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 Peac...