11 Times the Old Testament Predicts Jesus' Birth and Death AND MORE

11 Times the Old Testament Predicts Jesus' Birth and Death Clarence L. Haynes Jr. One of the great realities of Scripture is the prophetic nature of the Bible. There are predictions made in Scripture that have already come true, and there are many that we are waiting to come true – for example the second coming of Jesus Christ. Yet, before he comes the second timehe had to come the first time. The prediction of Jesus' first coming was foretold all throughout the Old Testament. You might be wondering where does the Old Testament predict Jesus’ birth and death? I am glad you asked because we are going to look at some of these predictions. Old Testament Prophecies of Jesus Before we dive in and answer the question of where the Old Testament predicts Jesus’ birth and death, let’s take a moment to answer another question: How can you trust biblical prophecy? The answer is found in the very Scripture itself: “You may say to yourselves, ‘How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?’ If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously,so do not be alarmed” (Deuteronomy 18:21-22). You can test the prophetic accuracy of Scripture by asking this one question: Did it come to pass? This is really the only way to know if something that is prophesied is true or not. Let’s consider some of these prophecies from the Old Testament. Let's look at 11 places where the Old Testament accurately predicts Jesus’ birth and death. In answering the question of where the Old Testament predict Jesus’ birth and death, I want to divide the listings into two categories. We will first start with thosepointing to his birth, and then those pointing to his death. Old Testament Predictions of Jesus' Birth 1. Genesis 3:15 “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” From the very beginning, right after Adam and Eve disobeyed God, he gave indication that a savior would be coming from the seed of the woman, Eve. God revealed right away that this seed would be the one that would crush the head of the serpent. We know thatseed pointed to Jesus. Moses is credited as the author of the book of Genesis. The time of his writing isn’t one hundred percent certain, but is estimated to be about 1500 years before Christ was born. 2. Genesis 12:3 “I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” In this verse, God is making a promise to Abraham that he would make him into a great nation. As part of that promise he tells him that all people on earth will be blessed through you. This blessing of all mankind points to the one who would redeem peoplesfrom every tribe and tongue on the face of the earth. The blessing of salvation was for all who would believe. 3. Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” This Scripture points to the manner in which he will born, and also to one of the names given to Christ: Immanuel, meaning God with us. This was pointing to both his human birth and his divine nature. This was written over 700 years before Christ was born. 4. Micah 5:2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” We know Jesus was born in Bethlehem and this Scripture tells us in advance the place Jesus would be born. This prophecy was written by Micah approximately 800 years before Christ was born. 5. Hosea 11:1 “When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son.” This prophecy was written by Hosea also approximately 800 years before Christ was born. This verse looks backward and forward. Remember the Israelites were slaves in Egypt when God brought them out. Also remember that Joseph and Mary fled to Egypt with thebaby Jesus to avoid the slaughter by Herod. This verse can apply to both of those situations. However, it was referred to by Matthew in his writings (Matthew2:14-15). Old Testament Predictions of Jesus' Death One place we can turn to that accurately predicts Christ’s death is Psalm 22. I will highlight a few verses from this Psalm. 6. Psalm 22:1 “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 7. Psalm 22:7-8 “All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads. ‘He trusts in the Lord,’ they say, ‘let the Lord rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.’” 8. Psalm 22:16-18 “Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me; they pierce my hands and my feet. All my bones are on display; people stare and gloat over me. They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment.” This Psalm was written by David approximately 1000 years before Christ came. I just want to highlight within this Psalm the many references to the actual crucifixion of Christ. I will include the New Testament reference for each of these: •Jesus cried out “My God, my God why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34) •They mocked and hurled insults shaking their heads at Jesus (Matthew 27:39, Mark 15:29) •They shouted “He trusts in the Lord, let the Lord save him” (Matthew 27:41-43) •They nailed him to a cross piercing his hand and feet (Matthew 27:35) •They divided his clothes and cast lots for them (Matthew 27:35, Mark 15:24, Luke 23:34) The accuracy and specific nature of David’s prophecy has caused some skeptics to believe it was written after the crucifixion had already taken place. But the evidence shows this was written about 1000 years before. If someone should ever ask you where theOld Testament predicts Jesus birth and death, this Psalm should be included in the conversation. Especially if you are talking about his death. Another great passage to turn to is Isaiah 53. The whole chapter refers to Christ, but I want to highlight a few verses. 9. Isaiah 53:5 “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” 10. Isaiah 53:7 “He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.” 11. Isaiah 53:9 “He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.” Again, when you read the scriptures, it is amazing how accurate and reliable Bible prophecies are. If you consider the test of the truth of prophecy, mentioned in Deuteronomy, then the Bible passes with flying colors. What Does All This Mean? As we have looked back to consider Old Testament prophecies, there is one thing I want you to take away from all this. The Bible can be trusted. It is the living active word of God and you can depend on what God has spoken in his word. What has been predictedhas either already come to pass or it will. It’s just a matter of time. I want to leave you with two truths about Scripture that Jesus stated about the word of God: “For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished” (Matthew5:18). everything is accomplished” (Matthew 5:18). “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away” (Matthew 24:35). When it is all said and done and every prophecy has been fulfilled, God’s word will still be standing. You can count on that. Further Reading What Are the Prophecies about Jesus? The Old Testament prophets went to great lengths to describe the Messiah’s life, death, and victorious resurrection. Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled these prophecies in such accurate detail a millennium later that there can be no doubt that He was that promisedMessiah. The Old Testament contains over 300 prophecies about a future Messiah, a savior anointed by God to deliver His people from oppression. The New Testament trumpets the fulfillment of those propheciesthrough the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus Himself revealed that He was the promised Messiah (John 4:25-26). Further, the gospels show how Jesus fulfilled the messianic prophecies and ultimately delivered humanity from the oppression of death through the promise of eternal salvation (John3:16). Below is a discussion of numerous messianic prophesies fulfilled by Jesus. What Are the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Birth? The Old Testament described the awaited Messiah’s birth in detail. In particular, the prophets foretold that the Savior would be born of a woman and would defeat Satan to redeem humanity for Satan’s deception of our First Parents (Genesis3:15). Further, the Savior would come from the line of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis 12:3; 17:19; Numbers 24:17), and the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10). Scripture also revealed that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) to a virgin who would call Him Immanuel(Isaiah 7:14). The Messiah would be an heir to King David’s throne and would reign for eternity (2Samuel 7:12-13). Jesus’ Birth Fulfils the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Birth Jesus of Nazareth redeemed the Fall of Adam as prophesied because Jesus was born of a woman and destroyed the Devil’s work by defeating death through His glorious Resurrection (1John 3:8). Jesus also fulfilled the prophecies about the Savior’s lineage, as He is a direct descendant of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the tribe of Judah (Matthew1:1-16). Moreover, as predicted, Jesus was born to a virgin in the town of Bethlehem (Luke 1:27; 2:4-7). In addition,Jesus is an heir to King David’s throne through Christ’s earthly father Joseph (Matthew 1:6-16), andas the King of Kings, Jesus’ reign will last forever (Luke 1:33). Also, Jesus was indeed called Immanuel. The name Immanuel means “God with us” and perfectly describes Jesus’ nature as God made flesh to dwell among us (John1:1, 14). Notably, Isaiah declared that the Messiah would be called by many names in addition to Immanuel, such as: “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). What Are the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Early Life? The Old Testament revealed that the Messiah would spend time in Egypt during His youth and would then leave Egypt (Hosea11:1). The prophecies also foretold of a messenger in the wilderness who’d prepare the way for the Messiah so that the glory of God would be revealed (Isaiah40:3-5). Jesus’ Early Life Fulfils the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Early Life As prophesied, Jesus spent His early years in Egypt to escape the Massacre of the Innocents perpetrated by King Herod (Matthew2:13-15). Also as predicted, once Herod died, Jesus and His family left Egypt and settled in Nazareth (Matthew2:19-23). The foreshadowed messenger in the wilderness preparing the way for the Lord was John the Baptist, who prepared the Messiah’s way by preaching a message of baptism and repentance of sins (Matthew3:1-6). John the Baptist alluded to Jesus when he told his followers that he baptized with water but that there would be “one who is more powerful” who would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire (Matthew3:11). John then baptized Jesus and a voice from heaven revealed that Jesus was God’s son (Matthew3:13-17). Matthew 3:13-17). What Are the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Ministry? The messianic prophecies told us that Galilee would be chosen among the nations to see “a great light,” a male child born to remove the darkness (Isaiah9:1-6). The Messiah was foretold to preach about repentance (Isaiah 30:15) and be a gentle redeemerwho would uphold justice and heal the broken (Isaiah 42:1-4; 61:1-2). The Savior would also speak in parablesthat would fall on deaf ears (Psalm 78:2-4; Isaiah 6:9-10) and perform many miracles (Isaiah 35:5-6). The prophecies further described the Deliverer as: A faithful priest who would do God’s will (1 Samuel 2:35);a prophet selected from among the Israelites (Deuteronomy 18:15); and a humble king who wouldride atop a donkey toward welcoming crowds (Zechariah 9:9). Despite this peaceful and healing description of the coming Messiah, the prophets also asserted that the Messiah would be rejected by His own people (Psalm69:8) but embraced by the Gentiles (Isaiah 11:10). Last, prophecy warned that rulers would plot to killthe Messiah (Psalm 31:13). Jesus’ Ministry Fulfils the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Ministry In fulfillment of Scripture, Jesus’ ministry began in Galilee, where Jesus was the “great light” that dispelled the darkness by preaching a life of repentance (Matthew4:12-17). Moreover, Jesus spoke in parables that confounded many (Matthew 13:10-15, 34-35) andperformed numerous miracles (Matthew 11:2-5). Jesus also fulfilled the messianic prophecies by serving as: The faithful priest who atoned for the sins of others through His human death and divine resurrection (Hebrews2:17); the Jewish prophet who was rejected by His own people (Matthew 13:54-58); and the humbleking who entered Jerusalem atop a donkey and was welcomed by cheering crowds (Matthew 21:1-9). Furthermore, the prophecy that everyone could be co-heirs of God’s Kingdom is confirmed by the diversity of Jesus’s followers (John12:18-21). Last, the revelation that Jesus would be scorned to the point of death was realized when the rulers of Israel plotted to have Him killed (Matthew27:1). What Are the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Betrayal? The prophets warned that someone who had broken bread with the Messiah (Psalm 41:9) would betray Him for30 pieces of silver, which would later be used to buy a potter’s field (Zechariah 11:12-13).Upon His betrayal, the Messiah’s closest friends would flee from him (Psalm 31:11). Jesus Was Betrayed in the Manner Prophesized As predicted, Jesus was betrayed by the Apostle Judas Iscariot for 30 pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14-16;47-50). That blood money was later used to buy a potter’s field (Matthew 27:3-10). Also, after Judas’sbetrayal, Jesus’ other disciples “deserted him and fled” (Mark 14:50). What Are the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Death? Isaiah describes how the Messiah would remain silent in the face of false accusations and would be beaten, mocked, and spat upon (Isaiah53:7; Isaiah 50:6). The Savior would also be “pierced for our transgressions” so that by His wounds we’d be healed (Isaiah53:5). The prophet Daniel likewise revealed that the “Anointed One will be put to death and will have nothing” (Daniel9:26). King David further detailed the Messiah’s death. The Psalmist presaged that the Messiah’s hands and feet would be pierced but His bones would not be broken (Psalm22:16-17; 34:20). The Savior would die among criminals (Isaiah 53:9), and people would cast lots for Hisclothing (Psalm 22:18). Also, onlookers would taunt the Anointed One by telling Him to ask the Lord He spokeof so often to rescue Him (Psalm 22:8). Jesus Died in the Manner Prophesized Anyone familiar with Jesus’ Passion knows that He fulfilled the prophecies of the Messiah’s death down to the last agonizing detail. Specifically, Jesus remained silent in the face of false accusations, and was beaten, mocked, and spat upon before His crucifixion(Mark 14:57-61; 15:16-20). Further, the Savior’s hands and feet were pierced by nails at His crucifixion, but his bones weren’t broken (Luke24:39-40; John 20:24-27; John 19:33-37). As foretold, two criminals were crucified beside Jesus (Mark 15:27-28), and Roman soldierscast lots for His garments (John 19:23-24). Last, the prediction of unyielding scorn came to pass whenonlookers taunted the Crucified Christ by saying that if He was the Chosen One, He should save Himself (Luke 23:35). What Are the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Resurrection? King David foreshadowed the Messiah’s resurrection by proclaiming that God would not abandon the Messiah to the realm of the dead or let the Messiah’s body see decay (Psalm16:10). David also wrote that the Messiah would ascend to Heaven and sit at God’s right hand (Psalm 110:1). Isaiah further divined that the Messiah’s death would serve as an ultimate offering for sin so that God’s people could be redeemed (Isaiah53:5-12). The Messiah’s agony would be rewarded, however, in that He’d conquer death in the end (Isaiah25:7-8) and “see the light of life and be satisfied” (Isaiah 53:11). Jesus Was Resurrected in the Manner Prophesied As foretold, Jesus conquered death by gloriously rising from the dead (Matthew 28:5-10). Jesus thenappeared to many of His disciples (Matthew 28:16-17) who later testified that the Messiah had risen,that His body was without decay, and that He had ascended into Heaven to sit at the right hand of God, as prophesied (Acts2:24-36). What Are the Prophecies about Jesus? The Old Testament prophets went to great lengths to describe the Messiah’s life, death, and victorious resurrection. Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled these prophecies in such accurate detail a millennium later that there can be no doubt that He was that promisedMessiah. •Dolores SmythCrosswalk.com Contributing Writer •202023 Apr The Old Testament contains over 300 prophecies about a future Messiah, a savior anointed by God to deliver His people from oppression. The New Testament trumpets the fulfillment of those propheciesthrough the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus Himself revealed that He was the promised Messiah (John 4:25-26). Further, the gospels show how Jesus fulfilled the messianic prophecies and ultimately delivered humanity from the oppression of death through the promise of eternal salvation (John3:16). Below is a discussion of numerous messianic prophesies fulfilled by Jesus. What Are the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Birth? The Old Testament described the awaited Messiah’s birth in detail. In particular, the prophets foretold that the Savior would be born of a woman and would defeat Satan to redeem humanity for Satan’s deception of our First Parents (Genesis3:15). Further, the Savior would come from the line of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis 12:3; 17:19; Numbers 24:17), and the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10). Scripture also revealed that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) to a virgin who would call Him Immanuel(Isaiah 7:14). The Messiah would be an heir to King David’s throne and would reign for eternity (2Samuel 7:12-13). Jesus’ Birth Fulfils the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Birth Jesus of Nazareth redeemed the Fall of Adam as prophesied because Jesus was born of a woman and destroyed the Devil’s work by defeating death through His glorious Resurrection (1John 3:8). Jesus also fulfilled the prophecies about the Savior’s lineage, as He is a direct descendant of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the tribe of Judah (Matthew1:1-16). Moreover, as predicted, Jesus was born to a virgin in the town of Bethlehem (Luke 1:27; 2:4-7). In addition,Jesus is an heir to King David’s throne through Christ’s earthly father Joseph (Matthew 1:6-16), andas the King of Kings, Jesus’ reign will last forever (Luke 1:33). Also, Jesus was indeed called Immanuel. The name Immanuel means “God with us” and perfectly describes Jesus’ nature as God made flesh to dwell among us (John1:1, 14). Notably, Isaiah declared that the Messiah would be called by many names in addition to Immanuel, such as: “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). What Are the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Early Life? The Old Testament revealed that the Messiah would spend time in Egypt during His youth and would then leave Egypt (Hosea11:1). The prophecies also foretold of a messenger in the wilderness who’d prepare the way for the Messiah so that the glory of God would be revealed (Isaiah40:3-5). Jesus’ Early Life Fulfils the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Early Life As prophesied, Jesus spent His early years in Egypt to escape the Massacre of the Innocents perpetrated by King Herod (Matthew2:13-15). Also as predicted, once Herod died, Jesus and His family left Egypt and settled in Nazareth (Matthew2:19-23). The foreshadowed messenger in the wilderness preparing the way for the Lord was John the Baptist, who prepared the Messiah’s way by preaching a message of baptism and repentance of sins (Matthew3:1-6). John the Baptist alluded to Jesus when he told his followers that he baptized with water but that there would be “one who is more powerful” who would baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire (Matthew3:11). John then baptized Jesus and a voice from heaven revealed that Jesus was God’s son (Matthew3:13-17). What Are the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Ministry? The messianic prophecies told us that Galilee would be chosen among the nations to see “a great light,” a male child born to remove the darkness (Isaiah9:1-6). The Messiah was foretold to preach about repentance (Isaiah 30:15) and be a gentle redeemerwho would uphold justice and heal the broken (Isaiah 42:1-4; 61:1-2). The Savior would also speak in parablesthat would fall on deaf ears (Psalm 78:2-4; Isaiah 6:9-10) and perform many miracles (Isaiah 35:5-6). The prophecies further described the Deliverer as: A faithful priest who would do God’s will (1 Samuel 2:35);a prophet selected from among the Israelites (Deuteronomy 18:15); and a humble king who wouldride atop a donkey toward welcoming crowds (Zechariah 9:9). Despite this peaceful and healing description of the coming Messiah, the prophets also asserted that the Messiah would be rejected by His own people (Psalm69:8) but embraced by the Gentiles (Isaiah 11:10). Last, prophecy warned that rulers would plot to killthe Messiah (Psalm 31:13). Jesus’ Ministry Fulfils the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Ministry In fulfillment of Scripture, Jesus’ ministry began in Galilee, where Jesus was the “great light” that dispelled the darkness by preaching a life of repentance (Matthew4:12-17). Moreover, Jesus spoke in parables that confounded many (Matthew 13:10-15, 34-35) andperformed numerous miracles (Matthew 11:2-5). Jesus also fulfilled the messianic prophecies by serving as: The faithful priest who atoned for the sins of others through His human death and divine resurrection (Hebrews2:17); the Jewish prophet who was rejected by His own people (Matthew 13:54-58); and the humbleking who entered Jerusalem atop a donkey and was welcomed by cheering crowds (Matthew 21:1-9). Furthermore, the prophecy that everyone could be co-heirs of God’s Kingdom is confirmed by the diversity of Jesus’s followers (John12:18-21). Last, the revelation that Jesus would be scorned to the point of death was realized when the rulers of Israel plotted to have Him killed (Matthew27:1). What Are the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Betrayal? The prophets warned that someone who had broken bread with the Messiah (Psalm 41:9) would betray Him for30 pieces of silver, which would later be used to buy a potter’s field (Zechariah 11:12-13).Upon His betrayal, the Messiah’s closest friends would flee from him (Psalm 31:11). Jesus Was Betrayed in the Manner Prophesized As predicted, Jesus was betrayed by the Apostle Judas Iscariot for 30 pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14-16;47-50). That blood money was later used to buy a potter’s field (Matthew 27:3-10). Also, after Judas’sbetrayal, Jesus’ other disciples “deserted him and fled” (Mark 14:50). What Are the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Death? Isaiah describes how the Messiah would remain silent in the face of false accusations and would be beaten, mocked, and spat upon (Isaiah53:7; Isaiah 50:6). The Savior would also be “pierced for our transgressions” so that by His wounds we’d be healed (Isaiah53:5). The prophet Daniel likewise revealed that the “Anointed One will be put to death and will have nothing” (Daniel9:26). King David further detailed the Messiah’s death. The Psalmist presaged that the Messiah’s hands and feet would be pierced but His bones would not be broken (Psalm22:16-17; 34:20). The Savior would die among criminals (Isaiah 53:9), and people would cast lots for Hisclothing (Psalm 22:18). Also, onlookers would taunt the Anointed One by telling Him to ask the Lord He spokeof so often to rescue Him (Psalm 22:8). Jesus Died in the Manner Prophesized Anyone familiar with Jesus’ Passion knows that He fulfilled the prophecies of the Messiah’s death down to the last agonizing detail. Specifically, Jesus remained silent in the face of false accusations, and was beaten, mocked, and spat upon before His crucifixion(Mark 14:57-61; 15:16-20). Further, the Savior’s hands and feet were pierced by nails at His crucifixion, but his bones weren’t broken (Luke24:39-40; John 20:24-27; John 19:33-37). As foretold, two criminals were crucified beside Jesus (Mark 15:27-28), and Roman soldierscast lots for His garments (John 19:23-24). Last, the prediction of unyielding scorn came to pass whenonlookers taunted the Crucified Christ by saying that if He was the Chosen One, He should save Himself (Luke 23:35). What Are the Prophecies about the Messiah’s Resurrection? King David foreshadowed the Messiah’s resurrection by proclaiming that God would not abandon the Messiah to the realm of the dead or let the Messiah’s body see decay (Psalm16:10). David also wrote that the Messiah would ascend to Heaven and sit at God’s right hand (Psalm 110:1). Isaiah further divined that the Messiah’s death would serve as an ultimate offering for sin so that God’s people could be redeemed (Isaiah53:5-12). The Messiah’s agony would be rewarded, however, in that He’d conquer death in the end (Isaiah25:7-8) and “see the light of life and be satisfied” (Isaiah 53:11). Jesus Was Resurrected in the Manner Prophesied As foretold, Jesus conquered death by gloriously rising from the dead (Matthew 28:5-10). Jesus thenappeared to many of His disciples (Matthew 28:16-17) who later testified that the Messiah had risen,that His body was without decay, and that He had ascended into Heaven to sit at the right hand of God, as prophesied (Acts2:24-36). Last, Jesus’s death and Resurrection fulfilled Scripture in that He was the ultimate sacrifice that delivered humanity from death by offering us the path to eternal life (1Corinthians 15:54). What Does This Mean? The Old Testament prophets went to great lengths to describe the Messiah’s life, death, and victorious resurrection. Jesus of Nazareth fulfilled these prophecies in such accurate detail a millennium later that there can be no doubt that He was that promisedMessiah. 5 Things Most of Us Misunderstand about Jesus Mark E. Moore After teaching the life of Christ at the collegiate level for more than two decades, I am continually struck by how little I know about Jesus of Nazareth. He is constantly above and beyond our expectations. Here are a few things that surprise many peopleabout him when viewed against the backdrop of our Western expectations. 1. Christ Is His Title, Not His Last Name Ok, so you likely already knew that. But did you know that the term Christ is not a claim to deity but an earthly political title roughly equivalent to King? That’s why Mark’s gospel opened by identifying Jesus as Christ (King) for the Jews and as the “sonof God” (Emperor) for the Romans. Jesus’s intention, as Messiah, was to be the new King David who would fulfill the regal role as God’s vassal on earth. That’s why his preaching hovered around the “kingdom of God.” We tend to think of Jesus as a religious figure, which he is, but he also saw himself as a political ruler. The main differenceis that his leadership was not limited to a single nation but included every tongue, tribe, and nation, and both the spiritual and earthly realms. 2. Jesus Is Lord, Not Just Savior Jesus didn’t come merely to save us from our sins but also to establish a kingdom over which he is sovereign. It seems to me that our emphasis on salvation by grace alone (which is correct) has made us hesitant to speak boldly about the claims of Christ over our morality, our money, and our relationships. Yet it is impossible to speak of Jesus merely as Savior without recognizing him as Lord. Hisimperatives are commands to be obeyed, not just suggestions we get to vote on. 3. Jesus was Not Pro-family Jesus prioritized children. He prioritized widows. He prioritized the poor and the outcast. But most of what he said about the nuclear family was not positive. For example, he expected to divide families: “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace tothe earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household’” (Matthew10:34–36 NIV). That was certainly true of his own family. At one point, they were so off-put by his companions that they came for an intervention. When they knocked at the door, Jesus rejected them with these words: “‘Who are my mother and my brothers?’ he asked. Then he looked at those seated in a circle around him and said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers! Whoever does God’s will is my brother and sister and mother’” (Mark3:33–35 NIV). Nonetheless, families who prioritize Jesus have stronger bonds and better relationships even though Jesus never prioritized biological families. 4. Jesus Did Not Welcome Outsiders Only once did Jesus go out of his way for a foreigner. It was a Samaritan woman (John 4). There are others he was kind to or healed, such as theSyro-Phoenician woman with a demonized daughter, the centurion of Capernaum, and the Greeks in the Temple of Jerusalem. But they came to him, not he to them. Nevertheless, Jesus always intended to expand the kingdom of God on a global scale. His reworking of ethics made Christianity innately applicable to any culture or people group. For example, he proved that cleanness was more contagious than uncleanness bytouching a leper. By prioritizing the sick and sinners, he established a pattern of ignoring or deliberately breaking barriers. That’s why he declared all foods clean so that our tables would be open to all. And after his resurrection, his five great commissionsexplicitly stated his plan for outward expansion. One simply cannot claim to be a Christ-follower and be ethnically, economically, or culturally focused on one’s own experience and surroundings. 5. Jesus’s Cross Is Yours Most of the talk about a cross in the Gospels refers to Jesus’s cross. However, nearly 1/3 of the cross talk is about our cross. In fact, the two are inextricably intertwined. Here’s what Jesus said immediately after predicting his death for the first time: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it” Matthew 16:24–25 (NIV).Jesus’s death saved sinners from their sin; ours saves society from itself. Part of the current malaise of Christianity is our tendency to defeat our enemies rather than suffer for them. When we take up our cross and follow Jesus,we are more winsome and powerful in a hostile world. 51 Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled In Jesus Christ DownloadWord Version DownloadPDF Version Prophecy Description Fulfillment 1. Gen 3:15 Seed of a woman (virgin birth) Gal 4:4-5; Matt 1:18 2. Gen 3:15 He will bruise Satan’s head Heb 2:14; 1 John 3:8 3. Gen 5:24 The bodily ascension to heaven illustrated Mark 16:19 4. Gen 9:26-27 The God of Shem will be the Son of Shem Luke 3:36 5. Gen 12:3 Seed of Abraham will bless all nations Gal 3:8; Acts 3:25-26 6. Gen 12:7 The Promise made to Abraham’s Seed Gal 3:16 7. Gen 14:18 A priest after the order of Melchizedek Heb 6:20 8. Gen 14:18 King of Peace and Righteousness Heb 7:2 9. Gen 14:18 The Last Supper foreshadowed Matt 26:26-29 10. Gen 17:19 Seed of Isaac (Gen 21:12) Rom 9:7 11. Gen 22:8 The Lamb of God promised John 1:29 12. Gen 22:18 As Isaac’s seed, will bless all nations Gal 3:16 13. Gen 26:2-5 The Seed of Isaac promised as the Redeemer Heb 11:18 14. Gen 28:12 The Bridge to heaven John 1:51 15. Gen 28:14 The Seed of Jacob Luke 3:34 16. Gen 49:10 The time of His coming Luke 2:1-7; Gal 4:4 17. Gen 49:10 The Seed of Judah Luke 3:33 18. Gen 49:10 Called Shiloh or One Sent John 17:3 19. Gen 49:10 Messiah to come before Judah lost identity John 11:47-52 20. Gen 49:10 Unto Him shall the obedience of the people be John 10:16 21. Ex 3:13-15 The Great “I AM” John 4:26; 8:58 22. Ex 12:5 A Lamb without blemish Heb 9:14; 1 Pet 1:19 23. Ex 12:13 The blood of the Lamb saves from wrath Rom 5:8 24. Ex 12:21-27 Christ is our Passover 1 Cor 5:7 25. Ex 12:46 Not a bone of the Lamb to be broken John 19:31-36 26. Ex 15:2 His exaltation predicted as Yeshua Acts 7:55-56 27. Ex 15:11 His Character-Holiness Luke 1:35; Acts 4:27 28. Ex 17:6 The Spiritual Rock of Israel 1 Cor 10:4 29. Ex 33:19 His Character-Merciful Luke 1:72 30. Lev 1:2-9 His sacrifice a sweet smelling savor unto God Eph 5:2 31. Lev 14:11 The leper cleansed-Sign to priesthood Luke 5:12-14; Acts 6:7 32. Lev 16:15-17 Prefigures Christ’s once-for-all death Heb 9:7-14 33. Lev 16:27 Suffering outside the Camp Matt 27:33; Heb. 13:11-12 34. Lev 17:11 The Blood-the life of the flesh Matt 26:28; Mark 10:45 35. Lev 17:11 It is the blood that makes atonement Rom. 3:23-24; 1 John 1:7 36. Lev 23:36-37 The Drink-offering: “If any man thirst” John 7:37 37. Num 9:12 Not a bone of Him broken John 19:31-36 38. Num 21:9 The serpent on a pole-Christ lifted up John 3:14-18; 12:32 39. Num 24:17 Time: “I shall see him, but not now.” John 1:14; Gal 4:4 40. Deut 18:15 “This is of a truth that prophet” John 6:14 41. Deut 18:15-16 “Had you believed Moses, you would believe me.” John 5:45-47 42. Deut 18:18 Sent by the Father to speak His word John 8:28-29 43. Deut 18:19 Whoever will not hear must bear his sin Acts 3:22-23 44. Deut 21:23 Cursed is he that hangs on a tree Gal 3:10-13 45. Joshua 5:14-15 The Captain of our salvation Heb 2:10 46. Ruth 4:4-10 Christ, our kinsman, has redeemed us Eph 1:3-7 47. 1 Sam 2:35 A Faithful Priest Heb. 2:17; 3:1-3, 6; 7:24-25 48. 1 Sam 2:10 Shall be an anointed King to the Lord Matt 28:18; John 12:15 49. 2 Sam 7:12 David’s Seed Matt 1:1 50. 2 Sam 7:13 His Kingdom is everlasting 2 Pet 1:11 51. 2 Sam 7:14a The Son of God Luke 1:32; Rom 1:3-4 52. 2 Sam 7:16 David’s house established forever Luke 3:31; Rev 22:16 53. 2 Ki 2:11 The bodily ascension to heaven illustrated Luke 24:51 54. 1 Chr 17:11 David’s Seed Matt 1:1; 9:27 55. 1 Chr 17:12-13 To reign on David’s throne forever Luke 1:32-33 56. 1 Chr 17:13 “I will be His Father, He…my Son.” Heb 1:5 57. Job 9:32-33 Mediator between man and God 1 Tim 2:5 58. Job 19:23-27 The Resurrection predicted John 5:24-29 59. Psa 2:1-3 The enmity of kings foreordained Acts 4:25-28 60. Psa 2:2 To own the title, Anointed (Christ) John 1:41; Acts 2:36 61. Psa 2:6 His Character-Holiness John 8:46; Rev 3:7 62. Psa 2:6 To own the title King Matt 2:2 63. Psa 2:7 Declared the Beloved Son Matt 3:17; Rom 1:4 64. Psa 2:7-8 The Crucifixion and Resurrection intimated Acts 13:29-33 65. Psa 2:8-9 Rule the nations with a rod of iron Rev 2:27; 12:5; 19:15 66. Psa 2:12 Life comes through faith in Him John 20:31 67. Psa 8:2 The mouths of babes perfect His praise Matt 21:16 68. Psa 8:5-6 His humiliation and exaltation Heb 2:5-9 69. Psa 9:7-10 Judge the world in righteousness Acts 17:31 70. Psa 16:10 Was not to see corruption Acts 2:31; 13:35 71. Psa 16:9-11 Was to arise from the dead John 20:9 72. Psa 17:15 The resurrection predicted Luke 24:6 73. Psa 18:2-3 The horn of salvation Luke 1:69-71 74. Psa 22:1 Forsaken because of sins of others 2 Cor 5:21 75. Psa 22:1 “My God, my God, why have You forsaken me?” Matt 27:46 76. Psa 22:2 Darkness upon Calvary for three hours Matt 27:45 77. Psa 22:7 They shoot out the lip and shake the head Matt 27:39-44 78. Psa 22:8 “He trusted in God, let Him deliver Him” Matt 27:43 79. Psa 22:9-10 Born the Savior Luke 2:7 80. Psa 22:12-13 They seek His death John 19:6 81. Psa 22:14 His blood poured out when they pierced His side John 19:34 82. Psa 22:14-15 Suffered agony on Calvary Mark 15:34-37 83. Psa 22:15 He thirsted John 19:28 84. Psa 22:16 They pierced His hands and His feet John 19:34-37; 20:27 85. Psa 22:17-18 Stripped Him before the stares of men Luke 23:34-35 86. Psa 22:18 They parted His garments John 19:23-24 87. Psa 22:20-21 He committed Himself to God Luke 23:46 88. Psa 22:20-21 Satanic power bruising the Redeemer’s heel Heb 2:14 89. Psa 22:22 His Resurrection declared John 20:17 90. Psa 22:27-28 He shall be the governor of the nations Col 1:16 91. Psa 22:31 “It is finished” John 19:30; Heb 10:10-12, 14, 18 92. Psa 23:1 “I am the Good Shepherd” John 10:11; 1 Pet 2:25 93. Psa 24:3 His exaltation predicted Acts 1:11; Phil 2:9 94. Psa 30:3 His resurrection predicted Acts 2:32 95. Psa 31:5 “Into Your hands I commit my spirit” Luke 23:46 96. Psa 31:11 His acquaintances fled from Him Mark 14:50 97. Psa 31:13 They took counsel to put Him to death Matt 27:1; John 11:53 98. Psa 31:14-15 “He trusted in God, let Him deliver him” Matt 27:43 99. Psa 34:20 Not a bone of Him broken John 19:31-36 100. Psa 35:11 False witnesses rose up against Him Matt 26:59 101. Psa 35:19 He was hated without a cause John 15:25 102. Psa 38:11 His friends stood afar off Luke 23:49 103. Psa 38:12 Enemies try to entangle Him by craft Mark 14:1; Matt 22:15 104. Psa 38:12-13 Silent before His accusers Matt 27:12-14 105. Psa 38:20 He went about doing good Acts 10:38 106. Psa 40:2-5 The joy of His resurrection predicted John 20:20 107. Psa 40:6-8 His delight-the will of the Father John 4:34; Heb 10:5-10 108. Psa 40:9 He was to preach the Righteousness in Israel Matt 4:17 109. Psa 40:14 Confronted by adversaries in the Garden John 18:4-6 110. Psa 41:9 Betrayed by a familiar friend John 13:18 111. Psa 45:2 Words of Grace come from His lips John 1:17; Luke 4:22 112. Psa 45:6 To own the title, God or Elohim Heb 1:8 113. Psa 45:7 A special anointing by the Holy Spirit Matt 3:16; Heb. 1:9 114. Psa 45:7-8 Called the Christ (Messiah or Anointed) Luke 2:11 115. Psa 45:17 His name remembered forever Eph 1:20-21; Heb. 1:8 116. Psa 55:12-14 Betrayed by a friend, not an enemy John 13:18 117. Psa 55:15 Unrepentant death of the Betrayer Matt 27:3-5; Acts 1:16-19 118. Psa 68:18 To give gifts to men Eph 4:7-16 119. Psa 68:18 Ascended into Heaven Luke 24:51 120. Psa 69:4 Hated without a cause John 15:25 121. Psa 69:8 A stranger to own brethren John 1:11; 7:5 122. Psa 69:9 Zealous for the Lord’s House John 2:17 123. Psa 69:14-20 Messiah’s anguish of soul before crucifixion Matt 26:36-45 124. Psa 69:20 “My soul is exceeding sorrowful” Matt 26:38 125. Psa 69:21 Given vinegar in thirst Matt 27:34 126. Psa 69:26 The Savior given and smitten by God John 17:4; 18:11 127. Psa 72:10-11 Great persons were to visit Him Matt 2:1-11 128. Psa 72:16 The corn of wheat to fall into the Ground John 12:24-25 129. Psa 72:17 Belief on His name will produce offspring John 1:12-13 130. Psa 72:17 All nations shall be blessed by Him Gal 3:8 131. Psa 72:17 All nations shall call Him blessed John 12:13; Rev 5:8-12 132. Psa 78:1-2 He would teach in parables Matt 13:34-35 133. Psa 78:2b To speak the Wisdom of God with authority Matt 7:29 134. Psa 80:17 The Man of God’s right hand Mark 14:61-62 135. Psa 88 The Suffering and Reproach of Calvary Matt 27:26-50 136. Psa 88:8 They stood afar off and watched Luke 23:49 137. Psa 89:27 Firstborn Col 1:15-18 138. Psa 89:27 Emmanuel to be higher than earthly kings Luke 1:32-33 139. Psa 89:35-37 David’s Seed, throne, kingdom endure forever Luke 1:32-33 140. Psa 89:36-37 His character-Faithfulness Rev 1:5; 19:11 141. Psa 90:2 He is from everlasting (Micah 5:2) John 1:1 142. Psa 91:11-12 Identified as Messianic, used to tempt Christ Luke 4:10-11 143. Psa 97:9 His exaltation predicted Acts 1:11; Eph 1:20 144. Psa 100:5 His character-Goodness Matt 19:16-17 145. Psa 102:1-11 The Suffering and Reproach of Calvary John 19:16-30 146. Psa 102:25-27 Messiah is the Preexistent Son Heb 1:10-12 147. Psa 109:25 Ridiculed Matt 27:39 148. Psa 110:1 Son of David Matt 22:42-43 149. Psa 110:1 To ascend to the right-hand of the Father Mark 16:19 150. Psa 110:1 David’s son called Lord Matt 22:44-45 151. Psa 110:4 A priest after Melchizedek’s order Heb 6:20 152. Psa 112:4 His character-Compassionate, Gracious, et al Matt 9:36 153. Psa 118:17-18 Messiah’s Resurrection assured Luke 24:5-7; 1 Cor 15:20 154. Psa 118:22-23 The rejected stone is Head of the corner Matt 21:42-43 155. Psa 118:26a The Blessed One presented to Israel Matt 21:9 156. Psa 118:26b To come while Temple standing Matt 21:12-15 157. Psa 132:11 The Seed of David (the fruit of His Body) Luke 1:32; Act 2:30 158. Psa 129:3 He was scourged Matt 27:26 159. Psa 138:1-6 The supremacy of David’s Seed amazes kings Matt 2:2-6 160. Psa 147:3-6 The earthly ministry of Christ described Luke 4:18 161. Prov 1:23 He will send the Spirit of God John 16:7 162. Prov 8:23 Foreordained from everlasting Rev 13:8; 1 Pet 1:19-20 163. Song 5:16 The altogether lovely One John 1:17 164. Isa 2:3 He shall teach all nations John 4:25 165. Isa 2:4 He shall judge among the nations John 5:22 166. Isa 6:1 When Isaiah saw His glory John 12:40-41 167. Isa 6:8 The One Sent by God John 12:38-45 168. Isa 6:9-10 Parables fall on deaf ears Matt 13:13-15 169. Isa 6:9-12 Blinded to Christ and deaf to His words Acts 28:23-29 170. Isa 7:14 To be born of a virgin Luke 1:35 171. Isa 7:14 To be Emmanuel-God with us Matt 1:18-23; 1 Tim 3:16 172. Isa 8:8 Called Emmanuel Matt 28:20 173. Isa 8:14 A stone of stumbling, a Rock of offense 1 Pet 2:8 174. Isa 9:1-2 His ministry to begin in Galilee Matt 4:12-17 175. Isa 9:6 A child born-Humanity Luke 1:31 176. Isa 9:6 A Son given-Deity Luke 1:32; John 1:14; 1 Tim 3:16 177. Isa 9:6 Declared to be the Son of God with power Rom 1:3-4 178. Isa 9:6 The Wonderful One, Peleh Luke 4:22 179. Isa 9:6 The Counselor, Yaatz Matt 13:54 180. Isa 9:6 The Mighty God, El Gibor 1 Cor 1:24; Titus 2:3 181. Isa 9:6 The Everlasting Father, Avi Adth John 8:58; 10:30 182. Isa 9:6 The Prince of Peace, Sar Shalom John 16:33 183. Isa 9:7 To establish an everlasting kingdom Luke 1:32-33 184. Isa 9:7 His Character-Just John 5:30 185. Isa 9:7 No end to his Government, Throne, and Peace Luke 1:32-33 186. Isa 11:1 Called a Nazarene-the Branch, Netzer Matt 2:23 187. Isa 11:1 A rod out of Jesse-Son of Jesse Luke 3:23-32 188. Isa 11:2 Anointed One by the Spirit Matt 3:16-17; Acts 10:38 189. Isa 11:2 His Character-Wisdom, Knowledge, et al Col 2:3 190. Isa 11:3 He would know their thoughts Luke 6:8; John 2:25 191. Isa 11:4 Judge in righteousness Acts 17:31 192. Isa 11:4 Judges with the sword of His mouth Rev 2:16; 19:11, 15 193. Isa 11:5 Character: Righteous & Faithful Rev 19:11 194. Isa 11:10 The Gentiles seek Him John 12:18-21 195. Isa 12:2 Called Jesus-Yeshua Matt 1:21 196. Isa 22:22 The One given all authority to govern Rev 3:7 197. Isa 25:8 The Resurrection predicted 1 Cor 15:54 198. Isa 26:19 His power of Resurrection predicted Matt 27:50-54 199. Isa 28:16 The Messiah is the precious corner stone Acts 4:11-12 200. Isa 28:16 The Sure Foundation 1 Cor 3:11; Matt 16:18 201. Isa 29:13 He indicated hypocritical obedience to His Word Matt 15:7-9 202. Isa 29:14 The wise are confounded by the Word 1 Cor 1:18-31 203. Isa 32:2 A Refuge-A man shall be a hiding place Matt 23:37 204. Isa 35:4 He will come and save you Matt 1:21 205. Isa 35:5-6 To have a ministry of miracles Matt 11:2-6 206. Isa 40:3-4 Preceded by forerunner John 1:23 207. Isa 40:9 “Behold your God” John 1:36; 19:14 208. Isa 40:10 He will come to reward Rev 22:12 209. Isa 40:11 A shepherd-compassionate life-giver John 10:10-18 210. Isa 42:1-4 The Servant-as a faithful, patient redeemer Matt 12:18-21 211. Isa 42:2 Meek and lowly Matt 11:28-30 212. Isa 42:3 He brings hope for the hopeless John 4 213. Isa 42:4 The nations shall wait on His teachings John 12:20-26 214. Isa 42:6 The Light (salvation) of the Gentiles Luke 2:32 215. Isa 42:1-6 His is a worldwide compassion Matt 28:19-20 216. Isa 42:7 Blind eyes opened John 9:25-38 217. Isa 43:11 He is the only Savior Acts 4:12 218. Isa 44:3 He will send the Spirit of God John 16:7-13 219. Isa 45:21-25 He is Lord and Savior Phil 3:20; Titus 2:13 220. Isa 45:23 He will be the Judge John 5:22; Rom 14:11 221. Isa 46:9-10 Declares things not yet done John 13:19 222. Isa 48:12 The First and the Last John 1:30; Rev 1:8, 17 223. Isa 48:16-17 He came as a Teacher John 3:2 224. Isa 49:1 Called from the womb-His humanity Matt 1:18 225. Isa 49:5 A Servant from the womb Luke 1:31; Phil 2:7 226. Isa 49:6 He will restore Israel Acts 3:19-21; 15:16-17 227. Isa 49:6 He is Salvation for Israel Luke 2:29-32 228. Isa 49:6 He is the Light of the Gentiles John 8:12; Acts 13:47 229. Isa 49:6 He is Salvation unto the ends of the earth Acts 15:7-18 230. Isa 49:7 He is despised of the Nation John 1:11; 8:48-49; 19:14-15 231. Isa 50:3 Heaven is clothed in black at His humiliation Luke 23:44-45 232. Isa 50:4 He is a learned counselor for the weary Matt 7:29; 11:28-29 233. Isa 50:5 The Servant bound willingly to obedience Matt 26:39 234. Isa 50:6a “I gave my back to those who struck Me” Matt 27:26 235. Isa 50:6b He was smitten on the cheeks Matt 26:67 236. Isa 50:6c He was spat upon Matt 27:30 237. Isa 52:7 Published good tidings upon mountains Matt 5:12; 15:29; 28:16 238. Isa 52:13 The Servant exalted Acts 1:8-11; Eph 1:19-22; Phil 2:5-9 239. Isa 52:14 The Servant shockingly abused Luke 18:31-34; Matt 26:67-68 240. Isa 52:15 Nations startled by message of the Servant Luke 18:31-34; Matt 26:67-68 241. Isa 52:15 His blood shed sprinkles nations Heb 9:13-14; Rev 1:5 242. Isa 53:1 His people would not believe Him John 12:37-38 243. Isa 53:2 Appearance of an ordinary man Phil 2:6-8 244. Isa 53:3a Despised Luke 4:28-29 245. Isa 53:3b Rejected Matt 27:21-23 246. Isa 53:3c Great sorrow and grief Matt 26:37-38; Luke 19:41; Heb 4:15 247. Isa 53:3d Men hide from being associated with Him Mark 14:50-52 248. Isa 53:4a He would have a healing ministry Matt 8:16-17 249. Isa 53:4b Thought to be cursed by God Matt 26:66; 27:41-43 250. Isa 53:5a Bears penalty for mankind’s iniquities 2 Cor 5:21; Heb 2:9 251. Isa 53:5b His sacrifice provides peace between man and God Col 1:20 252. Isa 53:5c His sacrifice would heal man of sin 1 Pet 2:24 253. Isa 53:6a He would be the sin-bearer for all mankind 1 John 2:2; 4:10 254. Isa 53:6b God’s will that He bear sin for all mankind Gal 1:4 255. Isa 53:7a Oppressed and afflicted Matt 27:27-31 256. Isa 53:7b Silent before his accusers Matt 27:12-14 257. Isa 53:7c Sacrificial lamb John 1:29; 1 Pet 1:18-19 258. Isa 53:8a Confined and persecuted Matt 26:47-27:31 259. Isa 53:8b He would be judged John 18:13-22 260. Isa 53:8c Killed Matt 27:35 261. Isa 53:8d Dies for the sins of the world 1 John 2:2 262. Isa 53:9a Buried in a rich man’s grave Matt 27:57 263. Isa 53:9b Innocent and had done no violence Luke 23:41; John 18:38 264. Isa 53:9c No deceit in his mouth 1 Pet 2:22 265. Isa 53:10a God’s will that He die for mankind John 18:11 266. Isa 53:10b An offering for sin Matt 20:28; Gal 3:13 267. Isa 53:10c Resurrected and live forever Rom 6:9 268. Isa 53:10d He would prosper John 17:1-5 269. Isa 53:11a God fully satisfied with His suffering John 12:27 270. Isa 53:11b God’s servant would justify man Rom 5:8-9, 18-19 271. Isa 53:11c The sin-bearer for all mankind Heb 9:28 272. Isa 53:12a Exalted by God because of his sacrifice Matt 28:18 273. Isa 53:12b He would give up his life to save mankind Luke 23:46 274. Isa 53:12c Numbered with the transgressors Mark 15:27-28 275. Isa 53:12d Sin-bearer for all mankind 1 Pet 2:24 276. Isa 53:12e Intercede to God in behalf of mankind Luke 23:34; Rom 8:34 277. Isa 55:3 Resurrected by God Acts 13:34 278. Isa 55:4a A witness John 18:37 279. Isa 55:4b He is a leader and commander Heb 2:10 280. Isa 55:5 God would glorify Him Acts 3:13 281. Isa 59:16a Intercessor between man and God Matt 10:32 282. Isa 59:16b He would come to provide salvation John 6:40 283. Isa 59:20 He would come to Zion as their Redeemer Luke 2:38 284. Isa 60:1-3 He would show light to the Gentiles Acts 26:23 285. Isa 61:1a The Spirit of God upon him Matt 3:16-17 286. Isa 61:1b The Messiah would preach the good news Luke 4:16-21 287. Isa 61:1c Provide freedom from the bondage of sin John 8:31-36 288. Isa 61:1-2a Proclaim a period of grace Gal 4:4-5 289. Jer 23:5-6 Descendant of David Luke 3:23-31 290. Jer 23:5-6 The Messiah would be both God and Man John 13:13; 1 Tim 3:16 291. Jer 31:22 Born of a virgin Matt 1:18-20 292. Jer 31:31 The Messiah would be the new covenant Matt 26:28 293. Jer 33:14-15 Descendant of David Luke 3:23-31 294. Ezek 34:23-24 Descendant of David Matt 1:1 295. Ezek 37:24-25 Descendant of David Luke 1:31-33 296. Dan 2:44-45 The Stone that shall break the kingdoms Matt 21:44 297. Dan 7:13-14a He would ascend into heaven Acts 1:9-11 298. Dan 7:13-14b Highly exalted Eph 1:20-22 299. Dan 7:13-14c His dominion would be everlasting Luke 1:31-33 300. Dan 9:24a To make an end to sins Gal 1:3-5 301. Dan 9:24a To make reconciliation for iniquity Rom 5:10; 2 Cor 5:18-21 302. Dan 9:24b He would be holy Luke 1:35 303. Dan 9:25 His announcement John 12:12-13 304. Dan 9:26a Cut off Matt 16:21; 21:38-39 305. Dan 9:26b Die for the sins of the world Heb 2:9 306. Dan 9:26c Killed before the destruction of the temple Matt 27:50-51 307. Dan 10:5-6 Messiah in a glorified state Rev 1:13-16 308. Hos 11:1 He would be called out of Egypt Matt 2:15 309. Hos 13:14 He would defeat death 1 Cor 15:55-57 310. Joel 2:32 Offer salvation to all mankind Rom 10:9-13 311. Jonah 1:17 Death and resurrection of Christ Matt 12:40; 16:4 312. Mic 5:2a Born in Bethlehem Matt 2:1-6 313. Mic 5:2b Ruler in Israel Luke 1:33 314. Mic 5:2c From everlasting John 8:58 315. Hag 2:6-9 He would visit the second Temple Luke 2:27-32 316. Hag 2:23 Descendant of Zerubbabel Luke 2:27-32 317. Zech 3:8 God’s servant John 17:4 318. Zech 6:12-13 Priest and King Heb 8:1 319. Zech 9:9a Greeted with rejoicing in Jerusalem Matt 21:8-10 320. Zech 9:9b Beheld as King John 12:12-13 321. Zech 9:9c The Messiah would be just John 5:30 322. Zech 9:9d The Messiah would bring salvation Luke 19:10 323. Zech 9:9e The Messiah would be humble Matt 11:29 324. Zech 9:9f Presented to Jerusalem riding on a donkey Matt 21:6-9 325. Zech 10:4 The cornerstone Eph 2:20 326. Zech 11:4-6a At His coming, Israel to have unfit leaders Matt 23:1-4 327. Zech 11:4-6b Rejection causes God to remove His protection Luke 19:41-44 328. Zech 11:4-6c Rejected in favor of another king John 19:13-15 329. Zech 11:7 Ministry to “poor,” the believing remnant Matt 9:35-36 330. Zech 11:8a Unbelief forces Messiah to reject them Matt 23:33 331. Zech 11:8b Despised Matt 27:20 332. Zech 11:9 Stops ministering to those who rejected Him Matt 13:10-11 333. Zech 11:10-11a Rejection causes God to remove protection Luke 19:41-44 334. Zech 11:10-11b The Messiah would be God John 14:7 335. Zech 11:12-13a Betrayed for thirty pieces of silver Matt 26:14-15 336. Zech 11:12-13b Rejected Matt 26:14-15 337. Zech 11:12-13c Thirty pieces of silver cast in the house of the Lord Matt 27:3-5 338. Zech 11:12-13d The Messiah would be God John 12:45 339. Zech 12:10a The Messiah’s body would be pierced John 19:34-37 340. Zech 12:10b The Messiah would be both God and man John 10:30 341. Zech 12:10c The Messiah would be rejected John 1:11 342. Zech 13:7a God’s will He die for mankind John 18:11 343. Zech 13:7b A violent death Mark 14:27 344. Zech 13:7c Both God and man John 14:9 345. Zech 13:7d Israel scattered as a result of rejecting Him Matt 26:31-56 346. Zech 14:4 He would return to the Mt. of Olives Acts 1:11-12 347. Mal 3:1a Messenger to prepare the way for Messiah Mark 1:1-8 348. Mal 3:1b Sudden appearance at the temple Mark 11:15-16 349. Mal 3:1c Messenger of the new covenant Luke 4:43 350. Mal 4:5 Forerunner in spirit of Elijah Matt 3:1-3; 11:10-14; 17:11-13 351. Mal 4:6 Forerunner would turn many to righteousness Luke 1:16-17 VISIT: PROPHECY WATCHER WEEKLY NEWS: HTTP://PROPHECY-WATCHER-WEEKLY-NEWS.BLOGSPOT.COM