TORAH THE BOOKS OF MOSES: A well-known pastor suggested that Christians should unhitch their faith from the “Old Testament.” Sadly, his sentiments are shared by many in the modern church who constantly attack the Hebrew Scriptures and promote the reading of the New Testament only, particularly the writings of Paul. However, as important as the New Testament or Greek Scriptures are, they are only understood properly when they rest on the foundation of the Hebrew Scriptures. When Paul said that “All Scripture” was God breathed and necessary for the man or woman (Gr. anthrōpos) of God to be equipped, he was speaking of the Old Testament, the centerpiece of which is The Torah – the writings of Moses. Thus no one can be equipped for Christian ministry without an adequate understanding of these sacred texts.
THE PROPHETS: The foundation of the church is Christ Himself and the revelation of Him that has come to us through the apostles and prophets. These are not just any apostles and prophets from either Biblical or modern times. They are “the” apostles of the Lord and “the” Prophets of Israel. This is clearly presented to us in the above passage written by Paul, who uses the definite article to indicate who they are (“the” apostles and prophets). However, the church today, because of its continued love affair with Replacement Theology (the idea that the church has replaced Israel), has little time for the writings of the Prophets other than the use of stories or quotes that support their narrative or agenda. Yet it is the Scriptures of the Prophets that unveil to us God’s plan for the end of the age and the Messianic kingdom that is coming. Without embracing the revelation of the Hebrew Prophets, the church cannot have a solid foundation or reach its destiny by the side of the Biblical Christ!
These workbooks are designed to be companions to the Banner of Love School of the Bible. Videos of these classes can be followed online. Additionally, classes can be attended in a local Banner of Love Church.