The Old Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Mentor's Guide, MG09

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memory; don’t be concerned about the “address” of the verse; focus on what the prophecy states about Messiah ). How would you grade yourself here?

* Do you see any dangers at all in focusing on the OT Messianic prophecies without studying them alongside their NT fulfillment ? Explain. * Why do you think so many who have been part of cults, sects, and fringe groups have been attracted to prophecy? What does this say to you (if anything) about being careful and responsible in all your study and exegesis of the Bible? * Is it possible to read the OT properly (i.e., either devotionally, doctrinally, or for ministry) and ignore the major OT texts about the Messiah? Explain your answer carefully . * Read the following NT texts regarding the prophetic word, and after reading them, summarize your view on the role of OT prophecy through the lens of the apostolic witness to it . 2 Pet. 1.19-21 - And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, [20] knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone’s own interpretation. [21] For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. Luke 16.29-31 - But Abraham said, “They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.” [30] And he said, “No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.” [31] He said to him, “If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.” * Finish the following statement: “If I am to better master the OT Messianic prophetic witness to Christ, the one thing I am going to have to learn is how to . . .”

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