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God's Firstborn

This lesson explores how Exodus 4:22 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Exodus 4:22

Then say to Pharaoh, "This is what the LORD says: Israel is my firstborn son."

New Testament

Matthew 2:15

And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: "Out of Egypt I called my son."

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Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Israel as God firstborn son — applied to Messiah in Midr. on Ps 2:7

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The Old Testament prophecy for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

God called Israel His firstborn son, and Matthew reveals that Jesus recapitulated Israel's journey — going to Egypt and being called out. Jesus is the true Israel, the faithful Son.

Reflection

Lord Jesus, through God's Firstborn I see how Your coming was no accident — a covenant line stretching from Exodus 4:22 to Matthew 2:15.