ADVENT IN THE OLD TESTAMENT OVERVIEW OF THE

ADVENT IN THE OLD TESTAMENT

OVERVIEW OF THE BOOKS ABOUT THE KINGS Book SUBJECT 1 Samuel First Samuel, then Saul 2 Samuel Second king Samuel anointed – David 1 Kings 1 Kingdom to 2 Kingdoms to 1 Kingdom 1 Chronicles Nation flourishes under David’s reign 2 Chronicles Nation fails under David’s heirs

A Slice of Old Testament Timeline EVENTS & PEOPLE David Kingdom Divided S. Kingdom Alone Saul Solomon 1043 BC 930 BC 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 722 BC 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles OT BOOKS 586 BC

1 SAMUEL AND THE BIRTH OF CHRIST 1 Samuel Young mother Hannah Jesus’ Birth Young mother Mary

1 SAMUEL AND THE BIRTH OF CHRIST 1 Samuel Jesus’ Birth Young mother Hannah Young Mother Mary Wise man seeking Wise men seeking

1 SAMUEL AND THE BIRTH OF CHRIST 1 Samuel Jesus’ Birth Young mother Hannah Young Mother Mary Wise man seeking Wise men seeking Jealous king plots against a rival

1 SAMUEL PREPARES FOR THE MESSIAH Character Eli, the Priest Failure To prepare sons to continue obediently in priestly ministry Jesus, Final Fulfillment Perfect eternal high priest; faithful forever; needs no heir or replacement; fully of one mind and heart with the Father

1 SAMUEL PREPARES FOR THE MESSIAH Character Samuel, the Prophet Failure To prepare sons to follow his teaching Jesus, Final Fulfillment Perfect prophet; speaks God’s word, is God’s Word, effects transformation by his word; his people receive and obey his word

1 SAMUEL PREPARES FOR THE MESSIAH Character Saul, the King Failure To obey God’s commands for leading the nation, ruining any opportunity for his son to reign Jesus, Final Fulfillment Perfect king; no heir needed; leads faithfully; preparing his kingdom; ready to return in glory; protects his people for all enemies

1 SAMUEL PREPARES FOR THE MESSIAH Character Failure Jesus, Final Fulfillment Eli Samuel Saul As Priest As Prophet As King Perfect Priest Ultimate Prophet King of Kings One Person in all three offices Coming again to exercise all the powers of each