Christ in the Old Testament

Dr. Chris Caughey joins Lutheran Answers to uncover the rich tapestry of Christ in the Old Testament, exploring types, shadows, and promises fulfilled in Jesus. From Moses’ intercession to Jonah’s struggles, this episode reveals the deep Christological threads woven through Scripture.

In this episode of Lutheran Answers, Dr. Chris Caughey, Lutheran pastor and scholar, discusses the presence of Christ in the Old Testament. The conversation explores how key figures like Moses, Abraham, David, and Joseph serve as types and shadows pointing to Christ’s ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises. Dr. Caughey explains the purpose of the Mosaic Law, Israel's need for a perfect representative, and the significance of Old Testament events and symbols, such as the Passover and manna, as precursors to the Eucharist.

The discussion also delves into more nuanced topics, like biblical theology, the organic growth of God’s revelation in Scripture, and how figures like Jonah and Esther embody themes that ultimately point to Christ. Through lively dialogue, the episode illuminates the profound interconnectedness of Scripture and its focus on the person and work of Jesus Christ.

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Parting Thought

As the Old Testament clearly reveals, God’s plan for salvation has always centered on Christ. Each figure and event in Scripture points us toward the one who fulfills the law, bears our sin, and leads us to the ultimate promised land. In Christ, we find the better Adam, Moses, and David—the perfect Savior who brings life and redemption to all.

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Transcript

[00:00:00] Remy: I have written my thesis, obviously, my outline. I've got at least a draft done, and I'm working on, you know, building that out.

None of that.

I've got an outline. I've definitely done the research, and I've got mental notes.

[00:00:31] Dr. Caughey: So that's as much of the paper as is done, huh?

[00:00:35] Remy: Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Don't tell my professor.

[00:00:39] Dr. Caughey: Okay. It'll be our little secret.

[00:00:42] Remy: Excellent. Yeah, yeah, yeah. No, I. I do have time slated to work on it, though, so.

Oh, hiding your background.

[00:00:55] Dr. Caughey: Well, I'm just wondering if I should.

[00:01:00] Remy: I'm leaving all this in.

They've already seen the background.

[00:01:05] Dr. Caughey: Very nice. Okay.

[00:01:15] Remy: Oh, oh, from beyond the void or.

Oh, interesting, interesting, fascinating. Dr. Cahi, thank you for volunteering to be on my show.

[00:01:38] Dr. Caughey: Well, thank you, Remy. It's good to be here.

[00:01:40] Remy: Yes, sir.

How long have we known each other now?

[00:01:46] Dr. Caughey: Oh, my goodness.

At least two years, doesn't it?

[00:01:51] Remy: Two years? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Because it was the 2023 Pastors Conference. I think we have, like, really met for the first time.

[00:02:01] Dr. Caughey: Right.

But we may have bumped him into each other in a. In a, you know, class or something before that.

[00:02:09] Remy: Yeah. And I think Twitter as well.

[00:02:12] Dr. Caughey: Yes.

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