Christ in the Old Testament — Types, Shadows, and Prophecies
Discover how the entire Old Testament points forward to Jesus. Over 21 days, explore the types, shadows, prophecies, and patterns that find their fulfillment in the person and work of Christ.
On the road to Emmaus, the risen Jesus met two discouraged disciples and did something remarkable: "Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself" (Luke 24:27). Every page of the Old Testament, Jesus said, was about Him.
But how? The Old Testament was written centuries before Jesus was born. How can we see Him there?
What You'll Discover
Over 21 days, you'll explore the rich tapestry of ways the Old Testament anticipates, foreshadows, and promises the coming of Christ:
- Types — Old Testament figures like Adam, Isaac, Joseph, and Moses whose lives prefigure Christ
- Shadows — institutions like the Passover lamb, the Day of Atonement, the tabernacle, and the priesthood that find their substance in Jesus
- Prophecies — direct predictions from Isaiah's Suffering Servant to Daniel's Son of Man to Jeremiah's righteous Branch
- Patterns — recurring themes of exile and return, death and resurrection, rejection and exaltation that find their ultimate expression in the gospel
Guided by Trusted Voices
This plan draws on the preaching of Charles Spurgeon, who famously declared that every text of Scripture has a road leading to Christ, and the biblical-theological work of Graeme Goldsworthy (Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture, Gospel and Kingdom), who has shown how the entire Old Testament finds its center in the gospel.
Who This Plan Is For
If you've ever wondered why Christians read the Old Testament, or if you want to see familiar stories with fresh eyes, this plan will transform your understanding of the Bible's unity and deepen your worship of the Christ to whom it all points.