Section 2– A Jewish Perspective on the Scriptures
Class 2: Messianic Prophecy Part I
Teacher: Dr. Dominick Hernández
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Class Notes
How the Old Testament Paints a Picture of Jesus:
- Joseph—the Suffering Servant
- The Passover Lamb
- 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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