There Shone a Holy Light: Beholding Christ and Christmas in the Old Testament

Christmas celebration is often focused on Jesus’ miraculous birth in Bethlehem. But the story of the Messiah begins long before He was laid in the manger. The coming of Christ is anticipated and foretold throughout the Old Testament, beginning in Genesis 3:15, when God first promised that He would send a Redeemer to break the curse of sin. There Shone a Holy Light: Beholding Christ and Christmas in the Old Testament is an Advent devotional that explores how from the beginning of human history, God promised a Savior who would bring deliverance and reign in righteousness. Across twenty-five meditations, familiar Old Testament figures, events, and symbols take on new significance in light of an anticipated Messiah. There Shone a Holy Light explains how historical figures such as Abel, Job, and Joshua reflect character traits of Jesus and how the tabernacle, the bronze serpent, and Aaron’s staff all anticipate the salvation Christ would accomplish. This book will deepen your appreciation for both the Old Testament and the promise that’s fulfilled in the Christmas story as God’s plan of redemption unfolds from the very beginning of Scripture. Each connection will help you form a richer ...