#22 - Joby Martin // Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Daily Blade #22 - Joby Martin & Kyle Thompson: Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament

Introduction

In Episode #22 of The Daily Blade, hosts Pastor Joby Martin of the Church of Eleven22 and Kyle Thompson of Undaunted.Life delve into the profound connections between the Old Testament and the revelation of Jesus Christ. Released on January 30, 2025, this episode titled "Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament" offers listeners a deep theological exploration of how the Scriptures consistently point to the Messiah, underscoring the continuity between the Old and New Testaments.

Understanding Romans Chapter Three: The Universality of Sin

Kyle Thompson initiates the discussion by unpacking key themes from Romans Chapter Three. He begins by asserting, “none is righteous, not one” ([00:20] Kyle Thompson), emphasizing the inherent sinfulness of humanity and the inability to achieve righteousness through works alone. He further explains, “by works of the law no human being will be justified in God's sight” ([00:20]), reinforcing the notion that salvation is not a result of human effort but divine grace.

The Righteousness of God Apart from the Law

Transitioning to verse 21 of Romans, Kyle elaborates on the concept of God’s righteousness being “manifested apart from the law” ([00:20] Kyle Thompson). He clarifies that in the book of Romans, righteousness refers to a right standing before God, distinct from merely righteous actions. This righteousness, as Kyle points out, underscores that the Old Testament’s laws and prophets were not just about legalism but were prophetic testimonies pointing towards the ultimate righteousness found in Jesus Christ.

The Old Testament's Witness to Jesus

Kyle Thompson passionately argues against the notion of detaching the Old Testament from the New, stating, “whatever you do, do not unhitch from the Old Testament” ([00:20] Kyle Thompson). He articulates that the Old Testament is a continuous narrative leading to Jesus, illustrating this through several key biblical events and figures:

1. Creation and the Fall: Kyle recounts the Genesis account, highlighting humanity’s intended relationship with God and the subsequent fall. He emphasizes that the Proto-Evangelion in Genesis 3 promises a future redemption, stating, “there will come a day when somebody from your line will... crush [the serpent’s] head” ([00:20] Kyle Thompson). This prophecy is seen as the first hint of Jesus’ redemptive work.

2. Symbolic Events Pointing to Jesus:

   • Noah’s Ark: Represents salvation and God’s covenant with humanity.
   • Abraham’s Sacrifice of Isaac: Foreshadows Jesus’ sacrificial death.
   • The Temple System: The annual shedding of sacrificial lambs prefigures Jesus as the ultimate Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.

3. Prophetic Fulfillment:

   • Isaiah: Kyle references Isaiah 53, which speaks of the Messiah being “pierced for our transgressions” and that “by his stripes we are healed” ([00:20] Kyle Thompson).
   • Malachi: Points to the coming “son of righteousness” with healing in his wings ([00:20] Kyle Thompson).

Continuity Between Old and New Testament

Kyle underscores that every narrative, law, and prophecy in the Old Testament intricately weaves into the story of Jesus. He asserts, “Jesus is on every page of the Bible” ([00:20] Kyle Thompson), urging listeners to seek the underlying testimony of the Scriptures that point to Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. This perspective encourages a holistic reading of the Bible, recognizing Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises.

Conclusion

In wrapping up the episode, Joby Martin reaffirms the importance of integrating the teachings of The Daily Blade into daily life, encouraging listeners to share the podcast and support the mission of equipping men for spiritual battles. The episode emphasizes the inseparable link between the Old and New Testaments, portraying Jesus as the central figure whose righteousness and redemptive work are intricately foretold throughout the Bible.

Notable Quotes

• “[00:20] Kyle Thompson: 'none is righteous, not one.'”
• “[00:20] Kyle Thompson: 'by works of the law no human being will be justified in God's sight.'”
• “[00:20] Kyle Thompson: 'whatever you do, do not unhitch from the Old Testament.'”
• “[00:20] Kyle Thompson: 'Jesus is on every page of the Bible.'”

Final Thoughts

This episode of The Daily Blade serves as a compelling reminder of the unified message of the Bible, highlighting the indispensable role of the Old Testament in understanding and appreciating the person and work of Jesus Christ. For listeners seeking to deepen their scriptural knowledge and faith, this episode offers rich insights and a reaffirmed perspective on the foundational truths of Christianity.

Transcript

[Joby Martin]

Welcome to the Daily Blade. The word of God is described as the sword of the spirit, the primary spiritual weapon in the Christian's armor against the forces of evil. Your hosts are Joby Martin and Kyle Thompson. And they stand ready to equip men for the fight. Let's sharpen up.

[Kyle Thompson]

All right. Welcome back to Romans chapter three, day one. We establish that none is righteous, not one. Day two, we established that for by works of the law no human being will be justified in God's sight. That it's not what you do that saves you. Now we're going to get to how one is saved. Verse 21. He says this, but now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the law and the prophets bear witness to it. The righteousness of God means this again. I mentioned it yesterday that righteousness in the book of Romans doesn't mean right activity. It means a right standing before God. And he says that this righteousness has been manifested apart from the law, although the law and prophets bear witness to it. What does this mean? Here's what this means. There is a pastor that Kyle likes to talk about a lot that very famously said that we are supposed to unhitch from the New Testament, I mean from the Old Testament that could not be farther from the truth. You know who did not think you should unhitch from the Old Testament? The Apostle Paul in Romans chapter three. In fact he says that the point of the entire Old Testament is that the law, that's what Moses wrote and the prophets, this is what they would call the Old Testament, that the law and the prophets bore witness to one thing and what the whole Old Testament was about. It was not about laws and legalism and ten Commandments. That's not what it was ultimately about. It was all about bearing witness to this righteousness of God being manifested apart from the law. In other words, all of the Old Testament pointed to the coming of the one that would die in our place. And if we put our faith in him that we could be made righteous with God. The next two days. This is what we're going to talk about, how one is made right with God. But don't miss this. In the beginning when God creates everything that is, he says it's good. But then he decides to create an image bearer of himself. He gathers together the dust of the ground, he breathes the rua of life into the very first man. And then that man becomes a living creature and he is in a face to face relationship with the Almighty God. And that's what every single one of us were created for. That's why you have this yearning. And the temporary things of this world just cannot fully and finally satisfy. Because you and I were made for God. And then he says, it's not good for man to be alone. He puts him asleep. When he wakes up, there's his naked wife next to him. And he says, whoa, man, she is with me. And they are in a perfect relationship with God in a perfect place called Eden. It goes incredibly well in my Bible for about a half a page. And then Adam and Eve, man and woman, sin against an almighty God. And because God is just, all sin must be paid for. But before God kicks Adam and Eve out of the garden, two things happen. One is he makes them a promise. It's called the Proto Evangelion. This is in Genesis, chapter three. He says, eve, I'm going to put enmity between your offspring and this enemy, this devil, this Satan, this serpent. And there will come a day when somebody from your line will show up on the scene and this enemy will bruise his heel and in so doing, he will get his head crushed. This is the Old Testament, the law and the prophets bearing witness to this righteousness that's going to be manifested. Apart from the law and the prophets, Adam and Eve get kicked out of the garden. God makes a covering for them. And for the first time in human history, the blood of an animal is shed for the covering of sin. This is the Old Testament pointing to the coming Messiah. Then a series of things happened. Everything from Noah's Ark to Abraham and Isaac and Jacob are all pointing to the person and work of Jesus. We could talk about Abraham going on the mountain to sacrifice Isaac. That points to Jesus. We could talk about the temple system that is set up in Deuteronomy and Leviticus where the blood of a lamb is shed every year to cover the sins of the Jewish people until the next year. This is pointing to the person and work of Jesus. We could talk about the major prophets like Isaiah, the that says that he will be pierced for our transgressions, that by his stripes we will be healed. We could talk about the minor prophets like Malachi that says the son of righteousness is coming with healing in his wings. In other words, whatever you do, do not unhitch from the Old Testament. Why? Because all of the law, all of the prophets, all of the Old Testament bears witness to this coming righteousness of God that will be manifested. His name is Jesus. And on the day John the Baptist was standing out in the Jordan and his Cousin Jesus shows up on the scene and John the baptizer says, behold, here he is, guys, the Lamb of God who's come to take away the sin of the entire world. Here's what I need you to know and do. Jesus is on every page of the Bible. As you study the Bible, whether it's personally or in a group or in a sermon at church, whatever it is, you look for the reality of how the Old Testament, the law, and the prophets point to this righteousness that comes from God.

[Joby Martin]

Peace. Thank you for listening to today's episode. Before you go, if you want to help, equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five star rating and review. Stay sharp.

[Kyle Thompson]

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