As we read through the Old Testament portions of the Scriptures it is important to be asking ourselves the question, "Where is Jesus?" His presence is very obvious in the gospels and epistles, but may be less apparent in the Old Testament. And yet it is said of Jesus in Luke 24:27 that "beginning with Moses and all the prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself." He is there, but we may see Him more through symbols and types and shadows.
Take for instance the chapters we have just read about Noah and the ark. There is a beautiful picture of Christ there. He is the ark, and just as those who were in the ark passed through the waters of judgment unto newness of life, so those who are "in Christ" (and only those in Christ) are those who will pass through God's judgment unto newness of life and eventually heaven. It is one of many pictures or shadows in our Old Testament which point to the reality in Jesus Christ, and we miss alot if we don't make that connection.
So as you read on, be sure to be looking for Jesus. And as you find Him worship Him, and then share with us what you found.
Have you seen Jesus elsewhere so far in our reading. There was a major revelation on Day 3.
Wow. Thank you so much! I would love to hear more posts on seeing Christ in the Old Testament passages that we read! Wonderful!
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