followHIM Introduction to the Old Testament Part 1 • Dr. Joshua Sears • Dec 29 - Jan 4 • Come Follow Me
Dec 24, 2025
Dr. Joshua Sears, a biblical scholar and author of A Modern Guide to an Old Testament, shares insights on finding Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. He discusses the challenge of reading difficult passages and explores types and shadows that foreshadow Christ. Sears highlights the importance of understanding the Hebrew Bible through a Christian lens and suggests substituting 'Jesus' for 'LORD' in key scriptures. He also examines how modern prophecies can illuminate ancient texts, enriching our study and understanding of God's nature.
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Writing In The Holy Land
- Joshua Sears lived with his family for a year at the BYU Jerusalem Center while writing A Modern Guide to an Old Testament.
- He says the experience of writing about ancient Israelites while visiting their lands created powerful synergy for his work.
Search For Types And Shadows
- Look for symbol, type, and shadow patterns like manna, the Passover lamb, the brass serpent, and Jonah to find Christ in the Old Testament.
- Expect symbolic foreshadowing more often than explicit Messianic prophecies when reading these texts.
See Jehovah As Jesus
- Jehovah in the Hebrew Bible often refers to premortal and resurrected Jesus Christ, expanding passages that teach about him.
- Reading Old Testament passages with Jehovah as Jesus reveals teaching, judging, gathering, and rescuing roles beyond the Gospels.