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ELWELL, WALTER AND YARBROUGH, ROBERT W., Third Edition (2013) Encountering The New Testament, Grand Rapids, Baker Academic.
Hebrew's scholar, Hughes states that these are 'heroic examples' (438).
Biblically and theologically, I can reason there is legitimize progression from the Hebrew Bible to the New Testament. The old covenant to the new covenant. Several Old Testament examples do connect Biblically and theologically to the New Testament.
For example: Jesus Christ, from both his biological Mother, Mary, and his adoptive Father, Joseph, being from the lineage of King David.
As would be the prophesied Messiah. (2 Samuel 7).
But I do agree with the comments of one of my theological advisers at Trinity Western University, when I worked on my Master of Theological Studies. That being, the Hebrew Bible needs to be reviewed with exegesis in regard to the Hebrew Bible immediate context as well as with any future messianic and/or New Testament references, for Biblical and theological accuracy.
I listen to one particular online pastor that definitely is familiar with the Hebrew Bible, but in my humble opinion, at times, overlooks the immediate Old Testament context in order to bring in the messianic reference (s). I prefer that both immediate and future contexts be mentioned, at least, even if the focus is messianic. This actually documents connection (s).
HUGHES, PHILIP, EDGCUMBE (1990) A Commentary On The Epistle To The Hebrews, Grand Rapids, William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.
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