This is the first introductory video in the series Messiah in the Old Testament. Finding Messiah presents here a foundation for the presentation of all the Messianic prophecies found in the Old Testament / Tanakh. In this episode we compare the Old Testament and the Tanakh, look at types of prophecies and provide the general format for our new exciting series.
Finding Messiah presents creation stories from around the world starting in the Cherokee Nation. These stories will lead to the creation story found in Genesis. The similarities between these creation stories and the Biblical Account show common origins. Listen to Dr. Smith recount colorful tales of creation from the four corners of the earth.
Dr. Smith continues telling creation stories from around the world. From a giant cosmic egg to the creation of the heavens, earth and all mankind from the giant Pan Gu, the Chinese Creation Story brings us a step closer to the Biblical Creation Story and our first Messianic Prophecy.
Found written on clay tablets in the ruins of the ancient library of Ashurbanipal, the Enuma Elish tells the creation story of creation from the Mesopotamian cultures. It is an exciting story full of monsters and epic battles. The Babylonian creation story is our next step in the march to the Biblical Creation Story.
Greek Mythology, including this creation story has influenced world cultures for millennia. From the union of Nyx and Erebos to Prometheus bringing fire from Mt. Olympus and Pandora opening her box, this story is familiar to most classically taught students. Listen to Dr. Smith tell this ancient tale in great detail. Hear the echoes of the Biblical Creation Story as told by Noah to his three sons.
Hidden, etched on the dark walls of burial chambers found in pyramids and other tombs is a story of creation linked with the journey of the dead in the afterlife. This story is now fully revealed. Listen as Dr. Smith recounts this amazing tale of how the original pyramid shaped ben-ben arose from the primordial sea, as dry land was separated from the deep waters. The Egyptian creation story bears this and many other similarities to the Biblical Creation Story.
Taught in all the public schools and universities in the United States, this is the current creation story believed by many students here and around the world. Dr. Smith gives an extremely detailed and technical account of the unified scientific theory of the origins of man and the universe. This talk will be outdated very quickly as new theories are constantly accepted, then rejected. It is safe to say that the Scientific Creation Story is very fluid. This is the last story of creation before the Biblical Story is revealed and the Messianic Prophecies start flowing.
"An expansive, explosive and extraordinarily vibrant story found in the first pages of the Tanakh" This is how Dr. Smith describes the Biblical Creation Story. This story reveals a beautiful picture of creation, but more importantly is reveals a beautiful picture of the Creator. Messiah is revealed through this entire story. Listen and picture Messiah speaking the words, "Be Light!" and there was light.
The very first verse in the Old Testament reveals Messiah as Creator. Dr. Smith explains the mystery of Elohim's name and how it points to God as a father figure, God as a Spirit and God as Messiah. Some first century Jewish scholars agree with his assessment. Watch this amazing presentation of the first and one of the most important Messianic prophecies.
The Garden of Eden has a very storied past, present and future. Conditions inside the garden were perfect. Discover the history of the Garden of God before the creation of the world. Watch as Dr. Smith tells the story of the White Ram that was created at twilight on the sixth day of creation.
