Messiah in the Old Testament: A Rap

In class today, Dr. Jim Hamilton released his latest attempt at poetry, only this time it was delivered in the form of a rap.  Following in the footsteps of another SBTS Professor's Philosophy Rap, Hamilton's "Messiah in the Old Testament" surveys the Old Testament world of the Bible, pointing all things to the seed-crushing son of God, Jesus Christ.  This illuminating and engaging rap culminated a rich, intra-textual look at the Bible that Dr. Hamilton provided in his class by the same name-- "The Messiah in the Old Testament."  I look forward to his forthcoming biblical theology, where much of the material will be published.  Here are the first and last three stanzas:

God promised a seed, who would crush the serpent’s head Adam and Eve hoped in what God said This can be seen from the naming of the wife Whereas death was promised, the promised seed means life ...

...So if you want to know what Jesus said On the road to Emmaus from the law and prophets Beginning from Moses, in all that was written Opening their minds, explaining what was hidden 

Look to the writings of the New Testament Where the men taught by Jesus tell us what he meant They show us how to read the OT And Jesus sent the Spirit to help you and me 

So spread the good news that the battle is won The curse is reversed, the new age begun We long for the day when he returns The Spirit and the bride say, “Come, Lord, come.” 

I hope you will read the rest and return to your Bible's singing the songs of the savior--in whatever style you prefer--rap, country, gospel, folk, or rock.  You can read the rest of this faith-enriching, biblically-informing rap here.

Sola Deo Gloria, dss