The First Five Books Of
The Bible
John 5:46
The Old Testament Scriptures are full of
Christ. "The Lamb is the Light thereof!" Until you see Christ in the
Old Testament all is darkness and obscurity. But when Christ is revealed in the
heart and seen in the Scriptures, by the enlightening grace of God the Holy
Spirit, the eye of faith sees that every type, sacrifice, prophecy, and promise
is full of Him. The writings of Moses are delightful to the person who sees
Christ in them.
I do not mean to suggest that we twist the
words of Moses and the other prophets to make them speak of Christ. I mean that
it was the intent of God the Holy Spirit that we understand them in the light
of Christ crucified, and that there is no other way to properly understand the
Old Testament Scriptures. Consider the writings of Moses in this light.
GENESIS begins with the creation, but
Christ is the Creator. It repeatedly speaks of and illustrates God's electing
grace, but election is in Christ. EXODUS is a marvellous story of redemption,
but Christ is the only Redeemer revealed. LEVITICUS sets before us the worship
of God by his redeemed people, with Christ as our Priest, Sacrifice,
Tabernacle, Altar, Mercy-Seat and Atonement. NUMBERS reminds us that we are pilgrims
in this wilderness, wandering and warring through the earth, with Christ as our
Captain, Guide, Provider, and Protector. DEUTERONOMY is full of gracious,
spiritual instruction. It has been called "The Gospel According to
Moses." It abounds with sovereign grace and discriminating love. The
meaning of the word "Deuteronomy" is "Second Law." Moses
broke the two tables of the law which God gave him on
The first five books of the Bible are the
preface for the rest. Like all the rest of the inspired Volume, they are full
of Christ, full of grace, full of redemption. They all speak of him who is our
Savior. As you read through the Book of God, seek Christ in its pages. They all
speak of him.
Don Fortner