PART 2
Good day, and welcome to another amazing teaching from God’s Word.
It is once again a great privilege for me to share with you.
Let us pray together and ask the Holy Spirit to open our ears and eyes:
THANK YOU, HOLY SPIRIT, FOR TODAY’S DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE TRUTH FROM YOUR WORD – THANK YOU, JESUS, FOR BECOMING MAN AND DWELLING AMONG US. Thank You for Your WORD. AMEN.
This series is about Jesus Christ, to know Him more deeply and directly from His Word.
Last time we discussed two important questions:
- Who wrote the Bible?
A key verse that confirms this is:
2 Peter 1:20–21 (NKJV)
“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.”
This passage teaches that:
- The Bible isn’t meant to be interpreted randomly or privately; it’s intended to be understood in a way that reflects its true meaning, encouraging everyone to seek its message together.
- Since the origin of the Word is from the Holy Spirit, it’s comforting to remember that the Holy Spirit is always there to guide us as we interpret it. – The Word explains itself, because it is one Spirit who inspired it all.
- God gives a command – Joshua 1:8
Joshua 1:8 (NKJV)
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.”
Joshua 1:8 emphasises more than just reading – it is about studying, meditating, and applying. The Bible calls us not only to know what it says, but to study it as a life guide and live it thoughtfully.
The Hebrew word for “meditate” (הגה hagah) literally means: “to murmur, to mutter, to repeat softly again and again.” This points to active study, repetition, and reflection.
In Summary
– The Bible originates from God (not from man).
– The Bible should be examined and interpreted using the Bible itself – Scripture interprets Scripture.
– God desires us to know, study, meditate on, and apply His Word.
Old Testament Prophecies about Jesus
We now continue our series about Jesus, the Messiah, who was repeatedly prophesied in the Old Testament.
Last time (PART 1 of this series), we began with Genesis. Today, we look again at those first prophecies:
- In the Garden of Eden, after the Fall –God speaks to the serpent and promises a descendant of the woman who will crush the serpent’s head – the first Gospel.
Genesis 3:15 (NKJV)
“And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel.”
- God tests Abraham’s faith – Just before Isaac is sacrificed, God provides. He promises: through Abraham’s seed all nations shall be blessed – a foreshadowing of the Messiah.
Genesis 22:18 (NKJV)
“In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice.”
Symbolic Meaning of Genesis 3:15
The image of the bruised heel is understood as a symbolic reminder: it’s painful and hurts when wounded, but it’s not ultimately deadly. This represents Satan’s attacks that bring harm and suffering (even Jesus’ death on the cross), but rest assured—it’s not the final word. Christ has risen and triumphed over all.
When Jesus was on earth, He fulfilled many prophecies about the “Messiah the Prince”, the “Saviour of the world” (Daniel 9:25; 1 John 4:14). Even after His death, He continued fulfilling Messianic prophecies.
1 John 4:14 (NKJV)“And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as Saviour of the world.”
In Closing
This brings us to the end of today’s message. I hope it has inspired you to read the Bible with greater passion and depth, and to apply it to your own life.
We are truly blessed to have the Bible – and I invite you to pray with me for those in countries where Bibles are not allowed.
I thank God together with each of you for the privilege of owning a Bible – and of using it openly, even on your cellphone or any other technology.
Be joyful with me, and excited to spend more time in God’s presence and in His Word.
I very much look forward to sharing with you again next week.
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I am Amanda Pool. Shalom.