A Biblical Vision, Part I: Mastering the Old Testament Witness to Christ

Ses s i on 6: The Ol d Tes tament and the Fu l f i l lment of Mes s i an i c Pred i c t i ons 115

4. Is it true that one can be so “heavenly minded as to be of no earthly good?” Explain your answer.

B. Connection to your personal witness and ministry in and through the Church

1. What is the best way to integrate consistent, biblical teaching on the promised Messiah into our ministry to unbelievers? To new Christians? To Christian leaders?

2. Why is prophecy usually a discussion of speculation about characters and dates and not about the coming Messiah? Why do you think so much of the apostolic teaching was filled with allusions to Messianic prophecy ?

3. In your opinion, what is at stake in teaching carefully Messianic prophecy to those to whom we minister? What is to be gain or lost if we teach it or fail to teach it in our ministries?

4. How does teaching the biblical word of Messianic prophecy provide struggling, persecuted believers with hope and the will to persevere in the midst of difficult situations?

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