Jesus in the Old Testament is a series of posts that will offer my readers a chance to consider pictures or shadows of Jesus in the Old Testament. As mentioned in the introduction to this series, some may be obvious, some may be not so obvious, and some may simply be a facet of the Lord those reading may not have considered previously.

I hope as we venture through this series, we will see the Lord in many wonderful pictures throughout the Old Testament.

Cyrus is a much fuller topic than I had first imagined in relation to seeing Jesus in the Old Testament. I have mentioned previously that my assumption would be a couple of post’s on Cyrus, and then move onto Daniel. Wow will there be multitudes of images of Jesus in Daniel. Can’t wait!

But this tour through the life of Cyrus has been alarming, for as I entered this topic, I will freely confess I had never considered his life as a reflection of the Master. Yet here we are at another likeness to the Son.

Isaiah speaks of Cyrus’s identification to the people of Israel, even centuries previous to his appearance. He named him, spelling out his name for the people long before his birth, in order to provide guidance to His people, to give them information in order to know He is God, that He is the One who protects, guides and provides to His people in their need.

Cyrus was identified. Clearly marked out by the prophet, described even to his name!

More than Cyrus, Jesus was also clearly marked out by the prophet’s of old. Prophecy after prophecy, type after type, the Master was identified throughout the ages, so that those who saw His life, would know of His Person.

Although this series is on the typologies throughout the Old Testament, pointing those who want to see the Messiah in the history of the Book, multiple prophecies also were provided for the seeking soul. For those curious, I provided a series on this very topic, calling it “Old Testament Messianic Prophecies” and it turned out to be overwhelming. Over 350 prophecies were considered, pointing to the King and Savior, the Great High Priest.

My friend – the evidence is overwhelming. We have been clearly informed of who the Messiah is. He has been identified in multiple ways and through various methods.

The Jews were provided a name. Cyrus.

We have been flooded with ways to recognize the Messiah. Will you confess and agree? Will you follow?

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