Leading to Jesus - Clint Davison - 2025_10_12
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class examined how Jesus is introduced in the Old Testament, beginning with the proto‑messianic promise in Genesis 3:15 and continuing through Abraham’s covenant call in Genesis 12. The teacher explained that God’s redemptive plan has always been in motion, even when humanity could not see the full picture, and that Abraham’s obedience to leave his country, family, and inheritance exemplifies a faith that looks ahead to a promised inheritance. By referencing Hebrews 11:8, the lesson emphasized that Abraham walked by faith, not knowing his destination, yet trusting God’s promise that all peoples would be blessed through his line. The discussion connected Abraham’s ancient step of faith to modern experiences of relocation, career changes, and other life transitions, encouraging participants to view such moments as opportunities to rely on God’s guidance. The class concluded that seeing Jesus in the Old Testament strengthens believers’ confidence in God’s unchanging promises and prepares them to walk faithfully into the future, just as Abraham did.
Key Scriptures
I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.
The Lord said to Abraham, 'Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse. All the peoples on earth will be blessed through you.'