#STRask How Is Prophecy About the Messiah Recognized?
May 19, 2025
Discover how the connection between Old Testament prophecies and their New Testament fulfillments is revealed, focusing on Psalm 69:21 and John 19:28-30. Unravel the complexities of identifying Messianic prophecies through interpretations from ancient rabbis and linguistic nuances. Explore how prophetic symbolism foreshadows Christ, and learn to recognize Jesus' unique voice among competing claims. Delve into Paul’s interpretations of scripture, balancing spiritual insights with their original meanings, guided by the Holy Spirit.
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Dual Fulfillment in Messianic Prophecy
- Messianic prophecy often has a dual fulfillment: a near-term context and a future reference to Jesus.
- New Testament authors, inspired by the Holy Spirit, clarify which Old Testament passages refer to Christ.
OT Imagery as Prefiguration
- God shaped Old Testament imagery to prefigure Christ without explicit prophecy.
- These 'shadows' prepare understanding so later, New Testament revelation makes the connection clear.
Typology and Cultural Imagination
- Amy Hall compares God's use of typology to C.S. Lewis shaping imaginations to recognize Christianity later.
- Familiar patterns enable recognition of deeper truths once revealed.