Christmas Before Christ

CHRISTMAS ACCORDING TO THE OLD TESTAMENT

“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.”

―Isaiah 9:2

The Old Testament is rich with prophecies that foreshadow the birth of Jesus, revealing God’s plan of salvation and laying out the script for the Christmas story. Long before Christ arrived in a humble manger in first‑century Bethlehem—an event celebrated in the Gospel narratives—Scripture had already laid the groundwork for His coming.

Christmas is a time to celebrate the fulfillment of these promises—God’s promise to redeem humanity through His Son. As we reflect on these Old Testament prophecies, let us remember that the birth of Jesus was not just a historical moment, but the culmination of God’s eternal plan for our salvation. Let these verses remind us of the hope, peace, and joy that come with the birth of Christ, the Savior of the world.

This four-part series explores several prominent Old Testament prophecies related to Christ’s birth. Watch the messages below and use the study guide to learn what the Bible says about it.

Series links:

• A Light Has Dawned | Isaiah 9:1-7; Matthew 4:16; John 1:1-14; Genesis 1:1-3; Isaiah 8:19-22; Job 18:17-19; John 3:19, 8:12, 9:5 [Spanish]
• Offspring of a Virgin | Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 9:6-7; Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25; Genesis 3:15; John 1:1-14; 1 Timothy 3:16; Galatians 4:4; John 3:3-8 [Spanish]
• The Newborn King | Micah 5:1-4; Isaiah 9:6-7; Isaiah 7:14; Isaiah 53:2; Philippians 2:5-8; Hebrews 2:9-18; John 1:1-14; Luke 2:10-12; Jeremiah 23:5; Hebrews 1:8 [Spanish]
• God with Us | Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6 [Spanish]

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