A Biblical Vision, Part I: Mastering the Old Testament Witness to Christ

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A B i b l i ca l Vi s i on, Par t I : Mas ter i ng the Ol d Tes tament Wi tnes s to Chr i s t

b. Blind, Ps. 69.22-23 (cf. Rom. 11.8-10 – as it is written, “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that would not see and ears that would not hear, down to this very day.” [9] And David says, “Let their table become a snare and a trap, a stumbling block and a retribu tion for them; [10] let their eyes be darkened so that they cannot see, and bend their backs forever.”)

Rom. 15.9-12 . . . and in order that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy. As it is written, “Therefore I will praise you among the Gentiles, and sing to your name.” [10] And again it is said, “Rejoice, again, “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and let all the peoples extol him.” [12] And again Isaiah says, “The root of Jesse will come, even he who arises to rule the Gentiles; in him will the Gentiles hope.” John 1.45-46 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” [46] Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come O Gentiles, with his people.” [11] And

4. Salvation of the Gentiles, Ps. 18.49; Deut. 32.43; Ps. 117.1; Isa. 11.10; 52.15 (Rom. 15.9-12)

5. Blessing of Abraham on the Gentiles, Gen. 12.3 (cf. Gal. 3.8 – And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.”)

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Christ Shall Have Dominion

Christ shall have dominion over land and sea Earth’s remotest regions shall his pity know; They that wilds inhabit shall their worship bring Kings shall render tribute, nations serve our King. When the needy seek him he will mercy show; Yea, the weak and helpless shall his pity know; He will surely save them from oppression’s might For their lives are precious in his holy sight. Ever and forever shall his name endure Long as suns continue it shall stand secure; And in Him forever all men shall be blest, And all nations hail him King of Kings confessed. Unto God Almighty joyful Zion sings; He alone is glorious, doing wondrous things, Evermore ye people, bless his glorious name; His eternal glory through the earth proclaim.

out of Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.”

~ John Gross, 1871