Tag: Old Testament

  • The Ketef Hinnom Silver Scrolls: Earliest Biblical Text

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    One of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries is the Ketef Hinnom silver scrolls. These tiny scrolls, dating to the 7th century BCE, contain the Priestly Blessing from Numbers 6:24–26, making them the oldest surviving texts directly quoting the Hebrew Bible. Their discovery shows that Israelite religious practices and sacred texts were already established centuries before…

  • Prophecy of the Humble King: Zechariah 9:9

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    The story of the king who enters Jerusalem riding a donkey is one of the most striking and widely recognized Messianic prophecies in the Hebrew Scriptures. The Zechariah 9:9 prophecy foretells a ruler who will arrive not with military might, but with humility, righteousness, and peace. The Gospels present Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem as…

  • The Second Return of Israel: A Prophecy in Motion?

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    The modern return of the Jewish people to their ancient homeland is an extraordinary event in human history. Few nations have ever survived one exile, let alone two, and then reestablished sovereignty in the same land after nearly 2,000 years. While interpretations vary, for many this event is far more than history — it stands…

  • The Prophecy of the Unbroken Bones

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    The crucifixion of Jesus was not only a historical event but also the fulfillment of ancient prophecy, written centuries before Jesus’s birth. From the Passover lamb of Exodus to the words of David and Zechariah, the Gospels show that every detail of Christ’s death was foretold and accomplished in perfect alignment with Scripture. 🐑 The…

  • The Prophecy of the Messiah’s Birthplace in Bethlehem

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    Micah 5:2, written in the 8th century BC, contains the Messiah’s Birthplace Prophecy, predicting that Bethlehem, a seemingly insignificant town, will be the birthplace of a future ruler of Israel — one whose origins are eternal or “from ancient times” (Hebrew: miqedem). Micah 5:2 (ESV)“But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,who are too little to be among…

  • Genesis 3:15 – The First Prophecy?

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    Genesis 3 recounts the fall of humanity, when Adam and Eve, tempted by the serpent, disobeyed God by eating from the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. In verses 8–13, God confronts them about their sin. Then, in verses 14–19, He pronounces judgment — first on the serpent, then on Eve, and finally…

  • Daniel 9

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    📌 Introduction: A Prophetic Countdown to the Messiah? Daniel 9:24–27 has long been viewed by many Christian scholars as one of the most remarkable Old Testament prophecies pointing directly to the coming of Jesus the Messiah. The passage refers to “seventy weeks” (Hebrew: shavuim), widely interpreted as seventy weeks of years, or 490 years in…

  • Daniel 9: Exploring Interpretations

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    This article serves as a companion and continuation of the main article on Daniel 9. If you haven’t read that overview yet, it’s strongly recommended that you begin there for important background, historical context, and a walkthrough of the seventy weeks prophecy. Here in Daniel 9: Exploring Interpretations, we explore some of the most prominent…

  • Fulfillment of the New Covenant

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    🧭 Introduction The New Covenant prophecy found in Jeremiah 31:31–34, Ezekiel 36:26–27, and Joel 2:28–29 stand as pivotal promises in the biblical narrative—a New Covenant, written not on stone, like the Old Testament law, but on hearts. These prophetic texts were written approximately 400–800 years before the birth of Jesus, foretelling a radical internal transformation.…

  • Psalm 22

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    📝 Summary Psalm 22 is one of the most strikingly detailed Old Testament passages that prophetically mirrors the suffering, death, and ultimate vindication of Jesus Christ. Written centuries before crucifixion was practiced and long before the birth of Christ, the psalm remarkably parallels the events of Jesus’ final hours—down to specific words, gestures, and actions.…