Comments on: Reading the Prophets (1) http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/ Thoughts on God and life from a Christian perspective Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:51:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Top 20 Posts for 2007 - Year in Review at Ray Fowler .org http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-2925 Top 20 Posts for 2007 - Year in Review at Ray Fowler .org Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:20:28 +0000 http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-2925 [...] Reading the Prophets (1) [...] [...] Reading the Prophets (1) [...]

]]> By: Some Links to the Minor Prophets at Ray Fowler .org http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-1568 Some Links to the Minor Prophets at Ray Fowler .org Sat, 18 Aug 2007 02:46:25 +0000 http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-1568 [...] Reading the Prophets (1) [...] [...] Reading the Prophets (1) [...]

]]> By: Blogging with Habakkuk (1) at Ray Fowler .org http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-669 Blogging with Habakkuk (1) at Ray Fowler .org Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:08:14 +0000 http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-669 [...] under the Sermons tab). For example, last week’s series of posts (”Reading the Prophets 1, 2, and 3″) on the Old Testament prophetical books came right out of the introduction to this [...] [...] under the Sermons tab). For example, last week’s series of posts (”Reading the Prophets 1, 2, and 3″) on the Old Testament prophetical books came right out of the introduction to this [...]

]]> By: Reading the Prophets (3) at Ray Fowler .org http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-655 Reading the Prophets (3) at Ray Fowler .org Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:48:32 +0000 http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-655 [...] Reading the Prophets (1) [...] [...] Reading the Prophets (1) [...]

]]> By: Reading the Prophets (2) at Ray Fowler .org http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-648 Reading the Prophets (2) at Ray Fowler .org Wed, 11 Apr 2007 20:54:59 +0000 http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-648 [...] Yesterday we began discussing the Old Testament prophetical books. We saw that although these books comprise much of the content of Scripture, many people do not or have not read them. Why are we so unfamiliar with these books? We looked at two reasons in yesterday’s post: [...] [...] Yesterday we began discussing the Old Testament prophetical books. We saw that although these books comprise much of the content of Scripture, many people do not or have not read them. Why are we so unfamiliar with these books? We looked at two reasons in yesterday’s post: [...]

]]> By: Ray Fowler http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-647 Ray Fowler Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:43:21 +0000 http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-647 Sharon and Margaret, I agree - Zephaniah 3:17 is a great verse. Here it is for those of you who may not have a Bible handy: "The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." Sharon and Margaret,

I agree – Zephaniah 3:17 is a great verse. Here it is for those of you who may not have a Bible handy:

“The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.”

]]> By: Ray Fowler http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-646 Ray Fowler Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:41:43 +0000 http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-646 Kathryn, I agree that Christian Education is vital. The church has a big responsibility here, but the Christian family also has a huge role in the educating of their children. Not just to teach them about God and Christ, but also to teach them the importance of continual learning. What should a person do who has not had the benefit of a Christian family or Christian schooling? There are so many opportunities today to learn and grow in this area - adult education at church, Bible studies and classes, home groups, Christian books and radio, online resources, etc. (There is a tab at the top of my blog labelled Resources that lists all sorts of online reources to help a person grow in their knowledge of God's Word.) Kathryn,

I agree that Christian Education is vital. The church has a big responsibility here, but the Christian family also has a huge role in the educating of their children. Not just to teach them about God and Christ, but also to teach them the importance of continual learning.

What should a person do who has not had the benefit of a Christian family or Christian schooling? There are so many opportunities today to learn and grow in this area – adult education at church, Bible studies and classes, home groups, Christian books and radio, online resources, etc. (There is a tab at the top of my blog labelled Resources that lists all sorts of online reources to help a person grow in their knowledge of God’s Word.)

]]> By: Margaret http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-645 Margaret Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:22:34 +0000 http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-645 I am one of those who know very little about the minor prophets. Example: After reading Sharon's comment, I went to look up Zephaniah 3:17, and had a hard time finding Zephaniah!! It was worth the search, - a beautiful verse. Thanks. I am one of those who know very little about the minor prophets. Example: After reading Sharon’s comment, I went to look up Zephaniah 3:17, and had a hard time finding Zephaniah!! It was worth the search, – a beautiful verse. Thanks.

]]> By: Sharon Gamble http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-637 Sharon Gamble Tue, 10 Apr 2007 22:04:10 +0000 http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-637 I love the prophet Zephaniah! Zephaniah 3:17 is an amazing verse that always makes me feel incredibly loved by God. I am looking forward to the series. (and please include my favorite verse when you get there.) I love the prophet Zephaniah! Zephaniah 3:17 is an amazing verse that always makes me feel incredibly loved by God. I am looking forward to the series. (and please include my favorite verse when you get there.)

]]> By: Kathryn Post http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-635 Kathryn Post Tue, 10 Apr 2007 15:36:53 +0000 http://www.rayfowler.org/2007/04/10/reading-the-prophets-1/#comment-635 While I agree in part with the two reasons you listed, I believe there is more to it than that. I think we have to examine Christian education as a whole. Far too many Christians today know little beyond the basics of their faith. Pastors are afraid of making sermons too complicated for first time visitors to understand. Sunday school lessons now come in neatly printed easy-follow booklets. Christian devotions have all but gone by the wayside. A lack of understanding the prophets, to me, signals a deeper problem. How much don't we know about our faith? And where can we go to learn? Most of my knowledge comes from my time at a private, Christian school and a Christian university where I was afforded the opportunity to study under well versed biblical scholars. I am an exception. What of students in public schools and universities? I look forward to your series on the prophets. This website is one of few remaining attempts to educate Christians in the Word. Thank you! While I agree in part with the two reasons you listed, I believe there is more to it than that. I think we have to examine Christian education as a whole. Far too many Christians today know little beyond the basics of their faith. Pastors are afraid of making sermons too complicated for first time visitors to understand. Sunday school lessons now come in neatly printed easy-follow booklets. Christian devotions have all but gone by the wayside. A lack of understanding the prophets, to me, signals a deeper problem. How much don’t we know about our faith? And where can we go to learn? Most of my knowledge comes from my time at a private, Christian school and a Christian university where I was afforded the opportunity to study under well versed biblical scholars. I am an exception. What of students in public schools and universities? I look forward to your series on the prophets. This website is one of few remaining attempts to educate Christians in the Word. Thank you!

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