OLD TESTAMENT (39 Books)
(Christ foreshadowed, promised, prefigured, prophesied, symbolised)
1. Genesis — The Promised Seed & Creator-Word
Jesus is the Seed who crushes the serpent; present as the creative Word and Melchizedek type.
2. Exodus — The Passover Lamb & Deliverer
Christ is the Lamb whose blood saves, the Bread from heaven, and the presence in the Tabernacle.
3. Leviticus — The High Priest & Atoning Sacrifice
Every offering and priestly act points to Christ’s once-for-all sacrifice.
4. Numbers — The Bronze Serpent & Faithful Guide
Jesus is lifted up like the serpent, and He is the true Shepherd in the wilderness.
5. Deuteronomy — The Prophet Like Moses
Christ is the final authoritative prophet and covenant mediator.
6. Joshua — The Captain of the Lord’s Host
Christ appears as the Commander leading God’s people into promise.
7. Judges — The True Deliverer
Every judge (imperfect saviour) anticipates Christ the perfect Deliverer.
8. Ruth — The Kinsman-Redeemer
Boaz foreshadows Christ who redeems and restores the outcast.
9. 1 Samuel — The Anointed King
David’s anointing prefigures Jesus the true Messiah (Anointed One).
10. 2 Samuel — Son of David, Eternal King
God’s covenant with David finds fulfilment in Christ’s eternal throne.
11. 1 Kings — The Greater Solomon
Jesus is Wisdom Himself, greater than Solomon, building an everlasting temple.
12. 2 Kings — The Righteous Prophet-King
Elisha’s miracles and mercy foreshadow Christ’s ministry.
13. 1 Chronicles — The Davidic Messiah Promised
Genealogies anchor Christ as David’s rightful heir.
14. 2 Chronicles — The Temple’s True Fulfilment
Christ is the true Temple where God dwells bodily.
15. Ezra — The Restoring Redeemer
Jesus rebuilds what is ruined and brings His people back from exile.
16. Nehemiah — The Rebuilder of Lives
He restores spiritual walls and gates ruined by sin.
17. Esther — The Mediator Protecting His People
Christ is the unseen protector ensuring the survival of God’s people.
18. Job — The Living Redeemer
“Yet in my flesh I shall see God” points to Christ as the resurrected Redeemer.
19. Psalms — Christ in Worship, Prophecy, and Kingship
Messiah appears in nearly every theme: Shepherd (23), King (2), Sufferer (22), Priest (110).
20. Proverbs — Divine Wisdom Incarnate
Christ is Wisdom personified, the eternal Word.
21. Ecclesiastes — True Meaning and Eternal Shepherd
Christ is the ultimate meaning; the true Shepherd who leads beyond vanity.
22. Song of Solomon — Bridegroom of the Church
The covenant love pictures Christ and His bride.
23. Isaiah — The Suffering Servant & Divine King
Virgin-born Immanuel, Mighty God, Suffering Servant, reigning Messiah.
24. Jeremiah — The Righteous Branch
Christ is the righteous King who brings the New Covenant.
25. Lamentations — The Compassionate Sufferer
Christ bears sorrows and grief of His people.
26. Ezekiel — The True Shepherd & Restorer
Jesus is the Good Shepherd and giver of the Spirit.
27. Daniel — Son of Man & Eternal King
Christ receives everlasting dominion and defeats beastly kingdoms.
Minor Prophets (28–39)
28. Hosea — The Faithful Husband
Christ pursues His unfaithful people.
29. Joel — The Giver of the Spirit
Pentecost fulfils Joel’s vision through Christ.
30. Amos — The Plumb Line of Righteousness
Christ judges injustice and restores David’s fallen tent.
31. Obadiah — The Defender of Zion
Christ brings justice against all who oppose God’s kingdom.
32. Jonah — The Three-Day Sign
Jesus identifies His death and resurrection with Jonah’s sign.
33. Micah — The Ruler from Bethlehem
Christ’s birthplace and eternal nature foretold.
34. Nahum — Judge of Evil Empires
Christ brings final justice against oppressors.
35. Habakkuk — The Just One Living by Faith
Christ embodies perfect faith and righteousness.
36. Zephaniah — The Mighty One Who Saves
Christ sings over His redeemed people.
37. Haggai — The Desire of All Nations
Jesus is the greater glory filling the temple.
38. Zechariah — The Pierced Shepherd-King
Messiah rides on a donkey, is pierced, cleanses sin.
39. Malachi — The Sun of Righteousness
Christ rises with healing and prepares His messenger.