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Not a single text in the Old Testament mentions Jesus, either by name or in any way that can be demonstrated to be a definite reference to him. Although there is no actual description of Jesus in the Old Testament, this does not mean the end of our search.

Burton L Mack (Who Wrote the New Testament) describes a trick wherein one can ask any question of The Bible and get some kind of answer, then if the first answer does not appear to be helpful, one looks for another answer to the same question, until the right answer appears. With a little ingenuity, one can set up the comparison again with other emphases and make the answer come out right. In this way, it really is possible to point to hundreds of references that appear to describe Jesus.

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What are the two part of the bible how are they related to each other?

The two parts of the Bible are the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament contains religious texts primarily focused on the history and laws of ancient Israel, while the New Testament focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian church. They are related in that the New Testament builds upon the foundation laid out in the Old Testament, with Jesus fulfilling many prophecies and teachings found in the earlier texts.


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How many times does Jesus says follow Me in the Old Testament?

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Is Jesus fortold in the old testament?

Many Christians believe that Jesus is foretold in the Old Testament through various prophecies and types. For example, passages such as Isaiah 53, which speaks of a suffering servant, and Micah 5:2, which predicts the Messiah's birthplace in Bethlehem, are often interpreted as references to Jesus. Additionally, the concept of a coming Messiah is woven throughout the texts, particularly in the prophetic books. However, interpretations vary, and Jewish tradition does not see these texts as referring to Jesus.


How many New Testament references to Jesus?

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How many times Jesus quote from Old Testament?

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How many times does Jesus mention the Church in the New Testament?

Jesus mentions 'the church' 18 times in the New Testament.


How many times the word Jesus in the Old Testament?

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How many parable in Old Testament?

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When was Jesus prophesied in the Old Testament?

There was prophecy about Jesus in the old testament like in Isaiah chapter 53 it talks about our lord Jesus.


How many times is Jesus called son of man in New Testament?

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What are some bible verses with jesus?

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