Christ the Center of the Bible: Old Testament.

FORESHADOWING CHRIST


Gen. The Seed

Ex. Passover Lamb

Lev. High Priest

Num. Great Leader

Deut. True Prophet




In the Mosaic section. (Gen. - Deut.)

Christ is foreshadowed in a variety of ways -

symbols, signs, sacrifices all help us to understand



His character, functions & vocations.

the Seed promised. (Gen. 3:15)

the Son beloved of the Father. (Gen.22: 14)

the sacrificial Lamb. (Ex. 12: 27)

the High Priest. (Lev. 16: 32 & 33)


Leader, greater than Moses. (Num.11: 11 - 14)

True Prophet. (Deut. 18: 18 - 22)
 
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FORESEEING CHRIST

Joshua Captain of Salvation

Judges Deliverer Judge

Ruth Kinsman Redeemer

1 & 2 Sam. 1 & 2 Kings King

1 & 2 Chron. Ezra & Neh. Restorer

Esther Advocate



In the historical books (Joshua - Esther, 12 books)

Christ is foreseen in different appearings - man like or angelic. These signify the dominion of Christ,


His authority & administration.


Joshua saw a `man`Prince of the host of the Lord.(Josh.5:13 - 15)

Gideon saw Him as `the angel of the Lord. (Judges 6:12)

David saw Him as the `angel of the Lord.` (1 Chron. 21: 16 - 18)

Solomon saw Him in a dream. ( 1 Kings 3: 5)

Isaiah saw Him on His Throne. (2 Chron. 26: 22, Isa. 6:1)

 
FOREKNOWING CHRIST

Job Redeemer

Psa. Good Shepherd

Prov.& Ecc. Wisdom

S of Sol. Lover of our souls

The Philosophic section, (Job - Song of Sol) deals with Hebrew wisdom.

Here we see there is a knowledge of Christ beforehand.

Christ is foreknown in Redemption, Mediation & Salvation.

He is known to be the Saviour, the Shepherd, & the Sovereign Lord.



Job declares, `For I know that my redeemer liveth` (Job 19:25)

David writes, `The Lord is my shepherd.` (Ps. 23: 1)

Solomon writes, `I, wisdom,.... the Lord possessed me at the beginning..` (Prov. 8: 12 & 22)

`His banner over me is love.` (S. of Sol. 2 :4)

 
FORETELLING OF CHRIST


Isaiah Redeemer
Jeremiah
Lamentations



Ezekiel King
Daniel
Hosea



Joel Judge
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah



Nahum Avenger
Habakkuk
Zephaniah



Haggai High Priest
Zechariah
Malachi




In the Prophetic section (Isa. - Mal. 17 Books)

Christ is proclaimed.

We are told of His names, titles, vocations, ministry, & of His sacrificial death, resurrection, & elevation to the right hand of God.






 
Marilyn C said:
FORETELLING OF CHRIST


Isaiah Redeemer
Jeremiah
Lamentations



Ezekiel King
Daniel
Hosea



Joel Judge
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah



Nahum Avenger
Habakkuk
Zephaniah



Haggai High Priest
Zechariah
Malachi




In the Prophetic section (Isa. - Mal. 17 Books)

Christ is proclaimed.

We are told of His names, titles, vocations, ministry, & of His sacrificial death, resurrection, & elevation to the right hand of God.




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Yes sister, you are correct.

The Bible has a unified message, and the unifying center of that message is Jesus Christ. This principle of interpretation comes to us from Jesus Himself, for He taught His disciples to read the Hebrew Bible in this way.

John 6:46
“If you believed Moses, you would believe me,” Jesus said, “for he wrote about me”.

Colossians 1:16
" For by him (Christ) all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him."
 
Major said:
Yes sister, you are correct.

The Bible has a unified message, and the unifying center of that message is Jesus Christ. This principle of interpretation comes to us from Jesus Himself, for He taught His disciples to read the Hebrew Bible in this way.

John 6:46
“If you believed Moses, you would believe me,” Jesus said, “for he wrote about me”.

Colossians 1:16
" For by him (Christ) all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him."
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Thank you Major for contributing. And good scriptures. Here is another one.

`Then He (Jesus) said to them (2 disciples on way to Emmaus), "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter His glory?"

And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself.` (Luke 24: 25 - 27)
 
OVERVIEW OF THE OLD TESTAMENT.


Throughout the history recorded in the Old Testament and through the poetic and prophetic sections we see that there is one great purpose moving through the ages, the eternal design of the Almighty God focused on His Son.


In the first five books, the Pentateuch, written by Moses we read not only of the wonderful creation and its marring, but of God`s great plan to bring restoration. Thus, we see that God has planned that a man from Adam`s race, and who is also His (God`s) Son, will be the sacrifice prepared. We are also shown the necessity of a High Priest to come before a holy God, and one that has the ability to lead the people and speak for God, a prophet.


Then in the History books of Israel entering into the promised Land and dwelling there, we read that the Lord reveals Himself as the captain of the Lord`s army, and later in His majesty as King upon His throne. These awesome visions signify His great dominion, His authority and power.


In the collection of poetry and wisdom we gain a greater appreciation of the Lord as the redeemer, Mediator and Saviour. The writers tell of the experiences of the heart and practical advice in everyday life. There is also many wonderful hymns that exalt the Lord`s attributes, His names, His word and goodness. No wonder this section is the most popular.


Finally, the prophetic section reveals not only God`s purpose for Israel at the time written but also gives a greater view of the Gentile and Israeli future events. These will culminate in God`s final purpose of all coming together, in harmony, in the New Heavens and New Earth.


Thus, God has unveiled in the Old Testament the great problem of sin in the universe, and the overcoming of that through His beloved Son. The writers by the Holy Spirit reveal in symbolic language, types and shadows the great masterpiece of God, His Son who not only is to be the salvation of the world but also its great ruler, through His people Israel.


Yet there is one amazing part of God`s plan not revealed to the ancient writers. And this is what the New Testament is all about – the final capstone in God`s design of the ages.
 
Marilyn C said:
Thank you Major for contributing. And good scriptures. Here is another one.

`Then He (Jesus) said to them (2 disciples on way to Emmaus), "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter His glory?"

And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the scriptures the things concerning Himself.` (Luke 24: 25 - 27)
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All of this tells us that Jesus is God and HE wrote the Scriptures.

GenesisThe Seed of the Woman
ExodusThe Passover Lamb
LeviticusThe High Priest
NumbersThe Cloud and The Fire
DeuteronomyThe Prophet Like Moses
JoshuaThe Captain of Our Salvation
RuthThe Kinsman Redeemer
1 & 2 SamuelThe Prophet of The Lord
1 & 2 KingsThe Reigning King
1 & 2 ChroniclesThe Glorious Temple
EzraThe Faithful Scribe
NehemiahThe Rebuilder of the Walls
EstherMordecai
JobThe Dayspring From on High
PsalmsThe Lord Who Is Our Shepherd
Proverbs & EcclesiastesThe Wisdom of God
Song of SolomonThe Lover & Bridegroom
IsaiahThe Suffering Servant
Jeremiah & LamentationsThe Weeping Prophet
EzekielThe Son of Man
DanielThe Son of Man coming in the clouds of Heaven
HoseaThe Bridegroom
JoelThe Baptizer With The Holy Spirit
AmosThe Burden Bearer
ObadiahThe Mighty Savior
JonahThe Forgiving God
MicahThe Messenger With Beautiful Feet
NahumThe Avenger of God's Elect
HabakkukThe Great Evangelist, Crying For Revival
ZephaniahThe Restorer of the Remnant
HaggaiThe Cleansing Fountain
ZechariahThe Pierced Son
MalachiThe Son of Righteousness
How is Jesus seen in the books of the New Testament?

MatthewThe Messiah
MarkThe Miracle Worker
LukeThe Son of Man
JohnThe Son of God
ActsThe Ascended Lord
RomansThe Justifier
1 & 2 CorinthiansThe Last Adam
GalatiansThe One Who Sets Us Free
EphesiansThe Christ of Riches
PhilippiansThe God Who Meets Our Every Need
ColossiansThe Fullness of The Godhead
1 & 2 ThessaloniansThe Soon Coming King
1 & 2 TimothyThe Mediator Between God And Man
TitusThe Blessed Hope
PhilemonThe Friend, Closer Than a Brother
HebrewsThe Blood That Washes Away My Sins
JamesThe Great Physician
1 & 2 PeterThe Chief Shepherd
1 & 2 & 3 JohnEverlasting Love
JudeThe God our Saviour
RevelationThe King of Kings and the Lord of Lords!
 
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Marilyn C said:
OVERVIEW OF THE OLD TESTAMENT.
Throughout the history recorded in the Old Testament and through the poetic and prophetic sections we see that there is one great purpose moving through the ages, the eternal design of the Almighty God focused on His Son. In the first five books, the Pentateuch, written by Moses we read not only of the wonderful creation and its marring, but of God`s great plan to bring restoration. Thus, we see that God has planned that a man from Adam`s race, and who is also His (God`s) Son, will be the sacrifice prepared. We are also shown the necessity of a High Priest to come before a holy God, and one that has the ability to lead the people and speak for God, a prophet. Then in the History books of Israel entering into the promised Land and dwelling there, we read that the Lord reveals Himself as the captain of the Lord`s army, and later in His majesty as King upon His throne. These awesome visions signify His great dominion, His authority and power.


In the collection of poetry and wisdom we gain a greater appreciation of the Lord as the redeemer, Mediator and Saviour. The writers tell of the experiences of the heart and practical advice in everyday life. There is also many wonderful hymns that exalt the Lord`s attributes, His names, His word and goodness. No wonder this section is the most popular.


Finally, the prophetic section reveals not only God`s purpose for Israel at the time written but also gives a greater view of the Gentile and Israeli future events. These will culminate in God`s final purpose of all coming together, in harmony, in the New Heavens and New Earth.


Thus, God has unveiled in the Old Testament the great problem of sin in the universe, and the overcoming of that through His beloved Son. The writers by the Holy Spirit reveal in symbolic language, types and shadows the great masterpiece of God, His Son who not only is to be the salvation of the world but also its great ruler, through His people Israel.


Yet there is one amazing part of God`s plan not revealed to the ancient writers. And this is what the New Testament is all about – the final capstone in God`s design of the ages.
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Hello Marilyn;

Just a side note.

Back in 2018 we studied Old Testament or if I remember, Hebrew History. We touched on a discussion that the Biblical scholars were suggesting that following the Pentateuch, the Book of Joshua could have been the 6th Book of Moses, or the Hexateuch. This was actually in our textbook.

Have you ever heard this suggestion by the early scholars?

But the author claimed the conclusion was not solid. There was not enough historical history as in the 5 books except for the conquest events of Canaan, of Joshua fulfilling the promises God made to His servants Moses and Abraham for a later time following Deuteronomy.

God bless you, Marilyn.
 
bobinfaith said:
Hello Marilyn;

Just a side note.

Back in 2018 we studied Old Testament or if I remember, Hebrew History. We touched on a discussion that the Biblical scholars were suggesting that following the Pentateuch, the Book of Joshua could have been the 6th Book of Moses, or the Hexateuch. This was actually in our textbook.

Have you ever heard this suggestion by the early scholars?

But the author claimed the conclusion was not solid. There was not enough historical history as in the 5 books except for the conquest events of Canaan, of Joshua fulfilling the promises God made to His servants Moses and Abraham for a later time following Deuteronomy.

God bless you, Marilyn.
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Hi Bob,

I have never heard of that but can understand why they would think that way. For me, however I see the first 5 books fit in with the `Foreshadow` topic, and Joshua fits in with `Foreseeing,` as he actually saw the Lord as the commander of His army.
 
bobinfaith said:
Good morning, Marilyn;

While having my good morning coffee I saw your post with a little dot. I looked at it for about a minute and thought it was a speck on my monitor.

I began to rub it off but then realized it was a little dot in your post. lol! Anyway, I got a little chuckle to make my morning.

God bless you, sister.
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Hi Bob,

Better clean those glasses, (ha ha). We had a laugh too. Good way to start the day.

Glad the overviews are being `liked.` Good to share together. Will have to think of what the next series will be about the Lord.

Blessings, Marilyn.
 
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