Jesus in Genesis (Shadows of the Gospel)

The gospel doesn’t begin in Matthew—it’s foreshadowed from the very first chapters of Genesis.
🕊️ Theme Summary
This episode traces the types and shadows of Christ found in Genesis, pointing to Him as the fulfillment of God’s promises.
📖 Segmented Deep Dive
• The Seed of the Woman in Genesis 3:15.
• Isaac as a type of Christ’s sacrifice.
• Melchizedek as priestly foreshadowing.
• Joseph as a type of Christ the Redeemer.
✝️ Christ-Centered Layer
Christ is the fulfillment of all shadows—He is the true Seed, Sacrifice, Priest, and Redeemer.
🛐 Liturgical-Style Conclusion
Prayer of thanksgiving for the gospel woven into Genesis.
🧠 6 Discussion Questions
• Where do we see Christ foreshadowed in Genesis?
• How is Genesis 3:15 a 'proto-gospel'?
• What typology connects Isaac and Christ?
• How does Melchizedek point to Jesus?
• How does Joseph’s story reflect Christ’s redemption?
• Why does seeing Jesus in Genesis deepen our faith?