Christ in the Old Testament BIBLE STORIES Christ in the Old Testament

Introduction Wasn’t Christ born from the Virgin Mary? Did He exist before that? Christ is the “begotten of the Father before all ages.” “In the beginning was the Word” St. John the Beloved “The treasure hidden in the Scriptures is Christ” St. Irenaeus Memory Verse: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever” (Hebrews 13:8).

The Creation Christ who created the world All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made” (John 1:3). The Creation

Visit to Abraham Did Christ existed before Abraham? The story of three angels/men visiting Abraham

The Fight with Jacob It was not a random dream I will not let You go unless You bless me! I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”

The Burning Bush I am the God of your father—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob” (Exodus 3:6).

The Commander of the Army of the Lord What happened with Joshua ? No angel would have accepted that a man would worship him

Other symbols of Christ Seth the 3rd son of Adam Noah the humanity saver Zerubbabel restored God’s Temple

Conclusion: Every time you read “Angel of the Lord” think Christ St. Paul question to the Jews St. Justin the Martyr testimony

Questions for Reflection Can you name other events that occurred in the Bible where you saw Christ before the incarnation present in them? Can you name some biblical characters who are considered as types of Christ? Why? How can you live a godly, spiritual life like these biblical characters? What are some virtues you identified from their spiritual journeys with God?

Application When reading the OT, you should be on the lookout for Christ; ask yourself every time you read the OT, “Where is Christ in this story?” Read the whole Bible as one unit as it is meant to be and not separate stories. Pick a virtue from one of the characters in this lesson and pray for God to work in you to obtain it.