Welcome to the Old Testament Foundations section of JESUSaves.com.
This area of the wiki explores the worship, institutions, confessions, and practices that God gave to Israel in the Old Testament.
These foundations shape the story of redemption and prepare the way for the coming of Jesus Christ.
Understanding them helps us read the New Testament with greater clarity and see how the whole Bible points to Him.
Old Testament Foundations includes the key elements of Israel’s life under the covenant:
These pages are written to explain what the Old Testament actually teaches and how each part finds its fulfillment or deeper meaning in Christ.
The New Testament does not appear in a vacuum. Jesus was born under the Law, worshiped in the temple, kept the feasts, and fulfilled the Scriptures of Israel. The apostles explained His person and work by constant reference to the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms.
When we understand the tabernacle, the sacrifices, the feasts, the priesthood, and the great confessions of Israel, we see more clearly:
These foundations are not merely historical details. They are part of the preparation God built into history so that, when the fullness of time came, His people would recognize the Messiah.
As with the rest of the wiki, pages in this section follow a consistent pattern for clarity and ease of use:
Every entry remains under the authority of Scripture. The goal is to understand the Old Testament on its own terms and then to see how it is fulfilled in Jesus.
The Old Testament foundations were given by God and were good. They revealed His character, exposed sin, and kept hope alive until the coming of the Savior. In Christ the shadows give way to the substance. The tabernacle and temple point to His presence among us, the sacrifices point to His cross, the priesthood points to His once-for-all mediation, and the feasts find their meaning in His death, resurrection, and the gift of the Spirit.
We study these foundations not to return to the shadows, but to see the glory of the One who fulfills them.
Old Testament Foundations exist to help you see the Bible as one coherent story that leads to Jesus Christ. May every page in this section strengthen your grasp of Scripture and increase your love for the Savior who stands at the center of it all.
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