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

Sess ion 1: Int roduct ion

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a. In terms of its structure: promise and fulfillment

b. In terms of its ceremony: ritual performance and actual substance

c. In terms of its moral teaching: moral precept and Christ’s perfect righteousness

d. In terms of its predictions: Messianic prophecy and literal fulfillment in Jesus of Nazareth

B. Christ is the theme of each of the eight sections of the Bible. (Cf. Geisler, A Popular Survey , pp. 21-24).

1. The Law (Genesis - Deuteronomy): Laying the Foundation for Messiah

2. History (Joshua - Esther): The Preparation for Messiah

3. Poetry (Job - Song of Solomon): The Aspiration for Messiah

4. Prophecy (Isaiah - Malachi): The Expectation of Messiah

5. Gospels (Matthew - John): The Manifestation of Messiah

6. History (Acts): The Propagation of Messiah

7. Epistles (Romans - Jude): The Interpretation and Application of Messiah