Clearly with Jimmy & Kelly Needham Seeing Jesus in all of the Bible
If you love Where’s Waldo, you are going to love today's episode. If you don’t love Where’s Waldo, then go back to your childhood, consider what went wrong, pray for forgiveness, and jump in with us.
The Clearly crew is joined by Dr. Justin Jackson, a man so dedicated to studying the Bible that he couldn’t stop at just one doctorate. Together, they explore how Jesus is present in all of Scripture, from Leviticus to 1 Chronicles. They break down six key ways to find Jesus in every passage and why this approach transforms how believers read the Bible. They also put their skills to the test in a high-stakes Bible challenge, proving once and for all that, yes, even the most obscure Old Testament passages lead to Jesus.
Takeaways from This Episode:
- The Bible is one unified story, not 66 disconnected books.
- Every passage—yes, every passage—points to Jesus in some way.
- Six ways to find Jesus in Scripture: problems, promises, pictures, patterns, paradoxes, and products.
- Why seeing Jesus in all of Scripture isn't just interesting—it’s life-changing.
- What happens when someone is put on the spot to explain how a random Old Testament passage leads to Jesus.
- Why Dr. Justin Jackson’s wife deserves an honorary doctorate for supporting ten years of his theological studies.
Jump in and see Scripture in a whole new light!
Resources for Further Study:
📖 How to Study the Bible – Justin W. Jackson
📜 On Pascha by Melito of Sardis – Start on page 37