Christ in the Old Testament - The Overcomer Magazine

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The God of the Old Testament: Cruel Tyrant or Righteous Redeemer?
ByRick Simoni 5 October 202530 September 2026

Why the “Jewish roots” of Christianity are not a cultural burden but the divine foundation of redemption. Understanding the God of Israel and the Roots of Christianity It takes honesty and courage to admit when something in the Bible offends our modern sensibilities. Many who begin reading the Old Testament experience the same discomfort: it…

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Christ in the Old Testament | Obscure Saints and Sinners

Ittai the Gittite: A Philistine’s Unyielding Loyalty to Christ’s Forerunner
ByRick Simoni 12 April 202528 April 2025

In the tapestry of scripture, few figures shine as unexpectedly as Ittai the Gittite, a Philistine whose loyalty to David, a type of Christ, reveals the transformative power of faith. From Gath, the city of Goliath, Ittai’s journey from foreign warrior to trusted commander mirrors the call of sinners to follow Jesus. His story, though…

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