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Jesus Christ is not a figure who emerged suddenly in the New Testament. He was prophesied, foreshadowed, and promised throughout the Old Testament. As He Himself said in Luke 24:27 KJV, "And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself."
In this blog post, we will explore how both Moses and the prophets clearly point to Jesus as the promised Messiah, revealing the divine continuity of God’s plan of redemption.
1. The Seed of the Woman (Genesis)
Genesis 3:15 KJV - "And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel."
This foundational prophecy points to Jesus Christ as the seed of the woman who would ultimately crush Satan’s head. It was fulfilled in Jesus' death and resurrection.
Fulfilled in:
- Galatians 4:4 KJV – "God sent forth his Son, made of a woman."
- Hebrews 2:14 KJV – "That through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil."
2. The Seed of Abraham (Genesis)
Genesis 22:18 KJV - "And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice."
Jesus is the promised seed through whom all nations are blessed.
Fulfilled in:
- Galatians 3:16 KJV – "To Abraham and his seed were the promises made... thy seed, which is Christ."
3. A Prophet Like Unto Moses (Deuteronomy)
Deuteronomy 18:15 KJV - "The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken."
Jesus is the greater Prophet who mediates the New Covenant.
Fulfilled in:
- Acts 3:22-23 KJV – Peter identifies Jesus as this Prophet.
- Hebrews 3:1-6 KJV – Jesus is greater than Moses.
4. Born of a Virgin (Isaiah)
Isaiah 7:14 KJV - "Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel."
This directly prophesies Jesus' virgin birth and His divine nature.
Fulfilled in:
- Matthew 1:23 KJV – "Behold, a virgin shall be with child... Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."
5. The Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53)
Isaiah 53:3-5 KJV - "He is despised and rejected of men... he was wounded for our transgressions."
This chapter details the Messiah's suffering, substitutionary death, and redemptive mission.
Fulfilled in:
- 1 Peter 2:24 KJV – "Who his own self bare our sins..."
- Acts 8:32-35 KJV – Philip preached Jesus using this text.
6. Born in Bethlehem (Micah)
Micah 5:2 KJV - "But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah... out of thee shall he come forth... whose goings forth have been from of old."
Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem was no coincidence but the fulfillment of prophecy.
Fulfilled in:
- Matthew 2:1 KJV – Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
- John 7:42 KJV – The Scripture said Christ would come from Bethlehem.
7. Triumphal Entry (Zechariah)
Zechariah 9:9 KJV - "Behold, thy King cometh unto thee... lowly, and riding upon an ass."
Jesus fulfilled this prophecy in His humble entry into Jerusalem.
Fulfilled in:
- Matthew 21:5 KJV – "Behold, thy King cometh... sitting upon an ass."
8. Betrayed for 30 Pieces of Silver (Zechariah)
Zechariah 11:12-13 KJV - "They weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver... cast them to the potter in the house of the Lord."
Judas’ betrayal and the purchase of the potter’s field fulfilled this exactly.
Fulfilled in:
- Matthew 27:3-10 KJV – Judas returned the silver, and it was used to buy the potter's field.
9. Crucifixion Foretold (Psalm 22)
Psalm 22:1, 16-18 KJV - "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?... they pierced my hands and my feet... they part my garments."
These vivid details of crucifixion describe Jesus’ suffering centuries in advance.
Fulfilled in:
- Matthew 27:46 KJV – Jesus quotes Psalm 22.
- John 19:23-24 KJV – The soldiers cast lots for His garments.
10. The Timing of the Messiah (Daniel)
Daniel 9:25-26 KJV - "From the going forth of the commandment... unto the Messiah the Prince... shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself."
This prophecy gives the exact timeline of the Messiah's coming and death.
Fulfilled in:
- Jesus appeared and was crucified at the appointed time.
Jesus Declares the Fulfillment
Luke 4:17-21 KJV - Jesus read from Isaiah 61 and declared, "This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears."
John 5:39 KJV - "Search the scriptures... they are they which testify of me."
Conclusion
The Old Testament is not merely a backdrop; it is a prophetic tapestry that foretells the Messiah—Jesus Christ. From Genesis to Malachi, the Scriptures reveal His birth, life, death, and resurrection. As Paul testified in Acts 26:22-23 KJV, he preached "none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come."
Moses and the Prophets do not whisper of Jesus; they boldly declare Him.
Let us study the Scriptures with fresh eyes and proclaim with full assurance: Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God.
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