The Gospel Conference Series


The Gospel According to Abraham

Arizona Bible Conference

September 2–4, 2016

“And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the
gospel to Abraham beforehand, saying, ‘In you all the nations shall be blessed.’
So then those who are of faith are blessed with believing Abraham.” Gal 3:8–9
“Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He does not say, ‘And to seeds,’
as of many, but as of one, ‘And to your Seed,’ who is Christ.” Gal 3:16
Gene taught “The Gospel According to Abraham” over Labor Day weekend in Prescott, Arizona.
We have recently completed studies in “The Gospel According to Isaiah” (No. Virginia April 2016) and “The Gospel According to David” (Colorado May 2016). The purpose of these studies is to show that the Gospel message—pointing men to Jesus Christ in faith—is declared throughout Scripture. In fact, this is the central message of the Bible. Certainly, in the Old Testament, the nature of the Gospel message is necessarily prophetic as His coming and redemption are spoken of as future events. Job’s statement regarding his “Redeemer” reveals that, in ancient times, the message of the coming Savior was clearly stated and understood.

In the future, we will also study “The Gospel According to Noah” (Uniontown October 2016) and then “The Gospel According to Moses” (No. Virginia Spring 2017). The combined weight of these studies should greatly strengthen our faith in the unity and harmony of the Scriptures and, at the same time, motivate us to “imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises,” Heb 6:12.

Paul states that the Gospel was “preached … beforehand [in advance] … to Abraham.” The content of that message was that “In you all the nations shall be blessed.” Let’s look at the repetition of the message first, then we will consider its implications. There are five passages in which this promise is made to Abraham. Each is significant in the life and history of Abraham.
By gaining an understanding of the unity and harmony of the biblical message, we come to see that, indeed, Jesus Christ is the focus from Genesis to Revelation; and faith in Him as Savior is the only way to enter into eternal life. This is just as true for Old Testament people as for those living after the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

Gene Cunningham - June 9, 2000

Life of Moses #22

The Christian faith and life is founded on the cross of Christ (Luk 9:23). You can't following Him without picking up the cross. Resurrection comes after crucifixion. "Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and enter into His glory?" (Luk 24:25-27). Jesus used the Old Testament to show the disciples that the things that happened had to come to pass (Luk 24:44). The nation of Israel never picked up the spiritual life but stayed carnal. Moses begins to complain -- he reacted to the people rather than responding to the Lord (Num 11:10-15). God allows Moses to have 70 elders at this point. (Num 11:16-17). The person of Christ is generally reflected in Moses -- humility and meekness (Num 12:1-7). Humility relates to God, but meekness is how we act. Meekness is complete surrender to the will of God; submission to God's power (Mat 11:28-29). The Lord declares Moses faithfulness as a servant (Num 12:7). Christ was faithful as the Son (Heb 3:1-6). If we take the yoke of Jesus Christ we will learn from Him and will be transformed as a result in to a living reflection of Christ (2Co 3:18). (1) Moses illustrated the cross by the passover. The passover Lamb looks foward to the cross (Exo 12, Joh 1:29, Joh 10:9). (2) Moses also illustrates the shape of the cross within the tabernacle (implements are symbols too), but also in the arrangement of the tribes (Num 2:1-34). (3) The third way Moses illustrates the cross. The people we frustrated with the length of the journey and manna(Num 21:4-5). Every affliction in our life is designed to drive us to faith - to look to the person of Christ for solution. God has promised to meet all our needs -- we stray most when we're in prosperity. Complaining was the chief sin of the people of Israel; God's judgement was severe. Moses set up a bronze serpent in the center of the camp (Num 21:5-9). This is (a) not logical, (b) not attractive, nor (c) scientific, (d) not religious nor works-based. The world that is dying around us, like those bitten by the serpents, they only need look to the cross (Joh 3:10-15). Jesus becomes sin in our place (e.g bronze serpent).

Scripture References: John 3:10-1, Luke 24:25-27, Numbers 12:7, Numbers 21:5-9, Luke 9:23, Matthew 11:28-29, Numbers 21:4-5, Numbers 12:1-7, Numbers 2:1-34, Numbers 11:16-17, John 10:9, Numbers 11:10-15, John 1:29, Luke 24:44, Hebrews 3:1-6

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