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I hope you enjoyed the first session.
In this second session, we will cover the Christophanies, or appearances of Christ in the Old Testament. As we “walk backward to Bethlehem” together–and I’ll explain what I mean by that in the lecture–we’ll see that the Old Testament Scriptures are not only full of prophecies of the Messiah, but also the presence of the Messiah, as he reveals himself to His people in manifold ways.
Christ always desires to be among His people - I hope you find great comfort in that as you watch this lecture.
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- Chad
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I hope you enjoyed our last discussion about Christophanies.
This week we're going to take a look at the 'pencil sketches' of Christ in the Old Testament. As we explore this topic, keep in mind that these aren't actual appearances of Christ. Rather, these types foreshadow the person and work of the coming Christ. Specifically, we'll look at:
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1. Typological Interpretation in the OT
2. The Connection Between Adam, Noah, Abraham
3. The Messianic Priest, Melchizedek
4. Joshua as the OT Jesus
5. David as the foreshadowing of the Messiah
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Let's get started!
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- Chad
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I want to thank you for going on this journey with me through the Old Testament - I hope you've enjoyed it so far.
Believe it or not, we're over halfway through the course... In our fourth lesson, we're going to take a closer look at the thematic layering of the Old Testament, with special emphasis on two themes: Creation and Exodus.
There are numerous \"creations\" and \"exoduses\" throughout the Old and New Testament, which is of course by divine design. God intentionally structured the story of our salvation around these themes, and once we see them clearly, we'll again find that the Old Testament is continually pointing us to the coming Christ.
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- Chad
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Christ in the Old Testament
Why should we bother studying the Old Testament when we have the New Testament? It's a legitimate question and one worth considering. One important reason is this....
The Old Testament is the Bible that Jesus Read.
When we're reading the Old Testament, we're reading a book that is all about Christ. When Christ talked about himself, and when his earliest believers talked about who he was and what he was accomplishing through his acts of salvation, they referred to the Old Testament.
Join Chad Bird–Old Testament scholar and author of, "Upside-Down Spirituality: The 9 Essential Failures of a Faithful Life"–as he explores the beautiful Christology that is layered in the Old Testament stories, prophecies, and psalms.
Topics Covered in the Course
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The Bible That Jesus Read (Introduction)
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Christophanies, or Appearances of Christ
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Christological Pencil Sketches
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Thematic Layering of Creation and Exodus
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The Holy Skin of God in the Tabernacle, Altar, and Priesthood
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Christ as the Key of David
Let's Get Started
This course contains six sessions, each containing a video lesson, course notes, and a quiz. You are also invited to join the discussion throughout the course as you watch these videos. You can complete this course at your own pace. So we encourage you to work through it at whatever pace is most comfortable for you. At the end, you will receive a 'Course Completion Certificate' via email.
