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How do we know Jesus is revealed in the Old Testament?

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Jesus is revealed in the Old Testament through prophetic fulfillment and the typology seen in figures and events.

The Old Testament is replete with types and shadows of Christ that find their ultimate fulfillment in the New Testament. As noted in the sermon, after His resurrection, Jesus explained to the disciples how all the scriptures spoke of Him (Luke 24:25-27). This assertion illustrates that whether through prophetic declarations of His birth, suffering, or the sacrificial system, the Old Testament consistently points to Jesus as the expected Messiah.

Moreover, the figures in the Old Testament, such as the Passover lamb (Exodus 12), point to Christ’s role as our ultimate sacrifice. Additionally, Habakkuk's burden itself underscores the reality that even amidst judgments and difficulties, God was revealing aspects of His character and plan that pointed forward to redemptive actions through Christ. Therefore, understanding the Old Testament in light of the revealed Christ enriches our comprehension of God’s plan for salvation and emphasizes the continuity of scripture.
Scripture References: Luke 24:25-27, Isaiah 53:3-5, John 5:39, Isaiah 6, John 1:18, Genesis 18, Daniel 3:25

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Christ in Habakkuk
Norm Wells · Jan 15, 2017
I Saw The Lord
Peter L. Meney · Jul 23, 2017
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