The Gospel Narrative in the OT

The Gospel Narrative: Understanding The Message In Old And New Testaments

Part I

Exercise

• What is the Gospel message?• How do you present the Gospel to unbelievers?

Our Goal

• Examine the Gospel message and its origins• Discover the (“hidden”) Gospel message from the OT• Examine the elements of the message• Learn how to present the Gospel

What Is The Gospel Message?

• When was the message created?• What makes up message content?• What is the message format and why?• Why was the message created?• Does the audience matter when communicating the message?• Is the Gospel message limited to the NT?

The Gospel Message: The OT Pattern

Let’s Read Luke 24:13-27, 33-48

“In the beginning…”

Let’s Read Genesis 1:1-6


The Gospel Message: The OT PatternOT Verse Description NT Verse Description

Genesis 1:1-2 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.

John 1

Col 1:15-16

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible

Source: “The Gospel of Creation” - Rev. S. Kastensmidt

The Gospel Message: The OT PatternOT Verse Description NT Verse Description

Genesis 1:1-2 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth, the Spirit of God was moving over the surface of the waters. Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.

John 1

Col 1:15-16

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being. In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men.

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible

In the beginning God created – The Father (the divine idea of salvation – Isa 49:1-7 & Ps 2)Then God said, let there be light – The Word of God (“I am the Light of the world” John 9:6)The Spirit of God was moving – The Holy Spirit Source: “The Gospel of Creation” - Rev. S. Kastensmidt


The Generation of the Earth1. Existence was dark, formless, and chaotic.

2. The Spirit moved in the darkness.

3. The Word of God was spoken.

4. Light shone forth out of the darkness.

5. God deemed the light “good.”

6. The light was separated from the darkness.

The Gospel Message: The OT Pattern In Creation

The Generation of the Earth1. Existence was dark, formless, and chaotic.

2. The Spirit moved in the darkness.

3. The Word of God was spoken.

4. Light shone forth out of the darkness.

5. God deemed the light “good.”

6. The light was separated from the darkness.

The Regeneration of Man1. Life was meaningless, hopeless and

dark.

2. The Spirit moved in my heart.3. The Word of God was shared with me.4. I was transformed into a “son of light.”

5. God deemed me “righteous.”6. God has separated me from evil.

Source: “The Gospel of Creation” - Rev. S. Kastensmidt

“And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.” Luke 24:27


Let’s read…

• Jeremiah 7:22 – 25,

• 11:1-7,

• 16:14,

• 23:7,

• 31:1-33


Why is the Lord reminding Israel about Egypt?

The Gospel Message: The OT Pattern In The Exodus Story (Moses)

OT Salvation Themes• Egypt – land of death (Mummies

and tombs – pyramids)• Israel – Enslaved• Pharaoh – Enslaved Israel• Moses – Mediator for Israel• Covenant of Life Given - Mosaic

NT Salvation Themes• World – place of tribulation, sin,

and death• Mankind – Enslaved (sin)• Satan – Enslaves Men• Jesus – Mediator for Man• Covenant of Life Given - NT


The Gospel Message: The OT Pattern – In The Book of Genesis (Joseph)

OT Salvation Themes• Egypt – land of death (Mummies

and tombs – pyramids)• Joseph rejected by his brothers• Joseph tell his brothers he would

be their ruler• Joseph leaves his father and

goes to Egypt - land of death

NT Salvation Themes• World – place of tribulation, sin,

and death• Jesus – rejected by His people• Jesus preaches to His people that

He is Messiah and their King• Jesus leaves His Father and goes to

the world – where He would die



continued

OT Salvation Themes• Joseph is falsely accused and

imprisoned • At the beginning of the 3rd year,

Joseph is released from prison• Joseph ascends, is given all

authority over Egypt, and is Pharaoh’s Prime Minister to rule Egypt

NT Salvation Themes• Jesus is falsely accused and

condemned to death• On the 3rd day, Jesus is released

from death (resurrection)• Jesus ascends, is given all

authority (heaven and Earth) is seated at the Father’s side, and rules over Earth



continued

OT Salvation Themes• Joseph saves Egypt• Egypt is turned from the land of

death to the land of harvest under Joseph’s rule

NT Salvation Themes• Jesus saves mankind• The world is renewed is turned

from death to a harvest of souls under Jesus’ rule


The Gospel Message: The OT Pattern – In The Book of Genesis (Noah)

OT Salvation Themes• Noah alone was blameless• Noah preached impending doom

for all mankind while building ark for his household, but was not believed by all

• God flooded the world in His wrath• Noah’s ark was source of salvation

(riding over flood waters)

NT Salvation Themes• Jesus the only truly righteous man• Jesus called to preach the Gospel for

salvation of mankind by believing in Him (Ark), but was not believed by all – only His people

• God will judge the world in His wrath• Jesus is the source of salvation

(overriding God’s judgement of mankind)


When was the Gospel Message Created?

Let’s examine Isaiah 49:1-7 & Psalm 2…an intra-trinitiarian discussion between the Father and Jesus

Reference verses for a “sharp sword mouthed individual”…who is He that is “concealed”?• Hebrews 4:12 / John 1:1-2• Revelation 1:16 • Revelation 2:12 • Revelation 19:15



Let’s Read… • Hebrews 13:20• Rev 13:8, 17:8• Titus 1:2 • 1Peter 1:20• Eph 1:3-4• John 17:24• 2Tim 1:9


Source: http://keithwalters.org/2015/03/01/3-the-god-who-creates

Covenant of Redemption: The Everlasting Covenant

Father

SonHoly Spirit

Jesus appointed to:

• Save a remnant of mankind from sin

•Live a perfect life, yet…

•Pay the penal requirements

•Be a substitution & federal head for mankind

•Conquer Satan, sin, & death

•Recover what Satan took from mankind

Appoints

Power

The Gospel Narrative in the OT

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