His Father's Business: Christ's Roles in the Old Testament That Led to the Fulfillment of the New Covenant

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8)

When you read this passage, have you ever wondered how many yesterdays ago Christ appeared? Was he an angel? A new creation that appeared after Gabriel visited Mary? Would you be surprised to learn that Christ was a part of creation?

Many scholars have discussed the allusions to Christ in the Old Testament. In fact, Isaiah 53 has been called the fifth gospel. Both John and Christ speak of Christ existing prior to Abrah...