About Jesus

We love to talk about Jesus and even those points that are not "about salvation" are good to be informed about. So, with that thought in mind, we discuss the date of the birth of Jesus in light of the facts and Biblical background, with the underlying truth that the Old Testament types and shadows, and the Feasts of Israel are all about Jesus... Also Reference: 2 Chronicles 27

Moses hides his face from the face of God. We know this is a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus and will discuss a supposed "contradiction" in the Bible and also how you and I know that we can one day see the face of God! Also Reference: John 4:24 (1 John 4:12), John 1:18, John 14:9, 1 John 3:2 https://bbfohio.com

Why do we say that Jesus is the Lord God of the Hebrews? What about God the Father and the Holy Spirit? And exactly who are these Hebrews? We give a summary answer to these questions... Also Reference: (Genesis 11:10-32), Genesis 12:7, Genesis 3:15, (Genesis 14:13, Romans 9:4, 2 Corinthians 11:22) https://bbfohio.com

We read of the bush that burned with fire but was not consumed and should understand that the fire of God in Judgment can consume but can also NOT consume. And that is the nature of the fires of Hell and of the Lake of Fire. Also Reference: Genesis 19:24-25, (Numbers 16, 2 Kings 1, 1 Chronicles 21, 2 Chronicles 7), Mark 9:44, Revelation 20:10, 13 & 15, Revelation 22:11, Psalm 115:1 https://bbfohio.com

Moses is told by the LORD that He is, "I AM." Who is this speaking to Moses? The Bible shows us that this is no other than Jesus! Also Reference: Psalm 139:8, John 8:57-59, John 5:18, Philippians 2:6 https://bbfohio.com

We discuss why it is that Moses was fearful to speak with the Lord Jesus in His pre-incarnate appearance found in Exodus 3:6, and what's changed since then AND how this applies to believers, today. Also Reference: (Exodus 3:7), Revelation 1:14-15, Matthew 17:2-3, 2 Corinthians 5:8, (Matthew 27:52-53, Revelation 11:3-13), Psalm 17:15 https://bbfohio.com

We see a very important and touching presentation in Exodus 3:7 of our God Who is a compassionate God. He sees our affliction, hears our cries and does not ignore our sorrows. Also Reference: Proverbs 12:10, Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 20:34, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Peter 5:7 https://bbfohio.com

We are informed and/or reminded that when God appears to Moses as "the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob," it is Jesus the Son of God pre-incarnate... Also Reference: John 8:18, Colossians 2:9, John 14:9 https://bbfohio.com

We see Jesus in a flame of fire and as a consuming fire in Scripture. NOT the picture most people have of Jesus because most people don't know Jesus! Also Reference: John 3:7, Deueteronomy 4:24, Deuteronomy 9:3, Hebrews 12:29, Judges 13:19-20 https://bbfohio.com

The imagery in Genesis 49:11 of Jesus washing his garments in wine and his clothes in the blood of grapes is an amazing example of the rewards of comparing Scripture with Scripture to see the picture the Holy Spirit is painting in His word! Also Reference: Revelation 19:13, Revelation 19:15, Revelation 14:10, Revelation 14:19 https://bbfohio.com

Jacob's prophecy of Judah being "a lion's whelp" who will be ROUSED up is confirmed and fulfilled in Jesus Christ who is the Lion of the Tribe of Judah! Also Reference: Revelation 5:5 https://bbfohio.com

In this 100th installment of our "About Jesus" Devotionals, we take a moment to reiterate and emphasize the fact that it's ALL About Jesus! Also Reference: John 5:23, John 3:30, Revelation 5:11-13, Revelation 4:10-11, Philippians 2:10-11 https://bbfohio.com

We look at the vicarious manner in which Jacob's prophecy that Judah would be praised by the other tribes is fulfilled in the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, being of the tribe of Judah. Also Reference: Genesis 49:7, 1 Chronicles 5:1-2, Genesis 49:24, 2 Timothy 3:19 https://bbfohio.com

We see Shiloh, "Binding his foal unto the vine, and his ass's colt unto the choice vine;". And comparing Scripture with Scripture we see the vine (Israel) producing Shiloh (Jesus) who is "the true vine". Also Reference: John 5:1, Isaiah 9:6, John 15:5 https://bbfohio.com

It's amazing to glean the prophecies of this one verse: Genesis 49:10. In this installment, we discuss the "gathering of the people" which is said to be "unto him", Shiloh! Also Reference: Ephesians 4:8-10, 2 Corinthians 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Revelation 20:12 & 15 https://bbfohi.com

Moses hides his face from the face of God. We know this is a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus and will discuss a supposed "contradiction" in the Bible and also how you and I know that we can one day see the face of God! Also Reference: John 4:24 (1 John 4:12), John 1:18, John 14:9, 1 John 3:2 https://bbfohio.com

Why do we say that Jesus is the Lord God of the Hebrews? What about God the Father and the Holy Spirit? And exactly who are these Hebrews? We give a summary answer to these questions... Also Reference: (Genesis 11:10-32), Genesis 12:7, Genesis 3:15, (Genesis 14:13, Romans 9:4, 2 Corinthians 11:22) https://bbfohio.com

Jesus fulfills this prophecy and holds claim to "the sceptre" as a descendant of Judah. But there is quite a TWIST to this fulfillment that most believers are totally unaware of! Also Reference: 2 Kings 25, 2 Chronicles 36, Matthew 1:11-12, Luke 3:31 https://bbfohio.com

As God raises Joseph to rule over Egypt in His own time and according to His purpose, so did the Father bring forth the Son "in the fulness of the time". And we must learn to trust God's purpose, plan and timing in our own lives accordingly! Also Reference: Genesis 41:12-13, Galatians 4:4-5, Ecclesiastes 3:11a, 2 Thessalonians 2:6, James 5:8 https://bbfohio.com

Jacob, known as Israel, prophesied over his twelve sons right before his death and foretold of the coming of Shiloh in the line of Judah. We will see that Jesus fulfills this prophecy and is Shiloh! Also Reference: Matthew 1:16, Luke 24:27 with mention of Matthew 1:6, Luke 3:31, 1 Samuel 9-10, 1 Samuel 16, 2 Samuel 2 https://bbfohio.com

Serving as a type and shadow of the life of Jesus, we see a picture in Joseph of a merciful savior who showed compassion even for those who betrayed him. Also Reference: Luke 23:24, Romans 3:23 https://bbfohio.com

Joseph directed his brethren to stay on "the way" to their father, picturing in type the ministry of Jesus who IS "the way" pointing us to our heavenly Father by repentance and faith in His Gospel. Also Reference: Exodus 13:17, Jude 11, 2 Peter 2:15, Luke 1:77-79 https://bbfohio.com

As the Regent King of Egypt, Joseph ruled over all. As such, he ruled over all shepherds and as Chief Shepherd in Egypt, he foreshadows Jesus our Chief Shepherd. Also Reference: 2 Thessalonians 2:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Hebrews 13:20-21 https://bbfohio.com

Joseph (Zaphnath-paaneah) marries a Gentile woman named Asenath. This is a type of Jesus who is espoused to a Gentile Bride! Also Reference: (Matthew 9:15, Matthew 25:1-10), 2 Corinthians 11:2, John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Revelation 21:2, Galatians 4:26, Revelation 22:17 (Acts 15:14) https://bbfohio.com

Joseph was given a six-syllable new name in Egypt and this pictures the Word, Messiah of Israel, coming into the world and receiving His new name of Jesus. But there's MORE... Also Reference: Matthew 1:21, Matthew 1:23, Revelation 3:12, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 19:12, Ephesians 1:17 https://bbfohio.com