Purpose – What We Want to See in This
1. Internal Unity Confirms the Bible is God’s Word
2. Jesus is the Central Figure of Both the Old Testament and New Testament

Introductory Thoughts
1. Internal Unity of the Bible
(Written over 1,500 Years by 40 Authors)
(Written in 3 Languages on 3 Continents)
(Message Flows from Genesis to Revelation)
2. “Scripture” or “Scriptures” in the N.T. Refers to O.T.
(Found over 50 Times)
3. Jesus is Seen in The “Scriptures” (O.T.)
(2 Timothy 3:15) (John 5:39) (Luke 24:27)
(Acts 8:32-35) (Acts 17:2-3)

Jesus Is the Christ (the Messiah)
Over 300 Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus
Chances of One Man Fulfilling Just 8 of These Messianic Prophecies (1 in 1028)

Suffering Messiah
Psalm 22 & Isaiah 53

Victorious, Ruling Messiah
(“Son of Man” – Messianic Title)
(Jesus called “Son of Man” 84xs in the Gospels)

Jesus in The Old Testaments (Types & Shadows)
1. Skin Coverings (Genesis 3:10)
2. Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18-20) (Psalm 110:4)
(Heb 5-7)
3. The Passover Lamb (Genesis 12) (John 1:29)
(1 Cor 5:7)
4. The Ark (“Pitch”) (“Atonement”)
5. The Scapegoat (Leviticus 16)
6. Rahab’s Scarlet Cord (Joshua 2 & 6)
7. Moses & The Brazen Serpent in the Wilderness
(Numbers 21) (John 3:14-15) (Galatians 3:13)
8. Sin & Guilt Offerings of the O.T. Law (Leviticus)
9. Moses & Joshua (Law & Salvation)
(Galatians 3:24)
10. Manna from Heaven (Exodus 16) (John 6:48-51)
11. Water From Rock (Exodus 17:6) (Numbers 20:8)
(1 Corinthians 10:4)

The Deity of Jesus Christ
1. The Gospel of John (20:31) (23 “I AM” Claims)
(Ex 3)
2. “The Name of The LORD” (Joel 2:32)
(Romans 10:9, 13)

Jesus and The Jewish Feasts
1. Spring Feasts – All Relate to Jesus’ 1st Coming
(Passover – Jesus Crucified)
(Unleavened Bread – Jesus Buried)
(First Fruits – Jesus Rose from the Dead)
(Pentecost – Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit)
2. Fall Feasts – Will Relate to Jesus’ 2nd Coming
3. Passover (Lamb chosen 10th of the Month)
(Inspected 10th – 14th) (Killed at Twilight)
(The Broken Bread) (The 3rd, 4th & 5th Cup)