Skip to main content

Is Jesus in the Old Testament?

 Many have been taught to believe Jesus Christ it's just a prophet mentioned in the New Testament.  Not many Christians, let alone non-Christians thought to look for Jesus in the Old Testament.



Key verses include Isaiah 7:14 and 53:5, which predict his virgin birth and suffering for sins, Genesis 3:15 regarding the bruising of the serpent's head, Micah 5:2 about his birthplace, and Zechariah 12:10 foretelling his piercing. Other passages describe his lineage (2 Samuel 7:12), his sacrificial role (Exodus 12:21), and his future return (Daniel 7:13-14). 

Prophecies about his birth and life

Genesis 3:15: Foretells the "seed of the woman" who would crush the serpent's head, which is interpreted as Jesus defeating Satan.

Isaiah 7:14: Predicts a virgin birth ("a virgin will conceive and give birth to a son").

Isaiah 9:6-7: Describes the child who will be born as a ruler with divine titles: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.

Micah 5:2: Specifies that the ruler would be born in Bethlehem. 

Prophecies about his suffering and death 

Psalm 22:16 is a verse where many translations state, "Dogs surround me, a pack of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and my feet". This verse is considered by many Christians to be a prophecy of Jesus' crucifixion, though some Hebrew scholars and Jewish texts offer a different reading of the original Hebrew that translates the last part as "like a lion my hands and my feet". 

Isaiah 53:5-12: Describes the suffering servant who is "pierced for our transgressions" and "crushed for our iniquities" to bear the sins of his people.

Psalm 22:1, 18: Includes the words "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" and mentions soldiers casting lots for his clothing.

Zechariah 12:10: States, "they will look on me, the one they have pierced". 

Prophecies about his role and return 

Genesis 22:18: God promises that through Abraham's "offspring all nations on earth will be blessed," interpreted as a promise of salvation through Jesus.

Deuteronomy 18:15: Moses prophesies a prophet like him that God will raise up, which is interpreted as Jesus.

Daniel 7:13-14: Foretells the "Son of Man" receiving an everlasting kingdom. 

Christophanies (appearances of Christ before his incarnation) 

Genesis 18:1-33: The Lord appears to Abraham in human form.

Exodus 3:2-16: The Angel of the Lord appears to Moses in the burning bush. 

Link below 

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1NHKYCvRcE/




Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

2025, The 2003 Ohio State versus Miami Rematch

: 2003 left many Hurricane fans with a bitter taste that has yearned for redemption ever since.   Miami entered the game on a 34-game winning streak, having won the previous season's championship   2003 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl , the designated BCS National Championship for the 2002 season, in a dramatic double-overtime thriller, 31-24, securing their first consensus national title in 34 years and ending Miami's 34-game winning streak. The game, played January 3, 2003, is famous for its controversial pass interference call in overtime that helped set up the Buckeyes' winning score.   2002:  Lost National Championship to Ohio State. 2005:  9-3, finished #2 in ACC Coastal. 2017:  10-3, won ACC Coastal, lost ACC Championship. 2024:  10-3, finished 3rd in ACC with a strong showing.   Miami went from a perennial national title contender to a good-to-very-good ACC program that hasn't quite reached the heights of the 80s and 90s, though recent seasons ...
Post a Comment
Read more

" The School Choice Evangelist" says, "Radicals are Ruining Our Schools"

For years Corey DeAngelis has been exposing the corrupt school system that is largely controlled by powerful unions. Often Dr. DeAngelis exposes the hypocrisy of his opponents. His new book earns rave reviews and helps empower parents.  Deangelis is an Italian surname that means "of the angels". It is derived from the personal name Angelo, and the Latin suffix "-is" gives it a broader meaning of "belonging to, of". In this case, it means "member of the Angeli family". It may also have been a Latinized nickname for a foundling, meaning "from the angels". As a nickname, Deangelis may have described someone who was "angelic" or a religious messenger.  Who is Dr. Corey DeAngelis ? Forbes has recognized  Corey DeAngelis among its list of 30 Under 30—the magazine’s annual recognition to young trailblazing entrepreneurs, activists, scientists and entertainers who are making the most significant impact. Corey A. DeAngelis is a senio...
28 comments
Read more