Shadows of Light: Seeing Jesus in all the Bible

by Doug Batchelor

A FRESH, EXHILARATING JOURNEY THROUGH THE BOOK OF BOOKS! “Beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself” (Luke 24:27). It is a common misconception that Jesus only appears in the New Testament. Yet Pastor Doug Batchelor, president of Amazing Facts, reveals that Jesus actually appears many times in the Old Testament— sometimes in person, yes, but most often in types and shadows as seen in the amazing stories and lives of Old Testament characters. Some of these types of Christ, these shadows of light, are obvious, such as when Abraham placed the wood on the back of his beloved son Isaac, who then carried it up the hill to the place of his own willing sacrifice. Or when the prophet Elisha, like Jesus, performed a miracle multiplying bread to feed his disciples, even providing leftovers. But sometimes, finding the shadows of Jesus in the Word of God requires a more careful examination. Jesus said that the Scriptures “testify of Me” (John 5:39). With a little help, you can also discover the golden thread of a Savior woven through the entire Bible tapestry. Shadows of Light is one of the most enriching spiritual journeys you’ll ever experience, a Bible study that will increase your confidence in the Book of Books and grow your faith with every chapter.

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 17, 2013

Reviews

[Jay Brand · Rating 4 out of 5]

Doug Batchelor offers a very useful typological review of extraordinary parallels between familiar Old Testament characters and the earthly sojourn of Jesus Christ. As Christ proclaimed to the Jewish leaders, the Old Testament Scriptures (the only Bible available then) "testify of Me" [Jesus Christ]. All study of the Bible can be enhanced by a search for Jesus. Batchelor's insights inspire a deeper study of the Bible and greater dedication to Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world.