Interpreting Through The New

This sermon emphasizes the hermeneutical principle that the Old Testament must be interpreted through the lens of the New Testament to understand its full theological significance. Using the example of Herod's perplexity in Luke 9, the teaching demonstrates how New Testament passages clarify Old Testament prophecies, such as identifying John the Baptist as the fulfillment of Malachi 4:5. The discussion highlights that the New Testament provides the final authoritative word on how to apply Old Covenant laws and understand prophetic timelines, distinguishing between the era of the picture and the current age of the spiritual kingdom. This approach prevents misinterpretation by allowing the Holy Spirit's guidance in the New Testament to illuminate the meaning of earlier scriptures. The message concludes with a pastoral encouragement to trust God's timing and selective revelation, reminding believers that they are responsible only for what has been revealed to them in the present moment.