Bridging Testaments: Discovering the Old in the New with Dr. Geoff Harper

How does the Old Testament connect to the New Testament? What’s been fulfilled in Christ, and what timeless truths still shape our lives today?

In this episode of The Dig In Podcast, Pastor Johnny Ova sits down with Dr. Geoff Harper, Lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew at Sydney Missionary & Bible College. Together they explore the richness of the Hebrew Bible, the importance of intertextuality, and how themes from Leviticus, covenant, and sacrifice come alive when viewed through the lens of Christ.

This conversation will challenge the way you read Scripture and encourage you to engage the Old Testament with fresh eyes.

📖 Dr. Harper’s Book: Teaching Leviticus

📘 Also check out Johnny Ova’s book The Revelation Reset

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Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome
• 0:37 Dr. Harper’s Background and Focus on Leviticus
• 2:27 Why the Old Testament Still Matters Today
• 5:18 Faith in a Secular Culture: The Australian Perspective
• 8:03 Teaching the Old Testament as God’s Living Word
• 11:10 The Rawness and Humanity of Scripture
• 13:14 What is Intertextuality?
• 15:32 How the Old Testament Weaves into the New Testament
• 19:40 Fulfillment vs. Timeless Truths in the Old Testament
• 24:38 Understanding the Law in Context
• 27:54 The Pentateuch Through the Lens of Christ
• 31:37 Old Testament Themes Shaping Christian Life Today
• 35:47 Where to Begin When Engaging the Old Testament
• 38:06 Wrestling with Difficult Texts and Questions
• 40:00 One Truth Every Christian Should Know About the Old Testament
• 42:23 Dr. Harper’s Books and Resources