Finding Jesus in the Old Testament – John 12:16
The Old Testament looks forward to Jesus. To have a real understanding of what is written there, read it in light of Jesus’ fulfillment.
Encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)
The Old Testament looks forward to Jesus. To have a real understanding of what is written there, read it in light of Jesus’ fulfillment.
Jesus is the bread of life. Believe in him, and eat the bread he gives you. And you will never go hungry again.
Jesus is described as both a lion and a lamb. He is the promised conquering king. But he became king through his sacrificial death.
Jesus, through his suffering on the cross, was perfected as our high priest. And became the source of eternal salvation for all who believe.
Jesus was a good man, teacher, and miracle worker. He is our redeemer and savior. But, above all else, he is the eternal Son of God.
Throughout its pages, the Bible tells a consistent story. The Old Testament looks forward to the work of Jesus fulfilled in the New Testament.
What humanity could not do for ourselves, God did by sending Jesus, his Son, to be our savior. He gave up his life on the cross for my sin.
Jesus demonstrated his authority in many ways in Matthew. And he also delegated authority to his church to take the gospel out into the world.
This article closes this study of the letter to the Hebrews with final greetings and a review of the primary themes of this letter.
On the mount of transfiguration, Peter wanted to honor Jesus by building three tabernacles. But God exalted Jesus above Moses and Elijah.
When Jesus enters into our life, he old has to go to make room for the new. It is like pouring new wine into new wineskins.
During Jesus’ time of temptation in the wilderness, he was with wild animals. A situation similar to Adam, but with very different results.