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- 1 What role did Jesus play in the Old Testament?
- 2 Where in the Old Testament does it talk about Jesus?
- 3 Is the name Jesus used in the Old Testament?
- 4 Did God change between the old and new testament?
- 5 Why do some people reject the Old Testament?
- 6 Why is it important to understand Old Testament passages that foreshadow Jesus?
What role did Jesus play in the Old Testament?
He is believed to be the Jewish messiah (Christ) who is prophesied in the Hebrew Bible, which is called the Old Testament in Christianity. Jesus preached, taught in parables, and gathered disciples.
Where in the Old Testament does it talk about Jesus?
Prophecies of Jesus
| 47 Old Testament Verses About Jesus as Messiah | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Messiah would be born of a woman. | Genesis 3:15 |
| 2 | Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. | Micah 5:2 |
| 3 | Messiah would be born of a virgin. | Isaiah 7:14 |
| 4 | Messiah would come from the line of Abraham. | Genesis 12:3 Genesis 22:18 |
In what ways did Jesus play the role of a prophet?
(i) He showed compassion to the suffering. (ii) He had disciples. (iii) He faced the political and religious leaders with courage. (iv) He reminded people of the commandments of God.
Is the name Jesus used in the Old Testament?
Hebrew forms of the name Jesus—Yehoshua, Yeshua, and Yeshu—are frequently found in the Old Testament, although not with reference to the Savior. Jesus in English is the equivalent of the Greek rendering of Yeshua and Yeshu. The Hebrew equivalent of the word Christ—Messiah—also appears in the Hebrew scriptures.
Did God change between the old and new testament?
God has not changed.
What did Jesus say about the Old Testament in the Bible?
Jesus believed that the Old Testament was divinely inspired, the veritable Word of God. He said, ‘The Scripture cannot be broken’ (John 10:35). He referred to Scripture as ‘the commandment of God’ (Matthew 15:3) and as the ‘Word of God’ (Mark 7:13).
Why do some people reject the Old Testament?
Many people want to accept Jesus, yet they reject a large portion of the Old Testament. Either Jesus knew what he was talking about, or he didn’t. If a person believes in Jesus Christ, he should be consistent and believe that the Old Testament and its accounts are correct.
Why is it important to understand Old Testament passages that foreshadow Jesus?
This is a fact, therefore it is important to to understand the old testament passages that foreshadow Jesus (Yahusha) Christ. We are told by the Messiah himself that the scriptures of the prophets spoke of him. This was a mystery to many at the time but now we have an understanding of this.
How many places in the Old Testament does Jesus appear?
7 Places We Find Jesus in the Old Testament 1) Jesus is the Last Adam 2) Jesus is testified to by ‘the Law and the Prophets’ 3) Noah: a Foretaste of judgment and salvation through Christ 4) Isaac: Jesus is the “seed” of Abraham and true substitute 5) Jesus is greater than the Law-covenant 6) Jesus is a greater future King David