Category Archives: Morning Prayer

Jesus in the Old Testament: Types & Foreshadows

There are people, places and events in the Old Testament that look forward to the New Testament Messiah. This week, we’ll look at some of these types or foreshadows of Christ. Let’s start at the beginning … with Adam. 1 … Continue reading

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Jesus in the Old Testament: The Fourth Man

  In a well-known Bible story, three men were thrown into the fiery furnace.    Daniel 3:25 (NLT)  “Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a god!” Shadrach, … Continue reading

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Jesus in the Old Testament: Commander of the Lord’s Army

  Here’s another Christophany, a probable appearance of Jesus in the Old Testament, this time to Joshua:   Joshua 5:113-14 (NLT) When Joshua was near the town of Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of … Continue reading

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Jesus in the Old Testament: My Lord

Genesis 18:1 (NIV) Now the Lord appeared to Abraham … The Lord may be a Christophany, another Old Testament appearance of Jesus. Here, He shows up as one of three men.  Later in the chapter, we get a glimpse of His thoughts. Genesis … Continue reading

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Jesus in the Old Testament: The Angel of the Lord

God’s conversation with Abram’s servant Hagar may have been a Christophany, an Old Testament appearance of Jesus. Genesis 16:7 (NIV) The angel of the Lord found Hagar near a spring in the desert. The angel of the Lord, meaning messenger of the God … Continue reading

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Jesus in the Old Testament: Christophanies

Christophany — a big word defined with more big words: a temporary appearance of Christ before His incarnation. You won’t find the word in the Bible. Jesus shows up a few brief times in the Old Testament. This shouldn’t come … Continue reading

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Jesus in the Old Testament: Prince of Peace

Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given … And he will be called … Prince of Peace.   The Hebrew word Isaiah uses here, shalom, means so much more than “peace.” … Continue reading

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Jesus in the Old Testament: Everlasting Father

  Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born … And he will be called … Everlasting Father.   Isaiah’s Old Testament prophecy is confirmed by the New Testament words of Jesus Himself: John 10:20 “I and the … Continue reading

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Jesus in the Old Testament: Mighty God

Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born …  And he will be called … Mighty God.   It’s Christmas time and we tend to focus on sweet baby Jesus. Isaiah reminds us that He is also Mighty … Continue reading

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Jesus in the Old Testament: Counselor

  We’re looking for Jesus in the Old Testament. Let’s start with names.   Isaiah 9:6 (NIV) For to us a child is born, to us a son is given … And he will be called Wonderful Counselor … We … Continue reading

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