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He Gave Us Prophets

Instructor: Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
Lessons: 8
Discipline: Old Testament
Course Group: Hermeneutics

Prophecy is both exciting and frustrating. Most Christians are intrigued by biblical predictions, but at a loss when it comes to understanding them. Feeling overwhelmed by its complicated history and literature, we often disregard this part of the Bible.

But God did not give us prophecy just so that we would ignore it. And prophecy is extremely valuable to us when we interpret it rightly. When we understand the prophets' motivations and methods, we are better equipped to discover the significance of their words for today.

Course Goals:

  • Explain the role of prophecy throughout the Bible.
  • Survey the major genres and functions of biblical prophecy.
  • Provide a biblical, responsible method for interpreting prophecy and applying it in the modern world.

36 min.
Lesson 1: Essential Hermeneutical PerspectivesExplores the confusion about prophecy, a prophet's experience, original meaning and New Testament perspectives on Old Testament prophecy.
36 min.

Lesson 1: Essential Hermeneutical Perspectives

Explores the confusion about prophecy, a prophet's experience, original meaning and New Testament perspectives on Old Testament prophecy.
Explores the confusion about prophecy, a prophet's experience, original meaning and New Testament perspectives on Old Testament prophecy.
33 min.
Lesson 2: A Prophet's JobExplore the job titles, transitions and expectations of a prophet.
44 min.
Lesson 3: The People of the CovenantExamine humanity and covenant, Israel and covenant as well as salvation and covenant.
44 min.

Lesson 3: The People of the Covenant

Examine humanity and covenant, Israel and covenant as well as salvation and covenant.
Examine humanity and covenant, Israel and covenant as well as salvation and covenant.
42 min.
Lesson 4: Dynamics of the CovenantExplore the covenant ideals, judgment and covenant blessings
44 min.
Lesson 5: Historical Analysis of ProphecyExamines how Old Testament history provides the context for properly understanding Old Testament prophecy.
44 min.

Lesson 5: Historical Analysis of Prophecy

Examines how Old Testament history provides the context for properly understanding Old Testament prophecy.
Examines how Old Testament history provides the context for properly understanding Old Testament prophecy.
42 min.
Lesson 6: Literary Analysis of the ProphetsExamine three different kinds of literature within Old Testament prophecy: historical narratives, communication with God and communication with people.
42 min.

Lesson 6: Literary Analysis of the Prophets

Examine three different kinds of literature within Old Testament prophecy: historical narratives, communication with God and communication with people.
Examine three different kinds of literature within Old Testament prophecy: historical narratives, communication with God and communication with people.
48 min.
Lesson 7: The Purpose of PredictionsExplore four topics related to why the prophets spoke about the future. The prophets understanding of sovereignty over history, predictions and human contingencies, certainties and the goals of predictions.
48 min.

Lesson 7: The Purpose of Predictions

Explore four topics related to why the prophets spoke about the future. The prophets understanding of sovereignty over history, predictions and human contingencies, certainties and the goals of predictions.
Explore four topics related to why the prophets spoke about the future. The prophets understanding of sovereignty over history, predictions and human contingencies, certainties and the goals of predictions.
48 min.
Lesson 8: Unfolding EschatologySee how the eschatology developed through the various stages of prophecy; Moses' eschatology, early prophetic eschatology, later prophetic eschatology and New Testament eshatology.
48 min.

Lesson 8: Unfolding Eschatology

See how the eschatology developed through the various stages of prophecy; Moses' eschatology, early prophetic eschatology, later prophetic eschatology and New Testament eshatology.
See how the eschatology developed through the various stages of prophecy; Moses' eschatology, early prophetic eschatology, later prophetic eschatology and New Testament eshatology.