InHisCare Bible Study Community Group
I love to study God Word, so I create bible studies for personal study and for other to join me, if they like. My way of staying focus is to study Gods Word daily. I desire this group to become a place of haven for me to meet other Christian who like to pray and study Gods Word. I will share bible studies, prayers, and devotions I love. Please join me if you wish. Thank...
Prayer:
Father God, I am so grateful for Your Word in my life, and the reality of it, knowing that most of it has been fulfilled. We come to You now as humble children of a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and our Prince of Peace. Thank You for the joy of experiencing this in our life time. Bless us, Lord, to be in that fulfilment of Your promise to come back for us in the last days. Thank You, Lord, for grace and mercy that was promised and fulfilled through Jesus our Lord. Bless our families to know You and Your Word through fulfillment of Titus 2:13, Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ; and that we all abide constantly as 1 John 2:28 says, And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. Thank You, Lord, for the peace and confidence You give us. We praise Your Holy Name. We thank You for Immanuel Who came to make us free. Bless this study for our learning, so we can show ourselves approval unto You, in Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.
God is with us: Immanuel: Matthew 1:23
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Printed Text: (Isaiah 9:6) “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Subject: Fulfillment:
Let’s talk about the fulfilling of these prophecies in this study. What is fulfillment? Many Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah were fulfilled in precise detail by Jesus of Nazareth. Neither the Jews nor the disciples of Jesus understood at the time that Jesus was fulfilling the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament—even though at times He told them this was the case (Luke 18:31; Matthew 26:56). They were looking for a far different Messiah than the One so many prophecies actually described. One of Jesus’ defenses to the Jews was to appeal to the Old Testament Scriptures themselves, which identified Him as the One to come. “You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me,” He told them (John 5:39). After Jesus was resurrected, He began to help His disciples understand the Scriptures, and the disciples were inspired to declare that Jesus was indeed the Messiah. The proof they offered was the very Scriptures they had not previously understood.
Fulfillment of prophecy is proof:
God, who is able to control all events, caused these prophecies to be written hundreds of years before they were fulfilled in Jesus of Nazareth. As Peter proclaimed, “Those things which God foretold by the mouth of all His prophets, that the Christ would suffer, He [Jesus] has thus fulfilled” (Acts 3:18).
Paul reaffirmed that “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures” and that “He was buried, and…He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
To accurately foretell these events 200 to 800 years in advance is nothing less than a miracle—one that required divine knowledge and power to bring them to pass as foretold. God doesn’t do things by chance. He knew even from the foundation of the world that His Son would have to come to earth (1 Peter 1:20), and He foretold the events of His birth, life, and death, so we would have firm evidence on which to base our belief.
“Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them” (Isaiah 42:9).
The Bible is an amazing record of God’s promises. We can study it to discern the Lord’s will for every situation in our lives. However, it can sometimes feel like God isn’t answering our petitions. There are two possible reasons why. First, our requests may not be according to His will, and second, they might not have a true foundation. In other words, we can only expect God to give us something if we’re asking according to His promises in Scripture.
The story of Abraham is a wonderful example of how God fulfills His promises. By examining this, we can learn the value of waiting on God and observe the negative consequences that come with jumping ahead of Him. Though the details and circumstances of our lives differ from Abraham’s, the principles and lessons still apply. For example:
The promises of God are always stated clearly (Josh. 1:6, 9). In order to accomplish His purposes in and through us, the Lord has given us very clear promises in Scripture that cover every aspect of our lives. When we cling to them, they anchor us through adversity.
God’s promises come with clear guidance (Ps. 32:8; Prov. 3:5-6). The Lord doesn’t want us to walk in the dark. That’s why He’s promised to instruct and guide us. The Lord knows all the details and leads us the right way just as He led Abraham through the land of Canaan (Gen. 12:6).
We should seek the Lord’s guidance in times of personal worship and meditation on His Word (Gen. 12:7-8). After Abraham received an affirmation of the Lord’s covenant, he responded by building altars. Over time, he returned to them to worship and remember God’s promises. Today, we have the privilege of seeking the Lord and His direction by praying and studying the Bible.
Changing our course from God’s path indicates we doubt His promises (Gen. 12:9-11). When Abraham encountered famine, he doubted God and decided to go to Egypt. He further complicated matters by lying, telling Sarah to claim she was his sister. We should always remember the Lord is the source for direction rather than our circumstances.
The Lord renews His promises because He wants us to follow Him (Gen. 15:1-7). Abraham felt uncertain because he was childless. When he finally decided a servant named Eliezer would be his heir, the Lord appeared and reassured Abraham. Like him, when unexpected difficulties occur, we may wonder if we’re on the right path. That’s why the Lord encourages us.
Listening to ungodly or unwise counsel can cause us to ignore God’s promises and veer from His will (Gen. 16:4). As time passed, Sarah became impatient. She decided to take matters into her own hands and gave her servant Hagar to Abraham to produce a child. Abraham listened to her advice, and trouble soon followed. Likewise, when we ignore what God has promised, we’ll suffer the consequences.
The fulfillment of the Lord’s promises may seem impossible from our perspective (Gen. 17:16-19). When God told Abraham that Sarah would bear a son when she was ninety, it seemed so impossible she laughed. But that’s precisely what happened. Remember, we should never underestimate the Lord. If we remain obedient when He challenges us with something that seems impossible, He will keep His word and pour out amazing blessings.
The fulfillment of God’s promises may require us to do something that appears contradictory (Gen. 22:1-5). Although the Lord had clearly said the world would be blessed through Isaac, He tested Abraham’s faith by telling him to sacrifice his promised son. Abraham obeyed, and the Lord intervened and provided a ram instead. Whenever God tests us, we should follow Abraham’s example and live by faith and obedience, not by emotions and human reasoning.
The fulfillment of the Lord’s promises may require the surrender of something very dear to us (Gen. 22:2). Isaac was Abraham’s beloved child, yet he was willing to surrender him to God. At some point, He may bring us to a pivotal moment when His purpose rests on a single decision. Even if the choice is costly, we must do what God asks and let go of anything we value more than Him.
Conclusion: The story of Abraham shows how the Lord keeps His promises, though He may not always do so according to our expectations. He’ll do His part by showing us the way, but we must choose to follow His path and let His Word guide us.
What were some of the prophecies Jesus fulfilled? Let’s take note of a few:
Prophesied……..Genesis 3:15 Fulfilled…………Galatians 4:4
Prophesied……..Genesis 18:18 Fulfilled…………Acts 3:25
Prophesied……..Micah 5:2 Fulfilled…………Matthew 2:1
Prophesied……..Genesis 17:19 Fulfilled…………Matthew 1:2
Prophesied……..Numbers 24:17 Fulfilled…………Luke 3:34
Prophesied……..Isaiah 7:14 Fulfilled…………Luke 2:7; Matthew 1:23
Prophesied……..Hosea 11:1 Fulfilled…………Matthew 2:13-20
Prophesied……..Zechariah 9:9 Fulfilled…………John 12:12-14
Prophesied……..Genesis. 49:10 Fulfilled………… Luke 3:33
Prophesied……..Daniel 9:25 Fulfilled…………Luke 2:1,2
Prophesied……..Jeremiah 31:15 Fulfilled…………Matthew 2:16
Prophesied……..Isaiah 9:7 Fulfilled…………Matthew 1:1
Background Scripture: Luke 21:22
“For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.”
Scriptures References: Genesis 12:1-3; 6-11; 17-19; 15:1-7; 16:4; 17:16-19; 22:1-8; 26:2, Joshua 1:6, 9, Psalm 32:8; Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 54:17, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9, I John 5:14-15.
Questions:
1). What is fulfillment in the Bible?
2). Explain the situation with the fulfillment of Christ and the Jews.
3). What took place after Jesus’ resurrection concerning the fulfillment?
4). What scripture gives proof of the fulfillment of the prophecy?
5). Explain how God doesn’t do things by chance.
6). Explain how God’s promises is an amazing record in the Bible.
7). Give another example of God fulfilling His promise in Bible.
8). Give some of God’s promises that comes with clear guidance.
9). We should seek the Lord’s ___ in times of ___ worship and ___on His Word.
10). Changing our course from God’s path indicates we ___ His promises.
11). The Lord renews His promises because He want us to do what?
12). Listening to ungodly or unwise counsel can cause us to do what?
13). The____ of the Lord’s promises may seem ___ from our perspective.
14). The fulfillment of God’s promises may require us to do something that___.
15). The fulfilment of the Lord’s promises may require the___ of something very dear to us.
16). Give a few fulfilled prophecies of Jesus.
Application Question: From one of God’s attributes explain a fulfillment that took place in your life.
Who Prophesied This? Week # 8
“And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. 8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.” (Mark 1:7-8)
Please share a short Review:
Reading Assignment: Week # 8 Isaiah 59-66 Monday through Sunday
Sharing: Christmas Songs Week # 8 We three Kings
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star.
O star of wonder, star of night, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
Born a king on Bethlehem's plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign.
O star of wonder, star of night, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
Frankincense to offer have I. Incense owns a Deity nigh. Prayer and praising all men raising,
Worship Him, God on high.
O star of wonder, star of night, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
Myrrh is mine: Its bitter perfume Breaths a life of gathering gloom. Sorrow, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in a stone-cold tomb.
O star of wonder, star of night, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light. Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice.
Alleluia, alleluia! Earth to heav'n replies.
O star of wonder, star of night, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding,
Following yonder star.
(Key Change#)
O star of wonder, star of night, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding,
Following yonder star!
Father God, I am so grateful for Your Word in my life, and the reality of it, knowing that most of it has been fulfilled. We come to You now as humble children of a Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and our Prince of Peace. Thank You for the joy of experiencing this in our life time. Bless us, Lord, to be in that fulfilment of Your promise to come back for us in the last days. Thank You, Lord, for grace and mercy that was promised and fulfilled through Jesus our Lord. Bless our families to know You and Your Word through fulfillment of Titus 2:13, Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ; and that we all abide constantly as 1 John 2:28 says, And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. Thank You, Lord, for the peace and confidence You give us. We praise Your Holy Name. We thank You for Immanuel Who came to make us free. Bless this study for our learning, so we can show ourselves approval unto You, in Jesus’ name we pray. AMEN.
God is with us: Immanuel: Matthew 1:23
“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”
Printed Text: (Isaiah 9:6) “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Subject: Fulfillment:
Let’s talk about the fulfilling of these prophecies in this study. What is fulfillment? Many Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah were fulfilled in precise detail by Jesus of Nazareth. Neither the Jews nor the disciples of Jesus understood at the time that Jesus was fulfilling the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament—even though at times He told them this was the case (Luke 18:31; Matthew 26:56). They were looking for a far different Messiah than the One so many prophecies actually described. One of Jesus’ defenses to the Jews was to appeal to the Old Testament Scriptures themselves, which identified Him as the One to come. “You search the Scriptures, for in them you think you have eternal life; and these are they which testify of Me,” He told them (John 5:39). After Jesus was resurrected, He began to help His disciples understand the Scriptures, and the disciples were inspired to declare that Jesus was indeed the Messiah. The proof they offered was the very Scriptures they had not previously understood.
Fulfillment of prophecy is proof:
God, who is able to control all events, caused these prophecies to be written hundreds of years before they were fulfilled in Jesus of Nazareth. As Peter proclaimed, “Those things which God foretold by the mouth of all His prophets, that the Christ would suffer, He [Jesus] has thus fulfilled” (Acts 3:18).
Paul reaffirmed that “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures” and that “He was buried, and…He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).
To accurately foretell these events 200 to 800 years in advance is nothing less than a miracle—one that required divine knowledge and power to bring them to pass as foretold. God doesn’t do things by chance. He knew even from the foundation of the world that His Son would have to come to earth (1 Peter 1:20), and He foretold the events of His birth, life, and death, so we would have firm evidence on which to base our belief.
“Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them” (Isaiah 42:9).
The Bible is an amazing record of God’s promises. We can study it to discern the Lord’s will for every situation in our lives. However, it can sometimes feel like God isn’t answering our petitions. There are two possible reasons why. First, our requests may not be according to His will, and second, they might not have a true foundation. In other words, we can only expect God to give us something if we’re asking according to His promises in Scripture.
The story of Abraham is a wonderful example of how God fulfills His promises. By examining this, we can learn the value of waiting on God and observe the negative consequences that come with jumping ahead of Him. Though the details and circumstances of our lives differ from Abraham’s, the principles and lessons still apply. For example:
The promises of God are always stated clearly (Josh. 1:6, 9). In order to accomplish His purposes in and through us, the Lord has given us very clear promises in Scripture that cover every aspect of our lives. When we cling to them, they anchor us through adversity.
God’s promises come with clear guidance (Ps. 32:8; Prov. 3:5-6). The Lord doesn’t want us to walk in the dark. That’s why He’s promised to instruct and guide us. The Lord knows all the details and leads us the right way just as He led Abraham through the land of Canaan (Gen. 12:6).
We should seek the Lord’s guidance in times of personal worship and meditation on His Word (Gen. 12:7-8). After Abraham received an affirmation of the Lord’s covenant, he responded by building altars. Over time, he returned to them to worship and remember God’s promises. Today, we have the privilege of seeking the Lord and His direction by praying and studying the Bible.
Changing our course from God’s path indicates we doubt His promises (Gen. 12:9-11). When Abraham encountered famine, he doubted God and decided to go to Egypt. He further complicated matters by lying, telling Sarah to claim she was his sister. We should always remember the Lord is the source for direction rather than our circumstances.
The Lord renews His promises because He wants us to follow Him (Gen. 15:1-7). Abraham felt uncertain because he was childless. When he finally decided a servant named Eliezer would be his heir, the Lord appeared and reassured Abraham. Like him, when unexpected difficulties occur, we may wonder if we’re on the right path. That’s why the Lord encourages us.
Listening to ungodly or unwise counsel can cause us to ignore God’s promises and veer from His will (Gen. 16:4). As time passed, Sarah became impatient. She decided to take matters into her own hands and gave her servant Hagar to Abraham to produce a child. Abraham listened to her advice, and trouble soon followed. Likewise, when we ignore what God has promised, we’ll suffer the consequences.
The fulfillment of the Lord’s promises may seem impossible from our perspective (Gen. 17:16-19). When God told Abraham that Sarah would bear a son when she was ninety, it seemed so impossible she laughed. But that’s precisely what happened. Remember, we should never underestimate the Lord. If we remain obedient when He challenges us with something that seems impossible, He will keep His word and pour out amazing blessings.
The fulfillment of God’s promises may require us to do something that appears contradictory (Gen. 22:1-5). Although the Lord had clearly said the world would be blessed through Isaac, He tested Abraham’s faith by telling him to sacrifice his promised son. Abraham obeyed, and the Lord intervened and provided a ram instead. Whenever God tests us, we should follow Abraham’s example and live by faith and obedience, not by emotions and human reasoning.
The fulfillment of the Lord’s promises may require the surrender of something very dear to us (Gen. 22:2). Isaac was Abraham’s beloved child, yet he was willing to surrender him to God. At some point, He may bring us to a pivotal moment when His purpose rests on a single decision. Even if the choice is costly, we must do what God asks and let go of anything we value more than Him.
Conclusion: The story of Abraham shows how the Lord keeps His promises, though He may not always do so according to our expectations. He’ll do His part by showing us the way, but we must choose to follow His path and let His Word guide us.
What were some of the prophecies Jesus fulfilled? Let’s take note of a few:
Prophesied……..Genesis 3:15 Fulfilled…………Galatians 4:4
Prophesied……..Genesis 18:18 Fulfilled…………Acts 3:25
Prophesied……..Micah 5:2 Fulfilled…………Matthew 2:1
Prophesied……..Genesis 17:19 Fulfilled…………Matthew 1:2
Prophesied……..Numbers 24:17 Fulfilled…………Luke 3:34
Prophesied……..Isaiah 7:14 Fulfilled…………Luke 2:7; Matthew 1:23
Prophesied……..Hosea 11:1 Fulfilled…………Matthew 2:13-20
Prophesied……..Zechariah 9:9 Fulfilled…………John 12:12-14
Prophesied……..Genesis. 49:10 Fulfilled………… Luke 3:33
Prophesied……..Daniel 9:25 Fulfilled…………Luke 2:1,2
Prophesied……..Jeremiah 31:15 Fulfilled…………Matthew 2:16
Prophesied……..Isaiah 9:7 Fulfilled…………Matthew 1:1
Background Scripture: Luke 21:22
“For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.”
Scriptures References: Genesis 12:1-3; 6-11; 17-19; 15:1-7; 16:4; 17:16-19; 22:1-8; 26:2, Joshua 1:6, 9, Psalm 32:8; Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 54:17, Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9, I John 5:14-15.
Questions:
1). What is fulfillment in the Bible?
2). Explain the situation with the fulfillment of Christ and the Jews.
3). What took place after Jesus’ resurrection concerning the fulfillment?
4). What scripture gives proof of the fulfillment of the prophecy?
5). Explain how God doesn’t do things by chance.
6). Explain how God’s promises is an amazing record in the Bible.
7). Give another example of God fulfilling His promise in Bible.
8). Give some of God’s promises that comes with clear guidance.
9). We should seek the Lord’s ___ in times of ___ worship and ___on His Word.
10). Changing our course from God’s path indicates we ___ His promises.
11). The Lord renews His promises because He want us to do what?
12). Listening to ungodly or unwise counsel can cause us to do what?
13). The____ of the Lord’s promises may seem ___ from our perspective.
14). The fulfillment of God’s promises may require us to do something that___.
15). The fulfilment of the Lord’s promises may require the___ of something very dear to us.
16). Give a few fulfilled prophecies of Jesus.
Application Question: From one of God’s attributes explain a fulfillment that took place in your life.
Who Prophesied This? Week # 8
“And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. 8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.” (Mark 1:7-8)
Please share a short Review:
Reading Assignment: Week # 8 Isaiah 59-66 Monday through Sunday
Sharing: Christmas Songs Week # 8 We three Kings
We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar. Field and fountain, moor and mountain, Following yonder star.
O star of wonder, star of night, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
Born a king on Bethlehem's plain, Gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never
Over us all to reign.
O star of wonder, star of night, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
Frankincense to offer have I. Incense owns a Deity nigh. Prayer and praising all men raising,
Worship Him, God on high.
O star of wonder, star of night, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light.
Myrrh is mine: Its bitter perfume Breaths a life of gathering gloom. Sorrow, sighing, bleeding, dying, Sealed in a stone-cold tomb.
O star of wonder, star of night, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light. Glorious now behold Him arise, King and God and Sacrifice.
Alleluia, alleluia! Earth to heav'n replies.
O star of wonder, star of night, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding,
Following yonder star.
(Key Change#)
O star of wonder, star of night, Star of royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding,
Following yonder star!
Scriptures References:
These are scriptures on God fulfilling His promises
Genesis 12:1-3
“Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee: 2 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing: 3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.
Genesis 12: 6-11
And Abram passed through the land unto the place of Sichem, unto the plain of Moreh. And the Canaanite was then in the land. 7 And the LORD appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the LORD, who appeared unto him.
8 And he removed from thence unto a mountain on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, having Bethel on the west, and Hai on the east: and there he builded an altar unto the LORD, and called upon the name of the LORD. 9 And Abram journeyed, going on still toward the south.
10 And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine was grievous in the land. 11 And it came to pass, when he was come near to enter into Egypt, that he said unto Sarai his wife, Behold now, I know that thou art a fair woman to look upon:
Genesis 12: 17-19
And the LORD plagued Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai Abram's wife.
18 And Pharaoh called Abram and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife? 19 Why saidst thou, She is my sister? so I might have taken her to me to wife: now therefore behold thy wife, take her, and go thy way.
Genesis 15:1-7
After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. 2 And Abram said, LORD God, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of Damascus? 3 And Abram said, Behold, to me thou hast given no seed: and, lo, one born in my house is mine heir.
4 And, behold, the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, This shall not be thine heir; but he that shall come forth out of thine own bowels shall be thine heir. 5 And he brought him forth abroad, and said, Look now toward heaven, and tell the stars, if thou be able to number them: and he said unto him, So shall thy seed be. 6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness. 7 And he said unto him, I am the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it.
Genesis 16:4
And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived: and when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress was despised in her eyes.
Genesis 17:16-19
“And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. 17 Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear? 18 And Abraham said unto God, O that Ishmael might live before thee! 19 And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.
Genesis 22:1-8
And it came to pass after these things that God did tempt Abraham, and said unto him, Abraham: and he said, Behold, here I am. 2 And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of. 3 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him. 4 Then on the third day Abraham lifted up his eyes, and saw the place afar off. 5 And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you. 6 And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together. 7 And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?
8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
Genesis 26:2
And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of:
Joshua 1:6
Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them.
Joshua 1: 9
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
Psalm 32:8
I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Isaiah 54:17
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is of me, saith the LORD.
Acts 16:31
And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
Romans 10:9
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
I John 5:14-15.
And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
Answers to Questions:
1). What is fulfillment in the Bible?
“To finish or reach the end of something.” God’s promises come to pass. It is proof that God has spoken it.
2). Explain the situation with the fulfillment of Christ and the Jews.
Neither the Jews nor the disciples of Jesus understood at the time that Jesus was fulfilling the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament—even though at times He told them this was the case (Luke 18:31; Matthew 26:56).
3). What took place after Jesus’ resurrection concerning the fulfillment?
He began to help His disciples understand the Scriptures, and the disciples were inspired to declare that Jesus was indeed the Messiah. The proof they offered was the very Scriptures they had not previously understood.
4). What scripture gives proof of the fulfillment of the prophecy?
Acts 3:18 “But those things, which God before had shewed by the mouth of all his prophets, that Christ should suffer, he hath so fulfilled.”
5). Explain how God doesn’t do things by chance.
God doesn’t do things by chance. He knew even from the foundation of the world that His Son would have to come to earth (1 Peter 1:20), and He foretold the events of His birth, life, and death, so we would have firm evidence on which to base our belief. “Behold, the former things have come to pass, and new things I declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them” (Isaiah 42:9).
6). Explain how God’s promises is an amazing record in the Bible.
God’s Word is amazing, and we can expect to be fulfilled because it’s in His Word.
7). Give another example of God fulfilling His promise in Bible.
11 And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. 12 And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
13 Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
8). Give some of God’s promises that comes with clear guidance.
(Psalm 32:8) “I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” (Proverbs 3:5) “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” (Joshua 1:5-7) “There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. 6 Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. 7 Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper withersoever thou goest.
9). We should seek the Lord’s ___ in times of ___ worship and ___on His Word.
We should seek the Lord’s guidance in times of personal worship and meditation on His Word.
10). Changing our course from God’s path indicates we ___ His promises.
Changing our course from God’s path indicates we doubt His promises.
11). The Lord renews His promises because He want us to do what?
The Lord renews His promises because He want us to follow Him (Genesis 15:1-7).
12). Listening to ungodly or unwise counsel can cause us to do what?
Listening to ungodly or unwise counsel can cause us to ignore God’s promises and veer from His will (Genesis 16:4)
13). The____ of the Lord’s promises may seem ___ from our perspective.
The fulfillment of the Lord’s promises may seem impossible from our perspective.
14). The fulfillment of God’s promises may require us to do something that___.
The fulfillment of God’s promises may require us to do something that appears contradictory.
15). The fulfillment of the Lord’s promises may require the___ of something very dear to us.
The fulfillment of the Lord’s promises may require the surrender of something very dear to us.
16). Give a few fulfilled prophecies of Jesus.
Prophesied……..Isaiah 7:14 Fulfilled…………Luke 2:7; Matthew 1:23
Prophesied……..Jeremiah 31:15 Fulfilled…………Matthew 2:16
Prophesied……..Zechariah 9:9 Fulfilled…………John 12:12-14
Application Question:
From one of God’s attributes explain a fulfillment that took place in your life.
I am in a situation now that God has always fulfilled His promise to me; I didn’t know that my patient would go home to be with the Lord now, but she did. To give God all the glory! She didn’t suffer in pain. I do not put my faith in man as to getting a job, but in God concerning my next assignment. God has promised me in His Word that He would provide for me, and He has always been there for me. It has been over fifteen years He has showed His love in fulfilling His promise to me, and, that the just shall live by faith, amen (Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38, Proverbs 28:20).
Who Prophesied This? Week # 8
“And preached, saying, There cometh one mightier than I after me, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to stoop down and unloose. 8 I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost.” (Mark 1:7-8)
John the Baptist saw Jesus and knew He was the One, and prophesied this concerning Jesus.
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Fulfillment of prophecy is proof that God’s Word is true, and the He is able to control all events in life. The Bible is an amazing record of God’s promises. We can study it to discern the Lord’s will for every situation in our lives. However, it can sometimes feel like God isn’t answering our petitions. There are two possible reasons why. First, our requests may not be according to His will, and second, they might not have a true foundation. In other words, we can only expect God to give us something if we’re asking according to His promises in Scripture.
The story of Abraham is a wonderful example of how God fulfills His promises. By examining this, we can learn the value of waiting on God and observe the negative consequences that come with jumping ahead of Him. Though the details and circumstances of our lives differ from Abraham’s, the principles and lessons still apply. Bible prophecy is God's revelation to us about future events. Throughout Scripture God reveals to us things that are to happen. These prophetic passages are found throughout the Bible, but those of most interest to many are those found in Ezekiel, Daniel, Matthew 24, Matthew 25, and Revelation. In many cases we can see the fulfillment of prophecies in the historical portions of the Bible and in man-kinds historical record. In other cases, the prophecies are yet to be fulfilled. “Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. [Isaiah 42:9]”
As we have seen, messianic prophecy are portions of scripture written far in advance, about the events of the birth, life, ministry, death, resurrection, and second coming of Jesus Christ. This is yet another distinguishing characteristic of the Christian faith. For anyone who wishes to seek God, messianic prophecy provides a wealth of hard evidence to support the credibility of the claims of Christ. These prophecies are not opaque, but can be understood by anyone who reads them. Some seem so clearly written about Christ that one might wonder if the early Christians wrote them after the fact. Yet no critic of scripture places the origin of any the Old Testament book after the birth of Christ. Consider again a few Suffering Servant passages of Isaiah the Prophet:
“See, my servant will prosper; he will be highly exalted. Many were amazed when they saw him – beaten and bloodied, so disfigured one would scarcely know he was a person. And he will again startle many nations. Kings will stand speechless in his presence. For they will see what they had not previously been told about; they will understand what they had not heard about. Who has believed our message? To whom will the LORD reveal his saving power? My servant grew up in the LORD's presence like a tender green shoot, sprouting from a root in dry and sterile ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him. He was despised and rejected – a man of sorrows, acquainted with bitterest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way when he went by. He was despised, and we did not care. Yet it was our weaknesses he carried; it was our sorrows that weighed him down. And we thought his troubles were a punishment from God for his own sins! But he was wounded and crushed for our sins. He was beaten that we might have peace. He was whipped, and we were healed! All of us have strayed away like sheep. We have left God's paths to follow our own. Yet the LORD laid on him the guilt and sins of us all. He was oppressed and treated harshly, yet he never said a word. He was led as a lamb to the slaughter. And as a sheep is silent before the shearers, he did not open his mouth. From prison and trial they led him away to his death. But who among the people realized that he was dying for their sins – that he was suffering their punishment? He had done no wrong, and he never deceived anyone. But he was buried like a criminal; he was put in a rich man's grave. But it was the LORD's good plan to crush him and fill him with grief. Yet when his life is made an offering for sin, he will have a multitude of children, many heirs. He will enjoy a long life, and the LORD's plan will prosper in his hands. When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of what he has experienced, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins. I will give him the honors of one who is mighty and great, because he exposed himself to death. He was counted among those who were sinners. He bore the sins of many and interceded for sinners.” (Isaiah 52:13-53:12 NLT)
Knowing that Isaiah wrote this over 700 years before Christ causes one to pause and consider the gravity of God’s plan of redemption. The entire Old Covenant can be boiled down into two powerful messages. 1) God is Holy and we are failing sinners in a bad relationship with Him. 2) God loves us and is sending a Messiah, who is His Son, to redeem us back into a right relationship with Him. It’s no wonder that the early disciples, walking in the power of God, were able to reason from the scriptures to prove that Jesus of Nazareth was and is the promised Messiah of Israel.
Reading Assignment: Week # 8 Isaiah 59-66 Monday through Sunday
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