Jesus shows the importance of the account of Jonah when he mentions it several times in the gospels. Bishop Jesse Wilson with Citadel of Faith Church discusses Jesus in the Old Testament with host John Hershenberg.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus as the Root
The Old Testament uses the word root as God’s foundational, unshakable truths, including the arrival on earth of His only son. The prophet Isaiah refers to our Savior Jesus Christ as the “root of Jesse” linking Him to David’s line. Host John Hershenberg interviews Pastor Mark Stinton from New Hope Kailua on his thoughts about Jesus in the Old Testament.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus as the Prophet
Host John Hershenberg discusses Jesus’ role as Prophet, and the Old Testament prophecies leading to His arrival on earth. John also offers updates on Community People Ministries and its mission to “Feed the Hungry” in Hawaii.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus in the Book of Daniel
Looking at the most accurate prophecies in the Holy Bible spoken by Daniel, all pointing us to Jesus' finished work at the cross. Host John Hershenberg then interviews his life-long friend Dave Worker whose season of serving the people of Hawaii through Community People Ministries has come to an end. As we send him off to Florida, we pray for a day he might return to once again serve with us!
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus in the Story of Joseph
There are countless reminders of the character of Jesus throughout the story of Joseph and his adventures. Host John Hershenberg interviews Pastor Scott Sonoda for his thoughts on Jesus in the Old Testament.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus and the Angel of the Lord
56 times an Angel of the Lord or Messenger of the Lord appears in the Old Testament. Many bible scholars believe these are pre-incarnate appearances of Jesus Christ himself, as John Hershenberg discusses here. He also interviews Pastor Heather Robertson from Wahiawa Christian Church as she shares her thoughts on Christ in the Old Testament.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus in the Book of Isaiah
So many beautifully accurate prophecies of the coming Messiah in the book of Isaiah. Host John Hershenberg interviews his friend Pastor Raymond Black on his favorite glimpses of Jesus in the Old Testament.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus as the Perfect Lamb
So much beautiful depiction of the lamb in the Old Testament that foreshadows the Lamb of God in Jesus Christ who would sacrifice Himself for the sins of the world. Then, host John Hershenberg interviews Pastor Steve Gray from Firstt Baptist Wahiawa.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus in the Book of Psalms
We find so many powerful prophecies of Jesus coming to earth in the Psalms. Host John Hershenberg interviews his friend Pastor Carlos Rodriguez as he shares his favorite glimpse of Jesus in the Old Testament.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus and Melchizedek
A mysterious mention of an eternal king and priest provides us with a powerful glimpse of Jesus in Old Testament Scripture. Join us as host John Hershenberg talks with Pastor Bulla Eastman from Free Inside Ministries as he shares his thoughts on Jesus in the Old Testament.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus in the Fiery Furnace
There are few depictions of Jesus in the Old Testament more clear than the fourth man in the fiery furnace with Daniel’s friends. Join us as John Hershenberg talks with long-time friend Dave Worker about finding Jesus throughout Old Testament Scripture.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus and the Promise to David
The promise of the eternal King was given to David, and salvation history goes forward with the people longing for the Messiah’s coming to earth. God leaves many breadcrumbs throughout the prophets leading us to the New Testament and Jesus’ birth. Join host John Hershenberg as he talks with his friend Pastor Bob Miller from Kailua Church of the Nazarene and they discuss Jesus in Old Testament Scripture.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus and the Promise to Moses
The most powerful link between the covenant God gave to Moses and His only Son Jesus Christ is the fact that Jesus fulfilled the blessings and curses covenant at the cross. All that remains for those who believe in Him are the blessings of God. Join us as host John Hershenberg interviews Pastor Rick Stinton from New Hope Kailua on his thoughts of Jesus in the Old Testament.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus in the Promise of Land
The fulfillment of God's promise to His chosen people to inherit the promised land will ultimately be fulfilled when Jesus Christ returns. Join us as host John Hershenberg interviews Pastor James Williams from Life More Abundantly Island Church for his thoughts on Jesus in the Old Testament.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus in the Promise to Abraham
God's promise to Abraham shows the Father's true character; He blesses us to be a blessing, just like Jesus came through the Hebrew nation to bless all nations. Host John Hershenberg gets Pastor Rodney Iaea to share his favorite glimpse of Jesus in the Old Testament.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Jesus and the Promise to Adam
Once Adam and Eve had sinned against God, He pointed his anger to the serpent (the devil) and declared that Adam and Eve’s Seed (Jesus) would crush his head. Jesus fulfills this promise when He defeats death with His finished work on the cross. Host John Hershenberg interviews his sister and the largest donor to Community People Ministries for her thoughts on her favorite glimpse of Jesus in the Old Testament.
The Perfection in You, Season 2, Christ on Every Page
We look at Luke 24 and the account of Jesus and the disciples along the road to Emmaus where Jesus says “beginning with Moses and all the prophets, all Scripture speaks of Me”. This now becomes the core focus of “The Perfection in You” program as we understand how Jesus can be found on every page of Old Testament scripture. Host John Hershenberg interviews his dear friend Pastor Randy Junkman from SOS Hawaii in this season two premiere.
The Perfection in You on Olelo, Episode #24 Perfection in Others
“If I can see Jesus in me, then I can see it in other believers” That is the gift we have when we take Galatians 2:20 (No longer I…) to heart. Host John Hershenberg interviews brother Tenari Ma’afala and gets his thoughts on our identity in Christ on the final episode from Season 1.
The Perfection in You on Olelo, Episode #23, Perfect Grace
God’s grace, that gift we cannot earn lives in us! He is Jesus Christ and wants to be expressed through our lives in everything we do!
The Perfection in You on Olelo, Episode #22, Perfect Faith
Jesus teaching often focuses on our level of faith, and we know it is a spiritual gift that is apportioned to us as needed. Join us as host John Hershenberg interviews Pastor Lana Kini and gets her thoughts on our identity in Christ.