Jesus Christ, the Meaning of the Old Testament

Baptist Daily Devotional
Jul 27
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Rev. Enoch Thompson | July 27 2025 | Acts 13:16-31

KEY VERSE: “From this man's descendants, God has brought to Israel the Saviour Jesus, as he promised. '” Acts 13:23 (NIV)

MESSAGE:

Paul’s retelling of the history of the nation of Israel ended where it should, the declaration that Jesus of Nazareth was the long-awaited Messiah, the promised Saviour of the world. The essence of the Old Testament narrative is to reveal Christ Jesus as the Lamb of God, the ultimate acceptable sacrifice for the cleansing of our sin, and for restoring our relationship with God.

In Acts 8, Philip used the Old Testament to show to the Ethiopian Eunuch that Jesus of Nazareth was the Lamb of God prophesied by Isaiah. Similarly, in Luke 24, the resurrected Jesus showed the disciples on the road to Emmaus that the Christ had to be crucified, a fact they had overlooked in the Old Testament, and why they were confused in their faith.

The Old Testament predicts Christ, and the New Testament presents Christ. Israelite history without a reference to Jesus Christ misses its intention, purpose and usefulness. A proper reading of the Old Testament Scriptures must always point to Jesus Christ as God incarnate, dying for human salvation.

FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:

Begin to look for and see Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. Let your faith be strengthened as you see the wonderful correlation of what was prophesied about the Messiah and how it is fulfilled in Jesus Christ of Nazareth, our Lord.

PRAYER:

Dear heavenly Father, thank you for the beauty of Your Word, the intriguing weaving of prophecy and fulfilment that points to the Lord Jesus Christ. Please open the eyes of my understanding that I will see the import of your plan in all Scripture as inspired by your Spirit. For Christ’s dear Name’s sake, Amen.

THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.

SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!

The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING Day 208: Song of Songs 5-6 - Seeking and Finding Love

DAILY word study: PROMISED The Greek word used here is epangelia (ἐπαγγελία), meaning “announcement,” “pledge,” or “divine assurance.” It carries the idea of a vow that is guaranteed by the one who made it.

In this passage, Paul says that Jesus is the fulfilment of what God promised. This wasn’t a last-minute plan. God gave His word—and Jesus came just as He said He would. When God makes a promise, it’s not a guess. It’s a guarantee.

Reflect on this:

Jesus didn’t appear by surprise—He came by promise. God keeps every word He gives.