October 19: Monday — Apostles and Prophets
Bible Focus
- Ephesians 2:20
- Ephesians 3:5
- Acts 15:32
Summary
- God chose apostles and prophets to reveal His message to His people.
- Their work helped establish the church, with Jesus Christ as its foundation and centre.
- God also gave the gift of prophecy to others besides the apostles, such as Judas and Silas, for He used different people to serve His purpose.
- Through His messengers, God revealed His plan of salvation and brought people together through Christ.
- The apostles’ message centred on Jesus’ life, ministry, death, resurrection, and promised return.
- God has preserved their testimony in the Bible, so we can learn the truth about Jesus and His saving work.
- Our beliefs about Jesus must therefore rest on Scripture rather than human opinions or traditions.
- As you study God’s Word, you can know Jesus more clearly and place your faith in what He has done for you.
Understanding Apostles and Prophets
- Apostles and Prophets played an important role in revealing God’s message and establishing the early church.
- Ephesians 2:20 describes the church as built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ Himself as the chief cornerstone.
- Ephesians 3:5 and Acts 15:32 also show how God worked through His messengers and gave some the gift of prophecy.
- Their message pointed people to Jesus and God’s plan of salvation.
- Today, the Bible preserves their testimony, helping us understand Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and promised return.
- This reminds us to build our faith on Scripture rather than human opinions or traditions.
Question
- Why must the Bible have final authority in what we believe about Jesus?
Answer
- The Bible preserves the testimony of God’s messengers and gives us a trustworthy foundation for understanding Jesus and His saving work.
Reflection
- Am I allowing God’s Word to shape my beliefs, even when it challenges what I have always thought?
Takeaway
- Build your faith on God’s Word, not human opinion, and let Scripture lead you to Jesus.
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