TLDR;
This video features a Bible class discussion about the promised pastors in the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing the importance of understanding prophecy and its fulfillment. It identifies four types of pastors: those who convey prophecy, promised pastors who fulfill prophecy, general pastors who spread the fulfilled word, and false pastors who distort the word. The discussion highlights Jesus as the promised pastor of the Old Testament and introduces the concept of a promised pastor in the New Testament, particularly in the Book of Revelation.
- Four types of pastors are identified: prophets, promised pastors, general pastors, and false pastors.
- Jesus is highlighted as the promised pastor of the Old Testament, fulfilling numerous prophecies.
- The New Testament also has a promised pastor, particularly emphasized in the Book of Revelation.
Discussion Questions and Covenants [0:09]
The session begins with a review of discussion questions related to Deuteronomy 28, focusing on the blessings and curses associated with keeping or breaking covenants with God. It's emphasized that God desires people to keep His promises, and the abundance of curses compared to blessings serves to instill fear and encourage obedience. The session transitions into a quiz to reinforce understanding of these concepts.
Quiz Review: Covenants, Blessings, and Curses [1:46]
The quiz reviews key concepts about covenants, blessings, and curses. The first question clarifies that keeping the covenant is essential to receiving blessings. The second question identifies that God makes covenants with chosen people, supported by Psalm 89:3. The third question states that curses are received by those who break the covenant. The final question explains that the blessed in Revelation are those who overcome the beast and belong to the twelve tribes of New Heaven and New Earth. Entering God's kingdom today requires keeping the new covenant.
Introduction to Promised Pastors [6:34]
The class introduces the topic of promised pastors in the Old and New Testaments, referencing Matthew 1, Revelation 10, and Revelation 12 as key texts. The instructor defines a promised pastor as someone God promised in the Bible beforehand, emphasizing the importance of understanding who the promised pastor is today. The discussion sets the stage for exploring the roles and significance of these figures in biblical prophecy.
Defining Promised Pastors [8:04]
The lecture defines the "promised pastor" as a pastor that God promised in the Bible beforehand. In the Old Testament, this was Jesus, who came according to prophecies. In the New Testament, it is the "one who overcomes," the messenger promised by Jesus to be sent to the churches. The lecture then poses the question of how to recognize a promised pastor and transitions into a discussion of Deuteronomy 18:21-22.
Discerning True Prophets [10:45]
The passage from Deuteronomy 18:21-22 is discussed, emphasizing the importance of discerning true prophets from false ones. A true prophet's words will come to pass, while a false prophet's words will not. The instructor warns against being addicted to prophecies without discernment and highlights that prophecies must be 100% accurate with biblical evidence to be considered valid.
Four Types of Pastors [13:52]
The lecture identifies four types of pastors in the Bible: pastors who convey prophecy (prophets), promised pastors who fulfill prophecies, general pastors who convey the fulfilled word, and false pastors who distort the word. Prophets convey prophecies, as seen in the Old Testament with figures like Isaiah and Daniel. Promised pastors fulfill these prophecies, with Jesus being the prime example in the Old Testament and "New John" in the New Testament. General pastors spread the good news testified by the promised pastors, while false pastors add lies or distort the word of God.
The Role of Prophets and Prophecy [14:33]
The first type of pastor discussed is the prophet, who conveys prophecies. God uses prophets to foretell future events, as seen with Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel. These prophets often recorded visions they didn't fully understand, as the prophecies were hidden in parables for future events. The role of these pastors is primarily to prophesy and pass down these prophecies.
Promised Pastors: Fulfilling Prophecies [17:41]
The second type of pastor is the promised pastor, who fulfills the prophecies made by the prophets. These pastors testify to the fulfillment of these prophecies. Jesus is identified as the promised pastor of the Old Testament, while "New John" is identified as the promised pastor of the New Testament.
General Pastors: Spreading the Fulfilled Word [18:39]
The third type of pastor is the general pastor, who conveys what the promised pastor has fulfilled. These pastors testify to the good news that has already been fulfilled according to the prophecies. Examples include the disciples who spread the gospel after hearing the testimony from Jesus. However, if these pastors add to or subtract from the fulfilled word, they become false pastors.
False Pastors: Distorting the Word [20:09]
The fourth type of pastor is the false pastor, who adds lies or distorts the word of God. The instructor urges listeners to examine themselves to ensure they are not mixing their own ideas with God's word. False pastors who persecute others will be judged if they do not repent. The passage from John 12:48 is cited, stating that those who reject Jesus' words will be condemned by those very words on the last day.
Jesus as the Promised Pastor in the Old Testament [23:31]
The lecture shifts focus to Jesus as the promised pastor in the Old Testament. While the name "Jesus" is not explicitly found in the Old Testament, the scriptures testify about him through prophecies hidden in parables. The Israelites failed to relate Jesus to these prophecies, leading to their failure to accept him as the fulfillment. John 5:39 is referenced, emphasizing that the scriptures testify about Jesus.
Prophecies and Fulfillment in Jesus' Life [27:30]
The lecture details several prophecies from the Old Testament and their fulfillment in the life of Jesus. These include his birth from God's seed (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18-23), his birth in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1-6), the journey to Egypt (Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:13-15), the start of his ministry in Galilee (Isaiah 9:1-2, Matthew 4:12-16), his arrival in Jerusalem on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:1-11), and his preaching of the gospel (Isaiah 61:1-4, Luke 4:16-21).
More Fulfilled Prophecies: Ministry and Sacrifice [32:43]
Continuing with fulfilled prophecies, the lecture covers Jesus' ministry, including the revealed word (Isaiah 29, Ezekiel 2:9-10, Matthew 15:24), sowing seeds (Jeremiah 31:27, Matthew 13:24-30), the new covenant (Jeremiah 31:31, Luke 22:20), carrying the cross (Psalms 40, 41, Matthew 27:35), and his thirst on the cross (Psalms 69:21, John 19:28-30). These fulfillments demonstrate that God was with Jesus to fulfill the prophecies promised through the Old Testament prophets.
Testimonies and Fulfillment [39:10]
John the Baptist's testimony in John 1:32 is highlighted as evidence of Jesus' divine nature. The Holy Spirit descending upon Jesus like a dove signifies the kingdom of heaven on earth. Jesus' declaration "It is finished" in John 19:30 signifies the fulfillment of all Old Testament prophecies. The lecture emphasizes that belief in Jesus is rooted in the fulfillment of these prophecies, even without having seen him.
The Promised Pastor in the New Testament [41:39]
The lecture transitions to the concept of a promised pastor in the New Testament, particularly in the Book of Revelation. Jesus promised to send a messenger, who must come according to prophecies and testify to their fulfillment. Just as the Old Testament pointed to Jesus, the New Testament points to this prophesied messenger. Finding this messenger is essential for understanding Revelation, the second coming of Jesus, and achieving eternal life and salvation.
The Delivery of the Open Book in Revelation [43:08]
The process of how the open book is delivered in the Book of Revelation is explained: from God to Jesus, then to an angel, and finally to "New John," who then delivers it to the servants. This process emphasizes that the revealed word is not directly from God but is mediated through the promised pastor on earth. The lecture addresses the question of where the name "New John" is written in the Bible, drawing a parallel to the absence of Jesus' name in the Old Testament, and stresses the importance of finding and relating to the prophecies.
Revelation 1:1: The Revelation of Jesus Christ [45:27]
The lecture analyzes Revelation 1:1, emphasizing that it is the revelation of Jesus Christ, given by God to show his servants what must soon take place. The angel signifies it to his servant John. This John is not the Apostle John but a figurative representation of the promised pastor in the New Testament. The verse is considered a summary and conclusion of the entire Book of Revelation.
Interpreting Revelation: Reading and Understanding [49:53]
The lecture interprets Revelation 1:2-3, explaining that the messenger of Jesus testifies to everything he saw, without adding or subtracting. Being blessed involves reading, hearing, and taking to heart what is written in Revelation. "Reading" here means understanding the hidden meaning or prophecies, as the book was sealed in parables for 2,000 years. This understanding comes from the promised shepherd.
Eating the Open Book: Revelation 10:8-11 [54:36]
The lecture discusses Revelation 10:8-11, where New John eats the open book, similar to Ezekiel. The book tastes sweet as honey but turns sour in the stomach because he must prophesy to many people, nations, languages, and kings. This symbolizes the heavy burden of testifying to the truth in a world that does not know it.
Prophecies and the Messenger in Revelation [57:03]
The lecture references Revelation 22:8 and 22:16, noting that Jesus sends his angel to give the message to "you," referring to John, for the churches. This messenger testifies to the actual entities of Revelation that he has seen and heard. The lecture outlines the process from Revelation 5, 6, and 8, where Jesus breaks the seals, passes the book through the angel, and the angel gives it to John, who eats it as described in Revelation 10:8-11.
The Chosen Messenger and Blessings [59:51]
The lecture references Revelation 1:9-20, where Jesus chooses John and commands him to send letters to the seven messengers or angels. These messengers had become one with the Nicolitans (false pastors) and committed sins. In Revelation 2 and 3, blessings are promised to the promised pastor, including hidden manna and a white stone. The hidden manna is the revealed word, and the white stone symbolizes authority to judge.
Finding the Overcomer and the Spirit of Truth [1:02:50]
Finding the one who overcomes is equated to finding Jesus and the kingdom of heaven. This "New John" is not Jesus but the promised pastor of the New Testament. The lecture draws a parallel to John the Baptist seeing the light descend on Jesus. The promised shepherd has the new heaven and new earth resting on him. The lecture also mentions prophecies about judgment on rebels and destroyers in Revelation 15-6 and the call to come out of Babylon in Revelation 18.
Harvesting and the Faithful Servant [1:04:58]
The lecture references Revelation 14:7, stating that the promised pastor will harvest all the people from the field who were born of God's seed and seal them as twelve tribes. In Matthew 24:45-47, the parable of the faithful and wise servant is discussed, who gives food at the proper time. This servant is Jesus' servant, and the master who will return is Jesus. According to John 14:17, this pastor is together with the spirit of truth, the advocate promised by Jesus.
Overcoming and Testifying [1:07:25]
The lecture references Revelation 12:10-11, stating that the promised pastor fought and overcame the false pastors and Satan's organization by the blood of the Lamb and their testimony. The lecture concludes by urging listeners to read and relate the verses for themselves, seeking understanding and enlightenment through prayer. The importance of believing in prophecies and their fulfillment, rather than demanding names, is reiterated.
Conclusion and Review [1:10:04]
The session concludes with a review of the day's topic: the promised pastors of the Old and New Testaments. The discussion question for the day is what makes you believe that Jesus is our promised pastor and what evidence supports this belief. Listeners are encouraged to read Matthew 1, Revelation 10, and Revelation 12. The instructor announces that there will be no class on January 2nd and encourages listeners to review previous lessons. The session ends with the Lord's Prayer and well wishes for the new year.
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