Year of Biblical Literacy | Reading the Prophets

Timestamps:

2:42 - What is the office of the prophet?

11:52 - What is the historical context of the prophetic books?

20:03 - How do we start when it comes to reading these books?

midtown Resources

• Check out MidtownBiblicalLiteracy.com for videos, book recommendations, and Bible reading plans

• “The Hebrew vs the Christian ordering of the Old Testament"

• How-to Study the Bible handout

• How to Study Historical Narrative handout

• How to Study Wisdom Literature handout

• How to Study the Prophets handout

OTHER Resources

• Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible by Stephen Dempster

• Wisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John H. Walton

• Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey by Bill T. Arnold and Bryan E. Beyer

• Chronological Study Bible 

Sermons

Ghosts and Ancestors sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Ruth sermon series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Wisdom sermon series -  Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

How Long O LORD series - Lexington | Downtown | Two Notch

Text-in questions

Throughout the year, we want to know the concepts and passages you wrestle with. We'll answer some of these questions in podcast episodes throughout the year.

To submit your topic or question, text either "DOWNTOWN", “LEXINGTON”, OR “TWO NOTCH” followed by your topic to 855-855-0655.

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