Bible study of the week: mysteries of the Messiah

We gain a deeper love, respect, and excitement for the Word of God when we see how the old and the new connect. — Rabbi Jason Sobel Finding Jesus in the Story of Creation by Rabbi Jason Sobel, from session one of Mysteries of the Messiah     Welcome to Bible Study of the Week, where every Sunday we give you the free first sessions of video Bible studies from leading authors, pastors, and Bible teachers. Here's Rabbi Jason Sobel with Mysteries of the Messiah: Unveiling Divine Connections from Genesis to Today.   Be sure to watch the free first session on our blog...   *   The entire Old Testament points to the coming of the Messiah in the New Testament. We find this from the very first letter and word in Genesis, which reveals that Creation itself was made through the Messiah — that He was the agent of Creation. The story of the Creation sets the foundation of the much larger story that will be revealed in Scripture, which focuses on relationship, redemption, and restoration.   WELCOME   The two disciples trudged down the road to Emmaus. The past few days had been a whirlwind of activity. It had begun when Jesus, whom they believed was the Messiah, had triumphantly entered into Jerusalem and been hailed by the crowds. But this had been quickly followed by Jesus' arrest and several trials before the Jewish and Roman authorities. Near the end of the week, He had been sentenced to death and led away to be crucified. But now, stories were circulating that Jesus' tomb was empty — that He had risen from the grave.   It is little wonder the two men were talking about "all the things that had been happening" as they walked (Luke 24:14). But then something unexpected happened. Jesus Himself came up and starting walking along with them, though they were kept from recognizing Him. Jesus could see they were sad and asked what they had been discussing. They recounted all the horror and disappointments they had experienced in the recent days, noting that they had hoped Jesus "was the One about to redeem Israel" (Luke 24:21). They ended with the report they had just received about His tomb being empty and several women seeing a vision of angels. Jesus replied,   Oh foolish ones, so slow of heart to put your trust in all that the prophets spoke! — Luke 24:26   He then spoke from the Scriptures to these men, tracking through the Old Testament prophecies to reveal what they said about the Messiah. He taught them the cohesive message of both Testaments, and   then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him, and He disappeared from them. — Luke 24:31, emphasis added   Like these men, my life has been radically transformed as I have delved into the divine connections that reveal the mysteries of the Messiah. And I have seen the lives of many others change as they have learned how the Old and New Testaments connect. When you come to understand the Jewish roots of your faith, you begin to see Jesus' life and ministry from a different perspective. It is like putting on a pair of glasses and seeing things clearly for the first time — all the richness, sharpness, and clarity of details that you might have otherwise missed.   In this study, it is my hope that you, like those disciples on the road to Emmaus, will come to see the Old Testament story in a new way. It is my hope that your eyes will be opened as you learn how the Jewish roots and Gentile shoots connect. And it is my hope that this exploration of the mysteries of the Messiah will ignite a new love for Jesus and passion for the Bible that will bring you greater hope and transformation in your life. Watch Session One WATCH NOW Your Turn   Watch the video, come get the session one study questions, and share your thoughts on this study on our blog. We want to hear from you!   Don't settle for half of the story! Discover the many connections in Scripture hidden in plain sight.     Save 30% off the study guide + study resources   Mysteries of the Messiah Study Guide List Price: $13.99 Sale: $9.79 (30% off) Learn More     Watch the trailer Don't settle for half of the story! Discover the Jewish roots to the Christian faith. By exploring the Mysteries of the Messiah, you can ignite a new love for Jesus and passion for the Bible that will bring your greater hope and transformation in your life.   This Study Guide includes:   Discussion questions, reflection questions, and numerology content for each session Personal Bible study for between sessions A guide with best practices for leading groups   Many Christians today view the Old Testament as just a collection of archaic stories and out-of-date prophecies and teachings. But the reality is that every page of the Old Testament reveals divine mysteries about the Jesus, the Messiah, that still apply today! It is only by understanding the Old Testament that believers in Christ can truly understand the complete picture of who God is, how he relates to us, and what he is doing today in the world.   In this six-session video Bible study, you will walk with Messianic Rabbi Jason Sobel as he fills in the connections you might have missed. You will come to understand that the Bible fits together as a whole to offer one complete picture of Jesus. You will also discover how both the Old and New are God's priceless possessions—with neither one being more or less valuable than the other—and that viewed together, their value increases dramatically!   Mysteries of the Messiah reveals that God's Word—written by many people over thousands of years—is not a random selection of stories but of intricate connections. Rabbi Jason will connect the dots, helping you see with clarity and "high definition" what God intended.   In the Mysteries of the Messiah Bible study Rabbi Jason Sobel helps us to…   Understand the Jewish roots of our faith and begin to see Jesus' life and ministry from a different perspective. See the signs everywhere in the Old Testament that point to the coming of the Messiah in the New Testament Continue to dig and find mysteries and new discoveries hidden in God's Word.   Sessions include:   Finding Jesus in the Story of Creation Finding Jesus in the Story of the Patriarchs Finding Jesus in the Story of Joseph Finding Jesus in the Story of Moses Finding Jesus in the Story of Ruth and Boaz Finding Jesus in the Story of David   Designed for use with the Mysteries of the Messiah Video Study available on DVD or streaming video, sold separately.        Plus...   Save 30% off the study guide with DVD SHOP THE COLLECTION   *Sale price ends on 7/31/2021   *eBooks purchases are fulfilled by our partner, Glose. 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