Course: Jesus the
Son of God
Section Three: The
Son of God in the Old Testament
Lesson Five
(outline)
Lesson Title: The Testimony of the Old Testament
Text: John 5:39-40
Introduction: The Old Testament
scriptures testify of Jesus.
·
The redemption story is
unfolded from Genesis 3:15. Redemption
through the Son of God is the central message of Old Testament scripture.
·
The prophets prophesied
concerning His coming.
·
In addition there are
appearances of God (theophanies) made in the Old Testament.
Introductory Story:
The blueprint - a detailed plan.
The testimony of the Old Testament is a blueprint of
the redemptive work of the eternal Son of God.
When a house is built the plans must be carefully
drawn and worked out if the house is to be built right.
God's plan of salvation was written in eternity but
through the Old Testament the plan was gradually revealed.
Main Points:
1. Old Testament foreshadowed the coming of the Son of God. Luke 24:27-32.
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Jacob's ladder (Genesis 28:12) - reaches to heaven (Son of God); comes down to earth (Son of Man).
·
Tabernacle, Sacrifices,
and Feasts - His deity and His humanity is revealed in the types of the Old
Testament. Hebrews 8:5.
The Temple
- Nathan prophesied that the One who would build the
temple will reign for ever. 2 Samuel 7:14; John 2:19; 1 Peter 2:5.
2.
Old Testament prophecies
concerning the Son of God.
3. Theophanies in the Old Testament.
·
The Angel of Jehovah; Genesis
16:10; Exodus 3:2; Zechariah 3:1
Discuss: Psalms
34:7 'The angel of the LORD encampeth
round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.'
·
Captain of the Host of the
Lord. Joshua was told to worship. Joshua 5:14-15.
Summary:
The Son of God is clearly seen in
the Old Testament
1. He is the ladder Who gives us access into the
presence of the Father.
2. The prophets prophesied concerning His coming that
He is the eternal Son of God.
3. The Son of God is seen actively involved with His
people in the Old Testament