Limbaugh - The Emmaus Code: Finding Jesus in the Old Testament

PRAISE FOR

THE EMMAUS CODE

David Limbaugh uniquely opens up the most beloved Book of all time, magnifying its greatest theme. Some may think the Bible is only a commentary on the struggle of good versus evil. But the two testaments are Gods Word from eternity and testify about the Lord Jesus Christ. Anchored to the awe-striking account of Luke 24, David marks out the road map from Genesis to Revelation, reminding us of the two men who encountered the risen Christ as they walked along the road to Emmaus. The Lord opened their eyes to the truth that He was the One spoken of in Old Testament Scriptures, and they later exclaimed, How our hearts burned within us.

David has written The Emmaus Code not only as an accomplished author, commentator, and attorney, but with vitality that conveys his love for the Lord and His inspired Word. Well-studied, he brings to light that Christ is not hidden in the early books of the Bible but is seen as the bearer of Gods loving and redemptive plan of salvation from the beginning of time itself. You will see the unfolding of the promised Messiah before He came to earth in swaddling clothes as Savior and will come again as King, just as predicted, to be worshipped by all creation. Our hearts should burn within us as we anticipate that someday which is fast approaching. Dont miss following the road map found in The Emmaus Code.

FRANKLIN GRAHAM, president and CEO of Samaritans Purse and of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association

Wow, what a book! My good friend David Limbaugh has outdone himself with The Emmaus Code. If youve ever been intimidated by the Old Testament, if youve ever wondered what ties the Old Testament and the New Testament together, then this is the book for you. Its the best Christian laymans guide to the Old Testament Ive ever read. Fascinatingand highly recommended!

SEAN HANNITY, host of The Sean Hannity Show and Fox News Channels Hannity

In his exciting new book The Emmaus Code, David Limbaugh takes the encounter with the risen Jesus on the road to Emmaus to show how the Old Testament affirms the truth claims of the New. Its a masterful performance, and, to coin a phrase, evidence that demands a verdict.

JOSH D. McDOWELL, author and speaker

David Limbaugh uses an ingenious approach to helping people understand Gods Word in The Emmaus Code. The title refers to the resurrected Jesus appearing to two disciples on the road to Emmaus and explaining to them how the entire Old Testament focuses on Him and His redemptive ministry. Anyone wanting to better understand Holy Scripture will greatly benefit from reading The Emmaus Code, regardless of their previous level of understanding, beginning or advanced. This is truly a Christ-honoring book.

DR. RICHARD LAND, president of Southern Evangelical Seminary

If youve ever struggled to understand the unifying theme of the Old Testament and its relevance to your life today, The Emmaus Code will enlighten you. Its like seeing the box top to a jigsaw puzzle. David Limbaugh has written another gem filled with ah-ha moments that will leave you marveling at the Savior woven through every page of the Bible!

FRANK TUREK, founder and president of www.CrossExamined.org

THE EMMAUS CODE

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Limbaugh, David, author.

The Emmaus code: finding Jesus in the Old Testament / David Limbaugh.

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1. Typology (Theology) 2. Bible. Old Testament--Criticism, interpretation, etc. 3. Jesus Christ--Biblical teaching. I. Title.

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CONTENTS

T he Apostle Paul primarily ministered to Gentiles but also had an undying love for his fellow Jews. That is probably why, against the advice of his brethren, he traveled to Jerusalem at the end of his third missionary journey. When he is warned of the danger of going there, Paul replies, What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be imprisoned but even to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus (Acts 21:13).

In Jerusalem Paul is accused of blasphemy and of defiling the Temple by bringing Gentiles into it, which is a capital offense. Paul is beaten in an ensuing riot and then arrested by Roman authorities. He ends up standing trial before Governor Felix in Caesarea on charges of inciting riots, being a leader of the Nazarene sect, and attempting to desecrate the Temple (Acts 24:58).

Paul denies the charges and pursues an unexpected line of defense. As one who never wastes an opportunity to evangelizeespecially by exploiting acts of persecution against himPaul gives a speech that is as much a celebration of Christ as it is a defense of his own actions. Mindful of his audience, he affirms his faith in Jesus Christ, paradoxically, by declaring common ground with Jewish believers. But this I confess to you, he declares, that according to the Way, which they call a sect, I worship the God of our fathers, believing everything laid down by the Law and written in the Prophets, having a hope in God, which these men themselves accept, that there will be a resurrection of both the just and the unjust.... It is with respect to the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial before you this day (Acts 24:1415, 21).

Dont miss the import of Pauls statement. Hes saying he is not a rabble-rouser and he is not trying to upset his fellow Jews. Far from rejecting their religion, he affirms his belief in Old Testament Scripture, which he refers to as the Law and the Prophets. As Judaism is protected under Roman law, preaching the truth of its Scripture surely cant be an illegal act.

Hoping to receive a bribe for Pauls release and seeking to placate his accusers, Felix leaves Paul in prison for two years despite knowing he is innocent. Felix is later succeeded in office by Festus, who summons Paul to the tribunal, asking him if he wants to stand trial in Jerusalem. Paul knows he wont get a fair trial there, so he demands to be tried in a Roman court. As a result King Agrippa, the ruler of territories northeast of Palestine, assists Felix in reviewing the charges against Paul so a written report can be prepared and forwarded to Rome.