Here's what you need to know about Jesus ✝️ and the Old Testament 📖

When you look at what Jesus says about the Old Testament, it's actually quite simple — it's all about Him. 👑

Christ isn't just the center of scripture — He's actually the author of all of it, both Old and New Testaments. ✍️

You can see this connection clearly when comparing biblical events. 🔍

Take the story where Jesus calms the storm — the winds and waves recognize His voice because it's the same voice that spoke at creation in Genesis. 🌊

Or consider the cloud that appears at Jesus's transfiguration — it's the same divine presence that led the Israelites in Exodus. ☁️

If you've ever found the Old Testament puzzling (like those ancient battles or ceremonial laws), here's the key: they make sense when you see Jesus in them. 🗝️

Take David and Goliath — it's not a lesson in how to be brave. It's about God protecting the lineage that would lead to Jesus, with David's victory over Goliath echoing the promise that the Messiah would crush evil. ⚔️

Sometimes people think the Old Testament (with its wars and laws) contradicts the New Testament's message of love. But that's only if you remove Jesus from the picture. ❤️

When you keep Him at the center, you'll see remarkable consistency throughout the entire Bible. It's one unified story of salvation. 🌟

The Apostle Paul understood this. When he went to synagogues to teach about Jesus, he used the Old Testament to make his case. Why? Because all of scripture - starting with Genesis funnels into Christ. 📜

So when you read the Old Testament, Jesus invites you to look for Him in its pages. 👀

If you haven't found Jesus in an Old Testament story, you might want to take another look - because He's there, weaving together God's story of salvation for you. 🫶

Contributor Rev. Harrison Goodman is the Higher Things Content Executive.

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