Summary of David Limbaugh's Finding Jesus in the Old Testament (eBook)

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview: #1 The Apostle Paul was a staunch Pharisee who was an ardent enemy of Jesus Christ and brutal persecutor of Christians before encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus and undergoing a dramatic conversion. He asserted his innocence to King Agrippa, explaining that he stood testifying both to small and great saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would come to pass: that the Christ must suffer and that by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light to both Jewish people and Gentiles.#2 The Apostle Paul was a staunch Pharisee who was an ardent enemy of Jesus Christ and brutal persecutor of Christians before encountering Jesus on the road to Damascus and undergoing a conversion. He asserted his innocence to King Agrippa, explaining that he stood testifying both to small and great saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would come to pass: that the Christ must suffer and that by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light to both Jewish people and Gentiles.#3 The Old Testament is foundational to the New, and our basic understanding of the Old Testament is crucial to our comprehension of how Christ dominates its pages. If you are confused about the historical events recorded in the Old Testament, you will likely be distracted and frustrated as you struggle with its theological messages. But once you grasp the flow of Old Testament history, you ll be better prepared to dive deeper into the theological concepts.#4 The Old Testament is foundational to the New, and your understanding of the Old Testament is crucial to your comprehension of how Christ dominates its pages. If you are confused about the historical events recorded in the Old Testament, you will likely be distracted and frustrated as you struggle with its theological messages. But once you grasp the flow of Old Testament history, you ll be better prepared to dive deeper into the theological concepts.