages God used His holy prophets to deliver messages to mankind (Heb. 1:1). Whatever the prophets said, both vocally and with the pen, was designed to guide people into acceptable behavior before God. The Lord demands that human conduct be righteous, holy, and just. This would aptly describe moral behavior. A moral life is one that is clean, pure, and the which seeks the good of all men. On the other hand, immoral, or sinful behavior is detested…
The Prophets and the Church – Wayne Robbins
The personal words I share today may not be remembered or quoted a century from now. However, the words of the prophets, spoken thousands of years ago, still resonate and are frequently cited today. Unlike the prophets, I have never been guided by the Holy Spirit to write (2 Pet. 1:21). When the creator of all existence communicates a word to this earth, and it is recorded for us to read, it demands our attention. The prophets were God’s chosen…
How to Study the Prophets – Pat McIntosh
The Bible is a book intended to be read and understood by the reader. It is a book that delivers God’s will to man through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit (2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:19-21). Many, however, do not understand it and others see it as a mystical book that cannot be unlocked without some sense of divine aid. Others claim to understand it, but misuse it in various ways. This has resulted in mistaken views and, even…
The Prophets and the Messiah – John Haffner
As two men journeyed along the road to Emmaus, they were joined by Jesus. Their eyes were restrained to the extent that they were unable to recognize the Lord (Luke 24:16). The two conversed with their traveling companion, telling him about the “Prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people” (Luke 24:19). They confessed their initial belief that this Jesus was the promised Redeemer of Israel, except He had been crucified so they had grown discouraged.…
The Prophets and Leaders – Johnie Scaggs, Jr.
Peter wrote, “For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost” (2 Pet. 1:21). Great men of God, whom God chose to be His Prophets, were given messages to His children concerning great Biblical truths. Sometimes, these messages were directed toward the leaders of God’s people. God often warned leaders to be careful how they lead His people. And the word of…
From the Director’s Desk (April 2024) – Trent Kennedy
The power of God is on full display in the work of the Prophets. Isaiah’s prophecy of Cyrus (Isa. 44:24-45:7) demonstrates the foreknowledge of God and shows His power to perform His will in the governments of men. However, King Cyrus and his government pale in comparison to another King that Isaiah predicts. Isaiah describes a King (Isa. 9:7) Who would sit on David’s throne and rule a spiritual kingdom. This King could be called “God” and described as “eternal”…
Preaching From The Prophets – Kerry Clark
Gospel preachers need to stand boldly as the apostles did and preach from the prophets. As more preachers are moving away from the simple preaching of God’s Truth and being turned to fables (2 Tim. 4:4); the preaching we draw from the prophets is both humbling and empowering. But the question we are considering is how does one preach from the prophets? We need to look no further than the preaching recorded in the book of Acts to find the…