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 […]
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 […]
Passing by the Cleft of the Rock: the Son of God in Exodus 33 and 34
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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. 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
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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. 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 […]
Yahweh’s Name is in Him: Jesus in Exodus 23
April 14, 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. The Lord’s instructions from Sinai included a promise that the Angel would lead the Israelites into the Promised Land: “Behold, I am going to send an angel before you to guard you along […]
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