Bible reference the old for the new
Here are some examples of Old Testament references that are often referred to in the New Testament:
Creation
- Genesis 1:1-31 - New Testament references: John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-17, Hebrews 1:2-3
- Genesis 2:7 - New Testament reference: 1 Corinthians 15:45
The Fall
- Genesis 3:1-24 - New Testament references: Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:21-22, Hebrews 2:14-15
The Flood
- Genesis 6-9 - New Testament reference: 1 Peter 3:20-21, 2 Peter 2:5
Abraham
- Genesis 12:1-3 - New Testament reference: Galatians 3:8
- Genesis 22:1-14 - New Testament reference: Hebrews 11:17-19
Moses
- Exodus 3:1-4:17 - New Testament reference: Acts 7:20-36
- Exodus 12:1-30 - New Testament reference: 1 Corinthians 5:7-8
The Tabernacle
- Exodus 25-31, 35-40 - New Testament reference: Hebrews 8:1-6, 9:1-28
The Prophets
- Isaiah 53:1-12 - New Testament reference: Matthew 8:17, John 12:38-41, 1 Peter 2:22-25
- Jeremiah 31:31-34 - New Testament reference: Hebrews 8:8-12
- Ezekiel 37:1-14 - New Testament reference: John 11:43-44
The Messiah
- Psalm 110:1 - New Testament reference: Matthew 22:41-45, Mark 12:35-37, Luke 20:41-44
- Isaiah 9:6-7 - New Testament reference: Matthew 1:23, Luke 2:11
- Daniel 7:13-14 - New Testament reference: Matthew 24:30, Mark 13:26, Luke 21:27
These are just a few examples of the many Old Testament references that are found in the New Testament. The New Testament authors often quoted or alluded to Old Testament passages to illustrate their points, provide context, or demonstrate the fulfillment of prophecy.