It is not just pastors and teachers that need to be humble, self-aware, and teachable, as I wrote in the previous post. When Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 5:20, “Do not treat prophecies with contempt,” he is pointing out a very common human tendency. Prophecies in the Bible are only rarely predictions of the future.Continue reading “We need Mary Poppins prophets in our lives – 1 Thessalonians 5:20-22, Part 5”
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Prophecies That Were Actually Fulfilled
As we get closer to 12-21, the date the world will end based on a Mayan calendar (I know…they might have misinterpreted it…), we’re going to hear more and more about prophecies. Last year it was Harold Camping’s rapture date, and then the other one too. Or was that two years ago? I really don’tContinue reading “Prophecies That Were Actually Fulfilled”
Engaging Scripture 