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Read: Daniel 7:13-14
Listen: Daniel 7

In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. Daniel 7:13-14

This year, we look for Jesus in the Old Testament to see how God’s plan always included Jesus saving us from our sins. We introduce new reading plans on the first Monday of every month.

This month, we explore how Jesus is revealed in Daniel and three other prophets: Hosea, Joel and Amos. These books, though diverse in their contexts, all point to God’s faithfulness and the coming Messiah. Daniel prophesied during the Babylonian exile (6th century BC). Hosea, Joel and Amos ministered to Israel and Judah during times of spiritual decline with calls for repentance and promises of future blessing.

Daniel’s visions foreshadow Jesus as the Son of Man with everlasting dominion (Daniel 7:13-14). Hosea’s life mirrors God’s faithful love, pointing to Jesus’s sacrificial love for his church (Hosea 3:1; Ephesians 5:25). Joel prophesies the outpouring of God’s Spirit, fulfilled at Pentecost through Jesus (Joel 2:28-29; Acts 2:1-4). Amos calls for justice and righteousness, which Jesus perfectly fulfills (Amos 5:24; Romans 3:25-26). Throughout these books, we see glimpses of Jesus as the promised King (Daniel 2:44), the loving Bridegroom (Hosea 2:19-20), the giver of the Holy Spirit (Joel 2:28-29), and the righteous Judge (Amos 5:24). Each prophet, in his unique way, reveals aspects of Christ’s character and mission.

TODAY: As you read this month, ask God to show you how these prophets point to Jesus. Thank him for his faithfulness in fulfilling his promises through Jesus.

JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT:

Read Daniel 1-2. Highlight anything that points to Jesus. Note the kingdom that endures forever. Consider how Jesus’s kingdom will never end (Luke 1:33).