The Christ of the Bible

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ONLY the Christ of the New Testament, says an unbeliever. Pardon me, of the Old as well. I see Christ in Abel’s offering; in Isaac bound on the altar on Mount Moriah: in the Ark floating over the waters of judgment, the only place of safety in a drowning world: in the cities of refuge provided for the man-slayer, Christ the refuge for the sinner who is fleeing from the wrath of God against his sin: in the Jewish sacrifices and offerings. Yes, I see Him in Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. In the Psalms and the Prophets. All through the Bible. I say with Abraham: “God will provide Himself a Lamb.” I say with Job: “I know that my Redeemer liveth.” I say with the Psalmist: “The Lord is my light and my salvation.” I say with Isaiah: “He was wounded for our transgressions: He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him: and with His stripes we are healed.” Yes, HE IS THE CHRIST of the Bible, and I believe in Him.