God's promise to send a savior comes early in scripture, and women like Eve, Leah, and Rachel play crucial roles in the biblical narrative, pointing to Jesus and demonstrating God's mercy, faithfulness, and love for his people. [... more]

The proto-evangelion, or first gospel, is a term that refers to the announcement of Jesus' coming, which took place much earlier than the Christmas story. It is rooted in Genesis chapter 3, where God gives a curse to the serpent, but also a hope of someone who will come and break the curse. This concept has significant implications for our understanding of Christmas and the role of Jesus in human history. [... more]

The first Messianic promise of the Old Testament, known as the proto-evangel, is a promise of enmity between the woman and Satan, with the seed of the woman ultimately crushing the serpent's head. This promise is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who delivers a crushing blow to Satan at great expense, demonstrating God's trustworthiness and true nature. [... more]