Jesus in the Old Testament: Right Living (Chris)

Jesus is our Model in living, as in all things.  When we think of Jesus as “perfect,” we may think of him being without sin.  That is true, but it also means complete.  Jesus personally exhibited every virtue of humanity with none of the vices.  Meanwhile, we each are incomplete but still Godly at our best.  Right Living happens when we live with Integrity: knowing “Who we are” and “Whose we are.”  This week, we explore personality types represented by four Old Testament heroes:  David, Solomon, Daniel, and Ruth.  Each is a historical predecessor of Jesus.  Each has much to teach us about how to live lives aligned with God and God’s purposes.

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Jesus in the Old Testament: The Law (Randy)

We often think of the law as a distinctly Old Testament artifact, and frankly one that we don’t particularly feel great about.  We recognize its virtue but learn through the course of life that it is impossible to uphold.  A closer look at the exodus story reveals that the law came after salvation, not the other way around.  Grace came first, then the law.  Once we view the law through the lens of Jesus Christ, we can see that God gave it to us not solely to condemn us, but rather to reveal his character and help us recognize the saving act of Christ on the cross.  We can respond by living in obedience to the law without feeling condemned by it.

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Jesus in the Old Testament: Salvation (Bryant Cornett)

From the beginning, God’s plan was Jesus. Like children need time and a safe place to grow up as their parents reveal more and more of the world to them, humanity needed thousands of years before its Father could fully reveal the extent of his plans. But he was dying to share it and couldn’t help but leave clues all through the Old Testament. In this discussion of the Exodus, we explore how God hinted at his plan for salvation, why that matters to us today, and what our response should be now. 

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Interesting article from Tim Keller on the topic

Jesus in the Old Testament: Forgiveness (Chris)

This lesson connects the timeless wisdom of Proverbs and the teachings of Jesus related to the nature of relationships.  We examine the ever-present need for repair in our relationships, the components of relationship repair, and the heart behind forgiveness demonstrated perfectly by Christ.  We end up considering the nature of justice, mercy, and grace.

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