Table Talk | July 26-27

Kyle Patrick   -   July 28, 2025

Key Takeaways:

  1.  Jesus is the ultimate prophet promised by God, fulfilling and surpassing Moses’ role.
  2. Prophecy in Scripture is more often about proclaiming God’s truth (forth-telling) than predicting the future (foretelling).
  3. Jesus is both the messenger and the means of our deliverance, unique among all prophets.
  4. Our response to Jesus as the ultimate prophet should be careful listening, wise evaluation, and wholehearted obedience.

Discussion Questions:

  1. How does understanding Jesus as the ultimate prophet change your perspective on His teachings and role in your life?
  2. Pastor Todd mentioned that Moses was a faithful servant, but Christ is faithful as the Son. How does this comparison help you appreciate Jesus’ authority and divinity?
  3. Discuss the statement: “If you get Jesus wrong, you get it all wrong.” Why is a correct understanding of Jesus so crucial to our faith?
  4. How can we discern between true and false prophets or teachings in today’s world? What criteria should we use?
  5. Pastor Todd emphasized that the “words of eternal life” don’t necessarily mean an easy path. How does this challenge or encourage you in your faith journey?
  6. Reflect on Peter’s statement: “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” Have you experienced moments in your faith where you’ve felt similarly? Share with the group.

Practical Applications:

  1. Commit to spending time this week studying one of Jesus’ teachings in the Gospels. Reflect on how it demonstrates His role as the ultimate prophet.
  2. Practice using the “litmus test” from 1 John 4:1-3 when encountering new teachings or spiritual messages. Share your experiences with the group next time.
  3. Identify an area in your life where you struggle to obey Jesus’ teachings. Develop a specific plan to work on listening carefully, evaluating wisely, and obeying wholeheartedly in that area.
  4. As a group, discuss ways you can be “small letter p prophets” in your daily lives, sharing God’s truth with those around you.
  5. Reflect on how Jesus fulfills the Old Testament prophecies and symbols discussed in the sermon series. Consider creating a visual representation (e.g., a chart or diagram) to help reinforce these connections.

Closing Reflection:

Take a moment to thank God for speaking to us through Jesus, the ultimate prophet. Pray for the wisdom and courage to listen carefully, evaluate wisely, and obey wholeheartedly as we follow Him.