Book Announcement: The Divine Messenger: Appearances of the Son of God in the Old Testament

When I was a teenager there was a local pastor who ministered to me in a special way. He was, and is, very serious about studying and teaching Scripture. One of his many insights from a lifetime of study was that the Angel of the LORD, so often spoken of in the Old Testament, was—in […]

The Incarnation of the Angel of the Lord

This article concludes a series on Old Testament Christophanies. For important background information, see An Introduction to Old Testament Christophanies–with Justin Martyr.  From when He walked in the Garden of Eden to when He cleansed the high priest Joshua, the Son of God’s many appearances in the Old Testament led up to His incarnation and messianic ministry. […]

The Cleansing Angel: The Son of God in Zechariah 3

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 prophet’s fourth vision is found in Zechariah 3. In the vision, Zechariah saw the Angel of Yahweh for the second time: Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel […]

Israel’s Judge: The Son of God in Amos 7 and 9

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.  Amos prophesied around 760–750 BC, during the reigns of King Uzziah of Judah and Jeroboam II, king of Israel. Amos was a herdsman and a grower of sycamore figs who lived in Tekoa, […]

The Man Above the Water: The Son of God in Daniel 12

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 angel continued to speak to Daniel, relating to him one of the most detailed prophecies in the Bible. In Daniel 11:2–45, the angel spoke of conflicts that would come in the relatively […]

The Man With the Lightning Face: The Son of God in Daniel 10

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.  When Daniel was a young man, the mystery of Nebuchadnezzar’s dream was revealed to him in a night vision (Dan 2:19). The dream included a stone that was cut out of a mountain […]

The Fourth Man in the Furnace: The Son of God in Daniel 3

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 fourth man appearing in the furnace in Daniel 3 is thought to be the Son of God by many Christians, even by those reading the chapter for the first time. The “man” […]

The Voice From the Throne: The Son of God in Ezekiel 10

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 prophet’s vision continued in Ezekiel 9. The Lord called forth six executioners from Jerusalem, and among them was a man clothed in linen with a writing case at his side. The executioners […]

Ezekiel’s King: Christ in Ezekiel 1

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.  Ezekiel’s vision of the Lord in Ezekiel 1 is one of the best-known theophanies in the Bible. The description is not only vivid but at times can come off as rather bizarre. Ezekiel […]

The Angel in the Camp of the Assyrians: Jesus in 2 Kings 18:13—19:37, 2 Chronicles 32:1–22, and Isaiah 36–37

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.  About forty years after Isaiah received his vision, the Angel of the Lord came to the defense of Jerusalem. The events leading to and concerning His arrival are found in 2 Kings 18:13—19:37, […]