How is the concept of the church represented in the Old Testament?
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The church is represented as the people of God, signified through figures like Jair and his sons, pointing to Christ.
In the Old Testament, the church is often embodied through figures such as the judges, who symbolize God's governance over His people. For instance, Jair, who had 30 sons, represents the church as the children of God—noble and called to reign with Him. This reflects the church's calling to exercise authority and steward God’s grace in the world. Ephesians 2:19 reminds us that believers are no longer strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people, establishing a continuity of God's promise and presence from the Old Testament to the New. Such imagery reinforces the truth that God’s plan has always included a people set apart for His glory.
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