Truth-telling in an Age of Lies

Truth-telling in an Age of Lies

Why we need prophets in today’s church

Overview

Prophets have always challenged God's people to do what is right, even if it is an unpopular message. Today, we rarely see someone take that role. What is it costing the church? What can we learn from Haggai, an Old Testament prophet who preached boldly and saw God use his words?

Table of Contents

SCRIPTURE: Haggai 1:1-15

LEADER'S GUIDE

• Identify the Current Issue

• Discover the Eternal Principles

Teaching point one: Prophets help their people to face sin and repent.

Teaching point two::Prophets help their people take their focus off themselves.

Teaching point three:Prophets help their people see that they are falsely trusting in their own abilities.

Teaching point four:Prophets help their people respond to the Lord's commands.

• Apply Your Findings

HANDOUT FOR FURTHER STUDY

ARTICLE FROM Out of Ur

• "Where Have All the Prophets Gone–, by Skye Jethani, Out of Ur

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