Has Jewish Israel Been Utterly Cast Off?
God is still at work among the physical Jews, and will call many of them to Christ before He returns.
Romans 9:1-5; 11:25-32
Christ and the City of Jerusalem
The city of Jerusalem was a type and shadow of the true city of God, the new Jerusalem, which is comprised of all those who have faith in Christ.
Hebrews 11:8-16
Christ and the Land of Israel (Part 2)
In Christ, the church inherits the land promises, which really pointed to heaven, of which the land of Israel was only a type and shadow.
Galatians 3:16, 29; Romans 4:13
Christ and the Land of Israel (Part 1)
In Christ, the church inherits the land promises, which have been expanded to include the whole world.
Romans 4:13
The Church – The Fulfillment of Israel in Christ (Part 2)
In Christ, the True Israel, the church is the fulfillment of Old Testament Israel, the people of God.
Galatians 6:15 – 16
The Church – The Fulfillment of Israel in Christ (Part 1)
In Christ, the True Israel, the church is the fulfillment of Old Testament Israel, the people of God.
Genesis 17:7-11; Romans 2:28-29
Christ – The True Seed of Abraham
Jesus is the True Seed of Abraham, and all of the promises made to Abraham and his seed find their fulfillment in Christ and the Church.
Galatians 3:16
Christ – The True Son of God
Israel, who was called the son of God, finds its focus and fulfillment in Christ, the True Son of God Who made us to be God’s children.
Mark 1:9-11
Christ and the Temple
The Temple finds its focus and fulfillment in Christ, Who is the fullness of God and the atoning sacrifice for sin, and Who makes His people to be God’s temple.
John 2:13-22
Christ and the Sacrificial Aspect of the Law
The sacrificial system finds its focus and fulfillment in Christ, the true Lamb of God, who cleanses our sin and enable us to offer spiritual sacrifices to God.
John 1:29
Christ and the Ceremonial Aspect of the Law
Christ is the focus and fulfillment of the ceremonial aspects of the law, and He enables His people to walk in true holiness.
Colossians 2:16-17; Hebrews 9:9-10
Christ and the Moral Aspect of the Law
The moral law finds its focus and fulfillment in Christ, Who perfectly displayed the character of God, delivered us from the curse of the law, and enables us to fulfill the Law by His Spirit.
Matthew 5:17; Romans 3:31
The Passion and Resurrection of Christ
Although every one of us is responsible for Christ’s death because of our sin, God raised him from death that we might be saved.
Acts 2:22-24
Christ and the Kingship
Christ is the fulfillment of the kings of Israel, David’s Greater Son who rules the people of God and extends the kingdom of God.
Psalm 110:1
Christ and the Prophets
Christ is the fulfillment of the prophetic office, He is superior to the old prophets, and He has given us the Spirit to enable us to speak God’s word in the new covenant.
Deuteronomy 18:14-22
Christ and the Priesthood
Christ is the fulfillment of the priesthood, He is superior to the old priests, and He has made all of us priests in the new covenant.
Hebrews 7:17-28
Christ and the Judges
Christ is the fulfillment of the judges, the ones who God sent to deliver His people from bondage to turn them to Him.
Judges 2:10-19
Typology – Seeing Christ in the Old Testament
The major people, events, and institutions of the Old Testament are types and shadows that point forward to and are fulfilled in Christ.
Colossians 2:16-17
Christ – The Focus and Fulfillment of the Old Testament
Christ is the focus and fulfillment of the entire Old Testament, and we should expect to see Him in its pages and to find its fulfillment in Him.
John 5:39
Series Outline for Psalms
This lengthy series was taught to give an overview of the entire book of Psalms. It looks at the structure and purpose of the Psalms, looks at each of the various types of Psalms contained in the book, and discusses the use of the book of Psalms in the lives of believers today.
Using the Book of Psalms Today
Christians should use the Book of Psalms as a manual for godly living and biblical prayer.
Colossians 3:16
The Psalms – The Depth of Prayer
The psalms teach us that prayer includes a depth of intimacy with God and intensity for God and the requests we are laying before Him.
Psalm 130:1-2
The Psalms – The Breadth of Prayer
The psalms teach us to experience and utilize the full breadth of prayer as we encounter the full range of life.
Psalm 116:1-2
The Psalms and the Word of God
The psalms help us to love God’s word and to live in obedience to it.
Psalm 119:97
Praise – How Awesome Is the Lord!
The psalms of praise call us to give praise to God for His character and His actions.
Psalm 150