November Reflections and Corrections - Year 6
The Bible Recap
Deep Dive
Why does God continue to work with the Israelites despite their repeated disobedience?
God's plan for restoration was in place even before the Israelites' sin. He remains undeterred and unhindered by their rebellion, continuing to bless them and work out his plan for redemption.
What significant event marks the end of the Old Testament and the beginning of a period of silence?
The end of the Old Testament marks the beginning of a 400-year period known as the 'Four Hundred Years of Silence,' during which there are no written records of God's engagement with mankind.
How does Jesus fulfill the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah?
Jesus is the fulfillment of all Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. He is fully God and fully man, serving as another manifestation of the temple of God, where God comes to dwell among his people.
What challenges do the early Christian churches face in terms of cultural issues?
The early churches face two main cultural issues: whether Gentiles must convert to Judaism before converting to Christianity and whether Christian followers are bound by any laws or free to do whatever they want.
What is the central message of the gospel that Jesus' disciples are tasked with spreading?
The central message of the gospel is the good news of God's rescue, which the disciples are to preach everywhere to everyone who hasn't heard. This message is part of an unstoppable kingdom that will push back the darkness with the light of the gospel of Jesus.
- God's plan to restore the relationship with the family was in place even before it was broken.
- God continues to work out this plan immediately after the family's sin, unhindered by their rebellion.
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