Jesus in the Old Testament Archives

The Book of Life and the Foundation of Evangelism (Exodus 32:21-25)

Moses calls out "all those who are with the Lord," but only the Levites answer the call. Three thousand Israelites are slain by the sword at their hands, a consequence of idolatry with the golden calf. However, we also see another side of the heart of Moses. He pleads with the Lord to have mercy

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The Golden Calf and the Sin of Impatience (Exodus 32:1-14)

The Israelites become impatient at the delay of Moses returning and pressure Aaron to make "gods" to go before them. Aaron gives in; and makes the famous golden calf. Rather than look down on the Israelites for their foolishness, we consider similar temptations we face today when our patience is tested. We also consider insights

The Golden Calf and the Sin of Impatience (Exodus 32:1-14) View Lesson

The Veil and the Craftsmen (Exodus 31:1-17)

In this last lesson on the construction of the temple, we first take a look at the veil, which Hebrews tells us represents Jesus' flesh. With this in mind, we take a deeper look at the details of this veil to see if there are more parallels to Jesus. We also learn that the craftsmen who

The Veil and the Craftsmen (Exodus 31:1-17) View Lesson

The Anointed One (Exodus 29)

The Lord tells Moses of three extraordinary procedures to ordain the high priest and other priests, all of which point to different aspects of Jesus Christ. One of them is that Aaron, the first high priest, is to be anointed with oil. This act points to the meaning of the term Christ or Messiah (a

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Lessons from the Courtyard: The Bronze Altar and the Laver for Washing (Exodus 27)

The Lord told Moses to provide a bronze altar and a laver for washing in the courtyard of the tabernacle. Both illustrate important lessons for Christians today. In this lesson we review the extraordinary story from Numbers behind the covering for the altar. That story is referenced by Jude in the New Testament, to address

Lessons from the Courtyard: The Bronze Altar and the Laver for Washing (Exodus 27) View Lesson

Shadow of the Church (Exodus 25:23-40)

In our ongoing study of the tabernacle we now turn our attention to the Holy Place, the sanctuary. Just as the High Priest represents Christ, the other priests foreshadow us Christians, members of the new "royal priesthood." The Holy Place, where they minister daily, represents the church. In this lesson we explore the three objects

Shadow of the Church (Exodus 25:23-40) View Lesson

The Model of Heaven (Exodus 25:1-22)

We have come to a part of Exodus that frustrates so many Christians: the instructions the Lord gives Moses for constructing the tabernacle. The Lord is extremely specific, and for very good reason. We learn in Hebrews that the tabernacle is a model representing the church and heaven itself. With the help of a modern

The Model of Heaven (Exodus 25:1-22) View Lesson

My Name is in Him (Exodus 23:19-33)

In this lesson we find two rather puzzling statements that reveal wonderful treasures for Christians today. In the commandment "you shall not boil a young goat in its mother’s milk," early Christians saw the kind heart of God toward the newborn and vulnerable. Also, when the Lord says he will send an "angel" or messenger

My Name is in Him (Exodus 23:19-33) View Lesson

Three Feasts that Matter (Exodus 23:10-19)

In the Law of Moses, all men are required each year to "appear before the Lord" during three annual Feasts: Unleavened Bread (or Passover), Harvest (or Pentecost), and Ingathering (or Tabernacles). All three play a significant role in the New Testament ministry of Jesus and the apostles. Remarkably, these feasts, which God commands the Israelites

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Water from a Rock and Victory over the Amalekites (Exodus 17)

Facing thirst, the Israelites complain and test the Lord. Moses is told to take his rod and strike a rock, from which water flows abundantly. We consider the significance of what Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 10: "that rock was Christ." Next, we review the battle against the Amalekites. Moses was told to maintain

Water from a Rock and Victory over the Amalekites (Exodus 17) View Lesson