Jesus in the Old Testament is a series of posts that will offer my readers a chance to consider pictures or shadows of Jesus in the Old Testament. As mentioned in the introduction to this series, some may be obvious, some may be not so obvious, and some may simply be a facet of the Lord those reading may not have considered previously.

I hope as we venture through this series, we will see the Lord in many wonderful pictures throughout the Old Testament.

Abram, when he began his pilgrimage to a land God promised him, a nephew tagged along, a nephew by the name of Lot. He tended to be the lesser man, with Abram being the leader, and Lot having an eye for the lesser things in life.

Nevertheless, when four kings met in the valley of Siddim to have it out with five other kings, the battle engulfed Lot and his family. They were taken away along with the spoils of war from their homes and fields.

Abram and his immediate family were beyond the scope of the battle field, and nothing was of any concern until he heard of Lot’s predicament. This would not stand, for Abram was a man who was committed to those who went on pilgrimage with him, and he convinced his allies in the area to a pursuit of his families captors.

In the end, he brought back all the possessions, family kinsmen, the women and the remaining people. A stunning victory.

Jesus, as our redeemer, also entered into a battle with our captor, and in His battle, gave his own life that we might be freed.

Abram was a warrior redeemer for those who loved him.

Jesus was a warrior redeemer for those who hated Him.

He is a much more stellar warrior redeemer, who should be worshipped and loved more every day.

---

Thanks again for coming to visit. I hope you found something of interest in this post and would appreciate a comment, to begin a discussion. If you know someone this blog may bless (or challenge), send them a link, so they may join us in our discussion.

Come join us at Considering the Bible