The Foreshadowing of Jesus - Pastor Mark
The Foreshadowing of Jesus
Part 1 of Our Christmas Series — November 30, 2025 (watch sermon here)
Pastor Mark Krieg
The Christmas story didn’t begin in Bethlehem — it began long before, woven into the pages of Scripture through patterns, symbols, and prophetic promises. This week, Pastor Mark opened our Christmas series by exploring how the entire Bible — from Genesis to Revelation — points to Jesus. The accuracy, beauty, and unity of Scripture reveal a God who has been telling one story all along: the story of redemption through His Son.
The Miracle of the Bible
The Bible isn’t just one book; it’s a library of 66 books written over 1,500 years by prophets, kings, scribes, shepherds, and apostles. And yet, inspired by the Holy Spirit, these writings carry one unified message. The Scriptures are both Logos (the written Word) and Rhema (the revealed Word spoken to our hearts). Every book contributes to the revelation of Jesus — “the Word made flesh” (John 1:1–3).
Prophecy: The Proof Within the Pages
One of the clearest evidences of the Bible’s divine origin is prophecy. Jesus fulfilled 351 Old Testament prophecies — promises spoken hundreds of years before His birth. From being born in Bethlehem, to His miracles, to the details of His crucifixion and resurrection, Scripture consistently points to Him as the Messiah.
Jesus Foreshadowed Throughout the Old Testament
The Old Testament is full of “types and shadows” — people, events, and symbols that preview the coming Christ:
Adam – the first man; Jesus, the “Last Adam,” brings new creation.
Noah – salvation through the ark foreshadows salvation through Christ.
Joseph – rejected, then exalted to save many — a clear picture of Jesus.
Moses – deliverer, mediator, prophet.
Boaz – the kinsman-redeemer, pointing to Christ’s redemption.
Isaac – the beloved son offered on the altar.
Jonah – three days in darkness before being raised.
Even Israel’s festivals, laws, and symbols whisper His name: the Passover lamb, manna in the wilderness, the Day of Atonement, the bronze serpent, and more.
The Promised King
Pastor Mark also highlighted the biblical theme of the Throne of David — God’s covenant promise of an eternal King. The prophets foretold a righteous ruler who would come from David’s line. The angel Gabriel confirmed to Mary that Jesus is the fulfillment: “The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.” — Luke 1:32
The Branch — A Picture of New Life
Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Zechariah introduced another title for the Messiah: The Branch — new life springing from what seemed dead. This Branch would be righteous, Spirit-filled, and would build God’s true temple. Jesus fulfilled every part of this hope.
The Big Picture
Christmas is not an isolated event — it is the culmination of a story God has been writing since the beginning. The Old Testament foreshadows Jesus through people, symbols, prophecies, feasts, covenants, and promises. The New Testament reveals Him fully.
The same God who orchestrated Scripture’s accuracy and unity is still writing His story in our lives today. As we begin this Christmas season, we celebrate a Savior who was promised, revealed, and continues to reign forever.
