The Bible's Theme

INTRO

Good morning, friends, we’re so glad you have tuned in to hear God’s Precepts and Promises this morning brought to you by the Rome Church of Christ.

We’re examining Christianity systematically--taking all the Bible has to say on a subject and putting it together as best as possible. Letting the Bible speak

Jesus claimed that all of Scripture pointed to Him (Jn 5:39; Lk 24:44)

DISCUSSION

The Covenants and Christ

In the Old Testament Christ vs In the New Testament Christ is:

in shadow/in substance

in pictures/in person

in type/in truth

in ritual/in reality

prophesied/present

implicitly revealed/explicitly revealed

Christ in the Divisions

Law: Foundation

History: Preparation

Poetry: Aspiration

Prophecy: Expectation

Gospel: Historical Manifestation

Acts: Propagation

Epistles: Interpretation

Prophecy: Consummation

ID AND Q & A

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Q: Did Jesus actually appear in the Old Testament?

A: Yes, the 2nd person of the Godhead does appear. He is never named as “Jesus” in the OT. Isaiah saw the LORD (Is 6:1) but Jesus said Isaiah saw him (Jn 12:41). Abraham’s visitor (Gen 18:1). Josh 5:14-15

Christ in Every Book

EXHORTATION

Next week:

Until then, we encourage you to hear His precepts and trust Him promises.