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HCC Teaching January 2014

HCC Teaching January 2014. 2 Main Series. Joel (6 talks) Be Single-Minded Be willing to change: break up the fallow ground - Hosea No compromise: who are we worshipping? – Daniel Act like a soldier: discipline – Timothy Don't be fruitless: double-mindedness – James

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HCC Teaching January 2014

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  1. HCC Teaching January 2014

  2. 2 Main Series • Joel (6 talks) • Be Single-Minded • Be willing to change: break up the fallow ground - Hosea • No compromise: who are we worshipping? – Daniel • Act like a soldier: discipline – Timothy • Don't be fruitless: double-mindedness – James • Cost and surrender: sacrifice - Abraham/Isaac • Resisting Temptation - Joseph

  3. Understanding the Book of Joel … • Historical Context • Challenges of OT Prophesy • Old Testament Prophets • Prophetic Perspective

  4. (1) Historical Context • Who? • When? • Where? • Why?

  5. (2) Challenges of OT Prophesy • Who is speaking? • When were the prophesies given? • How were they spoken?

  6. (3.1) Old Testament Prophets Old Covenant: • a binding agreement between 2 parties with obligations. • One party would provide benefits / protection • One party would be loyal (keep obligations) • Law: Ex20 and Deut33

  7. (3.2) Old Testament Prophets Covenant was enforced by: • Blessings/Benefits • Curses/ Punishments Prophets: Covenant Reinforcers • Comfort and/or Judgement • Same message / Different ways

  8. (4) Prophetic Perspective Current Events are Interpreted in the Light of Later Times

  9. Applying the Book of Joel • Do the Old Covenant Laws apply in the New Covenant? • How does God enforce the New Covenant Laws? • How do prophets fit in today?

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