Introduction

There are thirty nine (39) books in the Old Testament and for week commencing the 24 March 2024, I would like to look at one verse from each of the thirty nine books of the Old Testament, for The Pre-incarnate Jesus, The Angel of God, The Messiah, The Prince of Peace, Emmanuel, God with us, a King and Priest, Commander of the Lord’s Army.

This review is by no means exhaustive and you will find many more prophecies and Christophanies of the Messiah in the Old Testament.

Note: Please note that for this review I am only looking at the Old Testament.

Theme

Jesus from everlasting to everlasting.

Sunday

Christ’s birth and suffering prophecied: See Genesis 3:15.

The blood will be a sign and, when I see it I will pass over you.

See Exodus 12:13.

Aaron, the High Priest, carrying out his duties. See Leviticus 16:6-7.

The Rock that Moses struck twice with his staff!

See Numbers 20:11.

Christ prophesied. Deuteronomy 18:15-19.

Commander of the Lord’s Army and Leader into the Promised Land.

See Joshua 5:13.

Monday

Divine Leader.

See Judges 2:1-2.

The Kinsman Redeemer and ancestors of Jesus Christ. See Ruth 9-12.

Jonathan a faithful friend to David.

See 1 Samuel 18:1-4.

Messiah would be the Rock.

See 2 Samuel 23:2-4.

The Lord appears to King Solomon a second time. See 1 Kings 9:1-3.

Prophet Elisha and the miracle of multiplying bread – one hundred fed and bread left over.

See 2 Kings 4:42.

Tuesday

Messiah from the Tribe of Judah.

See 1 Chronicles 5:2.

King Solomon had wisdom from God.

See 2 Chronicles 9:22.

The faithful scribe who documented the return of the exiles and re-building of Jerusalem.

See the book of Ezra.

Rebuilding and dedication of the walls of Jerusalem.

See book of Nehemiah.

Esther and Mordecai saved their fellow Jews from death.

See book of Esther.

My Redeemer lives;

I myself will see Him.

See Job 19:25, 27.

Wednesday

 The mocking of Christ the promised Messiah.

See Psalms 22:7-8.

I was appointed from eternity, before the world began.

See Proverbs 8:23.

Wisdom from God brightens you and changes your appearance.

See Ecclesiastes 8:1.

Christ and His love

for His church.

See Song of Songs 7:10.

The Lord Himself will give you a sign: the Virgin will give birth to Son.

Isaiah 7:14.

The Lord our Righteousness: this is His name.

See Jeremiah 23:6.

Thursday

His compassions never fail.

See Lamentations 3:22.

Christ the Shepherd would be a descendant of David.

See Ezekiel 34:23.

Four men walking in the fire, the fourth looks like ‘a son of the gods.’

See Daniel 3:25.

Spiritual unfaithfulness!

See Hosea 3.

My Spirit poured out on all. See Joel 2:28.

Friday

The earth darkened in broad daylight (eclipse) during the Messiah’s crucifixion.

See Amos 8:9.

Brotherly love.

See Obadiah 12.

Jonah saved: three days and three nights in the belly of a fish.

See Jonah 1:17.

The Messiah prophesied to be born in Bethlehem.

See Micah 5:2.

The Lord is slow to anger and great in power.

See Nahum 1:3.

Saturday

Divine appearances. Praying and intercession by Habakkuk for his people.

See Habakkuk 3:3.

Divine call to seek God.

See Zephaniah 2:3.

Christ prophesied.

See Haggai 2:6-9.

Christ prophesied as king and priest.

See Zechariah 6:12-13.

The Lord will come: sudden events.

See Malachi 3:1-3.

Conclusion

Messiah from everlasting (Proverbs 8:22); Son of God (Proverbs 30:4); He will come (Malachi 3:1).