{"id":392256,"date":"2026-01-28T07:46:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T15:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reasons.org\/?p=392256"},"modified":"2026-01-28T07:46:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T15:46:52","slug":"jesus-old-testament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reasons.org\/jesus\/is-jesus-god\/jesus-old-testament","title":{"rendered":"Jesus in the Old Testament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jesus is often in the Old Testament. <\/strong>The entire Bible points to <a href=\"\/jesus\">Jesus<\/a> Christ, and the Old Testament is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He shows up often through <a href=\"\/jesus\/birth-life\/prophecies-of-jesus-birth\">prophecies<\/a>, shadows (symbols or types), and appearances; always revealing God\u2019s plan for a Savior long before his earthly birth. From the promise of a messiah in Genesis to the suffering servant in Isaiah, these connections show how all of Scripture weaves together God\u2019s incredible plan of redemption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discovering the depths of these appearances can help to deepen our faith and understanding of who Jesus is and what he came to do. This blog will explore these moments, helping you see Jesus in the Old Testament as the promised Redeemer and Immanuel (God with us).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-jesus-in-the-old-testament\">Is Jesus in the Old Testament?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yes, Jesus is in the Old Testament. <\/strong>While he does not take on <a href=\"\/jesus\/birth-life\/was-jesus-real\">human nature<\/a> until he is conceived by the Holy Spirit in the body of the <a href=\"\/jesus\/birth-life\/virgin-birth\">Virgin Mary<\/a>, the entire story points forward to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Throughout its pages, <a href=\"https:\/\/jesusplusnothing.com\/jesus-books-bible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">we find promises of a Savior<\/a>, detailed prophecies that predict his coming, and symbols that foreshadow his role as Redeemer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus shows up in three key ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, <strong>through prophecies<\/strong>\u2014explicit predictions about the messiah\u2019s birth, life, death, and resurrection found in books like Isaiah and Micah.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second, <strong>as shadows<\/strong>\u2014symbolic events and figures, such as the Passover lamb and King David, which point forward to his mission and character.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, <strong>in appearances<\/strong>\u2014he is believed to have shown himself as the Angel of the Lord and in moments like the fiery furnace.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image392256_6e6b4b-79 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"314\" src=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1042-old_testament_prophets_foretold_Jesus.jpg\" alt=\"Stone carvings of Old Testament prophets standing in a row within arched niches on a Gothic cathedral fa\u00e7ade.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-394290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1042-old_testament_prophets_foretold_Jesus.jpg 750w, https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1042-old_testament_prophets_foretold_Jesus-300x126.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prophecies-of-christ-in-the-old-testament\">Prophecies of Christ in the Old Testament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Old Testament contains many remarkable prophecies that highlight Christ in the Old Testament. These predictions, spoken or written by prophets under divine inspiration, reveal details about the messiah\u2019s identity, mission, suffering, and ultimate victory over death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jesusfilm.org\/blog\/old-testament-prophecies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">These prophecies<\/a> show how God\u2019s plan to send a Savior was at work throughout history from the very beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-his-birth-and-lineage\">His Birth and Lineage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Old Testament lays out specific details about the messiah\u2019s birth and family line, leaving little room to doubt his identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Born of a Virgin (Isaiah 7:14)<\/strong><br>The prophet Isaiah foretold, \u201cThe virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel\u201d (meaning \u201cGod with us\u201d). Matthew&#8217;s Gospel applies this prophecy to Mary\u2019s miraculous virgin birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:23; Luke 1:34\u201335).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)<\/strong><br>Micah predicted the messiah would come from Bethlehem, emphasizing the unexpected nature of God&#8217;s plan. \u201cBut you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel.\u201d Despite being a small, obscure town, Bethlehem became the birthplace of Jesus the Messiah. (Luke 2:4\u20137).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Descendant of David (Jeremiah 23:5\u20136; 2 Samuel 7:12\u201313)<\/strong><br>Multiple prophecies confirm the messiah would come through David\u2019s royal line. Jeremiah declared, \u201cI will raise up for David a righteous Branch . . . This is the name by which he will be called: The Lord Our Righteous Savior.\u201d The genealogies in Matthew 1 and Luke 3 trace Jesus\u2019s lineage directly to David.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-his-life-and-ministry\">His Life and Ministry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Old Testament also provides glimpses into the messiah\u2019s mission and the nature of his ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preceded by a Messenger (Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1)<\/strong><br>Prophets foretold a forerunner who would prepare the way for the Lord. \u201cA voice of one calling: \u2018In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord.\u2019\u201d John the Baptist fulfilled this as he prepared people for Jesus\u2019s arrival and ministry (Matthew 3:1\u20133).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ministry in Galilee (Isaiah 9:1\u20132)<\/strong><br>Isaiah wrote of Galilee: \u201cThe people walking in darkness have seen a great light.\u201d Jesus began his ministry in this very region, bringing hope and light (Matthew 4:12\u201316).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teaching in Parables (Psalm 78:2)<\/strong><br>The Psalmist wrote, \u201cI will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old.\u201d Matthew&#8217;s Gospel sees this fulfilled in Jesus&#8217;s teaching through parables, revealing hidden truths about God&#8217;s kingdom (Matthew 13:34\u201335).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performing Miracles (Isaiah 35:5\u20136)<\/strong><br>Isaiah proclaimed, \u201cThen will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped . . . the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy.\u201d Jesus\u2019s <a href=\"\/jesus\/is-jesus-god\/miracles-of-jesus\">miraculous healings<\/a> fulfilled this beautifully (Matthew 9:32\u201335).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-his-suffering-and-death\">His Suffering and Death<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Isaiah 53 paints a vivid picture of a suffering servant\u2014despised, rejected, and pierced for transgressions, bearing the sins of many. Christians see this prophecy fulfilled in Jesus&#8217;s trial and <a href=\"\/jesus\/death-resurrection\/crucifixion-of-jesus\">crucifixion<\/a> (Matthew 27:12\u201314; John 19:34).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53)<\/strong><br>Isaiah 53 paints an extraordinary picture of Jesus\u2019s sacrificial death. He is described as despised, rejected, and pierced for our transgressions, bearing the sins of many. These prophecies align perfectly with Jesus\u2019s trial and crucifixion (Matthew 27:12\u201314; John 19:34).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Betrayal by a Friend (Psalm 41:9)<\/strong><br>\u201cEven my close friend . . . has turned against me,\u201d writes the Psalmist. This Scripture is fulfilled in Judas Iscariot\u2019s betrayal of Jesus (Matthew 26:14\u201316).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sold for Thirty Pieces of Silver (Zechariah 11:12\u201313)<\/strong><br>Zechariah predicted the price of betrayal, right down to the amount\u2014thirty pieces of silver\u2014the same amount Judas received and later threw back into the temple (Matthew 26:15).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pierced Hands and Feet (Psalm 22:16)<\/strong><br>\u201cThey pierce my hands and my feet,\u201d Psalm 22 states, a passage Christians see as vividly foreshadowing Jesus\u2019s crucifixion (John 20:25\u201327).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No Bones Broken (Psalm 34:20)<\/strong><br>While crucifixion often resulted in broken bones, the prophecy, \u201cHe protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken,\u201d was fulfilled as none of Jesus\u2019s bones were broken during his death (John 19:33\u201336).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Burial with the Rich (Isaiah 53:9)<\/strong><br>Isaiah prophesied, \u201cHe was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death.\u201d After his crucifixion, Jesus was buried in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy man (Matthew 27:57\u201360).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-his-resurrection\">His Resurrection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Old Testament also declares that the messiah would not remain in the grave but instead would rise victorious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resurrection from the Dead (Psalm 16:10)<\/strong><br>\u201cYou will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay,\u201d proclaims the psalmist. Peter highlights this prophecy in Acts 2, asserting that Jesus\u2019s <a href=\"\/jesus\/death-resurrection\/resurrection-of-jesus\">resurrection<\/a> fulfilled it (Acts 2:27\u201331).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image392256_158237-da size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1042-Horned_altar_sacrificial_system_fulfilled_by_jesus.jpg\" alt=\"The Horn of the Altar of Sacrifice or Burnt Offering.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-394283\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1042-Horned_altar_sacrificial_system_fulfilled_by_jesus.jpg 750w, https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1042-Horned_altar_sacrificial_system_fulfilled_by_jesus-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Horn of the Altar of Sacrifice or Burnt Offering. In the background is the tabernacle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-types-of-jesus-in-the-old-testament\">Types of Jesus in the Old Testament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Old Testament is rich with indirect symbols of Jesus\u2014people, events, rituals, and institutions that point to him. While not explicit predictions, their meaning becomes clear in light of the New Testament\u2019s revelation of Jesus\u2019s identity. Each symbol serves as a glimpse of the messiah\u2019s mission, character, and redemptive work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-passover-lamb\">Passover Lamb<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Passover lamb is one of the clearest images of Christ in the Old Testament, foreshadowing his role as the Lamb of God. During the first Passover in Egypt, the Israelites were instructed to sacrifice a lamb without blemish and apply its blood to their doorposts. This act saved their families from judgment (Exodus 12). Jesus fulfills this role as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.desiringgod.org\/articles\/where-is-jesus-in-the-old-testament#christ-patterned\">ul<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.desiringgod.org\/articles\/where-is-jesus-in-the-old-testament#christ-patterned\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">timate Passover Lamb<\/a>, whose sacrifice takes away the <a href=\"\/adam-eve\/sin\/what-is-sin\">sins<\/a> of the world (John 1:29). His blood, like the lamb\u2019s, spares us from spiritual death and restores us to God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-tabernacle\">The Tabernacle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tabernacle, where God\u2019s presence dwelt, foreshadows Jesus as God dwelling with his people (John 1:14). Just as the tabernacle was the meeting place between God and man in the wilderness, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gotquestions.org\/Jesus-in-the-Old-Testament.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jesus is our ultimate meeting place with God<\/a>, bridging the gap through his life and sacrifice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-joseph-and-david\">Joseph and David<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joseph and King David both serve as \u201ctypes\u201d of Christ, foreshadowing aspects of his mission and character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Joseph<\/strong> rose from betrayal and suffering to deliver his people from a famine. In the same way, Jesus, through his sacrifice and resurrection, became the ultimate deliverer, offering salvation and eternal life to all who believe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>David<\/strong>, Israel\u2019s greatest king, <a href=\"https:\/\/zondervanacademic.com\/blog\/jesus-in-the-old-testament\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">points forward to Jesus as the ultimate King<\/a> who reigns in righteousness. David\u2019s victories and his heart as a shepherd reflect Jesus\u2019s role as both the King who reveals God\u2019s kingdom and conquers death, and the Good Shepherd who protects his sheep as they hear his voice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-melchizedek\">Melchizedek<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melchizedek, an enigmatic figure who appears briefly in Genesis 14, prefigures Jesus in a unique way. He is both a king and a priest, combining two roles that were otherwise separate in Israel\u2019s history. Hebrews 7 explains that Jesus is a priest in the order of Melchizedek, representing an eternal priesthood and perfect kingly authority. He mediates between God and humanity, making him the ultimate King-Priest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bronze-serpent\">The Bronze Serpent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the Israelites were attacked by venomous snakes in the wilderness, God instructed Moses to make a bronze serpent and lift it on a pole. Those who looked at it were healed (Numbers 21:4\u20139). Jesus directly connects this event to his crucifixion, saying, \u201cJust as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up\u201d (John 3:14\u201315). Through faith in Jesus and his sacrifice on the cross, we receive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegospelcoalition.org\/essay\/christ-in-the-old-testament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">spiritual healing and eternal life<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-sacrificial-system\">The Sacrificial System<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sacrificial system in Leviticus points to Jesus\u2019s ultimate sacrifice. Animals were offered to atone for sin, but these were temporary and had to be repeated. Jesus, the perfect Lamb, paid the price by sacrificing himself on the cross, removing sin and restoring humanity\u2019s relationship with God. Hebrews 9 emphasizes that his sacrifice was final and sufficient, achieving what no animal sacrifice could.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-appearances-of-jesus-in-the-old-testament\">Appearances of Jesus in the Old Testament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jesus appears often in the Old Testament. <\/strong>Long before his birth in Bethlehem, we find him in Old Testament passages, foreshadowing his role as Savior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These appearances, known as <strong>Christophanies<\/strong>, are <a href=\"https:\/\/lifehopeandtruth.com\/god\/who-is-jesus\/christ-was-the-god-of-the-old-testament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visible manifestations of Christ<\/a> before his incarnation. While the Old Testament doesn&#8217;t explicitly identify these figures as the preincarnate Son, Christians have traditionally understood certain divine appearances as encounters with Christ, the Son of God, the eternal Logos, the second person of the Trinity. One example is the <strong>Angel of the Lord<\/strong>, who speaks and acts as God and accepts worship. Here are some moments we believe show Jesus in the Old Testament Scripture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-christophanies\">Christophanies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Christophanies are remarkable moments when Jesus is thought to have shown himself in visible form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Commander of the Lord&#8217;s Army (Joshua 5:13\u201315)<\/strong><br>Before the battle of Jericho, Joshua encountered a mysterious figure who identified himself as the commander of the Lord\u2019s army. Joshua bowed in worship and listened as he was told to remove his sandals, for he stood on holy ground\u2014echoing Moses\u2019s encounter at the burning bush. Many Christians see this as the preincarnate Christ <a href=\"https:\/\/citylightomaha.org\/jesus-in-the-old-testament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leading his people into victory<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Fourth Man in the Fiery Furnace (Daniel 3)<\/strong><br>When Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into a blazing furnace for refusing to worship an idol, King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished to see four men walking unharmed in the fire. The fourth, he said, looked \u201clike a son of the gods.\u201d Christians interpret this as a preincarnate appearance of Christ protecting his faithful followers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Man Wrestling with Jacob (Genesis 32:22\u201332)<\/strong><br>Jacob wrestled all night with a man he later realized was divine. \u201cI saw God face to face, and yet my life was spared.\u201d The figure blessed Jacob and renamed him Israel, marking his unique role in God\u2019s plan. Many believe this was the preincarnate Christ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-angel-of-the-lord\">The Angel of the Lord<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Angel of the Lord<\/strong> is another amazing way many believe that Jesus appears in the Old Testament. These encounters go beyond other angelic appearances\u2014this figure speaks with divine authority, identifies as God, and even accepts worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Appearing to Hagar (Genesis 16)<\/strong><br>The Angel of the Lord found Hagar in the wilderness and promised to multiply her descendants. Moved by this encounter, Hagar recognized him as \u201cthe God who sees me.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stopping Abraham from Sacrificing Isaac (Genesis 22)<\/strong><br>When Abraham obeyed God\u2019s command to offer Isaac as a sacrifice, the Angel of the Lord intervened, stopping him and providing a ram in the boy&#8217;s place. The Angel also reiterated God\u2019s covenant promises to Abraham.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Burning Bush (Exodus 3)<\/strong><br>God called Moses from a burning bush, with the Angel of the Lord present in the flames. Moses was told to remove his sandals, for the ground was holy. The voice identified itself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, declaring \u201cI AM WHO I AM.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Calling Gideon (Judges 6)<\/strong><br>The Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, calling him to deliver Israel from their enemies. Gideon\u2019s offering was consumed by fire, and he realized he had seen God.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Announcing Samson\u2019s Birth (Judges 13)<\/strong><br>The Angel of the Lord appeared to Samson\u2019s parents, announcing his birth and his future as a deliverer for Israel. When he ascended in the flame of their offering, Samson\u2019s father said, \u201cWe have seen God!\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image392256_4171ba-c8\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"702\" src=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1042-Jesus_cross_same_today_man_with_backpack-e1770073842935.jpg\" alt=\"A person wearing a backpack with a cross symbol on it, walking across a grassy landscape with mountains in the background.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-394293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1042-Jesus_cross_same_today_man_with_backpack-e1770073842935.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1042-Jesus_cross_same_today_man_with_backpack-e1770073842935-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1042-Jesus_cross_same_today_man_with_backpack-e1770073842935-1024x599.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/reasons-prod.storage.googleapis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1042-Jesus_cross_same_today_man_with_backpack-e1770073842935-768x449.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jesus-the-christ-past-present-and-future\">Jesus the Christ: Past, Present, and Future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where is Jesus in the Old Testament? Everywhere\u2014in prophecies, symbols, and appearances that point to God\u2019s ultimate plan for salvation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In the past<\/strong>, when he came in human form, he fulfilled the law perfectly, taught with divine wisdom, and performed miracles. His sacrificial death paid for our sins, his resurrection conquered death, and he offers eternal life to everyone who trusts in him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Today<\/strong>, Jesus is our living and reigning Savior. He sits at the right hand of the Father, interceding for us as our King and High Priest. Through the Holy Spirit, he empowers and guides <a href=\"\/christianity\/church\/what-is-the-church\">the Church<\/a>, bringing hope and transformation to lives everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In the future<\/strong>, Jesus will return as King to complete God\u2019s plan\u2014judge the world with justice, defeat all evil, and make all things new. God\u2019s redeemed will spend eternity in a restored creation, free from sin and <a href=\"\/god\/is-god-good\/why-does-god-allow-suffering\">suffering<\/a>, living in his perfect presence.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jesus is often in the Old Testament. The entire Bible points to Jesus Christ, and the Old Testament is no exception. He shows up often through prophecies, shadows (symbols or types), and appearances; always revealing God\u2019s plan for a Savior long before his earthly birth. From the promise of a messiah in Genesis to the suffering servant in Isaiah, these connections show how all of Scripture weaves together God\u2019s incredible plan of redemption. Discovering the depths of these appearances can help to deepen our faith and understanding of who Jesus is and what he came to do. 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