Throughout the Scriptures, we are warned that false prophets and teachers will seek to deceive God's people. Despite these warnings, why do most Christians think this will not happen in their own church? Understanding these Old and New Testament warnings will prepare us to recognize and deal with false teachers. Teaching Notes Deuteronomy 13 -
Jude is an extremely important book as it deals with evil men sneaking into the church and leading people astray. This doesn’t just happen in "those other churches”! As he addresses this, Jude exhorts us to “contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." Embracing this challenge can transform
Here we encounter the famous story of Balaam and his talking donkey. The prophet Balaam is an important character for Christians to know, since Jesus, Peter and Jude all refer to him in the New Testament. His life is used to warn us of how corrupt leaders and teachers will enter the church. We also
Tragically, many Christians have suffered under corrupt church leaders. Why do things like this happen? How do we respond and move on from such experiences without losing our faith or becoming bitter? This lesson strives to answer these questions, and to equip us to help others recovering from abuse at the hands of other Christians. Teaching Notes
Peter warns that corrupt teachers will come into the church, teachers who will be like Balaam. Although that Old Testament prophet was powerful in speech, the love of money and willingness to compromise led to his destruction and in leading Israel into terrible sin. Peter then compares Christians who return to their old way of
Peter says that just as there were false prophets in the past, there will be false teachers in the church. Therefore, we should not be surprised when they appear. Yet many Christians believe that while this has happened to other groups, false teachers could never overtake their church! In this lesson we consider Peter’s warning
The Lord told Moses to provide a bronze altar and a laver for washing in the courtyard of the tabernacle. Both illustrate important lessons for Christians today. In this lesson we review the extraordinary story from Numbers behind the covering for the altar. That story is referenced by Jude in the New Testament, to address
Lessons from the Courtyard: The Bronze Altar and the Laver for Washing (Exodus 27) View Lesson
Lessons from the Courtyard: The Bronze Altar and the Laver for Washing (Exodus 27) View Lesson
When Moses and Aaron ask Pharaoh to let God’s people go, Pharaoh increases the oppression against the Israelites, and has them flogged when they fail to meet their quotas. The exodus drama provides us with a pattern of our Christian spiritual journey, with Pharaoh a type or representation of Satan. Here we gain insights into