Jesus in the Old Testament

“And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, He explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning Himself.” Luke 24:27
The story about how Jesus appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus after His resurrection, is one that I always enjoy reading about. How they were [http://verses10.blogspot.com/2011/03/emmaus-road.html] initially kept from recognising Him, but as they walk along together, they are privvy to what must have been one of the most insightful Bible studies ever given. It’s interesting to note what Jesus taught them about: Himself, using only the Old Testament Scriptures.
It’s been said that ‘The New Testament is in the Old Testament, concealed; the Old Testament is in the New Testament, revealed.’ All the major theological truths are found in both. It is no secret that Messiah was to come to earth and suffer for sins, that He would provide salvation for all people and one day return to rule and reign as King. Sure, the picture was not as clear as it is in the New Testament, but it is there all the same.
Could you tell someone about Jesus, using only the Old Testament? Here are some key verses:
“And I will put enmity between you [the serpent, Satan] and the woman, and between your offspring and hers [Messiah]; He will crush your head, and you will strike His heel [speaking of the crucifixion]” (Gen. 3:21).
“I will raise up for tehm a prophet like you [Moses] from among their brothers; I will put My words in His mouth, and He will tell them everything I command Him” (Deut. 18:18).
“But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all... Yet it was hte Lord’s will to crush Him and cause Him to suffer, and though the Lord makes His life a guilt offering, He will see His offspring and prolong His days, and the will of the Lord will prosper in His hand. After the suffering of His soul He will see the light of life and be satisfied; by His knowledge My righteous servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities” (Isa. 53:4-5, 10-11).
“And afterward, I will pour out My Spirit on all people...” (Joel 2:28).
“that Your ways ay be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations” (Ps. 67:2).