Som 01-04 centrality of christ in ot

The Son of GodThe Son of God
 Pre Incarnate SonPre Incarnate Son Mike FastMike Fast MonMon
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The Pre Incarnate Son of God
Old Testament
Rev. Michael J. Fast

In-Class: The OT & Your MinistryIn-Class: The OT & Your Ministry
 When did you last preach from the OT?When did you last preach from the OT?
 What passage?What passage?
 What was the topic?What was the topic?
 Who is your favourite OT character?Who is your favourite OT character?
 What is your favourite OT book?What is your favourite OT book?
 What is your favourite OT story?.What is your favourite OT story?.

It is not the case that [the people of the OT] only look forIt is not the case that [the people of the OT] only look for
something which is to come, thus giving the OT simply asomething which is to come, thus giving the OT simply a
preparatory function. According to their own clearpreparatory function. According to their own clear
witness, which we have recognized to be the Word ofwitness, which we have recognized to be the Word of
God, they speak of deliverance & renewal, life & faith,God, they speak of deliverance & renewal, life & faith,
hope & lovehope & love in their own Nowin their own Now. This is not proleptic. This is not proleptic
healing;healing; it IS healingit IS healing. This is not future forgiveness;. This is not future forgiveness; it ISit IS
forgivenessforgiveness. This is not salvation with an eye toward...;. This is not salvation with an eye toward...;
it IS salvationit IS salvation. The people of the OT knew themselves to. The people of the OT knew themselves to
be addressed with the promise & challenge of God’sbe addressed with the promise & challenge of God’s
WordWord in their own dayin their own day. It was not given to them merely. It was not given to them merely
so that they could be custodians of it until the day ofso that they could be custodians of it until the day of
Jesus, when it would make sense.Jesus, when it would make sense.
(Emphasis added)(Emphasis added)
Frederick J. Gaiser,Frederick J. Gaiser, The OT & the Christian GospelThe OT & the Christian Gospel

Hope in the OTHope in the OT
 The message of the OT provided real hope toThe message of the OT provided real hope to
the people living in that time just as the Biblethe people living in that time just as the Bible
(OT & NT combined) provides real hope for(OT & NT combined) provides real hope for
us living in our time.us living in our time.
 The Hope that God will save them from theirThe Hope that God will save them from their
sins.sins.

Look back
to Christ
Look ahead
to Christ
Salvation in the OT:Salvation in the OT: PaanoPaano??
TIMELINE OF THE WORLD
OTOT NT to PresentNT to Present
““No one comes to the Father but by me.”No one comes to the Father but by me.”

Prepare a Gospel PresentationPrepare a Gospel Presentation
from the Old Testament alone.from the Old Testament alone.
Moses
Prophets
Writings

TaNaK (The Hebrew Scriptures)TaNaK (The Hebrew Scriptures)
The Law (The Law (TorahTorah))
Genesis ExodusGenesis Exodus
Leviticus NumbersLeviticus Numbers
DeuteronomyDeuteronomy
The Prophets (The Prophets (NebhimNebhim))
FormerFormer LatterLatter
ProphetsProphets ProphetsProphets
JoshuaJoshua IsaiahIsaiah
JudgesJudges JeremiahJeremiah
SamuelSamuel EzekielEzekiel
Kings The TwelveKings The Twelve
The Writings (The Writings (KethubimKethubim))
Poetical BooksPoetical Books HistoricalHistorical
BooksBooks
PsalmsPsalms DanielDaniel
ProverbsProverbs Ezra-NehemiahEzra-Nehemiah
JobJob ChroniclesChronicles
Five RollsFive Rolls
Song of Songs RuthSong of Songs Ruth
Lamentations EstherLamentations Esther
EcclesiastesEcclesiastes
Minor ProphetsMinor Prophets

The Law (Torah)
Genesis Exodus
Leviticus Numbers
Deuteronomy
The Prophets (Nebhim)
Former Prophets Latter Prophets
Joshua Isaiah
Judges Jeremiah
Samuel Ezekiel
Kings The Twelve
The Writings (Kethubim)
Poetical Books Historical Books
Psalms Daniel
Proverbs Ezra-Nehemiah
Job Chronicles
Five Rolls
Song of Songs Ruth
Lamentations Esther
Ecclesiastes
The Crimson ThreadThe Crimson Thread

Class Outline
1. Messianic PropheciesMessianic Prophecies
2.2. Angel of YHWHAngel of YHWH hwhy
3.3. ““Son”ologySon”ology
4.4. Name of YHWHName of YHWH hwhy
5.5. Glory of YHWHGlory of YHWH hwhy
6.6. Word of YHWHWord of YHWH hwhy
7.7. Son as YHWHSon as YHWH hwhy

Traditionally, Bible scholars have identified 2Traditionally, Bible scholars have identified 2
major examples for the centrality of Christ inmajor examples for the centrality of Christ in
the OT, namely, Messianic Prophecies & thethe OT, namely, Messianic Prophecies & the
Angel of YHWH.Angel of YHWH.

1. He will be a male descendant of Eve:1. He will be a male descendant of Eve:
God said to the serpent, "I will put enmity between you & theGod said to the serpent, "I will put enmity between you & the
woman, & between your seed &woman, & between your seed & her seedher seed; he shall bruise your; he shall bruise your
head, & you shall bruise his heal" (Ge 3:15).head, & you shall bruise his heal" (Ge 3:15).
2. He will be a descendant of Abraham, Isaac,2. He will be a descendant of Abraham, Isaac,
Jacob, & Judah:Jacob, & Judah:
God said ..., "God said ..., "through your offspringthrough your offspring, all nations on earth, all nations on earth
will be blessed" (Ge 22:18; 26:4; 28:14).will be blessed" (Ge 22:18; 26:4; 28:14).
"Men"Men from Judah's familyfrom Judah's family will be kings. The sign that hiswill be kings. The sign that his
family rules will not leave his family beforefamily rules will not leave his family before the real kingthe real king
comescomes"" (Ge 49:10)(Ge 49:10)
MessianicMessianic
PropheciesProphecies

3. He will be a prophet like Moses.3. He will be a prophet like Moses.
God said to Moses, "God said to Moses, "I will raise up for them a prophet like youI will raise up for them a prophet like you
from among their brothers; I will put my words in his mouth, &from among their brothers; I will put my words in his mouth, &
he will tell them everything I command him" (De 18:18).he will tell them everything I command him" (De 18:18).
4. A descendant of Jesse.4. A descendant of Jesse.
"A shoot will come up"A shoot will come up from the stump of Jessefrom the stump of Jesse; from his roots a; from his roots a
Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him" (IsBranch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him" (Is
11:1-2)11:1-2)
5. He is the source (root) of Jesse.5. He is the source (root) of Jesse.
"In that day"In that day the root of Jessethe root of Jesse will stand as a banner for thewill stand as a banner for the
people" (Is 11:10).people" (Is 11:10).
MessianicMessianic

6. A descendant of David who will sit on David's6. A descendant of David who will sit on David's
throne.throne.
Nathan said to David, “Nathan said to David, “Your house & your kingdomYour house & your kingdom willwill endureendure
foreverforever before me; your throne will bebefore me; your throne will be established foreverestablished forever” (2Sa” (2Sa
7:16).7:16).
7. Born of a virgin, & called “Immanuel”7. Born of a virgin, & called “Immanuel”
““Therefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin willTherefore, the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will
be with child & will give birth to a son, & will call himbe with child & will give birth to a son, & will call him ImmanuelImmanuel””
(Is 7:14).(Is 7:14).
MessianicMessianic

8. He will be born in Bethlehem.8. He will be born in Bethlehem.
““But you,But you, BethlehemBethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small amongEphrathah, though you are small among
the clans of Judah,the clans of Judah, out of you will comeout of you will come for me one who will befor me one who will be
ruler over Israelruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient, whose origins are from of old, from ancient
times” (Mi 5:2).times” (Mi 5:2).
9. He will be David's Lord.9. He will be David's Lord.
David said, “The Lord said toDavid said, “The Lord said to my Lordmy Lord: 'Sit at my right hand: 'Sit at my right hand
until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet'” (Ps 110:1).until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet'” (Ps 110:1).
MessianicMessianic

10. He will reign on David's throne forever.10. He will reign on David's throne forever.
““For to us a child is born, to us a son is given. ... And he will beFor to us a child is born, to us a son is given. ... And he will be
called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father,
Prince of Peace. ...Prince of Peace. ... He will rule on David's throneHe will rule on David's throne & over his& over his
kingdom, establishing & upholding it with justice &kingdom, establishing & upholding it with justice &
righteousness from that time on &righteousness from that time on & foreverforever” (Is 9:6-7).” (Is 9:6-7).
11. He will enter Jerusalem as a king, riding on a11. He will enter Jerusalem as a king, riding on a
donkey.donkey.
““Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See,Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your kingyour king
comescomes to you, righteous & having salvation, gentle &to you, righteous & having salvation, gentle & riding onriding on
a donkeya donkey” (Zec 9:9).” (Zec 9:9).
MessianicMessianic

12. He will be betrayed by a friend.12. He will be betrayed by a friend.
““EvenEven my close friendmy close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my, whom I trusted, he who shared my
bread,bread, has lifted up his heel against mehas lifted up his heel against me” (Ps 41:9).” (Ps 41:9).
13. He will be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver.13. He will be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver.
““So they paid meSo they paid me thirty pieces of silverthirty pieces of silver” (Zec 11:12).” (Zec 11:12).
MessianicMessianic

14. He will die for the sins of others.14. He will die for the sins of others.
““He was piercedHe was pierced for our transgressionsfor our transgressions, he was crushed, he was crushed for ourfor our
iniquitiesiniquities; the punishment that; the punishment that brought us peacebrought us peace was upon him,was upon him,
& by his wounds& by his wounds we were healedwe were healed. ... The Lord has. ... The Lord has laid on himlaid on him
the iniquity of us allthe iniquity of us all” (Is 53:5-6).” (Is 53:5-6).
15. He will die by crucifixion.15. He will die by crucifixion.
““They haveThey have pierced my hands & my feetpierced my hands & my feet” (Ps 22:16).” (Ps 22:16).
MessianicMessianic

16. He will be offered gall & vinegar.16. He will be offered gall & vinegar.
““They putThey put gall in my foodgall in my food && gave megave me vinegarvinegar for my thirst” (Psfor my thirst” (Ps
69:21).69:21).
17. They will cast lots for his clothing.17. They will cast lots for his clothing.
““They divide my garments among them &They divide my garments among them & cast lots for mycast lots for my
clothingclothing” (Ps 22:18).” (Ps 22:18).
18. His bones will not be broken.18. His bones will not be broken.
““He protects allHe protects all his boneshis bones,, not one of them will be brokennot one of them will be broken” (Ps” (Ps
34:20).34:20).
MessianicMessianic

19. He will be buried with the wicked & the rich.19. He will be buried with the wicked & the rich.
““For he was cut off from the land of the living; for theFor he was cut off from the land of the living; for the
transgression of my people he was stricken. He wastransgression of my people he was stricken. He was assignedassigned
a grave with the wicked, & with the rich in his deatha grave with the wicked, & with the rich in his death” (Is 53:8-9).” (Is 53:8-9).
20. He will be raised from death before his body20. He will be raised from death before his body
decays.decays.
““You willYou will not abandonnot abandon me in the grave,me in the grave, nornor will youwill you letlet your holyyour holy
oneone see decaysee decay.” (Ps 16:10)..” (Ps 16:10).
MessianicMessianic

21. He will ascend to the Ancient of Days & be21. He will ascend to the Ancient of Days & be
given dominion over an everlasting kingdom.given dominion over an everlasting kingdom.
““Behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like aBehold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a
son of man, & heson of man, & he came to the Ancient of Dayscame to the Ancient of Days & was& was
presented before him. Andpresented before him. And to him was given dominionto him was given dominion &&
glory & kingdom that all peoples, nations, & languagesglory & kingdom that all peoples, nations, & languages
should serve him;should serve him; his dominion is an everlastinghis dominion is an everlasting
dominiondominion, which shall not pass away, & his kingdom one, which shall not pass away, & his kingdom one
that shall not be destroyed”that shall not be destroyed” (Da 7:13-14).(Da 7:13-14).
MessianicMessianic

QuestionQuestion
How can I be looking at God & still be alive?How can I be looking at God & still be alive?
““But you can’t see my face, because no oneBut you can’t see my face, because no one
may see me & live.” Ex 33:20may see me & live.” Ex 33:20

In Class: Angel of the LORDIn Class: Angel of the LORD
•Group 1Group 1
•Ge chapters 18-19Ge chapters 18-19
•Ge 21:17-20Ge 21:17-20
•Ge 22:11-18Ge 22:11-18
•Ge 24:7, 40Ge 24:7, 40
•Ge 31:11Ge 31:11
•Group 2Group 2
•Ge 32:24-32Ge 32:24-32
•Ge 48:16Ge 48:16
•Ex 3:2ff (see also Acts 7:30-35)Ex 3:2ff (see also Acts 7:30-35)
•Ex 14:19 (compare withEx 14:19 (compare with
13:21)13:21)
•Ex 23:20-23Ex 23:20-23
•Group 3Group 3
•Ex 32:34 (also Ex 33:2 &Ex 32:34 (also Ex 33:2 &
33:14 under the figure of33:14 under the figure of
God's presence)God's presence)
•Nu 20:16Nu 20:16
•Nu 22:22-35Nu 22:22-35
•Jos 5:13-15Jos 5:13-15

Had Physical AttributesHad Physical Attributes
(1)(1) He could speak. Ge 16:7,8He could speak. Ge 16:7,8
(2)(2) He could be seen. Ge 16:13He could be seen. Ge 16:13
(3)(3) He could eat. Ge 18:1,8He could eat. Ge 18:1,8
(4)(4) He could see. Ge 18:16He could see. Ge 18:16
(5)(5) He could move. Ge 18:16He could move. Ge 18:16
(6)(6) He was limited or limited Himself. Ge 32:24,25He was limited or limited Himself. Ge 32:24,25
(7)(7) He was limited in time. Ge 32:26He was limited in time. Ge 32:26

Had Divine AttributesHad Divine Attributes
(1)(1) He made great promises that only God couldHe made great promises that only God could
make & keep. Ge 16:8 A promise to multiply themake & keep. Ge 16:8 A promise to multiply the
seed of Hagar.seed of Hagar.
(2)(2) He foretold the future. Ge 16:12He foretold the future. Ge 16:12
(3)(3) He was compassionate. Ge 18:23-32He was compassionate. Ge 18:23-32
(4)(4) He could deal in judgment. Ge 18:1-33He could deal in judgment. Ge 18:1-33
(5)(5) He had access to heaven. Ge 22:11He had access to heaven. Ge 22:11
(6)(6) He could prosper individuals. Ge 24:7,40He could prosper individuals. Ge 24:7,40

(1)(1) He could appear in dreams. Ge 31:11He could appear in dreams. Ge 31:11
(2)(2) He was omnipresent. Ge 31:12He was omnipresent. Ge 31:12
(3)(3) He kept men from evil. Ge 48:16, "An angelHe kept men from evil. Ge 48:16, "An angel
who redeemed me from all evil...."who redeemed me from all evil...."
(4)(4) He could do the supernatural. Ex 3:1-4He could do the supernatural. Ex 3:1-4
(5)(5) He wasn't confined to the human form. Ex 3:1-He wasn't confined to the human form. Ex 3:1-
4; Ex. 13:21 -- cloud of smoke; Ex 14:19 -- Angel4; Ex. 13:21 -- cloud of smoke; Ex 14:19 -- Angel
of the Lord.of the Lord.

(1)(1) He could keep believers. Ge 28:20; Ex 23:20He could keep believers. Ge 28:20; Ex 23:20
(2)(2) He could draw people to places. Ex 23:20He could draw people to places. Ex 23:20
(3)(3) He could kill enemies. 2Ki 19:35He could kill enemies. 2Ki 19:35
(4)(4) He could kill Israelites in Judgment. 1Ch 21:15-He could kill Israelites in Judgment. 1Ch 21:15-
1818
(5)(5) He was sent by God. 1Ch 21:15,26He was sent by God. 1Ch 21:15,26
(6)(6) He could be concerned in the delay ofHe could be concerned in the delay of
judgment. Zec 1:12-14judgment. Zec 1:12-14
(7)(7) He was worshiped. Ex 3:1-5. Normal angels doHe was worshiped. Ex 3:1-5. Normal angels do
not allow worship. Re 19:10; 22:8,9not allow worship. Re 19:10; 22:8,9

Eyewitness AccountsEyewitness Accounts
(1)(1) Abraham: Ge 18:1-33; Gen. 22:11-18Abraham: Ge 18:1-33; Gen. 22:11-18
(2)(2) Hagar: Ge 16:13Hagar: Ge 16:13
(3)(3) Jacob: Ge 31:11-13; 48:16Jacob: Ge 31:11-13; 48:16
(4)(4) Moses: Ex 3:1-5; 13:21 cf 14:19Moses: Ex 3:1-5; 13:21 cf 14:19
(5)(5) Joshua: Jos 5:13-6:2Joshua: Jos 5:13-6:2
(6)(6) Others: 2Ki 19:35; 1Ch 21:14-18; Da 3:15-Others: 2Ki 19:35; 1Ch 21:14-18; Da 3:15-
28; Zec 1:12-1428; Zec 1:12-14

Own Personal TestimonyOwn Personal Testimony
In the dreamIn the dream the Angel of Godthe Angel of God called to me,called to me,
“Jacob!” And I answered, “Yes, here I am.” He“Jacob!” And I answered, “Yes, here I am.” He
said, “Look up & see that all the male goatssaid, “Look up & see that all the male goats
which are mating are striped, speckled, orwhich are mating are striped, speckled, or
spotted, becausespotted, because I have seen everythingI have seen everything thatthat
Laban is doing to you.Laban is doing to you. I am the God whoI am the God who
appeared to youappeared to you at Bethel ....” -- Ge 31:11-13at Bethel ....” -- Ge 31:11-13

Exodus 23:20-22
Behold, I send anBehold, I send an angelangel in front of you, toin front of you, to
guard you on the way & to bring you to theguard you on the way & to bring you to the
place that I have prepared. Be attentive to himplace that I have prepared. Be attentive to him
& listen to his voice; do not rebel against for he& listen to his voice; do not rebel against for he
will not pardon your transgression; forwill not pardon your transgression; for mymy
Name is in himName is in him. But if you listen to. But if you listen to his voicehis voice &&
do all thatdo all that I sayI say, then I will be an enemy to your, then I will be an enemy to your
enemies & an adversary to your adversaries.enemies & an adversary to your adversaries.

Charles A. Gieschen, The Real Presence of
the Son Before Christ: A New Approach to OT
Christology (Indiana: Concordia Theological
Seminary, 2003)
It's more than just predictions & the Angel of
the LORD that makes the OT Christocentric

2 Issues2 Issues
1.1. The Son is not really Christ until he becomesThe Son is not really Christ until he becomes
incarnate.incarnate.
2.2. Christology is a subcategory of Theology,Christology is a subcategory of Theology,
not a separate categorynot a separate category

1. The Son is not really Christ until his birth1. The Son is not really Christ until his birth
 The Son preexists Jesus or Christ. He isThe Son preexists Jesus or Christ. He is
eternal but the names Jesus or Christ are noteternal but the names Jesus or Christ are not
used to describe him in the preexistent state.used to describe him in the preexistent state.
What term is?What term is?

2. Christology is not separate from Theology2. Christology is not separate from Theology
 God is three-in-one so any reference to GodGod is three-in-one so any reference to God
in the Old Testament, by definition, includesin the Old Testament, by definition, includes
Jesus, the second person of the Trinity.Jesus, the second person of the Trinity.
 MyhlaMyhla elohim God [elohim God [lala el-? God-?]el-? God-?]
hwhyhwhy yahweh I AMyahweh I AM yndaynda adonai Lordadonai Lord
 Since God is the central figure in the OT,Since God is the central figure in the OT,
then Jesus is also its central figure.then Jesus is also its central figure.

What role does Jesus play?What role does Jesus play?

John 1:18John 1:18
No one has ever seen God.No one has ever seen God. God’s only SonGod’s only Son,,
the one who is closest to the Father’s heart,the one who is closest to the Father’s heart,
has made him knownhas made him known..
No one has ever seen God at any time,No one has ever seen God at any time, thethe
Only Begotten GodOnly Begotten God, from the position, from the position
alongside the Father,alongside the Father, made him knownmade him known..
Question: Jesus made God known in hisQuestion: Jesus made God known in his
ministry on earth. But how did the people inministry on earth. But how did the people in
the OT know God?the OT know God?

John 5:39, 45-47John 5:39, 45-47
You search the Scriptures …; it is they thatYou search the Scriptures …; it is they that
bear witness to mebear witness to me…. Do not think that I…. Do not think that I
shall accuse you to the Father; it is Mosesshall accuse you to the Father; it is Moses
who accuses you, on whom you set yourwho accuses you, on whom you set your
hope. If you believed Moses, you wouldhope. If you believed Moses, you would
believe me, forbelieve me, for he wrote of mehe wrote of me. But if you. But if you
do not believe his writings, how will youdo not believe his writings, how will you
believe my words?believe my words?

Luke 24:17Luke 24:17
And beginning with Moses & all the prophets,And beginning with Moses & all the prophets,
he interpreted to them inhe interpreted to them in all the Scripturesall the Scriptures
the things concerning himselfthe things concerning himself..

Jude 5Jude 5
I want to remind you about what you alreadyI want to remind you about what you already
know:know: Jesus* once saved his people fromJesus* once saved his people from
EgyptEgypt. But on another occasion. But on another occasion hehe
destroyed those who didn’t believedestroyed those who didn’t believe..
*Some MSS have “The Lord”*Some MSS have “The Lord”
 Question: When wasQuestion: When was JesusJesus in Egypt?in Egypt?

1Corinthians 10:1-101Corinthians 10:1-10
““... all our ancestors who left Egypt were under the cloud,... all our ancestors who left Egypt were under the cloud,
& they all went through the sea.... all of them drank the& they all went through the sea.... all of them drank the
same spiritual drink. They drank fromsame spiritual drink. They drank from the spiritual rockthe spiritual rock
that went with themthat went with them, & that rock was, & that rock was ChristChrist. Yet,. Yet, GodGod
was not pleased with most of them, so their deadwas not pleased with most of them, so their dead
bodies were scattered over the desert.... So don’tbodies were scattered over the desert.... So don’t
worship false gods .... sin sexually .... complain as someworship false gods .... sin sexually .... complain as some
of them did. Theof them did. The angel of deathangel of death destroyed them.destroyed them.
Question: How was Christ “with them” in theQuestion: How was Christ “with them” in the
desert?desert?

John 12:41John 12:41
Isaiah said this becauseIsaiah said this because he had seen Jesus’he had seen Jesus’
gloryglory & had spoken about him.& had spoken about him.
Question: When did Isaiah seeQuestion: When did Isaiah see JesusJesus''
glory?glory?

John 8:56-58John 8:56-58
Your father Abraham was pleased to see that my dayYour father Abraham was pleased to see that my day
was coming. He saw it & was happy.” The Jewswas coming. He saw it & was happy.” The Jews
said to Jesus, “You’re not even fifty years old. Howsaid to Jesus, “You’re not even fifty years old. How
could you have seen Abraham?” Jesus told them, “Icould you have seen Abraham?” Jesus told them, “I
can guarantee this truth:can guarantee this truth: Before Abraham wasBefore Abraham was
ever born,ever born, I amI am.”.”
Question: How could Jesus have existedQuestion: How could Jesus have existed
before Abraham if he was only 30 years old?before Abraham if he was only 30 years old?

Col.1:15Col.1:15
 The Son is "the image of theThe Son is "the image of the invisibleinvisible God."God."
 Does this also apply to the pre-incarnate state?Does this also apply to the pre-incarnate state?
 the image of God seen by sinful man since the Fall inthe image of God seen by sinful man since the Fall in
Eden.Eden.
 Does this mean that since the Father isDoes this mean that since the Father is
unseen, he is somehow unknown in the OT?unseen, he is somehow unknown in the OT?
 ““The one who has seen me, has seen theThe one who has seen me, has seen the
Father” (John 14:9)Father” (John 14:9)

These NT verses show us that the Son wasThese NT verses show us that the Son was
indeed present in the OT. But is thereindeed present in the OT. But is there
evidence of this in the OT itself?evidence of this in the OT itself?

4. Name of4. Name of YHWHYHWH hwhyhwhy
The OT speaks of the “Name ofThe OT speaks of the “Name of YHWHYHWH” living” living
in the midst of Israel or the Temple.in the midst of Israel or the Temple.
““Name” is not just an idea. The OT talks aboutName” is not just an idea. The OT talks about
a real presence. This concept is carried on ina real presence. This concept is carried on in
the NT when Jesus is referred to as thethe NT when Jesus is referred to as the
Name [Jo 1:12].Name [Jo 1:12].

Exodus 3:13-14Exodus 3:13-14
Then Moses replied to God, “Suppose I go toThen Moses replied to God, “Suppose I go to
the people of Israel & say to them, ‘The Godthe people of Israel & say to them, ‘The God
of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ & theyof your ancestors has sent me to you,’ & they
ask me, ‘ask me, ‘What is his name?What is his name?’ What should I’ What should I
tell them?” God answered Moses, “tell them?” God answered Moses, “II Am WhoAm Who
I AmI Am [[hwhyhwhy yahwehyahweh]]. This is what you must. This is what you must
say to the people of Israel: ‘I Am has sent mesay to the people of Israel: ‘I Am has sent me
to you.’ ”to you.’ ”

Deuteronomy 12:11Deuteronomy 12:11
Then the LORD your God will choose a placeThen the LORD your God will choose a place
where his name will livewhere his name will live. You must bring. You must bring
everything I command you to that place.everything I command you to that place.
Bring your burnt offerings, your sacrifices,Bring your burnt offerings, your sacrifices,
one-tenth of your income, your contributions,one-tenth of your income, your contributions,
& all the best offerings you vow to bring to& all the best offerings you vow to bring to
the LORD.the LORD.

1Kings 5:51Kings 5:5
Now I’m thinking of building a templeNow I’m thinking of building a temple for thefor the
name of the LORD my Godname of the LORD my God as the LORDas the LORD
spoke to my father David: ‘Your son, whom Ispoke to my father David: ‘Your son, whom I
will put on your throne to succeed you, willwill put on your throne to succeed you, will
build a templebuild a temple for my namefor my name.’.’

Hebrews 1:4Hebrews 1:4
The Son has become greater than the angelsThe Son has become greater than the angels
since hesince he has been given a name that ishas been given a name that is
superior to theirssuperior to theirs..

5. Glory of YHWH5. Glory of YHWH
Glory in the next verses is personified.Glory in the next verses is personified.
Ginawang tao ang Kalualhatian sa mgaGinawang tao ang Kalualhatian sa mga
susunod na verses.susunod na verses. That is, it is not just anThat is, it is not just an
idea, it is a person. The fact that Jesus isidea, it is a person. The fact that Jesus is
described in the NT (eg. Jo 1:14) as havingdescribed in the NT (eg. Jo 1:14) as having
the glory of God shows us that this person isthe glory of God shows us that this person is
the Son.the Son.

Exodus 24:15-18Exodus 24:15-18
So Moses went up on the mountain, & theSo Moses went up on the mountain, & the
cloud covered it. Thecloud covered it. The glory of the LORDglory of the LORD
settled on Mount Sinaisettled on Mount Sinai. For six days the. For six days the
cloud covered it, & on the seventh day thecloud covered it, & on the seventh day the
LORD called to Moses from inside theLORD called to Moses from inside the
cloudcloud. To the Israelites, the. To the Israelites, the glory of theglory of the
LORD looked like a raging fireLORD looked like a raging fire on top of theon top of the
mountain. Moses entered the cloud as hemountain. Moses entered the cloud as he
went up the mountain. He stayed on thewent up the mountain. He stayed on the
mountain 40 days & 40 nights.mountain 40 days & 40 nights.

Numbers 16:19-42Numbers 16:19-42
1919When Korah had gathered all his followers—When Korah had gathered all his followers—
those who opposed Moses & Aaron— at thethose who opposed Moses & Aaron— at the
entrance to the tent of meeting,entrance to the tent of meeting, the glory ofthe glory of
the LORD appearedthe LORD appeared to the whole group.to the whole group.
2020The LORD saidThe LORD said to Moses & Aaron,to Moses & Aaron, 2121“Move“Move
away from these men, & I’ll destroy them inaway from these men, & I’ll destroy them in
an instant.” ...an instant.” ... 3535Fire came from the LORDFire came from the LORD &&
consumed the 250 men who were offeringconsumed the 250 men who were offering
incense.incense.

Habbakuk 2:14Habbakuk 2:14
But the earth will be filled with the knowledge ofBut the earth will be filled with the knowledge of
the LORD’s glorythe LORD’s glory like the water covers thelike the water covers the
sea.sea.

Ezekiel 1:26-28Ezekiel 1:26-28
On the throne was a figure that looked like aOn the throne was a figure that looked like a
human. Then I saw what he looked like fromhuman. Then I saw what he looked like from
the waist up. He looked like glowing bronzethe waist up. He looked like glowing bronze
with fire all around it. From the waist down,with fire all around it. From the waist down,
he looked like fire. A bright light surroundedhe looked like fire. A bright light surrounded
him. The brightness all around him lookedhim. The brightness all around him looked
like a rainbow in the clouds.like a rainbow in the clouds. It was like theIt was like the
LORD’s gloryLORD’s glory.. When I saw it, I immediatelyWhen I saw it, I immediately
bowed downbowed down ........

Isaiah 6:10Isaiah 6:10 John 12:40-41John 12:40-41
 ““Make the heart of thisMake the heart of this
people calloused; makepeople calloused; make
their ears dull & closetheir ears dull & close
their eyes. Other wisetheir eyes. Other wise
they might see with theirthey might see with their
eyes, hear with theireyes, hear with their
ears, understand withears, understand with
their hearts, & turn & betheir hearts, & turn & be
healed.”healed.”
On the Throne in HeavenOn the Throne in Heaven
 ““[Jesus] has blinded their[Jesus] has blinded their
eyes & deadened theireyes & deadened their
hearts, so they canhearts, so they can
neither see with theirneither see with their
eyes, nor understand witheyes, nor understand with
their hearts, nor turn – & Itheir hearts, nor turn – & I
would heal them. Isaiahwould heal them. Isaiah
said this becausesaid this because he sawhe saw
Jesus’ gloryJesus’ glory & spoke& spoke
about him.”about him.”

Pre-IncarnatePre-Incarnate
Son of GodSon of God
1.1. MessianicMessianic
2. Angel2. Angel
of YHWHof YHWH
3. Son-3. Son-
ologyology
4. Name4. Name
of YHWHof YHWH
5. Glory5. Glory
of YHWHof YHWH
6. Word6. Word
of YHWHof YHWH
7. Son7. Son
as YHWHas YHWH

6. Word of YHWH
In theIn the
beginningbeginning
the Wordthe Word
alreadyalready
existed.existed.
The WordThe Word
was withwas with
God, &God, & thethe
WordWord waswas
God. Jo 1:1God. Jo 1:1
The SonThe Son
GodGod
Purpose: ToPurpose: To
reveal the Fatherreveal the Father

Jeremiah 1:4-9Jeremiah 1:4-9
NowNow the Word of YHWH camethe Word of YHWH came to me saying, “Beforeto me saying, “Before
I formed you in the womb I knew you, & before youI formed you in the womb I knew you, & before you
were born I consecrated you; I appointed you awere born I consecrated you; I appointed you a
prophet to the nations.” Then I said, “Ah,prophet to the nations.” Then I said, “Ah, AdonaiAdonai
ElohimElohim! Behold I do not know how to speak, for I am! Behold I do not know how to speak, for I am
only a youth.” Butonly a youth.” But YHWHYHWH said to me, “Do not say, “Isaid to me, “Do not say, “I
am only a youth’; for to all to whom I sent you, youam only a youth’; for to all to whom I sent you, you
shall go, & whatever I command you, you shall speak.shall go, & whatever I command you, you shall speak.
Be not afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,Be not afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,
sayssays YHWHYHWH”. Then”. Then YHWH put forth his hand &YHWH put forth his hand &
touched my mouthtouched my mouth; &; & YHWHYHWH said to me, “Behold, Isaid to me, “Behold, I
have put my words in your mouth.have put my words in your mouth.

Hebrews 4:12-13Hebrews 4:12-13
For theFor the Word of God is living & activeWord of God is living & active,,
sharper than any two-edged sword, piercingsharper than any two-edged sword, piercing
to the division of soul & spirit, of joints &to the division of soul & spirit, of joints &
marrow, & discerning the thoughts &marrow, & discerning the thoughts &
intentions of the heart. Namely, no creatureintentions of the heart. Namely, no creature
is hidden before him, but all creatures areis hidden before him, but all creatures are
bare & laid open to his eyes, who for us isbare & laid open to his eyes, who for us is
the Wordthe Word..

Revelation 19:12-13Revelation 19:12-13
His eyes are like blazing fire, & on his headHis eyes are like blazing fire, & on his head
are many crowns. He hasare many crowns. He has a namea name written onwritten on
him that on one but he himself knows. He ishim that on one but he himself knows. He is
dressed in a robe dipped in blood &dressed in a robe dipped in blood & thethe
namename by which he is called isby which he is called is the Wordthe Word ofof
God.God.

1Samuel 3:19-211Samuel 3:19-21
Samuel grew up. The LORD was with him &Samuel grew up. The LORD was with him &
didn’t let any of his words go unfulfilled. Alldidn’t let any of his words go unfulfilled. All
Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew SamuelIsrael from Dan to Beersheba knew Samuel
was the LORD’s appointed prophet. Thewas the LORD’s appointed prophet. The
LORD continued to appear in Shiloh, sinceLORD continued to appear in Shiloh, since
the LORD revealed himselfthe LORD revealed himself to Samuel into Samuel in
ShilohShiloh through the word of the LORDthrough the word of the LORD..

7. Son as YHWH7. Son as YHWH
Sometimes the Son appears in the OT asSometimes the Son appears in the OT as
YHWH himself.YHWH himself.

Is 45.23b-24a – “To meIs 45.23b-24a – “To me
every knee will bowevery knee will bow,,
&& every tongue willevery tongue will
swearswear. ‘Only in. ‘Only in
YHWH,’ it shall be saidYHWH,’ it shall be said
of me, ‘areof me, ‘are
righteousness &righteousness &
strength.’”strength.’”
Phil 2:9-11 – ThereforePhil 2:9-11 – Therefore
God has highly exaltedGod has highly exalted
[Jesus] & bestowed on[Jesus] & bestowed on
him the name that ishim the name that is
above every name, inabove every name, in
order that at the nameorder that at the name
of Jesusof Jesus every kneeevery knee
should bowshould bow, in, in
heaven & on earth &heaven & on earth &
under the earth, &under the earth, &
every tongueevery tongue confessconfess
that Jesus is Lord tothat Jesus is Lord to
the glory of God thethe glory of God the
Father.Father.
1.1. Every knee should bowEvery knee should bow atat
the name of Jesus, becausethe name of Jesus, because
Jesus’ name is YHWH.Jesus’ name is YHWH.
2.2. Every tongue should confessEvery tongue should confess
that Jesus is Lord, becausethat Jesus is Lord, because
Jesus is truly YHWH.Jesus is truly YHWH.

1. Messianic PropheciesMessianic Prophecies
2.2. Angel of YHWHAngel of YHWH
3.3. ““Son”ologySon”ology
4.4. Name of YHWHName of YHWH
5.5. Glory of YHWHGlory of YHWH
6.6. Word of YHWHWord of YHWH
7.7. Son as YHWHSon as YHWH

TORAH
““The Law”The Law”
GenesisGenesis
ExodusExodus
LeviticusLeviticus
NumbersNumbers
DeuteronomyDeuteronomy

TORAHTORAH “The Law”“The Law”
 GenesisGenesis “in the beginning”“in the beginning”
 ExodusExodus “these are the names”“these are the names”
 LeviticusLeviticus “& He called”“& He called”
 NumbersNumbers “in the wilderness”“in the wilderness”
 DeuteronomyDeuteronomy “these are the words”“these are the words”

Christ in every OT bookChrist in every OT book
Genesis:Genesis:

The seed of woman who will bruise the head of theThe seed of woman who will bruise the head of the
serpent.serpent.

Melchizedek the King of Righteousness & Christ is ourMelchizedek the King of Righteousness & Christ is our
High Priest "on the order of Melchizedek."High Priest "on the order of Melchizedek."

Joseph who, as far as his family was concerned, wasJoseph who, as far as his family was concerned, was
dead, but became the king's right hand in Egypt & was thedead, but became the king's right hand in Egypt & was the
savior of his family.savior of his family.
Exodus:Exodus:

The lamb slain whose blood was on the doorpostsThe lamb slain whose blood was on the doorposts

Leviticus:Leviticus:
•The sacrifices & offerings are symbolic of the sacrifice ofThe sacrifices & offerings are symbolic of the sacrifice of
Christ & were fulfilled in Him.Christ & were fulfilled in Him.
Numbers:Numbers:
•The rock & the manna are symbolic of Christ, the Bread ofThe rock & the manna are symbolic of Christ, the Bread of
Life & the Rock of our salvation.Life & the Rock of our salvation.
Deuteronomy:Deuteronomy:
•The Prophet who is to come who is "like unto Moses".The Prophet who is to come who is "like unto Moses".

““Bruise your head” – Ge 3:15Bruise your head” – Ge 3:15
I will make you & the womanI will make you & the woman
hostile toward each other. Ihostile toward each other. I
will make your descendantswill make your descendants
& her descendant hostile& her descendant hostile
toward each other.toward each other. He willHe will
crush your head,crush your head, & & you& & you
will bruise his heel.”will bruise his heel.”
This is the first statement of theThis is the first statement of the
Gospel in the Bible.Gospel in the Bible.
Question: Who is theQuestion: Who is the
descendent (seed) of thedescendent (seed) of the
woman?woman?

Blessing all peoples Gen 12:1-3Blessing all peoples Gen 12:1-3
The LORD said to Abram, “Leave your land,The LORD said to Abram, “Leave your land,
your relatives, & your father’s home. Go toyour relatives, & your father’s home. Go to
the land that I will show you. I will make you athe land that I will show you. I will make you a
great nation, I will bless you. I will make yourgreat nation, I will bless you. I will make your
name great, &name great, & you will be a blessingyou will be a blessing. I will. I will
bless those who bless you, & whoever cursesbless those who bless you, & whoever curses
you, I will curse.you, I will curse. Through you every familyThrough you every family
on earth will be blessedon earth will be blessed.”.”

Melchizedek Gen 14Melchizedek Gen 14
 KingKing
 PriestPriest
 No geneologyNo geneology
 Appointed by God – supercedes the AaronicAppointed by God – supercedes the Aaronic
Priesthood of ExodusPriesthood of Exodus

 Both sacrificed in the same place, whichBoth sacrificed in the same place, which
God had appointedGod had appointed
 After 3 days Isaac's substitute dies;After 3 days Isaac's substitute dies;
after 3 days Jesus rises againafter 3 days Jesus rises again
 Abraham says God will provide a lambAbraham says God will provide a lamb
as substituteas substitute

Look back
to Christ
Look ahead
to Christ
TIMELINE OF THE WORLD
OT NT to Present
Pictures of Salvation

NEBHIM
““The Prophets”The Prophets”
JoshuaJoshua
JudgesJudges
SamuelSamuel
KingsKings
IsaiahIsaiah
JeremiahJeremiah
EzekielEzekiel
The TwelveThe Twelve

NEBHIMNEBHIM “The Prophets”“The Prophets”
Former ProphetsFormer Prophets
 JoshuaJoshua
 JudgesJudges
 SamuelSamuel
 KingsKings
Latter ProphetsLatter Prophets
 IsaiahIsaiah
 JeremiahJeremiah
 EzekielEzekiel
 The TwelveThe Twelve (Minor(Minor
Prophets)Prophets)

• JoshuaJoshua
• The Captain of the Lord's Hosts, an OT manifestation ofThe Captain of the Lord's Hosts, an OT manifestation of
ChristChrist
• JudgesJudges
• The Angel of the LORD who appeared to Manoah & hisThe Angel of the LORD who appeared to Manoah & his
wife.wife.
• The many judges who were saviours to IsraelThe many judges who were saviours to Israel

• SamuelSamuel
• David, the prince & the king. Jesus will sit upon the throneDavid, the prince & the king. Jesus will sit upon the throne
of David.of David.
• The Root & offspring of JesseThe Root & offspring of Jesse
• KingsKings
• The earthly kings & their shortfalls. Jesus will be King ofThe earthly kings & their shortfalls. Jesus will be King of
kings & Lord of lords.kings & Lord of lords.
• ““Greater than Solomon” & “greater than the Temple.”Greater than Solomon” & “greater than the Temple.”

• IsaiahIsaiah
• The Suffering Servant who was “wounded for ourThe Suffering Servant who was “wounded for our
transgressions,” & “bruised for our iniquities.”transgressions,” & “bruised for our iniquities.”
Isaiah said that “with his stripes we are healed.”Isaiah said that “with his stripes we are healed.”
• JeremiahJeremiah
• The Righteous BranchThe Righteous Branch
• EzekielEzekiel
• The True Shepherd, the Prince, & the Son of ManThe True Shepherd, the Prince, & the Son of Man

• HoseaHosea
• Jesus' namesake, for Hosea means Yehovah's Savior justJesus' namesake, for Hosea means Yehovah's Savior just
as Jesus doesas Jesus does
• JoelJoel
• speaks of Israel's delivererspeaks of Israel's deliverer
• AmosAmos
• speaks of raising the tabernacle of David. Jesus came tospeaks of raising the tabernacle of David. Jesus came to
earth & tabernacled among us. See John 1:14, where theearth & tabernacled among us. See John 1:14, where the
word “dwelt” actually means “tabernacled”word “dwelt” actually means “tabernacled”

• ObadiahObadiah
• tells us of the Deliverer on Mount Ziontells us of the Deliverer on Mount Zion
• JonahJonah
• is the sign Jesus would give the world (3 days & nights inis the sign Jesus would give the world (3 days & nights in
the belly of a fish)the belly of a fish)
• MicahMicah
• speaks of the King passing before themspeaks of the King passing before them

• NahumNahum
• tells us of the Stronghold in Troubletells us of the Stronghold in Trouble
• HabakkukHabakkuk
• talks about the Holy One whose glory covers the skytalks about the Holy One whose glory covers the sky
• ZephaniahZephaniah
• we are told of the Mighty God in the midst of Zionwe are told of the Mighty God in the midst of Zion

• HaggaiHaggai
• calls Jesus the “desire of all nations.”calls Jesus the “desire of all nations.”
• ZechariahZechariah
• speaks of “the Branch”speaks of “the Branch”
• MalachiMalachi
• calls Him the Sun of Righteousness.calls Him the Sun of Righteousness.

KETHUBHIM
“The Writings”
Psalms
Proverbs
Job
Song of Songs
Ruth
Lamentations
Esther
Ecclesiastes
Daniel
Ezra-Nehemiah
Chronicles

KETHUBHIMKETHUBHIM “The Writings”“The Writings”
Poetical BooksPoetical Books
 PsalmsPsalms
 ProverbsProverbs
 JobJob
Five RollsFive Rolls
 Song of SongsSong of Songs
 RuthRuth
 LamentationsLamentations
 EstherEsther
 EcclesiastesEcclesiastes
Historical BooksHistorical Books
 DanielDaniel
 Ezra-NehemiahEzra-Nehemiah
 ChroniclesChronicles

• PsalmsPsalms
• Ps 22 is Crucifixion Psalm. Ps 23 is Shepherd Psalm, &Ps 22 is Crucifixion Psalm. Ps 23 is Shepherd Psalm, &
Ps 24 is Resurrection Psalm.Ps 24 is Resurrection Psalm.
• Ps 110:1, "The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at myPs 110:1, "The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my
right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool." Thisright hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool." This
is about Christ.is about Christ.
• ProverbsProverbs
• The Wisdom of God, who is ChristThe Wisdom of God, who is Christ
• JobJob
• His redeemer in 19:25 "For I know that my redeemerHis redeemer in 19:25 "For I know that my redeemer
liveth, & that he shall stand at the latter day upon theliveth, & that he shall stand at the latter day upon the
earth"earth"

• Song of SongsSong of Songs
• He is shown as the faithful Shepherd, & the Bridegroom.He is shown as the faithful Shepherd, & the Bridegroom.
• RuthRuth
• Our Kinsman-Redeemer.Our Kinsman-Redeemer.

• EstherEsther
• The seed of woman (through whom Jesus would come) isThe seed of woman (through whom Jesus would come) is
preserved in Esther (the Jews were saved by herpreserved in Esther (the Jews were saved by her
intervention).intervention).
• The name of the LORD is spelled out in four acrostics inThe name of the LORD is spelled out in four acrostics in
Esther.Esther.
• EcclesiastesEcclesiastes
• The "one man in a thousand" among the emptiness of lifeThe "one man in a thousand" among the emptiness of life
under the sun.under the sun.
• DanielDaniel
• Messiah the Prince, who is "cut off."Messiah the Prince, who is "cut off."

• EzraEzra
• Jesus is the "nail in the holy place."Jesus is the "nail in the holy place."
• NehemiahNehemiah
• speaks of the "bread from Heaven" & thespeaks of the "bread from Heaven" & the
• ““water out of the Rock."water out of the Rock."
• ChroniclesChronicles
• "the King's son" rescued from the dead & hidden in the"the King's son" rescued from the dead & hidden in the
House of the LORD to be manifested in due time. ThisHouse of the LORD to be manifested in due time. This
was good king Joash. Read the story in 2 Chronicles 22-was good king Joash. Read the story in 2 Chronicles 22-
23..23..

Is Jesus Mentioned in the OT?Is Jesus Mentioned in the OT?

ewsyewsy Y'SHUAY'SHUA
 English = JesusEnglish = Jesus
 Greek =Greek = IhsouIhsou (Iesou)(Iesou)
 Meaning: Salvation; the LORD SavesMeaning: Salvation; the LORD Saves

Genesis 49:18Genesis 49:18
 When Jacob was readyWhen Jacob was ready
to depart from the landto depart from the land
of the living,he says,of the living,he says,
“To your“To your JesusJesus [Y'SHUA,[Y'SHUA,
Salvation ]Salvation ] I am looking,I am looking,
O LORD.”O LORD.”

Psalm 9:14Psalm 9:14
 King David of IsraelKing David of Israel
said, “said, “ ...I will rejoice in...I will rejoice in
your Jesusyour Jesus [Y'SHUA][Y'SHUA]."."

Matthew 1:21
Before the birth ofBefore the birth of
Y'SHUA, the Angel spokeY'SHUA, the Angel spoke
to Joseph: “And she shallto Joseph: “And she shall
bring forth a Son, & thoubring forth a Son, & thou
shalt call his Nameshalt call his Name JesusJesus
[Y'SHUA or salvation ][Y'SHUA or salvation ] for Hefor He
shall save his people fromshall save his people from
their sins.”their sins.”

Isaiah 12:2-3Isaiah 12:2-3
 JESUS is mentioned 3 times:JESUS is mentioned 3 times:
 "Behold, God is my"Behold, God is my JesusJesus [Y'SHUA][Y'SHUA]; I will trust, & be; I will trust, & be
not afraid: for the LORD Almighty is my strength &not afraid: for the LORD Almighty is my strength &
my song; he also is become mymy song; he also is become my JesusJesus [Y'SHUA][Y'SHUA]..
Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of theTherefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the
wells ofwells of JesusJesus [Y'SHUA][Y'SHUA]."."
 We see here that Jesus IS GOD, & that GOD alsoWe see here that Jesus IS GOD, & that GOD also
IS BECOME ourIS BECOME our JesusJesus [Y'SHUA][Y'SHUA], & the wells of, & the wells of
JesusJesus [Y'SHUA][Y'SHUA] are the waters of Salvation flowingare the waters of Salvation flowing
forth from Calvary.forth from Calvary.

Isaiah 62:11Isaiah 62:11
 The LORD hath proclaimed unto the end ofThe LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of
the world, “Say ye to the daughter of Zion,the world, “Say ye to the daughter of Zion,
‘Behold, thy‘Behold, thy JESUSJESUS [salvation; Y'SHUA][salvation; Y'SHUA] cometh;cometh;
behold, his reward is with him, & his workbehold, his reward is with him, & his work
before him.’”before him.’”

Habakkuk 3:13Habakkuk 3:13
You came out to deliver your people, to saveYou came out to deliver your people, to save
your anointed one. You crushed the leader ofyour anointed one. You crushed the leader of
the land of wickedness, you stripped himthe land of wickedness, you stripped him
from head to foot. -NIVfrom head to foot. -NIV
You go out to save your people, to save withYou go out to save your people, to save with
your anointed. You crush the leader of theyour anointed. You crush the leader of the
wicked household, stripping him bare fromwicked household, stripping him bare from
head to toe. -GWhead to toe. -GW

Aewsy Y'SHUA (Jesus/Salvation)
is a person, not an event!is a person, not an event!

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