👨🏾🏫 Teacher: Brother Henry Brown 📖 Scripture Reference: Deuteronomy 29:29 (NIV) “The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.”
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Sermon Notes
Series: Divine Shadows
Sunday Morning Bible Class
Messianic Prophecies & The Hostile Witness
👨🏾🏫 Teacher: Brother Henry Brown
📖 Scripture Reference:
Deuteronomy 29:29 (NIV)
“The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.”
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, Brother Henry Brown continues the “Divine Shadows” series by exploring how the Old Testament foreshadowed the coming of Jesus Christ as the promised Messiah. He emphasizes that what was once hidden (“the secret things”) has now been revealed through Christ, illuminating how divine truth unfolds through prophecy and fulfillment.
The class highlights how the Messianic Prophecies—from the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms—serve as shadows pointing to the Light of Christ. These ancient words find meaning and fulfillment in Jesus’ life, ministry, death, and resurrection, confirming Him as the true Messiah promised by God.
Key Points
The Mystery and Revelation of God’s Plan
God’s mysteries were concealed in the Old Testament, awaiting their full revelation through Christ.
The sacrifices, priesthood, and tabernacle each reflected aspects of Jesus’ ultimate work of redemption.
Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus
Prophets such as Isaiah and Micah foretold details of the Messiah’s birth, suffering, and triumph.
Each fulfilled prophecy demonstrates God’s faithfulness and confirms the divine nature of Scripture.
The Hostile Witness
Even Jesus’ enemies, through their actions, unknowingly validated prophecy—betrayal, false testimony, and crucifixion fulfilled what was written.
God’s truth prevails even through opposition; His Word cannot fail.
Faith Strengthened Through Understanding
Recognizing Christ in the Old Testament builds confidence in God’s plan and encourages deeper Bible study.
Every believer is invited to see Scripture as a continuous story revealing Christ’s love and purpose.
Takeaway Thought
“What was once hidden in shadow is now revealed in the Light of Christ.”
Every symbol, prophecy, and mystery of the Old Testament leads to Jesus—the fulfillment of God’s eternal plan for redemption.
