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Maranatha Bible Church

Chicago

Sermon Study Guide

Trinity in The Old Testament - Pastor Daniel Batarseh

Pastor Daniel Batarseh|Saturday, January 19, 2019

Scripture References

Proverbs 30:1-4Deuteronomy 29:29Isaiah 63:15-16Isaiah 64:8Malachi 2:10Malachi 1:6Exodus 4:22-23Hosea 11:1Deuteronomy 14:1Romans 9:25-26John 3:13-16Mark 4:37-41Hebrews 1:8-10Luke 10:22Psalms 2:10-121 Kings 19:18John 5:22-23Revelation 5:1-13Psalms 34:82 Samuel 23:1-3Isaiah 40:131 Corinthians 2:10-11Romans 11:33Isaiah 63:10-14Psalms 78:40Exodus 33:14Matthew 11:28

Sermon Summary

This sermon explores the foundational doctrine of the Trinity within the Old Testament, showing that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit were revealed long before the New Testament. By connecting Hebrew scriptures to New Testament fulfillments, Pastor Batarseh encourages deeper worship of our majestically mysterious God.

Key Takeaways

1The Trinity is not a New Testament invention but is consistently revealed throughout the Old Testament scriptures.
2God provides enough revelation of His nature for us to worship and obey Him, even if we cannot fully comprehend His complexity.
3The Holy Spirit is a divine Person with intellect, speech, and emotions, not an impersonal force or power.
4The Son of God is identified in the Old Testament as a divine figure worthy of worship, refuge, and honor equal to the Father.
5The promise of 'rest' for the soul is a unified act of the Triune God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Discussion Questions

Use these questions for small group discussion or personal reflection.

1How does Deuteronomy 29:29 change the way we approach 'difficult' doctrines like the Trinity?
2Before this study, did you view God the Father differently in the Old Testament versus the New Testament? How has that view changed?
3Review Agur's questions in Proverbs 30:4. How does Jesus specifically answer each of those questions in the New Testament?
4What are the dangers of viewing the Holy Spirit as an 'impersonal force' (like electricity) rather than a Person?
5In Psalm 2, what does the command to 'Kiss the Son' imply about the Son's status and our required response to Him?
6How does the fact that the Father, Son, and Spirit all offer 'rest' (Exodus 33, Isaiah 63, Matthew 11) deepen your understanding of their unity?

Application Points

Practical ways to apply this message to your life.

Practice humility in your study of theology, accepting that God's nature (like the Trinity or the Incarnation) may surpass your understanding.
When reading the Old Testament, look specifically for the presence and work of the Son and the Holy Spirit to see the continuity of God's nature.
Be mindful of your relationship with the Holy Spirit, seeking not to 'grieve' Him through rebellion but to follow His leading.
Turn to the Triune God for 'rest' when you are weary, recognizing that the Father, Son, and Spirit are all actively involved in sustaining your soul.
Use the Old Testament references of the Son and Spirit to strengthen your ability to explain the biblical basis of the Trinity to others.

Personal Reflection

Take time to quietly reflect on these prompts.

How is the Holy Spirit speaking to me through this message?

What areas of my life need to change in light of this teaching?

Who can I share this truth with this week?

What is one specific action I will take as a result of this sermon?

Prayer Points

Thank God for His Word and the truths revealed in this message.
Pray for understanding and wisdom to apply what you've learned.
Ask the Holy Spirit to help you live out these truths in your daily life.
Pray for others who heard this message, that they too would be transformed.

Notes

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