Though this blog is a little belated, I hope it will encourage you to do your own exploration in the scripture!

When I went to the Hagia Sophia Mosque and museum in Istanbul, Turkey, I learned that the most devout Muslims would read through the Koran during Ramadan. This inspired me to do my own reading through the Bible in three weeks leading up to Easter. As I read, I was inspired to begin sticky noting passages where I saw evidence of the Trinity. Therefore, this blog includes places in the Old Testament where I found evidence. I encourage you to look for yourself, as I’m sure there are many more, and I also did not begin taking record until well into Leviticus.

So, without further ado, here are the OT passages (some are fully written out, whereas others just have references - this is me choosing to highlight passages that I thought powerful evidence for the Trinity, while also trying not to have this blog go on for ages and ages):

“For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it for you on the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by the life.” Leviticus‬ ‭17‬:‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“And I will walk among you and will be your God, and you shall be my people.” Leviticus‬ ‭26‬:‭12‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“And I will come down and talk with you there. And I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put it on them, and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, so that you may not bear it yourself alone.” ‭‭Numbers‬ ‭11‬:‭17‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Moses said to the Lord, “Why have you dealt ill with your servant? And why have I not found favor in your sight, that you lay the burden of all this people on me? Did I conceive all this people? Did I give them birth, that you should say to me, ‘Carry them in your bosom, as a nurse carries a nursing child,’ to the land that you swore to give their fathers? Where am I to get meat to give to all this people? For they weep before me and say, ‘Give us meat, that we may eat.’ I am not able to carry all this people alone; the burden is too heavy for me.” Numbers‬ ‭11‬:‭11‬-‭14‬ ‭ESV‬‬ ***God as a father

“Then the Lord came down in the cloud and spoke to him, and took some of the Spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders. And as soon as the Spirit rested on them, they prophesied. But they did not continue doing it. Now two men remained in the camp, one named Eldad, and the other named Medad, and the Spirit rested on them. They were among those registered, but they had not gone out to the tent, and so they prophesied in the camp. And a young man ran and told Moses, “Eldad and Medad are prophesying in the camp.” And Joshua the son of Nun, the assistant of Moses from his youth, said, “My Lord Moses, stop them.” But Moses said to him, “Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the Lord’s people were prophets, that the Lord would put his Spirit on them!”” ‭‭Numbers‬ ‭11‬:‭25‬-‭29‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“And Balaam lifted up his eyes and saw Israel camping tribe by tribe. And the Spirit of God came upon him,” ‭‭Numbers‬ ‭24‬:‭2‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near: a star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel; it shall crush the forehead of Moab and break down all the sons of Sheth. And one from Jacob shall exercise dominion and destroy the survivors of cities!”‭‭Numbers‬ ‭24‬:‭17‬, ‭19‬ ‭ESV‬‬

““Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, appoint a man over the congregation who shall go out before them and come in before them, who shall lead them out and bring them in, that the congregation of the Lord may not be as sheep that have no shepherd.”” ‭‭Numbers‬ ‭27‬:‭16‬-‭17‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Know then in your heart that, as a man disciplines his son, the Lord your God disciplines you. So you shall keep the commandments of the Lord your God by walking in his ways and by fearing him.” ‭‭Deuteronomy‬ ‭8‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Do you thus repay the Lord, you foolish and senseless people? Is not he your father, who created you, who made you and established you?” Deuteronomy‬ ‭32‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“But the Lord’s portion is his people, Jacob his allotted heritage. “He found him in a desert land, and in the howling waste of the wilderness; he encircled him, he cared for him, he kept him as the apple of his eye. Like an eagle that stirs up its nest, that flutters over its young, spreading out its wings, catching them, bearing them on its pinions,” Deuteronomy‬ ‭32‬:‭9‬-‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“You were unmindful of the Rock that bore you, and you forgot the God who gave you birth.” Deuteronomy‬ ‭32‬:‭18‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“When Joshua was by Jericho, he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing before him with his drawn sword in his hand. And Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you for us, or for our adversaries?” And he said, “No; but I am the commander of the army of the Lord. Now I have come.” And Joshua fell on his face to the earth and worshiped and said to him, “What does my Lord say to his servant?” And the commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take off your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy.” And Joshua did so.” Joshua‬ ‭5‬:‭13‬-‭15‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Now Jericho was shut up inside and outside because of the people of Israel. None went out, and none came in. And the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have given Jericho into your hand, with its king and mighty men of valor.” ‭‭Joshua‬ ‭6‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Judges 2:1-4

Judges 6:11-24; 34

Judges 13

Judges 14:6, 19; 15:14-15

Judges 15:18-19

Judges 16:20, 28

“And I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind. And I will build him a sure house, and he shall go in and out before my anointed forever.” ‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭2‬:‭35‬ ‭ESV‬‬

1 Samuel 3:1-21

1 Samuel 10:6, 9-13; 11:6

1 Samuel 16:13-14

1 Samuel 19:20-24

“from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel. And I will give you rest from all your enemies. Moreover, the Lord declares to you that the Lord will make you a house. When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. When he commits iniquity, I will discipline him with the rod of men, with the stripes of the sons of men, but my steadfast love will not depart from him, as I took it from Saul, whom I put away from before you. And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever.’”” ‭‭2 Samuel‬ ‭7‬:‭11‬-‭16‬ ‭ESV‬‬

““The Spirit of the Lord speaks by me; his word is on my tongue. The God of Israel has spoken; the Rock of Israel has said to me: When one rules justly over men, ruling in the fear of God,” ‭‭2 Samuel‬ ‭23‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭ESV‬‬ ***Trinity!

“Now the word of the Lord came to Solomon, “Concerning this house that you are building, if you will walk in my statutes and obey my rules and keep all my commandments and walk in them, then I will establish my word with you, which I spoke to David your father. And I will dwell among the children of Israel and will not forsake my people Israel.”” ‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭6‬:‭11‬-‭13‬ ‭ESV‬‬

***Person of the Word of God

• 1 Kings 13:21-22
• 1 Kings 18:1

“There he came to a cave and lodged in it. And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He said, “I have been very jealous for the Lord, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.” And he said, “Go out and stand on the mount before the Lord.” And behold, the Lord passed by, and a great and strong wind tore the mountains and broke in pieces the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire the sound of a low whisper. And when Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. And behold, there came a voice to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” He said, “I have been very jealous for the Lord, the God of hosts. For the people of Israel have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and killed your prophets with the sword, and I, even I only, am left, and they seek my life, to take it away.” And the Lord said to him, “Go, return on your way to the wilderness of Damascus. And when you arrive, you shall anoint Hazael to be king over Syria. And Jehu the son of Nimshi you shall anoint to be king over Israel, and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel-meholah you shall anoint to be prophet in your place. And the one who escapes from the sword of Hazael shall Jehu put to death, and the one who escapes from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha put to death. Yet I will leave seven thousand in Israel, all the knees that have not bowed to Baal, and every mouth that has not kissed him.”” 1 Kings‬ ‭19‬:‭9‬-‭18‬ ‭ESV‬‬ ***Word of God referred to as “He” - He is God; Elijah responds and says “your covenant” and “your altars;” “a voice came to him” and “the Lord said to him.”

1 Kings 22:19

2 Kings 2:16

“Yet the Lord was not willing to destroy Judah, for the sake of David his servant, since he promised to give a lamp to him and to his sons forever.” ‭‭2 Kings‬ ‭8‬:‭19‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“from the time that I appointed judges over my people Israel. And I will subdue all your enemies. Moreover, I declare to you that the Lord will build you a house. When your days are fulfilled to walk with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, one of your own sons, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for me, and I will establish his throne forever. I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. I will not take my steadfast love from him, as I took it from him who was before you, but I will confirm him in my house and in my kingdom forever, and his throne shall be established forever.’” In accordance with all these words, and in accordance with all this vision, Nathan spoke to David.” ‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭17‬:‭10‬-‭15‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“But God said to me, ‘You may not build a house for my name, for you are a man of war and have shed blood.’ Yet the Lord God of Israel chose me from all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For he chose Judah as leader, and in the house of Judah my father’s house, and among my father’s sons he took pleasure in me to make me king over all Israel. And of all my sons (for the Lord has given me many sons) he has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the Lord over Israel. He said to me, ‘It is Solomon your son who shall build my house and my courts, for I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father. I will establish his kingdom forever if he continues strong in keeping my commandments and my rules, as he is today.’ Now therefore in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the Lord, and in the hearing of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of the Lord your God, that you may possess this good land and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you forever. “And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches all hearts and understands every plan and thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you, but if you forsake him, he will cast you off forever. Be careful now, for the Lord has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong and do it.” “All this he made clear to me in writing from the hand of the Lord, all the work to be done according to the plan.” Then David said to Solomon his son, “Be strong and courageous and do it. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed, for the Lord God, even my God, is with you. He will not leave you or forsake you, until all the work for the service of the house of the Lord is finished.” 1 Chronicles‬ ‭28‬:‭3‬-‭10‬, ‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, “As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill.” I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭2‬:‭2‬, ‭6‬-‭8‬, ‭12‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭11‬:‭7‬ ‭ESV‬‬, also: Ps 17:15

“For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm‬ ‭16‬:‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Psalm 22 - Jesus crucifixion; and salvation through Christ

Psalm 23 - God referred to as a Shepherd many times; Jesus calls himself the Good shepherd (John 10)

Psalm 24 - David keeps talking about another king (Jesus) who sits on the throne of Jerusalem forever - distinct person of God

Psalm 29 - Trinity; God of creation, Gods voice (Christ), and the Holy Spirit “the Lord is over many waters” - Gen 1

“For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord. By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host. He gathers the waters of the sea as a heap; he puts the deeps in storehouses. Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him! For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭33‬:‭4‬-‭9‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Psalm 36:9-10 - Living water and Light of the World; These are names Jesus calls Himself: Jesus =God

“Truly no man can ransom another, or give to God the price of his life, for the ransom of their life is costly and can never suffice, that he should live on forever and never see the pit.” Psalm‬ ‭49‬:‭7‬-‭9‬ ‭ESV‬‬ ***we need Jesus!

“Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.” Psalm‬ ‭51‬:‭2‬-‭4‬, ‭7‬-‭8‬, ‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

*Only God can cleanse our sins; God gives us a new heart and puts His Holy Spirit in us

Psalm 102:12-22 - revelation of Christ and coming Judgement

Psalm 103:13

Psalm 107:19-21; 28-29 (*Matt 8:26 - Jesus calming the wind and waves)

Psalm 129:3-4 - the death/blood of Christ brings freedom

“For the sake of your servant David, do not turn away the face of your anointed one. The Lord swore to David a sure oath from which he will not turn back: “One of the sons of your body I will set on your throne. If your sons keep my covenant and my testimonies that I shall teach them, their sons also forever shall sit on your throne.” For the Lord has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his dwelling place: “This is my resting place forever; here I will dwell, for I have desired it. I will abundantly bless her provisions; I will satisfy her poor with bread. Her priests I will clothe with salvation, and her saints will shout for joy. There I will make a horn to sprout for David; I have prepared a lamp for my anointed. His enemies I will clothe with shame, but on him his crown will shine.”” Psalm‬ ‭132‬:‭10‬-‭18‬ ‭ESV‬‬

“Enter not into judgment with your servant, for no one living is righteous before you. Teach me to do your will, for you are my God! Let your good Spirit lead me on level ground! For your name’s sake, O Lord, preserve my life! In your righteousness bring my soul out of trouble!‭‭Psalm‬ ‭143‬:‭2‬, ‭10‬-‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬ ***none are righteous; it is the w