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Beloved Kingdom citizens, many people think that Christ only appears in the New Testament. They believe His story begins in the Gospels. But the truth is deeper and richer. Christ is revealed from the beginning of Scripture. He is hidden in the Old Testament and revealed in the New Testament. If you read carefully, you will see Him in types, shadows, prophecies, and encounters.
From Genesis to Malachi, God gives clear signs of the coming Savior. These signs prepare your heart to understand His mission and His identity.
Christ in Creation
The first place you see Christ is in creation. Genesis 1:1 says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” This looks simple, but there is more. In John 1:1–3, Scripture explains that the Word was in the beginning with God, and all things were made through Him.
Christ is that Word. He is not separate from creation. He is active in it. This means your Savior is not an afterthought. He is part of God’s plan from the very start.
Genesis 1:26 says, “Let us make man in our image.” This shows divine counsel. It points to the presence of the Word. You were created with Christ in mind. Your identity is connected to Him from the beginning.
Christ in the Promise of Redemption
After the fall of man, God gives the first promise of salvation. In Genesis 3:15, God speaks to the serpent and says the seed of the woman will crush its head.
This is the first prophecy of Christ. It shows a coming battle. It shows victory over evil. Even when sin entered the world, God already planned redemption through Christ.
This teaches you something important. God does not react to problems. He prepares solutions before they happen.
Christ in the Lives of the Patriarchs
Look at Abraham. In Genesis 12:3, God says, “In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” This blessing points to Christ. Through Abraham’s line, the Savior will come.
In Genesis 22, Abraham is asked to sacrifice Isaac. Isaac carries the wood for the sacrifice. This is a picture of Christ carrying the cross. At the last moment, God provides a ram. This shows substitution. It points to Christ as the final sacrifice in your place.
Look at Jacob. In Genesis 28:12, he sees a ladder reaching from earth to heaven. Angels move up and down on it. This ladder represents Christ. He is the connection between heaven and earth. He is the access point to God.
Look at Joseph. He is betrayed by his brothers. He suffers unjustly. He is later lifted to a place of power and saves many lives. This is a clear picture of Christ. Betrayed, rejected, and later exalted to bring salvation.
Christ in the Passover
In Exodus 12, God instructs Israel to sacrifice a lamb and put its blood on the doorposts. When the destroyer sees the blood, it passes over the house.
This lamb points to Christ. He is the perfect Lamb. His blood protects you from judgment. Without the blood, there is no escape.
This teaches you that salvation is not based on effort. It is based on the blood of the Lamb.
Christ in the Wilderness
In Exodus 16, God gives manna from heaven to feed His people. This bread sustains them daily. In John 6:35, Christ says, “I am the bread of life.”
The manna points to Him. Just as the people depended on manna, you must depend on Christ daily.
In Numbers 21:8–9, Moses lifts up a bronze serpent on a pole. Anyone who looks at it is healed. This points to Christ being lifted up. When you look to Him in faith, you receive life.
Christ in the Law and Sacrifices
The law given through Moses reveals God’s standard. It shows sin clearly. But it also points to Christ.
Every sacrifice in the Old Testament speaks about Him. The burnt offering shows total surrender. The sin offering shows atonement. The priest acts as a mediator between God and the people.
Christ fulfills all these roles. He is the sacrifice. He is the priest. He is the mediator.
Hebrews 10:1 says the law is a shadow of good things to come. That good thing is Christ.
This means the law was never the final solution. It was pointing forward to a better covenant.
Christ as the Rock
In Exodus 17:6, Moses strikes a rock, and water comes out for the people to drink. This rock represents Christ.
1 Corinthians 10:4 confirms this. It says the rock that followed them was Christ.
This shows that Christ is your source. He provides life where there is dryness. He brings refreshment in the wilderness.
Christ in the Tabernacle
The tabernacle is full of symbols that point to Christ.
The door of the tabernacle shows that there is only one way to God. Christ says in John 10:9, “I am the door.”
The lampstand gives light. Christ is the light of the world.
The table of showbread represents fellowship. Christ invites you into relationship.
The altar of sacrifice points to the cross. The veil separates man from God. When Christ dies, the veil is torn. Access is now open.
Every part of the tabernacle speaks about Him.
Christ in the Prophets
The prophets speak clearly about the coming Savior.
Isaiah 7:14 says a virgin will conceive and bear a son. This speaks about His miraculous birth.
Isaiah 9:6 says, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.” This shows His humanity and His divine mission.
Isaiah 53 gives a detailed picture of His suffering. It says He was wounded for our transgressions and bruised for our iniquities. This is a direct prophecy of His sacrifice.
Micah 5:2 reveals His birthplace. It says He will come from Bethlehem.
Zechariah 9:9 shows Him entering Jerusalem on a donkey.
These are not guesses. These are precise prophecies fulfilled in Christ.
Christ in the Psalms
The Psalms reveal the heart and mission of Christ.
Psalm 22 describes His suffering. It speaks about pierced hands and feet. It describes people casting lots for His garments.
Psalm 16:10 speaks about His resurrection. It says God will not allow His Holy One to see decay.
Psalm 110:1 shows His authority. It says, “The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand.”
These verses reveal His suffering, resurrection, and exaltation.
Christ as the Angel of the Lord
In several places, the Old Testament speaks about the Angel of the Lord. This is not a regular angel. This figure speaks as God and receives worship.
In Exodus 3:2–6, the Angel of the Lord appears to Moses in the burning bush. Yet He speaks as God.
In Joshua 5:13–15, the Commander of the Lord’s army appears to Joshua. Joshua worships Him, and He accepts it.
These encounters point to Christ appearing before His earthly birth. He is active in guiding and delivering His people.
Christ as the Coming King
The Old Testament also reveals Christ as a King.
2 Samuel 7:12–13 speaks about a descendant of David whose kingdom will be established forever.
Daniel 7:13–14 describes one like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven and receiving everlasting dominion.
These passages show that Christ is not only a Savior. He is also a King. His rule is eternal. His authority cannot be challenged.
What This Means for You
You must understand this clearly.
• Christ is not an afterthought
• Christ is central to all Scripture
• Christ is revealed from the beginning
When you read the Old Testament, look for Him. Do not read it as history only. Read it as revelation.
This changes how you see your faith.
• You see God’s plan is consistent
• You see redemption was always the goal
• You see your life is part of a bigger story
You also gain confidence.
If God planned salvation from the beginning, He will not fail you now. His promises stand firm.
How You Should Respond
You need to respond in a practical way.
First, study the Word deeply. Do not rush through Scripture. Look for Christ in every book.
Second, build your faith on Him. Everything points to Him because He is the foundation.
Third, trust His finished work. The sacrifices, the law, and the prophecies all lead to Him. He is the fulfillment.
Fourth, live with purpose. If Christ is central to Scripture, He must be central in your life.
Christ is woven into every part of the Old Testament. He is in the promises, the sacrifices, the prophets, and the kings. He is the Lamb, the Rock, the Bread, the Light, and the King.
When you open your Bible, do not read blindly. Look with understanding. See Him in the pages.
Your faith grows when you see that God has been speaking about Christ from the beginning. This gives you assurance. It strengthens your walk. It deepens your relationship with Him.
Hold on to this truth. Christ is not hidden from you. He is revealed to you. Seek Him, know Him, and follow Him with all your heart.