The Old Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Mentor's Guide, MG09

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T H E O L D T E S T A M E N T W I T N E S S T O C H R I S T A N D H I S K I N G D O M

B. Through the promise, the one true God discloses his purpose to redeem and restore his creation.

C. Through the promise, the one true God shows us his sovereign choice: he will bring the redeemer from the kindred of Abraham and his descendants.

1. It is given to a particular people (i.e., Abraham and his descendants).

2. It is given for the sake of all humankind (i.e, through Abraham all the families of the earth would be blessed).

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3. It will touch all creation in its impact (i.e., all of heaven and earth are involved in the implications of this salvation).

D. Through the promise, the one true God shows us that Jesus of Nazareth is the fulfillment of his promise to Abraham.

1. Gal. 3.27-29

2. Col. 3.11

E. Implications of the promise of God for studying the OT

1. The promise unifies our understanding of God’s divine revelation.

a. The God of Abraham is the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.