The Word Revealed
There are some who think, "Out with the old, and in with the new!" and apply this rationale to the Old and New Testament in the Bible. All of God's word is important for us to read and study. Since Jesus is the central figure in all Scripture, the Old Testament often points to the New and the New Testament builds on and expands upon the Old. All Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness that God's people would be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work ( 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ). This week I read a passage in the Gospel of John that quoted from the book of Isaiah and provided insight by identifying Jesus as God he saw. John wrote many did not believe Jesus was the Messiah or God in John 12:37-41 : " But although He had done so many signs before them, they did not believe in Him, 38 that the word of Isaiah the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spok...