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Understanding the Old Testament With Jesus and the Apostles

  1. 3D AGO

    Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 4: The Blessed, the Humble, and the Mighty

    In this episode, we read Luke 1:39-56, noting its link with Hannah’s story in 1 Samuel 2, and David’s joy in the Ark’s homecoming in 2 Samuel 6. The blessing, humility, and perspective of the Theotokos on what constitutes true might is a perfect complement to our preparation for the Nativity.

  2. DEC 12

    Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 3: Our Lord and His Cousin

    This week we consider the annunciation of Jesus in Luke 1:26-38, noticing its parallels and contrasts with the announcement of John the Baptist’s coming, and understanding it through reference to some church Fathers, Gen 18, Ezekiel 8, Haggai 1, 2 Sam 7, and Isaiah 29:22. Luke uses his artistry and deep understanding of the Old Testament to show the link between the God-Man and his cousin John, and to put Jesus luminously in the spotlight.

  3. NOV 28

    Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 2: The Promise of the Forerunner

    This week we consider the announcement of the Forerunner to Zechariah in Luke 1:13-25, understanding Gabriel’s promise in the light of Judges 13; 1 Kings/3 Kingdoms 17-18; 2 Kings/4 Kingdoms 2:81-15; Malachi 4:5-6/LXX 3:22-23. This first glimmering of the good news, recalling the greats of the Old Testament, prepares for all that God plan to do in the ministry of Jesus.

  4. NOV 14

    Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity 1: According to Luke

    We begin our series on the stories of the Nativity and their connection to the Old Testament by considering Luke 1:1-8 in the light of Luke 24, 2 Peter 1:19, Amos 9:11, Gen 18, 1 Sam/1 Kingdoms 1, Exodus 37, and 2 Chr. 26:18. Luke signals in his opening verses the deep continuity between the story of Israel and the story of Jesus, both in revealing his intent as an author, and in echoing parts of the Old Testament.

  5. OCT 31

    Light from the Readable Books 32: The Ezra Apocalypse and Transfiguration

    This week we complete our series on the Readable Books by looking at 4 Ezra (2 Esdras 3-14), and reading its central visionary episode in the light of Luke 9:28ff; Isaiah 65:17-25; Rev 12; Rev 21; and 2 Cor 3. We learn, with “Ezra,” that suffering is not futile, but can be transformed into glory by God, who ruled as the King of Glory from the cross. The next episode in two weeks will begin a new series, called “Light from the Old Testament Upon the Nativity.”

  6. OCT 17

    Light from the Readable Books 31: 1 Esdras, the Domestic, and the Divine

    The relatively unknown book of 1 Esdras (1 Ezra in the Orthodox Study Bible) commends itself to us through the fathers’ attention to its central episode, 1 Esdras 3:1-5:6 (OSB 1 Ezra). In reading the young man Zerubbabel’s discourse concerning the power of women and the victory of truth, we are helped by referring to 1 Corinthians 13, Proverbs 31, Psalm 119 [118 LXX]:160, Matthew 19:5, and Matthew 24:3. God uses the domestic and ordinary things of this world to raise us up to the truths and graces that are divine.

  7. OCT 3

    Light from the Readable Books 30: The Prayer of Manasseh, Repentance, and Forgiveness

    We read the contrite Prayer of Manasseh in the light of Ezra 9, Nehemiah 9, Psalm 51, and 1 Chronicles 21:14-15. We then move on to consider how it is that we as Christians must forgive, and the relationship of repentance to forgiveness, with the help of Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 23:34, Acts 7:60, Romans 5:8, and Ephesian 4:32.

  8. SEP 19

    Light from the Readable Books 29: Psalm 151 and David the Small

    We look at this “extra” signature Psalm of David, alongside his story in 1 Samuel/1 Kingdoms 17, and with reference to 1 Corinthians 1:22-27. In these we find a particular Christian theme, connected with the triumph of the Holy Cross: God uses what we consider weak in order to bring about His mighty deeds!

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Understanding the Old Testament With Jesus and the Apostles

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  • Creator
    Dr. Edith M. Humphrey, and Ancient Faith Ministries
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    237
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