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[Music] In this video, we're going to take a look at every book of the Old Testament and find at least one prophecy about Jesus. This video is by no means exhaustive, but should give you a good foundation of where to start. Before we get started, please subscribe, like this video, and don't forget to share it with anybody you think might need it.
All right, let's jump right into it. Two specific prophecies in the Book of Genesis about Jesus. Firstly, the book prophesied that the Messiah would be born of the seed of a woman. Take a look at Genesis 3:15. It says, "And I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and hers. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel." Referring to the serpent. And of course, if we look at the New Testament, Luke 1:34-35, you'll see when Mary asked the angel, "How will this be, that she's going to give birth since she is a virgin, after all?" In verse 35, the angel answered, "The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God."
Now, just a side note here, the same word used for overshadow is the same one used in the Old Testament where God's spirit overshadowed the Ark of the Covenant. Why is this important? There are many reasons. When we get to the Book of Exodus, we'll refer back to this.
Now, the second thing, or the second prophecy I want to point out, is that the Messiah, Jesus, would be a king from the line of Judah. Take a look at Genesis 49, verse 10. "The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he to whom it belongs shall come, and the obedience of the nations shall be his." That is when the Messiah, the King of Israel, comes, he shall be from the line of Judah. Take a look in the New Testament, John 1:49. Then Nathaniel declared, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God. You are the king of Israel."
Now let's move on to the Book of Exodus and two prophecies about Jesus I want to point out here. Firstly, and perhaps most importantly, in Exodus 12, what was the function of the Passover Lamb? The lamb that was to be sacrificed. Now, I will be doing another video on the Passover Lamb, as it will take up some time and I can't cover it in this video. But take a look what John the Baptist says in the New Testament, in the Book of John 1:29. "And the next day, John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, 'Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.'" Exactly the function of the Passover Lamb in the Old Testament.
And the second prophecy I want to point out is that Jesus would be the manna from heaven. Literally, when the Israelites were stuck in the desert, God fed them with manna that fell from the skies. It didn't really fall. And again, I'll be doing another video of what manna really means. But I want you to notice a couple things. Jesus himself said, "I am the bread of life. Your forefathers ate the manna in the wilderness and yet they died. But this is the bread that comes down from heaven," talking about himself, "so that anyone may eat of it and never die. I myself am the living bread." Now, take a look what Jesus says in the Book of John, chapter 6, beginning in verse 31. "Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written, 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'" Jesus said to them, "Very truly I tell you, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world."
And do you remember my point in Genesis how the Holy Spirit would overshadow Mary, just as it did the Ark of the Covenant? Well, what was one of the things in the Ark of the Covenant? It was manna. Jesus was in the ark, or the typified ark of the covenant, in Mary, and he was the manna.
Moving on to the Book of Leviticus. Now, in this book, the main prophecy about Jesus is that he is the high priest. Leviticus 16 outlines the high priest's duty on the day of atonement. Now, without getting into detail, because this does deserve its own video, I'll just quickly summarize that Jesus is the high priest. However, the sacrifice is not the blood of goats and calves, but rather his own body, his own blood. Take a look at Hebrews 9:11 through 14. "But when Christ appeared as the high priest of the good things to come, he entered through the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made with hands, that is to say, not of this creation. And not through the blood of goats and calves, but through his own blood he entered the holy place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption."
Moving on to the Book of Numbers. There are a couple prophecies here, mainly that the Messiah would become king. Take a look at Numbers chapter 24. And that the Messiah, Jesus, would be the water from the rock. Read Numbers chapter 20. But my favorite is that the Messiah would be typified in the bronze serpent. When the Israelites were led into the desert, they complained to Moses. Take a look at Numbers chapter 21. And they said to Moses, "Why have you brought us here to die? Why did you take us out of Egypt?" And so the Lord sent snakes, so that many of the Israelites died. And what do they do? They ask Moses to intercede for them, and he does so. The Lord God says, beginning in verse 8 of chapter 21, "The Lord says to Moses, 'Make a snake image and mount it on a pole. When anyone who is bitten looks at it, he will recover.'" So Moses made a bronze snake and mounted it on a pole. Whenever someone was bitten and he looked at the bronze snake, he recovered. That is, they would live and not die.
What's great about this Old Testament passage is in the Old Testament, when you doubted what the Lord had already promised, bad things would happen, but he would always provide a way out, so long as you repented. That is, you changed your mind. Now, take a look at what Jesus says to Nicodemus in the Book of John, chapter 3. Nicodemus said to Jesus, "How can these things be?" Jesus answered him, "Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man." And now listen, watch this. In verse 14, he says, "And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life." Notice something. In the Old Testament, when you looked upon the bronze snake, you would be resuscitated and then, of course, later you die your natural death. What Jesus is saying is now, when you look upon him who is lifted up, the Son of Man, you will have eternal life. That is, though you may die physically, you shall live forever.
Moving on to the Book of Deuteronomy. The main prophecy here is that the Messiah, the Christ, will be a prophet like Moses. Take a look at Deuteronomy 18:15-19. "The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him. For this is what you asked of the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly, when you said, 'Let us not hear the voice of the Lord our God.'" This is a very popular and well-known passage among the Jews throughout history. This is one of the verses they use to say that the Messiah, whom they believe is not Jesus, would be Moses or a type of Moses or greater than Moses, rather. Now, take a look at John 6:14. After the people saw the sign Jesus performed, what sign was that? That he fed the 5,000. Remember that story? Go back and read it. It starts at verse one. They began to say, "Surely this is the prophet like Moses who is to come into the world." Now, notice how that miracle had to do with feeding the 5,000 with bread, just like when the Israelites were wandering in the desert with Moses and they were fed the bread from heaven, the manna.
Now moving on to the Book of Joshua. Jesus is both typified and it is prophesied that he is the commander of the Lord's army. Take a listen here, beginning in Joshua 5:13. "When Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua approached him and asked, 'Are you for us or for our enemies?' 'Neither,' he replied. 'That is the man I have now come as the commander of the Lord's army.' That is, of Yahweh's army." Then Joshua bowed with his face to the ground in worship and asked the man, "What does my Lord want to say to his servant?" The commander of the Lord's army said to Joshua, "Remove the sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy." And Joshua did so.
Now notice a couple things. Joshua sees someone who's both man and Lord. He's the commander of the army. This is what we call a theophany, an appearance of the holy God. And notice also that the commander of the Lord's army says for Joshua to remove his sandals because the place he is standing is holy. Where do we hear that before? When the Lord commanded Moses in the burning bush.
Moving on to the Book of Judges. And we'll move a little quicker through some of these books. But in the Book of Judges, Jesus is typified as the judge and lawgiver.
Now on to the Book of Ruth. It is prophesied that the Messiah, Jesus, would be a direct descendant of Boaz, who married Ruth. Take a look at Ruth 4:12-17. Now, as you move along in the Book of Ruth, right at the end, as it is describing or explaining David's genealogy, it says, "And Obed fathered Jesse, who fathered David." That is, King David. Now, Jesus is a direct descendant of David. Read the genealogy in Matthew chapter 1, beginning in verse one. Therefore, he is a direct descendant of Ruth and Boaz, and they are actually listed in verse 5 of Matthew chapter 1.
Moving on to 1 and 2 Samuel. The Messiah would be the Rock. 2 Samuel 23:2 and 3. "The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; his word was on my tongue. The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: 'When one rules over people in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God.'" Now take a look at 1 Corinthians 10:4. "And drank the same spiritual drink, for they drank from the spiritual rock that accompanied them, and that rock was Christ."
Moving on to First and 2 Kings. One of the most prominent prophecies is in the life and miracles of the Prophet Elisha. Remember when a man from Baal-Shalisha came to Elisha and said, "What am I to set 20 loaves before 100 men?" And what did Elisha say? "Give it to the people to eat." Elisha said, "For this is what the Lord says: They will eat and they will have some left over." So he gave it to them, and the Lord had promised. They ate and had some left over. Again, where do we see this? When Jesus multiplies the bread and feeds the 5,000.
Moving on to First and 2 Chronicles. The main prophecy here is that the Messiah would be from the tribe of Judah. Take a look at 1st Chronicles 5:2. And of course, you can make the reference yourself in the Book of Luke 3:23-32.
The book of Ezra. He's revealed to be the faithful scribe. He's typified in the person of Zerubbabel, the rebuilder of the temple.
The book of Nehemiah. He is typified in the person of Nehemiah, the rebuilder of the walls of salvation.
The Book of Esther. He is typified in the person of Mordecai.
The Book of Job. He is typified in the sufferings of Job, and moreover, the blessings that would follow. I won't get too much into typology. I'll be doing another video on how every character of the Old Testament typifies Jesus.
Moving on to the Psalms. Here we'll listen to a few important ones. The Messiah would be the Son of God. Take a look at Psalms 2:7. It says, "I will proclaim the Lord's decree. He said to me, 'You are my son; today I have become your father.'" And of course, we read in Matthew 17:5. "While he was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, 'This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him.'"
The Messiah would be resurrected. Take a look at Psalms 16:8-10, special emphasis on verse 10, "For you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead." Take a look at Acts 13:30-37.
Noting the Messiah would be despised and crucified. Take a look at Psalms chapter 22. "But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by everyone, despised by the people. All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads. 'He trusts in the Lord,' they say, 'let the Lord rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.'" Verse 6 to 8. Take a look at verse 14. "I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted within me."
Three more from the Psalms. The Messiah would be hated without cause. Take a look at Psalms 69:4. "Those who hate me without reason outnumber the hairs of my head; many are my enemies without cause, those who seek to destroy me. I am forced to restore what I did not steal."
The Messiah would be Lord, seated at the right hand of God. Take a look at Psalms 110:1. "The Lord says to my Lord: 'Sit at my right hand until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.'" And of course, one of the key moments in the New Testament.
The Messiah would be the stone rejected by the Jews at the time. Take a look at Psalms 118:22. "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone." And of course, what does Jesus say in Matthew 21:42 and 43? "Jesus said to them, 'Have you never read in the scriptures: "The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes"? Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you.'"
Moving on to the Book of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. Two main points here: that the Messiah would be everlasting. Take a look at Proverbs chapter 8. And that the Messiah would be the Son of God. Take a look at Proverbs 30:4.
In the Book of Solomon, Jesus is typified as the lover and the bridegroom. I will be doing a whole other video on Jesus the bridegroom and how the marriage ceremony of the time helps explain a lot of scripture.
Now moving on to the book of Isaiah. There are quite a few here. The Messiah would be born of a virgin. Take a look at Isaiah 7:14. "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel." And of course, you can find the parallel passage in Luke 1:34-35.
As well as he would be called Immanuel. Take a look at Matthew 1:21-23.
And of course, the Messiah would be God and man. Take a look at Isaiah 9:6. "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
The Messiah would heal the blind, lame, and deaf. Take a look at Isaiah 35:5-6.
The Messiah would be preceded by a forerunner, John the Baptist. Take a look at Isaiah 40:3. "A voice of one calling in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.'" And of course, take a look at Luke chapter 1:17.
Isaiah 50:6 tells us that the Messiah will be whipped and beaten. And of course, we know the story of the crucifixion. And of course, Isaiah 53:10. "Yet it was the Lord's will to crush him and cause him to suffer. And though the Lord makes his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in his hand." That is, the Messiah would be resurrected and live forever. And of course, we know the story. Jesus is risen from the dead and is currently alive.
Moving on to Jeremiah and the Book of Lamentations. There are a few good ones in here, but one of the most important is that the Messiah would be God. That's right. Take a look at Jeremiah 23:6. "In his days Judah will be saved and Israel will live in safety. This is the name by which he will be called." Now listen carefully. This is the name by which he will be called. He will be called the Lord, capital L, which means Yahweh, our righteous Savior. And who is designated Savior? Jesus. That's right.
Now moving on to the Book of Ezekiel. The primary prophecy here is that the Messiah would be a descendant of King David. Take a look at Ezekiel 34:23 and 24. Where it says, "I will place over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he will tend them; he will tend them and be their shepherd. I the Lord will be their God, and my servant David will be prince among them. I the Lord have spoken."
Now taking a look at the Book of Ezekiel, the main prophecy is that the Messiah would be a descendant of David. Take a look at Ezekiel chapter 34.
Moving on to the Book of Daniel. Some very important ones here. Of course, if you don't know, one of the most popular passages is Daniel 7:13 and 14. "In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all the nations of the people." Again, I'll be doing a whole video on Daniel chapter 7 specifically and what this means to help us understand a lot of the passages in the New Testament.
Again, in Daniel 9:26, "The Messiah, the Anointed One, the Christ, will be put to death."
The book of Hosea. Jesus is typified as the bridegroom who is faithful, like Hosea, to his adulterous wife.
Moving on to the Book of Joel. One of the biggest messages and prophecies is that the Messiah would baptize people with the Holy Spirit. Read Joel chapter 2, beginning in verse 28.
Moving on to the Book of Amos. Chapter 8:9. "In that day,' declares the Sovereign Lord, 'I will make the sun go down at noon and darken the earth in broad daylight.'" And this prophecy is fulfilled during the Messiah's death. Take a look at Matthew 27:45-46.
Obadiah. That he is the mighty Savior.
The Book of Jonah. Just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the whale or the fish, Jesus also says in Matthew 12:40, "He too will be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights, just as Jonah was in the belly of the fish." Now I will be doing another video on the Book of Jonah to help you answer the question, how could Jonah survive in the belly of a fish?
Moving on to the Book of Micah. My favorite, that the Messiah, the Christ, Yeshua, Jesus, will be born in Bethlehem. Micah 5:2. And of course, where is Jesus born? Take a look at Matthew 2:1-2. "After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod." And by the way, side note here, what does Bethlehem mean? House of Bread. If you've been following along, you know that Jesus said he was the bread of life. He is the manna, or the bread from heaven.
The book of Nahum. Jesus is the avenger of God's people.
The book of Habakkuk. And forgive me if I got that wrong, I always do. The primary prophecy here is that Jesus, when he returns, will come from Teman. Take a look at Habakkuk 3:3.
The book of Zephaniah. Jesus is the restorer of the remnant.
Book of Haggai. Jesus would visit the second temple. And as you know, when he was alive, that was Israel's second temple. Take a look at Haggai chapter 2:6-9.
The book of Zechariah. There are a few here. That the Messiah would be priest and king. Take a look at Zechariah 6:12-13. That the Messiah would ride into Jerusalem on a donkey. I think we all know the story. Well, in case you don't, take a look at Zechariah 9:9. "Rejoice greatly, daughter Zion! Shout, daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." Take a look at Matthew 21:6-9.
And of course, that the Messiah would be pierced. Take a look at Zechariah 12:10.
And finally, The Book of Malachi. The prophecies here will be that the Messiah would appear at the temple. Take a look at Malachi 3:1. "I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before me. Then suddenly the Lord you are seeking will come to his temple; the messenger of the covenant, whom you desire, will come,' says the Lord Almighty." And of course, Jesus fulfills this in Mark 11:15.
Well, there you have it. At least one prophecy and/or allusion to Jesus in every book of the Old Testament. Hope you enjoyed this video. If there are any videos you would like, please put it in the comment section down below. And again, don't forget to share.