Melchizedek, the Preincarnate Son of God

This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies.  For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. The King of Righteousness There was a moment in time when the Son of God visited Abram that took place before most of the occasions covered in the previous articles in this […]

In the Shadow of the Lamb: Jesus in Genesis 22

This article is part of a series on Old Testament Christophanies.  For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr. The binding of Isaac, known to the Jews as the Akedah (Hebrew for binding), is the premiere example of the Lord testing a man’s faith and his love of God.  Abraham demonstrated […]

The Millennial Temple: the Prince of Feasts – Part 7

The prince over Israel is a key millennial figure. His largely feast-centered duties are detailed in Ezekiel 45:9-46:18.  In Israel’s past she was often ruled by unjust princes that would expropriate property from the people and manipulate the currency (45:9-12).  God will no longer allow this with the installment of David as His prince in […]

The Seven Feasts of Israel are Fulfilled in Jesus

INTRODUCTION In Leviticus 23 we find the most comprehensive record of how the Israelites were commanded by God to observe seven feasts over a period of seven months.  The Hebrew for feasts, moadim is strictly translated as appointed times.  Four feasts were in the spring and the final three were observed in autumn.  The feasts […]

The Battle of Gideon is a Shadow of the Battle of Armageddon

Shadows or types are those things in the Bible which point to greater truths. This is taught in several places.  Of especially poignant use is Colossians 2:16-17: Therefore let no one pass judgment on you in questions of food and drink, or with regard to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath. These are a shadow of […]

The Sacrifices Performed in the Millennial Temple are in Harmony with That of the Messiah

SACRIFICES IN HARMONY Many critics of the literal, grammatical, historical interpretation of prophecy attempt to discredit the hermeneutic by claiming that to believe in future animal sacrifices results in heresy and/or contradiction.  Let it be made clear: it is never a heresy to hold to authorial intent or to take God’s Word at face value.  […]