Exodus and deliverance: Passover as a symbol of liberation and God’s faithfulness to His covenant
Journey to the Promised Land
Restoration and return: God’s continued faithfulness in preserving His people and bringing them back to their land
The Perfect Priest
Exodus 19:6—God’s declaration that Israel would be a “kingdom of priests and a holy nation,” chosen to represent Him and His character to the world
Priestly duties: Israel’s role in mediating God’s presence to the nations, upholding His law, and serving as a light to the Gentiles
Jesus as High Priest: Jesus fulfills this role as the great High Priest who lives to make intercession for us (Hebrews 7:25)
David—the Victorious King
Life Application
Recognizing Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of Jewish calling and hope can bridge Jewish identity and belief in Jesus as the Messiah.
These Old Testament passages are familiar to many Jewish people and can serve as a helpful starting point for spiritual discussions.
Some Jewish people know little about the Bible but may find it compelling to learn how much Christians care about the Hebrew Scriptures and how they inform Christian faith.
For Further Reading
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