1. Lesson 2B: Christ in the Old Testament

2. Hosea 12:10
“I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets.”

3. Each Group has a Prophet
Think of as many ways as you can in which the Prophet and his Ministry are similar to Christ and His Ministry
Doesn’t have to be an exact match
Compare Roles, Trials, Callings, Teachings, etc
Think about symbols (numbers, images, places, etc)
No wrong answers! Points for Creativity

4. Adam
Son of God - Moses 6:22
Father of Mankind (Christ is Father of all Spirits)
Helped Create the Earth
Tempted by Satan in Person
Commanded to Sacrifice (represents Christ) – Moses 5:5
Fall leads to Atonement, creates need for Christ

5. Abraham/Isaac Sacrifice of Son
Isaac was a willing participant (prob adult, around 30 yrs old)
Isaac carried his own wood (Christ bore his cross)
Isaac was first born Son

6. Joseph of Egypt Firstborn Son of Jacob (Israel) and Rachel
Held birthright
Sold into slavery, allowed him to eventually save his family (and all of House Israel)
Sold for pieces of Silver by Judah (Judas in Greek)

7. Moses Moses and Christ fasted 40 days and nights (Ex 34: 28)
“Blood of Lamb” over doorway saved Israel
Saved people out of bondage
Turned water into wine (First public miracle) – Ex 7:20
Control over waters
Transfigured on a mountain

8. Elisha/Elijah Performed many of the same miracles:
Naaman cleansed of leprosy
Fed 100 men with 20 loaves and had left over
Raised the dead, specifically widows’ sons
Elijah means “Jehovah is my God”
Elisha means “God of Salvation

9. Jonah Sent on a mission from God Sleeping in boat when storm came
He caused water to calm
In the belly of the fish for 3 days, 3 nights

10. Is this a coincidence? Do you think these stories were chosen to be recorded by Old Testament prophets on purpose?

11. Notebook Ideas
What other stories/prophets can you think of in the Old Testament or elsewhere in the scriptures that are a similitude of Christ?
How can you become a similitude of Christ in your personal lives?