John Weis | February 17th, 2013
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 16 - Saul, in contrast to the other examples in this series, serves as an antitype of Christ. His shortcomings and failures point to Christ as the only fulfillment of our need for a righteous king.
John Weis | February 3rd, 2013
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 18 - The series closes with a look at Christ's fulfillment of the promise to David, first manifest in the blessings upon Solomon. Solomon's peaceful, prosperous, and wise reign only hints at the glory of the coming Kingdom of God.
John Weis | February 3rd, 2013
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 17 - David's victory over Goliath points toward Christ's final triumph over every obstacle. It is not through imitation of David, but through faith in Christ that we partake in the victory.
John Weis | February 3rd, 2013
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 15 - This week we explore the prophetic narrative held in the book of Ruth. Each prominent character foreshadows a role in God's plan for the redemption of the world, most notably Boaz as Christ the Redeemer.
John Weis | February 3rd, 2013
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 14 - Many of the events in Samson's life - his birth, his successes as a man of God, and his death - highlight him as an image of Christ. Listen as we learn about Christ through the life of the most famous (and infamous) of the Old Testament Judges.
John Weis | December 30th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 13 - Joshua's successes serve as an image of Christ's victory while his failures remind us that we need someone greater than Joshua. Listen as we study revelations about Christ and His work as found in Joshua's life.
John Weis | December 30th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 12 - This week we turn again to the tabernacle and the tent of meeting to see how they point towards Christ and His Incarnation. What does it mean for Christ to be the Rock?
John Weis | December 30th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 11 - Moses patterns the tabernacle after what he sees when he meets God on the mountain. What did Moses see? What does God have to say to the Church from the mountain?
John Weis | December 30th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 10 - Moses strikes a rock and it pours forth water to quench the thirst and the grumblings of the Israelites. Listen as we look through this story towards Christ the Rock, from whom comes living water.
John Weis | December 30th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 9 - Even the food sent from heaven to feed the Israelites in the wilderness could not quench their hunger, which could only be satisfied by Christ. This week we study Christ as the Bread of Heaven and how He satisfies our hunger.
John Weis | December 30th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 8 - The Angel of the Lord speaks to Moses from a burning bush. What he has to say reveals the very nature of God and the nature of Christ as deity.
John Weis | December 30th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 7 - For the first time in this series the foreshadowing of Christ that we focus on is not found in a person, but instead in the Passover lamb of Exodus. Hear what this account teaches us about the table of Communion.
John Weis | December 30th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 6 - Joseph is a "type" of Christ in his role as the favored son of his father. This week we look at the fulfillment of Joseph's prophetic dreams both in Joseph's rise to power and in Christ's rulership.
John Weis | December 30th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 5 - The favor of a father is demonstrated through his transfer of a birthright to his son. Jacob takes the birthright originally promised to his brother Esau. How does the story of Jacob's deception foretell of Christ's righteousness?
John Weis | December 30th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 4 - Scripture's account of Isaac as the bridegroom functions simultaneously as an historical narrative and as prophecy. How should we, the Church, respond to the theology of Christ as the Bridegroom?
John Weis | December 30th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 3 - God's restoration of mankind is foretold in His declaration that through Abraham all nations would be blessed. The Gospel, the Good News, does not belong to the New Testament alone. Listen to the Gospel as it's displayed in the lives of Abraham and Isaac.
John Weis | November 11th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 2 - This week we look at how Noah's life as a righteous man prefigured Christ's righteousness. Noah's role in God's redemptive judgment upon the world prepared the way for Christ's perfect work on the cross.
John Weis | November 11th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 1 - The first sermon of this series looks at the image of Christ seen in the creation and life of Adam. What does it mean for Adam to be a "type" of Christ?
John Weis | October 28th, 2012
Christ in the Old Testament, Part 0 - A brief introduction to some of the most common words in the Christian faith; we take a look at what the phrase "Jesus Christ" means in the context of the Early Church. When the Holy Spirit fell on the believers at Pentecost, why did Peter give what seems like a basic history lesson?
