“It was critical to Jesus that He understand who He belonged to. At His baptism, for the very first time, Jesus heard His Father’s voice say, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased” (Matthew 3:17). In the Old Testament, learned rabbis would string together ...
How many Old Testament prophecies did Jesus fulfill, and what does this mean for us today? Phylicia Masonheimer explores key Old Testament prophecies fulfilled by Jesus, and what these verses reveal about Jesus’ identity as the Messiah. God’s goal has always been to restore perfect love and...
How many verses are in the New Testament? How many major prophets are there in the Old Testament? How many times is Jesus mentioned in the Old Testament? How many Mary's are in the Old Testament? How many commandments are in the New Testament?
In the Old Testament, there is no prophet that testifies more clearly or beautifully of Christ’s mission than Isaiah. The verses in Isaiah 61 used for the lesson are the merest sampling of Isaiah’s Messianic testimony. What is particularly significant about them, however, is the Savior used...
Today’s Meditation:Both new and old testament are the revelation of God but in the different way and thus a different value. New testament is hidden in old testament, while old testament is revealed in new testament. Everything God wants us to know is revealed in Jesus Christ. Since God...
In the Old Testament, they sacrificed animals. The priest would kill and cut up the animal and burn it on an altar. A sacrifice was important, but even then God told them that the attitude of the heart, and obedience to God was more important than sacrifice. We are to offer ourselves ...
In the Old Testament, there are dozens of verses that describe the importance of raising children.From Proverbs to Psalmsto the laws within Deuteronomy, God’s parenting advice for the nation of Israel covers practical and abstract situations. ...
For Christians, a full understanding of the New Testament is impossible without seeing it as the fulfillment of the Old Testament. Likewise, a full understanding of the Old Testament depends on our reading it as a preparation for the work of Christ in th
Weymouth New Testament"In most solemn truth I tell you," answered Jesus, "that unless a man is born anew he cannot see the Kingdom of God."World English BibleJesus answered him, “Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born anew, he can’t see God’s Kingdom.” Literal ...
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