How should we approach prophetic texts in Scripture?
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For many Christians, prophecy can feel like one of the most daunting parts of the Bible. Is it primarily about predicting future events? Is it a roadmap to the end times? Or is there something deeper that God wants us to see? Rev Dr Alasdair Black is an author, speaker, pastor, and theologian, and he joined Mal Pope to explore how to interpret prophetic writings.
Released on 10 Sep 2026
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