Preaching Jesus From the Old Testament

The sermon centers on the divine authority of Scripture and the enduring faithfulness of God to His people, particularly Israel, as demonstrated through the life and ministry of Paul in Acts 13. It highlights how Paul, in his sermon to the synagogue in Antioch, traces Israel's history from the Exodus to the rise of David, emphasizing that every figure and event foreshadowed Christ, the promised Savior. The narrative underscores the danger of false prophets—such as the one referenced from Kenya—whose claims are exposed by the power of God, which ultimately leads the Roman deputy Sergius Paulus to genuine faith. The sermon also defends the moral and theological integrity of God's actions in the conquest of Canaan, framing them as righteous judgment against corrupt, idolatrous nations, while warning against spiritual compromise, especially through intermarriage with the unsaved. Ultimately, it proclaims the resurrection of Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, affirming His victory over death and corruption, and calling believers to trust in the uncorrupted Word of God and the eternal hope of resurrection.