CAN I GET A WITNESS?

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Dictionary of Bible Themes 5623 witnesses, legal

A witness to a crime was required to give evidence Lev 5:1 See also Pr 29:24

Two or more witnesses were required to prove someone guilty Dt 19:15 See also Dt 17:6; Mt 18:15-16; 2Co 13:1

The role of witnesses in capital cases

At least two witnesses were required Nu 35:30 See also Dt 17:2-6; Heb 10:28

Witnesses were required to participate in the execution Dt 17:7 See also Lev 24:13-16; Dt 13:6-11; Ac 7:57-58

Big Idea
Was considered by the People a Prophet
As believers we have the trust the full witness of Scripture which includes both the OT/NT as our final authority and record of God’s grace given to us through the finish works of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Witness
b. Had a separate ministry from Jesus
Had a separate ministry from Jesus

Individuals who, having observed something take place, are able to give an accurate and full account of what has happened. Witnesses were of central importance to OT law. The theme of giving account is also of major importance to evangelism, which rests upon believers explaining the impact of Jesus Christ upon their lives.

Dictionary of Bible Themes 5623 witnesses, legal

General legal requirements about witnesses

A witness to a crime was required to give evidence Lev 5:1 See also Pr 29:24

Two or more witnesses were required to prove someone guilty Dt 19:15 See also Dt 17:6; Mt 18:15-16; 2Co 13:1

The role of witnesses in capital cases

At least two witnesses were required Nu 35:30 See also Dt 17:2-6; Heb 10:28

Witnesses were required to participate in the execution Dt 17:7 See also Lev 24:13-16; Dt 13:6-11; Ac 7:57-58

A witness to a crime was required to give evidence See also
A witness to a crime was required to give evidence See also
Two or more witnesses were required to prove someone guilty See also ; ;
Two or more witnesses were required to prove someone guilty See also ; ;
Two or more witnesses were required to prove someone guilty See also ; ;
The role of witnesses in capital cases
At least two witnesses were required See also ;
The role of witnesses in capital cases
The role of witnesses in capital cases
At least two witnesses were required See also ;
Witnesses were required to participate in the execution See also ; ;
At least two witnesses were required See also ;
Witnesses were required to participate in the execution See also ; ;
Witnesses were required to participate in the execution See also ; ;
Manser, M. H. (2009). Dictionary of Bible Themes: The Accessible and Comprehensive Tool for Topical Studies. London: Martin Manser.
Manser, M. H. (2009). Dictionary of Bible Themes: The Accessible and Comprehensive Tool for Topical Studies. London: Martin Manser.
b. As a Prophet he pointed people to Christ and his followers believed
A. Testimony of John the Baptist 5:31-35
As a Prophet he pointed people to Christ and his followers believed
Testimony of the Works of Christ 5:36
a. Was considered by the People a Prophet
Witness of Divinity with the Father
b. Had a separate ministry from Jesus
c. As a Prophet he pointed people to Christ and his followers believed
Greater than Mans testimony
Testimony of the Father 5:37-38
B. Testimony of the Works of Christ 5:36
Testimony of Scripture 5:39-47
a. Miracles of Compassion
Moses
b. Witness of Divinity with the Father
c. Greater than Mans testimony
C. Testimony of the Father through the Witness of Scripture 5:37-47
OT Moses
And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.” (, ESV)
D. The Reason the Witness is Rejected
a. Selfish Fleshly Glory
b. Reject the very presence of God (Jesus and his Word)
How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?” (, ESV)
Big Idea
As believers we have the trust the full witness of Scripture which includes both the OT/NT as our final authority and record of God’s grace given to us through the finish works of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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