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. Judges 6 begins during one of the periods when there was no judge. The Israelites did what was evil in the sight of the Lord, so He handed them over to the […]
The Angel From Gilgal: Jesus in Judges 2
January 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
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. After the death of Joshua, another generation arose that hadn’t witnessed the Lord’s presence or the mighty works He did for the nation (Judg 2:8–10).[1] The Israelites fell into disobedience, so the […]
The Captain of Yahweh’s Army: Jesus in Joshua 5
January 1, 2021 by 5 Comments
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. After the five books of Moses, the rate of Old Testament Christophanies noticeably declines. This makes sense as the Torah is the foundation for the rest of God’s Word. The Son appeared […]
Joshua’s Leader: Jesus in Deuteronomy 31
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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. At the age of 120, Moses was close to the end of his life, meaning the Israelites would soon need a new leader. In Deuteronomy 31, Moses called to Joshua, and in […]
Balaam’s Adversary: Jesus in Numbers 22 (the One With the Talking Donkey)
November 25, 2020 by 3 Comments
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. In Numbers 22, the Israelites came to camp in the plains of Moab, beyond the Jordan, opposite Jericho. The Moabites feared their new neighbors, so Balak the son of Zippor, the king […]
The Form of Yahweh: Jesus in Numbers 12
November 3, 2020 by 3 Comments
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. At the opening of Numbers 12, we read that Miriam and Aaron spoke against their brother Moses because he had married a Cushite woman.[1] The Lord heard the siblings question if He […]
Sender of the Holy Spirit: Jesus in Numbers 11
October 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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. As the Israelites continued their time in the wilderness, they complained about having only manna to eat in Numbers 11. Upon hearing their complaints, Moses had one of his own. He asked […]
Christ in the Wilderness: Jesus in Numbers 21
September 27, 2020 by 3 Comments
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. In the same chapter where he wrote that “Christ” was the rock that followed the Israelites (1 Cor 10:4), the apostle Paul wrote that Christ had been with the people a second […]
Passing by the Cleft of the Rock: the Son of God in Exodus 33 and 34
August 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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. Immediately after successfully interceding for Israel, Moses had another request; he said to the Lord, “show me Your glory!” (v. 18). The Lord answered His servant: And He said, “I Myself will […]
Moses’ Friend: Jesus at the Tent of Meeting
June 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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. Exodus 33 follows the incident of the people worshipping the golden calf. In this chapter, the Lord spoke to Moses, telling him that the Israelites would continue their journey to the Promised […]
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