Was Jesus in the Old Testament, pt. 1
After the resurrection, two of Jesus’ disciples were walking back to Emmaus feeling sad and dejected. Jesus came to them while they were walking, keeping his identity hidden. They began to tell this ‘stranger’ the story of the crucifixion and the possibility of the resurrection, but their sadness indicated that they remained doubtful. Jesus then said to them, “’O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?’ And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.” (Luke 24:25-27) Jesus confirmed that He was the theme of the Old Testament.
In the Old Testament there are many prophecies concerning Jesus. The first is Genesis 3:15, which prophesies that a male child of the woman will crush Satan’s head (a fatal blow) while Satan will only crush his heel. Jesus stomping on the head of a snake in the opening scene of Mel Gibson’s movie was an allusion to this prophecy. This death blow to the head of Satan was rendered by Jesus on the cross.
Many prophecies seem to indicate that God himself will come to the earth in the form of a man. Isaiah 9:6 says, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”According to this prophecy, Jesus would be a child born to humanity, but He also would be the Mighty God from heaven.
Isaiah 7:14 says, “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [God with us].” Some suggest that ‘virgin’ here should be interpreted young woman, but a young woman conceiving and bearing a son would hardly be a significant sign.
Micah 5:2 says, “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days.” In Daniel chapter seven the term Ancient of Days is clearly a reference to God.
Zechariah 2:10-11 says, “Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for behold, I come and I will dwell in your midst, declares the Lord. And many nations shall join themselves to the Lord in that day, and shall be my people. And I will dwell in your midst, and you shall know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you.” Notice that the Lord will dwell in our midst because the Lord of hosts sent Him. This passage is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus--Jesus confirmed this when He said, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me.” (John 8:42)
Next week we’ll look at more passages and discuss the use of the word ‘Lord’ in the Old and New Testament.
In the Old Testament there are many prophecies concerning Jesus. The first is Genesis 3:15, which prophesies that a male child of the woman will crush Satan’s head (a fatal blow) while Satan will only crush his heel. Jesus stomping on the head of a snake in the opening scene of Mel Gibson’s movie was an allusion to this prophecy. This death blow to the head of Satan was rendered by Jesus on the cross.
Many prophecies seem to indicate that God himself will come to the earth in the form of a man. Isaiah 9:6 says, “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”According to this prophecy, Jesus would be a child born to humanity, but He also would be the Mighty God from heaven.
Isaiah 7:14 says, “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [God with us].” Some suggest that ‘virgin’ here should be interpreted young woman, but a young woman conceiving and bearing a son would hardly be a significant sign.
Micah 5:2 says, “But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose origin is from of old, from ancient days.” In Daniel chapter seven the term Ancient of Days is clearly a reference to God.
Zechariah 2:10-11 says, “Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for behold, I come and I will dwell in your midst, declares the Lord. And many nations shall join themselves to the Lord in that day, and shall be my people. And I will dwell in your midst, and you shall know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you.” Notice that the Lord will dwell in our midst because the Lord of hosts sent Him. This passage is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus--Jesus confirmed this when He said, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here. I came not of my own accord, but he sent me.” (John 8:42)
Next week we’ll look at more passages and discuss the use of the word ‘Lord’ in the Old and New Testament.
Labels: Old Testament, prophecies
posted on Friday, May 25, 2007 |
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