Chronological Order of Christ in the Old Testament

How much do you really know about the Old Testament Messiah?

1. The Physical Appearances of Christ in the Old Testament

   1. Genesis 14:17-20 (Hebrews 5:6; 7:1-8) - Jesus is called Melchizedek, priest, man, Son of God.  He blessed Abraham.

      1. 2 reasons why some say Melchizedek was not Christ:

         1. Hebrews 7:3,15 - made like unto the Son of God (Daniel 3:25)

         2. Hebrews 7:4 - called a man (Genesis 18:1-2; 32:24; Joshua 5:13)

      2. 5 reasons why I believe Melchizedek was Christ!

         1. called priest of the most high God (before the Law was given) - Hebrews 7:1

         2. called a priest forever (like Jesus) - Hebrews 5:6; 7:3,17,21

         3. called "king of Salem" (peace) - Isaiah 9:6; Ephesians 2:14; Hebrews 7:1-2

         4. called "king of Righteousness" - Romans 10:1-4; Hebrews 7:2

         5. without genealogy (Eternal One) - Hebrews 7:3

   2. Genesis 16:7-13
      (called angel of the Lord - blessed Hagar)

   3. Genesis 18:1-14
      (called Lord, man - blessed Abraham)

   4. Genesis 32:24-30 (Hosea 12:2-5)
      (called man, God, angel - blessed Jacob)

   5. Numbers 22:22-35
      (called angel of the Lord - warned Balaam)

   6. Joshua 5:13-15
      (called man - fought for Joshua & Israel)

   7. Judges 2:1-4
      (called angel of the Lord - rebuked Joshua & Israel)

   8. Judges 6:11-22
      (called angel of the Lord, Lord - fought for Gideon & Israel)

   9. Judges 13:1-22
      (called angel of the Lord, God, man - raised up Samson for Israel)

   10. 2nd Samuel 24:13-17; 1st Chronicles 21:12-18; 2nd Chronicles 3:1
       (called angel of the Lord, Lord, angel - chastened king David & Israel

   11. 1st Kings 19:1-7
       (called angel of the Lord, angel - strengthened Elijah)

   12. Daniel 3:23-28 (Hebrews 7:3)
       (called Son of God, angel - protected Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego)

   13. Zechariah 1:7-19; 2:1-3; 3:1-6; 4:1-5; 5:5-10; and 6:4,5
       (called angel of the Lord, angel, man - revealed truth to Zechariah)
        

2. The Personal Appearances of Christ in the Old Testament

   1. Genesis 21:17,18
      (called angel of God - cared for Hagar)

   2. Genesis 22:11-18
      (called angel of the Lord - blessed Abraham)

   3. Genesis 28:13-16
      (called Lord - blessed Jacob)

   4. Genesis 31:11-13
      (called angel of God - instructs Jacob)

   5. Exodus 3:1,2 (John 8:58 and Acts 7:30-33)
      (called angel of the Lord - instructs Moses)

   6. Exodus 13:21 (Exodus 23:20-23)
      (called Lord - leads and protects Israel)

   7. Exodus 14:19
      (called angel of God - leads and protects Israel)

   8. 2nd Kings 1:3,15
      (called angel of the Lord - protected Elijah)

   9. 2nd Kings 19:35 (2nd Chronicles 32:21; Isaiah 37:36)
      (called angel of the Lord - Zechariah 1:11,12; 3:1,5,6; 12:8)

   10. Daniel 6:22 (Numbers 20:16 and Isaiah 63:9 and Daniel 3:28)
       (called angel - protected Daniel)
        

3. The Personal References of Christ in the Old Testament

   1. Genesis 24:7,40
      (called angel - Abraham instructs servant)

   2. Genesis 48:16
      (called angel - Jacob recalls Genesis 32:24-30)

   3. Exodus 23:20-23; 32:34; 33:2 (Numbers 20:16)
      (called angel - Exodus 13:21; 14:19; Isaiah 63:9)

   4. Numbers 20:16
      (called angel - Exodus 13:21; 14:19; Isaiah 63:9)

   5. Judges 5:23
      (called angel of the Lord - Judges 2:1,4; 6:11,12,21,22; 13:3,13,15, 16-18,20,21)

   6. Psalms 34:7; 35:5,6
      (called angel of the Lord)

   7. Isaiah 63:9
      (called angel of his presence - Exodus 23:20-23)

   8. Hosea 12:4
      (called angel - Genesis 32:24-30)

   9. Zechariah 12:8
      (called angel of the Lord - Zechariah 1:11,12; 3:1,5,6; 12:8)

   10. Ecclesiastes 5:6
       (called angel)

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