Ep. 77: The Mosaic Covenant Meaning: How Jesus is Greater Than Moses and David

October 4, 2024
Biblical Anarchy Podcast

The Mosaic Covenant Meaning: How Jesus is Greater Than Moses and David

In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, host Jacob Winograd delves into the foreshadowings of Christ within the Mosaic Covenant and how the monarchy of Israel points to a need for a greater kingdom than that of David or any earthly ruler. Jacob revisits Old Testament passages, including those in the Torah, Psalms, and prophetic books, to demonstrate the continuity of God’s covenantal promises. He emphasizes how Jesus fulfills these promises in ways that go beyond physical land or earthly power, arguing for a spiritual kingdom that transcends the literalist interpretations often applied to such scriptures.

Jacob discusses topics such as the eternal nature of Christ’s kingdom, the internal transformation promised in the New Covenant, and how Christ’s reign subverts traditional expectations of earthly rule. He explores interpretations from early church fathers like Augustine and modern theologians, connecting Old Testament prophecies to the New Testament reality of Christ’s kingship. As the episode progresses, Jacob addresses contemporary misunderstandings of eschatology and the dangers of using scripture to justify modern political ambitions or conflicts.

Outline:

Section	Topics Discussed
Introduction	Overview of eschatology series
Hermeneutics	Literalist vs. fulfillment approach, preterism, and futurism
Recap of Previous Episodes	Overview of the Messianic Kingdom, New Covenant in the Old Testament
Going Back to the Torah	Foreshadowing of New Covenant in Genesis, Deuteronomy, and Psalms
Covenant Theology	Discussion on lowercase ‘r’ Reformed theology and Covenant Theology
The Prophets’ Promise	New Covenant prophecies in Ezekiel, Jeremiah, and Daniel
Psalm Analysis	Insights from Psalm 2, 22, and others regarding Christ’s Kingdom
Deuteronomy and Heart Change	God’s promise of internal transformation, linking to NT teachings
Psalm 110 and Christ’s Reign	Christ as both King and Priest, unique from David’s rule
New Testament Context	Connecting OT foreshadowing with NT realities, the book of Hebrews
Augustine and Church Fathers	Augustine’s interpretation of OT prophecies, the spiritual Jerusalem
Modern Interpretations	Literalist misreadings of scripture, pitfalls of modern political use
Conclusion	Emphasizing the spiritual Kingdom, Christ’s reign, and living waters

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