In the writings of the Old Testament, we understand the rituals and ceremonies of Judaism symbolically pointed to the coming of Messiah.
Katika maandiko ya Agano la Kale, tunaelewa kanuni na sherehe za kiyahudi mfano ulioashiria kwa kuja kwa Masihi. Ina maana kwamba, kanuni za kiyahudi zilikuwa tu ishara za vitu vijavyo.