Judges 4 Deborah and Barak
Brian Fletcher
1 Peter 1:10-12
Intro: Why are we studying the book of Judges? Why not just stick to the New Testament where God seems to be more loving and gracious. Why not stick to the gospels where we see Jesus and listen to his words of wisdom? Why not stick with what seems a little bit more relevant to our lives rather than an ancient document about a nation who constantly rebels against God and pays the price for it?
The truth is that the New Testament doesn't make sense unless you understand the Old Testament.
Augustine wrote: ''The New Testament is in the Old concealed; the Old Testament is in the New revealed.''
1 Peter 1:10-12 says,
''Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. 12 It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look.''
The Old Testament was not only written for the people of its time, but it was written for you. You and I need to see the story of God's redeeming love. The Bible is one continuous story, it's not just a compilation of books and letters and biographies. There is a cohesive structure, there is a common thread that starts in Genesis 1 and goes all the way through Revelation 22. You simply cannot read the Old Testament without reading the New Testament nor can you read the New Testament without the Old.
This is why we preach and teach from both. This is why your personal Bible study should include both. ALL the Scriptures are breathed out by God and teach us about His Son Jesus. The entire Old Testament points forward to the coming of a Redeemer who will save us f ...
Brian Fletcher
1 Peter 1:10-12
Intro: Why are we studying the book of Judges? Why not just stick to the New Testament where God seems to be more loving and gracious. Why not stick to the gospels where we see Jesus and listen to his words of wisdom? Why not stick with what seems a little bit more relevant to our lives rather than an ancient document about a nation who constantly rebels against God and pays the price for it?
The truth is that the New Testament doesn't make sense unless you understand the Old Testament.
Augustine wrote: ''The New Testament is in the Old concealed; the Old Testament is in the New revealed.''
1 Peter 1:10-12 says,
''Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. 12 It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look.''
The Old Testament was not only written for the people of its time, but it was written for you. You and I need to see the story of God's redeeming love. The Bible is one continuous story, it's not just a compilation of books and letters and biographies. There is a cohesive structure, there is a common thread that starts in Genesis 1 and goes all the way through Revelation 22. You simply cannot read the Old Testament without reading the New Testament nor can you read the New Testament without the Old.
This is why we preach and teach from both. This is why your personal Bible study should include both. ALL the Scriptures are breathed out by God and teach us about His Son Jesus. The entire Old Testament points forward to the coming of a Redeemer who will save us f ...
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