Looking for Jesus

Summer is finally here! After what seemed like forever, it has arrived. Of course I’m exaggerating — it really only was a little cooler than usual, and in the grand scheme of things, not that long of a wait at all! Compared to the promise of a Messiah that Israel was waiting centuries for, waiting for the seasons to change is nothing!

And for the Israelites, waiting for their promised Saviour was central to their beliefs. Much of the Old Testament focuses on a King who will come from the line of David to set God’s people free from their slavery and bondage. The Israelites thought this promise was only for them, but then Jesus came and demonstrated that it was actually available for everyone who was made in God’s image. Some of the final words that Jesus shared with His followers was to show them how all of Scripture speaks about Him and point to His coming as Messiah (see Luke 24:27,44; John 5:39).

This summer we’re going to spend some time in the Old Testament looking at some of these passages that overtly point towards Jesus. I hope that you’ll be able to come and hear and learn more about how all of Scripture is about Jesus, not just the Gospels and letters in the New Testament. We will meet right through the summer at our regular time of 4pm at Bethel, except for our two outdoor services (July 28th and August 25th) when we will meet at Memorial Park.

Enjoy the sun and warm weather! Have a blessed week!