Tag: Old Testament

  • 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, predicts 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 the clans of Judah,from you…

  • 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 prophecies 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. No longer…

  • 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.…

  • Dead Sea Scrolls

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    Often hailed as the greatest archeological discovery of the 20th century, the Dead Sea Scrolls not only bridge a historical gap of over a thousand years in biblical documentation, but they also demolish the common narrative that the Bible has been tampered with over time. Instead, they show careful preservation, predictive prophecy, and deep insight…

  • Isaiah 53

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    📝 Summary One of the most remarkable chapters in the Old Testament is Isaiah 53, a poetic yet piercing portrayal of a figure known as the “Suffering Servant.” Composed over 500 years before the life of Jesus, this passage has long stood at the heart of messianic prophecy, pointing to a redemptive figure who would…