Seeking Jesus Finding Christ in the Old Testament | Come, Follow Me 2026 | Dec 29–Jan 4 | John Hilton III
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Dec 26, 2025 Discover how the Old Testament reveals Christ on every page, with intriguing connections unveiled by John Hilton III. Learn about Eliakim as a type of Christ and the significance of the Old Testament as a parent scripture. Explore the narrative structure, from Genesis to the Babylonian exile, while understanding the relevance of these ancient texts today. The episode also highlights practical study tips and modern translations to enhance your scriptural understanding. Dive into the rich tapestry of biblical history and deepen your connection to Christ.
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Prioritize Old Testament Study
- Study the Old Testament because foundational doctrines (creation, covenants, atonement, temples) originate there.
- Prioritize Old Testament study to better understand all other scriptures and gospel teachings.
No Original Manuscripts Survive
- Hilton recounts the absence of original Old Testament manuscripts and explains we have copies of copies.
- He uses this to introduce manuscript traditions like the Masoretic text, Septuagint, and Dead Sea Scrolls.
Dead Sea Scrolls Discovery
- Hilton tells the discovery story of the Dead Sea Scrolls starting with a Bedouin boy in 1947.
- The scrolls extended the Hebrew manuscript tradition back a thousand years and confirmed scribal reliability.