The Gospel in the Old Testament

Paul wrote to the Christians in Rome that “whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” (Rom. 15:4). He said to Timothy “that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus” (2 Tim. 3:15). Indeed, the Jews were entrusted with the “oracles of God” (Rom. 3:2) which told of the promised Messiah. The Law at its best served as a “shadow of the good things to come” (Heb. 10:1). The universality of the gospel was indicated as “The Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, ‘All the nations will be blessed in you’ ” (Gal. 3:8). It has been said that “the Old Testament is the New Testament concealed, and the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed.” These lectures explore various Old Testament themes, institutions, prophesies, and types that prefigure the redemptive message of the New Testament and show the unfolding of God’s scheme of redemption in Christ. We believe these studies will help lead us all to a greater appreciation of God’s grand scheme of redemption and better equip us to spread the good news of Christ.