Prophecy and Promise | Ep 3.1: The Genesis of a Promise

You’re listening to Branch 2 – Prophecy and Promise, Part 3: The Promise of the Saviour. This is Episode 1: The Genesis of a PromiseIn this episode of Theology Unpacked, Dr John Moffatt SJ explores the theme of ‘covenant’ and God’s promise of a rescuer for God’s people.It highlights how early Christians, through a prophetic rereading of ancient texts, saw Jesus as the ultimate realisation of David as the model rescuer-Messiah.He also explores how the New Testament presents Jesus as the fulfilment of Old Testament covenants, focusing on God’s promise of an everlasting kingdom through David’s lineage.📧 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for regular updates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, including follow-up study days!📚 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Explore the wide range of reading materials⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in the Heythrop Library🤓 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join online or in-person courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ at the London Jesuit CentreIf you find our podcasts helpful, please consider ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠donating to the London Jesuit Centre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.