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Jesus Christ’s death was foretold

In time and in eternity

Revelation 13:8 ESV

8 and all who dwell on earth will worship it, everyone whose name has not been written before the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slain.

See also Is 53:10–12; Zec 12:10; Jn 1:29; Jn 1:36

By Jesus Christ himself

Matthew 16:21 ESV

21 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.

See also Mt 17:22–23; Mt 26:12; Jn 16:16; Jn 16:28; Jn 18:4

Jesus Christ willingly planned to give his life

John 10:11 ESV

11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

See also Jn 10:15; Jn 10:17–18; Jn 13:1; Jn 15:13; 1 Jn 3:16

Plots to kill Jesus Christ

Mark 3:6 ESV

6 The Pharisees went out and immediately held counsel with the Herodians against him, how to destroy him.

See also Mt 26:4; Lk 13:31; Lk 19:47; Jn 5:18; Jn 7:25; Jn 8:37; Jn 8:40

The manner of Jesus Christ’s death

Jesus Christ died by crucifixion

Luke 23:33 ESV

33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.

The moment of death

Mark 15:37 ESV

37 And Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last.

See also Jn 19:33

Events accompanying Jesus Christ’s death

Mt 27:45 Darkness descended on the land; Mt 27:51 The curtain of the temple was split; Mt 27:52–53 The dead emerged from their tombs.

Jesus Christ’s burial

Matthew 27:58–60 ESV

58 He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. 59 And Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud 60 and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had cut in the rock. And he rolled a great stone to the entrance of the tomb and went away.

The unique character of Jesus Christ’s death

Jesus Christ’s body did not decay

Acts 2:31 ESV

31 he foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption.

See also Ps 16:10; Ac 2:27; Ac 13:36–37

Jesus Christ descended to the dead

Romans 1:4 ESV

4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,

See also 1 Pe 3:18–22

Jesus Christ was raised bodily from the dead

Luke 24:36–40 ESV

36 As they were talking about these things, Jesus himself stood among them, and said to them, “Peace to you!” 37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.” 40 And when he had said this, he showed them his hands and his feet.

See also Jn 21:12–13; Ac 10:41; Ac 25:19

Death had no power over Jesus Christ

Acts 2:24 ESV

24 God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.

See also Ro 6:9–10; Re 1:18

Jesus Christ’s death was a unique sacrifice

Hebrews 7:27 ESV

27 He has no need, like those high priests, to offer sacrifices daily, first for his own sins and then for those of the people, since he did this once for all when he offered up himself.

See also 1 Co 5:7; Eph 5:2; Heb 9:26; Heb 9:28; Heb 10:10; Heb 10:12; 1 Jn 2:2; 1 Jn 4:10

Achievements of Jesus Christ’s death

Jesus Christ’s death establishes the new covenant

Luke 22:20 ESV

20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

See also Heb 9:15; Heb 13:20

Jesus Christ’s death is a victory

Colossians 2:14–15 ESV

14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.

See also Heb 2:9; Heb 2:14–15; Re 12:11

Jesus Christ’s death brings redemption

Revelation 5:9 ESV

9 And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation,

See also Mk 10:45; Ac 20:28; Ga 3:13; Eph 1:7; Tt 2:14; 1 Pe 1:18–19

Jesus Christ’s death brings forgiveness and cleansing

1 John 1:7 ESV

7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.

See also Heb 9:14; Re 1:5; Re 7:14

Jesus Christ’s death brings sanctification

Hebrews 13:12 ESV

12 So Jesus also suffered outside the gate in order to sanctify the people through his own blood.

See also Heb 10:14; 1 Pe 1:2

Believers identify with Jesus Christ in his death

Romans 6:3–8 ESV

3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. 7 For one who has died has been set free from sin. 8 Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him.

See also 2 Co 5:14–15; Ga 2:20; Col 2:11; 2 Ti 2:11

2 Timothy 2:11 ESV

11 The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him;

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The resurrection of Jesus Christ is foretold

In Scripture

1 Corinthians 15:3–4 ESV

3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,

See also Ps 16:10; Ps 49:15; Is 53:10–12; Ho 6:2; Lk 24:46; Ac 2:29–31; Ac 26:22–23

By Jesus Christ

Matthew 16:21 ESV

21 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.

See also Mt 12:40 the sign of Jonah; Mt 17:9 the transfiguration; Mt 17:22–23; Mt 20:18–19; Mt 26:32; Jn 2:19–22 Jesus Christ clears the temple; Jn 16:16

The resurrection is preached by the apostles

Acts 4:33 ESV

33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all.

See also Ac 2:24–32; Ac 10:40–41; Ac 17:2–3; Ac 17:18; Ac 17:31

The certainty of the resurrection

Acts 1:3 ESV

3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

See also 1 Co 15:3–8

These verses particularly stress the physical reality of the risen Christ:

Lk 24:36–43; Jn 20:26–28

The necessity of the resurrection

1 Corinthians 15:17 ESV

17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins.

See also Jn 20:9

The results of Jesus Christ’s resurrection

God’s power is demonstrated

Ephesians 1:19–20 ESV

19 and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might 20 that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,

See also Ac 2:24; 1 Co 6:14

The sonship of Jesus Christ is declared

Romans 1:4 ESV

4 and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,

See also Ac 13:33

The lordship of Jesus Christ is declared

Romans 14:9 ESV

9 For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.

The lordship of Jesus Christ is seen in that he was raised to the right hand of God:

Ac 5:30–31; Eph 1:20–22

2 Corinthians 5:15 ESV

15 and he died for all, that those who live might no longer live for themselves but for him who for their sake died and was raised.

The destruction of death’s power is declared

Revelation 1:18 ESV

18 and the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.

See also Ac 2:24; Ro 6:9

The benefits of Jesus Christ’s resurrection for believers

It is the foundation of salvation

Romans 4:25 ESV

25 who was delivered up for our trespasses and raised for our justification.

See also Jn 11:25–26; Ro 10:9; 1 Pe 1:21; 1 Pe 3:21

It provides the power to live for God

Romans 6:4 ESV

4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

See also Ro 7:4; Ro 8:11; Eph 2:4–7; Php 3:8–11; Col 2:12; Col 3:1; Heb 13:20–21

The intercession of Jesus Christ depends upon it

Romans 8:34 ESV

34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.

See also Heb 7:25

It brings assurance of resurrection to eternal life

1 Corinthians 6:14 ESV

14 And God raised the Lord and will also raise us up by his power.

See also Ro 6:5; 1 Co 15:20–22; 2 Co 4:14; 1 Th 4:14; 1 Pe 1:3–4

The sequence of events in Jesus Christ’s resurrection

It was preceded by suffering and death

Philippians 2:8–9 ESV

8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,

See also Jn 19:28–33; Heb 2:9

It took place on the first day of the week

John 20:1–2 ESV

1 Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.”

It was announced by angels

Matthew 28:5–6 ESV

5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.

See also Lk 24:23; 1 Ti 3:16

The disciples were reluctant to believe it

Luke 24:25–26 ESV

25 And he said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?”

See also Mk 16:13–14; Lk 24:11; Jn 20:24–25

The disciples saw the evidence and were ultimately convinced

John 2:22 ESV

22 When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he had said this, and they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.

See also Lk 24:33–35; Jn 20:8; Jn 20:18; Jn 20:26–28; Ac 2:32; Ac 3:15; Ac 4:33

The risen Christ appeared to many people

Acts 1:3 ESV

3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God.

To the disciples:

Mt 28:16–17; Mk 16:14; Lk 24:50–52; Jn 20:19–23; Jn 20:26–31; Jn 21:1–2; Ac 1:9–11

To Mary Magdalene:

Mk 16:9; Jn 20:11–18

Lk 24:13–15 to two on the Emmaus road

To Peter:

Lk 24:34; 1 Co 15:5

To Paul:

Ac 9:3–5; 1 Co 15:8

Ac 10:39–41; 1 Co 15:6 to over 500 people; 1 Co 15:7 to James

The resurrection was followed by Jesus Christ’s entry into glory

Romans 8:34 ESV

34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.

See also 1 Co 15:24–29; Eph 1:18–21; 1 Ti 3:16; Heb 1:3; Re 1:18

Jesus Christ’s resurrection body was spiritual but not ghostly

Luke 24:37–39 ESV

37 But they were startled and frightened and thought they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts arise in your hearts? 39 See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me, and see. For a spirit does not have flesh and bones as you see that I have.”

See also Jn 20:27; Ac 1:4; 1 Co 15:50; Php 3:21

Jesus Christ’s ascension described

Ac 1:9–11 As in the OT, the cloud symbolises God’s presence.

See also Mk 16:19; Lk 24:51; Ac 1:2; Eph 4:10; 1 Ti 3:16; Heb 9:24; 1 Pe 3:22; Re 12:5

Predictions of Jesus Christ’s ascension

In the OT

Ephesians 4:7–8 ESV

7 But grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ’s gift. 8 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.”

See also Ps 68:18

Jesus Christ looks forward to his ascension as his return to his Father

John 16:28 ESV

28 I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am leaving the world and going to the Father.”

See also Jn 6:62; Jn 7:33; Jn 14:28; Jn 16:5; Jn 16:10; Jn 17:11; Jn 17:13; Jn 20:17

Jesus Christ establishes his kingdom by his ascension

He ascended to send the Holy Spirit

John 16:7 ESV

7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.

See also Jn 7:39; Jn 14:16–19; Jn 14:25–26; Jn 15:26–27; Ac 2:33

He ascended to prepare a place for his people

John 14:2–4 ESV

2 In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. 4 And you know the way to where I am going.”

He ascended to exaltation and glory

See also Lk 24:26; Ac 2:33; Eph 1:20–21; 1 Pe 3:22

He ascended to exercise his high priestly ministry

Hebrews 4:14 ESV

14 Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.

See also Heb 7:25; Heb 9:24

He ascended so that believers may follow him

1 Thessalonians 4:17 ESV

17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord.

Jesus Christ’s ascension indicates the manner of his return

Acts 1:11 ESV

11 and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

See also Mt 24:30; Re 1:7

Revelation 1:7 ESV

7 Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of him. Even so. Amen.

Prophecies

List of prophecies not mentioned (unedited) in order of Bible reference

4. Gen. 5:24 prophesies The bodily ascension to heaven illustrated, fulfilled in Mark 16:19, Rev. 12:5

5. Gen. 9:26, 27 prophesies The God of Shem will be the Son of Shem, fulfilled in Luke 3:23-36

6. Gen. 12:3 prophesies Seed of Abraham will bless all nations, fulfilled in Galatians 3:8, Acts 3:25, 26

7. Gen. 12:7 prophesies The Promise made to Abraham's Seed, fulfilled in Galatians 3:16

8. Gen. 14:18 prophesies A priest after the order of Melchizedek, fulfilled in Hebrews 6:20

9. Gen. 14:18 prophesies King of Peace and Righteousness, fulfilled in Hebrews 7:2

10. Gen. 14:18 prophesies The Last Supper foreshadowed, fulfilled in Matthew 26:26-29

11. Gen. 17:19 prophesies Seed of Isaac (Gen. 21:12), fulfilled in Romans 9:7

12. Gen. 22:8 prophesies The Lamb of God promised, fulfilled in John 1:29

13. Gen. 22:18 prophesies As Isaac's seed, will bless all nations, fulfilled in Galatians 3:16

14. Gen. 26:2-5 prophesies The Seed of Isaac promised as the Redeemer, fulfilled in Hebrews 11:18

15. Gen. 28:12 prophesies The Bridge to heaven, fulfilled in John 1:51

16. Gen. 28:14 prophesies The Seed of Jacob, fulfilled in Luke 3:34

17. Gen. 49:10 prophesies The time of His coming, fulfilled in Luke 2:1-7; Galatians 4:4

18. Gen. 49:10 prophesies The Seed of Judah, fulfilled in Luke 3:33

19. Gen. 49:10 prophesies Called Shiloh or One Sent, fulfilled in John 17:3

20. Gen. 49:10 prophesies Messiah to come before Judah lost identity, fulfilled in John 11:47-52

21. Gen. 49:10 prophesies Unto Him shall the obedience of the people be, fulfilled in John 10:16

22. Ex. 3:13-15 prophesies The Great "I AM", fulfilled in John 4:26; 8:58

23. Ex. 12:3-6 prophesies The Lamb presented to Israel 4 days before Passover, fulfilled in Mark 11:7-11

24. Ex. 12:5 prophesies A Lamb without blemish, fulfilled in Hebrews 9:14; 1Peter 1:19

25. Ex. 12:13 prophesies The blood of the Lamb saves from wrath, fulfilled in Romans 5:8

26. Ex. 12:21-27 prophesies Christ is our Passover, fulfilled in 1Corinthians 5:7

27. Ex. 12:46 prophesies Not a bone of the Lamb to be broken, fulfilled in John 19:31-36

28. Ex. 15:2 prophesies His exaltation predicted as Yeshua, fulfilled in Acts 7:55, 56

29. Ex. 15:11 prophesies His Character-Holiness, fulfilled in Luke 1:35; Acts 4:27

30. Ex. 17:6 prophesies The Spiritual Rock of Israel, fulfilled in 1Corinthians 10:4

31. Ex. 33:19 prophesies His Character-Merciful, fulfilled in Luke 1:72

32. Lev. 1:2-9 prophesies His sacrifice a sweet smelling savor unto God, fulfilled in Ephesians 5:2

33. Lev. 14:11 prophesies The leper cleansed-Sign to priesthood, fulfilled in Luke 5:12-14; Acts 6:7

34. Lev. 16:15-17 prophesies Prefigures Christ's once-for-all death, fulfilled in Hebrews 9:7-14

35. Lev. 16:27 prophesies Suffering outside the Camp, fulfilled in Matthew 27:33; Heb. 13:11, 12

36. Lev. 17:11 prophesies The Blood-the life of the flesh, fulfilled in Matthew 26:28; Mark 10:45

37. Lev. 17:11 prophesies It is the blood that makes atonement, fulfilled in Rom. 3:23-24; 1John 1:7

38. Lev. 23:36-37 prophesies The Drink-offering: "If any man thirst", fulfilled in John 7:37

39. Num. 9:12 prophesies Not a bone of Him broken, fulfilled in John 19:31-36

40. Num. 21:9 prophesies The serpent on a pole-Christ lifted up, fulfilled in John 3:14-18; 12:32

41. Num. 24:17 prophesies Time: "I shall see him, but not now.", fulfilled in John 1:14; Galatians 4:4

42. Deut. 18:15 prophesies "This is of a truth that prophet.", fulfilled in John 6:14

43. Deut. 18:15-16 prophesies "Had ye believed Moses, ye would believe me.", fulfilled in John 5:45-47

44. Deut. 18:18 prophesies Sent by the Father to speak His word, fulfilled in John 8:28, 29

45. Deut. 18:19 prophesies Whoever will not hear must bear his sin, fulfilled in Acts 3:22-23

46. Deut. 21:23 prophesies Cursed is he that hangs on a tree, fulfilled in Galatians 3:10-13

47. Joshua 5:14-15 prophesies The Captain of our salvation, fulfilled in Hebrews 2:10

48. Ruth 4:4-10 prophesies Christ, our kinsman, has redeemed us, fulfilled in Ephesians 1:3-7

49. 1 Sam. 2:35 prophesies A Faithful Priest, fulfilled in Heb. 2:17; 3:1-3, 6; 7:24-25

50. 1 Sam. 2:10 prophesies Shall be an anointed King to the Lord, fulfilled in Mt. 28:18, John 12:15

51. 2 Sam. 7:12 prophesies David's Seed, fulfilled in Matthew 1:1

52. 2 Sam. 7:13 prophesies His Kingdom is everlasting, fulfilled in 2Peter 1:11

53. 2 Sam. 7:14 prophesies The Son of God, fulfilled in Luke 1:32, Romans 1:3-4

54. 2 Sam. 7:16 prophesies David's house established forever, fulfilled in Luke 3:31; Rev. 22:16

55. 2 Ki. 2:11 prophesies The bodily ascension to heaven illustrated, fulfilled in Luke 24:51

56. 1 Chr. 17:11 prophesies David's Seed, fulfilled in Matthew 1:1; 9:27

57. 1 Chr. 17:12-13 prophesies To reign on David's throne forever, fulfilled in Luke 1:32, 33

58. 1 Chr. 17:13 prophesies "I will be His Father, He...my Son.", fulfilled in Hebrews 1:5

59. Job 9:32-33 prophesies Mediator between man and God, fulfilled in 1 Timothy 2:5

60. Job 19:23-27 prophesies The Resurrection predicted, fulfilled in John 5:24-29

61. Psa. 2:1-3 prophesies The enmity of kings foreordained, fulfilled in Acts 4:25-28

62. Psa. 2:2 prophesies To own the title, Anointed (Christ), fulfilled in John 1:41, Acts 2:36

63. Psa. 2:6 prophesies His Character-Holiness, fulfilled in John 8:46; Revelation 3:7

64. Psa. 2:6 prophesies To own the title King, fulfilled in Matthew 2:2

65. Psa. 2:7 prophesies Declared the Beloved Son, fulfilled in Matthew 3:17, Romans 1:4

66. Psa. 2:7, 8 prophesies The Crucifixion and Resurrection intimated, fulfilled in Acts 13:29-33

67. Psa. 2:8, 9 prophesies Rule the nations with a rod of iron, fulfilled in Rev. 2:27; 12:5; 19:15

68. Psa. 2:12 prophesies Life comes through faith in Him, fulfilled in John 20:31

69. Psa. 8:2 prophesies The mouths of babes perfect His praise, fulfilled in Matthew 21:16

70. Psa. 8:5, 6 prophesies His humiliation and exaltation, fulfilled in Hebrews 2:5-9

71. Psa. 9:7-10 prophesies Judge the world in righteousness, fulfilled in Acts 17:31

72. Psa. 16:10 prophesies Was not to see corruption, fulfilled in Acts 2:31; 13:35

73. Psa. 16:9-11 prophesies Was to arise from the dead, fulfilled in John 20:9

74. Psa. 17:15 prophesies The resurrection predicted, fulfilled in Luke 24:6

75. Psa. 18:2-3 prophesies The horn of salvation, fulfilled in Luke 1:69-71

76. Psa. 22:1 prophesies Forsaken because of sins of others, fulfilled in 2 Corinthians 5:21

77. Psa. 22:1 prophesies "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?", fulfilled in Matthew 27:46

78. Psa. 22:2 prophesies Darkness upon Calvary for three hours, fulfilled in Matthew 27:45

79. Psa. 22:7 prophesies They shoot out the lip and shake the head, fulfilled in Matthew 27:39-44

80. Psa. 22:8 prophesies "He trusted in God, let Him deliver Him", fulfilled in Matthew 27:43

81. Psa. 22:9-10 prophesies Born the Saviour, fulfilled in Luke 2:7

82. Psa. 22:12-13 prophesies They seek His death, fulfilled in John 19:6

83. Psa. 22:14 prophesies His blood poured out when they pierced His side, fulfilled in John 19:34

84. Psa. 22:14, 15 prophesies Suffered agony on Calvary, fulfilled in Mark 15:34-37

85. Psa. 22:15 prophesies He thirsted, fulfilled in John 19:28

86. Psa. 22:16 prophesies They pierced His hands and His feet, fulfilled in John 19:34, 37; 20:27

87. Psa. 22:17, 18 prophesies Stripped Him before the stares of men, fulfilled in Luke 23:34, 35

88. Psa. 22:18 prophesies They parted His garments, fulfilled in John 19:23, 24

89. Psa. 22:20, 21 prophesies He committed Himself to God, fulfilled in Luke 23:46

90. Psa. 22:20, 21 prophesies Satanic power bruising the Redeemer's heel, fulfilled in Hebrews 2:14

91. Psa. 22:22 prophesies His Resurrection declared, fulfilled in John 20:17

92. Psa. 22:27-28 prophesies He shall be the governor of the nations, fulfilled in Colossians 1:16

93. Psa. 22:31 prophesies "It is finished", fulfilled in John 19:30, Heb. 10:10, 12, 14, 18

94. Psa. 23:1 prophesies "I am the Good Shepherd", fulfilled in John 10:11, 1Peter 2:25

95. Psa. 24:3 prophesies His exaltation predicted, fulfilled in Acts 1:11; Philippians 2:9

96. Psa. 30:3 prophesies His resurrection predicted, fulfilled in Acts 2:32

97. Psa. 31:5 prophesies "Into thy hands I commit my spirit", fulfilled in Luke 23:46

98. Psa. 31:11 prophesies His acquaintances fled from Him, fulfilled in Mark 14:50

99. Psa. 31:13 prophesies They took counsel to put Him to death, fulfilled in Mt. 27:1, John 11:53

100. Psa. 31:14, 15 prophesies "He trusted in God, let Him deliver him", fulfilled in Matthew 27:43

101. Psa. 34:20 prophesies Not a bone of Him broken, fulfilled in John 19:31-36

102. Psa. 35:11 prophesies False witnesses rose up against Him, fulfilled in Matthew 26:59

103. Psa. 35:19 prophesies He was hated without a cause, fulfilled in John 15:25

104. Psa. 38:11 prophesies His friends stood afar off, fulfilled in Luke 23:49

105. Psa. 38:12 prophesies Enemies try to entangle Him by craft, fulfilled in Mark 14:1, Mt. 22:15

106. Psa. 38:12-13 prophesies Silent before His accusers, fulfilled in Matthew 27:12-14

107. Psa. 38:20 prophesies He went about doing good, fulfilled in Acts 10:38

108. Psa. 40:2-5 prophesies The joy of His resurrection predicted, fulfilled in John 20:20

109. Psa. 40:6-8 prophesies His delight-the will of the Father, fulfilled in John 4:34, Heb. 10:5-10

110. Psa. 40:9 prophesies He was to preach the Righteousness in Israel, fulfilled in Matthew 4:17

111. Psa. 40:14 prophesies Confronted by adversaries in the Garden, fulfilled in John 18:4-6

112. Psa. 41:9 prophesies Betrayed by a familiar friend, fulfilled in John 13:18

113. Psa. 45:2 prophesies Words of Grace come from His lips, fulfilled in John 1:17, Luke 4:22

114. Psa. 45:6 prophesies To own the title, God or Elohim, fulfilled in Hebrews 1:8

115. Psa. 45:7 prophesies A special anointing by the Holy Spirit, fulfilled in Mt. 3:16; Heb. 1:9

116. Psa. 45:7, 8 prophesies Called the Christ (Messiah or Anointed), fulfilled in Luke 2:11

117. Psa. 45:17 prophesies His name remembered forever, fulfilled in Ephesians 1:20-21, Heb. 1:8

118. Psa. 55:12-14 prophesies Betrayed by a friend, not an enemy, fulfilled in John 13:18

119. Psa. 55:15 prophesies Unrepentant death of the Betrayer, fulfilled in Matthew 27:3-5; Acts 1:16-19

120. Psa. 68:18 prophesies To give gifts to men, fulfilled in Ephesians 4:7-16

121. Psa. 68:18 prophesies Ascended into Heaven, fulfilled in Luke 24:51

122. Psa. 69:4 prophesies Hated without a cause, fulfilled in John 15:25

123. Psa. 69:8 prophesies A stranger to own brethren, fulfilled in John 1:11; 7:5

124. Psa. 69:9 prophesies Zealous for the Lord's House, fulfilled in John 2:17

125. Psa. 69:14-20 prophesies Messiah's anguish of soul before crucifixion, fulfilled in Matthew 26:36-45

126. Psa. 69:20 prophesies "My soul is exceeding sorrowful.", fulfilled in Matthew 26:38

127. Psa. 69:21 prophesies Given vinegar in thirst, fulfilled in Matthew 27:34

128. Psa. 69:26 prophesies The Saviour given and smitten by God, fulfilled in John 17:4; 18:11

129. Psa. 72:10, 11 prophesies Great persons were to visit Him, fulfilled in Matthew 2:1-11

130. Psa. 72:16 prophesies The corn of wheat to fall into the Ground, fulfilled in John 12:24-25

131. Psa. 72:17 prophesies Belief on His name will produce offspring, fulfilled in John 1:12, 13

132. Psa. 72:17 prophesies All nations shall be blessed by Him, fulfilled in Galatians 3:8

133. Psa. 72:17 prophesies All nations shall call Him blessed, fulfilled in John 12:13, Rev. 5:8-12

134. Psa. 78:1-2 prophesies He would teach in parables, fulfilled in Matthew 13:34-35

135. Psa. 78:2 prophesies To speak the Wisdom of God with authority, fulfilled in Matthew 7:29

136. Psa. 80:17 prophesies The Man of God's right hand, fulfilled in Mark 14:61-62

137. Psa. 88 prophesies The Suffering and Reproach of Calvary, fulfilled in Matthew 27:26-50

138. Psa. 88:8 prophesies They stood afar off and watched, fulfilled in Luke 23:49

139. Psa. 89:9 prophesies He calms the wind and the sea, fulfilled in Matthew 8:26

140. Psa. 89:27 prophesies Firstborn, fulfilled in Colossians 1:15, 18

141. Psa. 89:27 prophesies Emmanuel to be higher than earthly kings, fulfilled in Luke 1:32, 33

142. Psa. 89:35-37 prophesies David's Seed, throne, kingdom endure forever, fulfilled in Luke 1:32, 33

143. Psa. 89:36-37 prophesies His character-Faithfulness, fulfilled in Revelation 1:5; 19:11

144. Psa. 90:2 prophesies He is from everlasting (Micah 5:2), fulfilled in John 1:1

145. Psa. 91:11, 12 prophesies Identified as Messianic; used to tempt Christ, fulfilled in Luke 4:10, 11

146. Psa. 97:9 prophesies His exaltation predicted, fulfilled in Acts 1:11; Ephesians 1:20

147. Psa. 100:5 prophesies His character-Goodness, fulfilled in Matthew 19:16, 17

148. Psa. 102:1-11 prophesies The Suffering and Reproach of Calvary, fulfilled in John 19:16-30

149. Psa. 102:25-27 prophesies Messiah is the Preexistent Son, fulfilled in Hebrews 1:10-12

150. Psa. 109:25 prophesies Ridiculed, fulfilled in Matthew 27:39

151. Psa. 110:1 prophesies Son of David, fulfilled in Matthew 22:42-43

152. Psa. 110:1 prophesies To ascend to the right-hand of the Father, fulfilled in Mark 16:19

153. Psa. 110:1 prophesies David's son called Lord, fulfilled in Matthew 22:44, 45

154. Psa. 110:4 prophesies A priest after Melchizedek's order, fulfilled in Hebrews 6:20

155. Psa. 112:4 prophesies His character-Compassionate, Gracious, et al, fulfilled in Matthew 9:36

156. Psa. 118:17, 18 prophesies Messiah's Resurrection assured, fulfilled in Luke 24:5-7; 1Cor. 15:20

157. Psa. 118:22, 23 prophesies The rejected stone is Head of the corner, fulfilled in Matthew 21:42, 43

158. Psa. 118:26 prophesies The Blessed One presented to Israel, fulfilled in Matthew 21:9

159. Psa. 118:26 prophesies To come while Temple standing, fulfilled in Matthew 21:12-15

160. Psa. 132:11 prophesies The Seed of David (the fruit of His Body), fulfilled in Luke 1:32, Act 2:30

161. Psa. 129:3 prophesies He was scourged, fulfilled in Matthew 27:26

162. Psa. 138:1-6 prophesies The supremacy of David's Seed amazes kings, fulfilled in Matthew 2:2-6

163. Psa. 147:3, 6 prophesies The earthly ministry of Christ described, fulfilled in Luke 4:18

164. Prov. 1:23 prophesies He will send the Spirit of God, fulfilled in John 16:7

165. Prov. 8:23 prophesies Foreordained from everlasting, fulfilled in Rev. 13:8, 1Peter 1:19-20

166. Song. 5:16 prophesies The altogether lovely One, fulfilled in John 1:17

167. Isa. 2:3 prophesies He shall teach all nations, fulfilled in John 4:25

168. Isa. 2:4 prophesies He shall judge among the nations, fulfilled in John 5:22

169. Isa. 6:1 prophesies When Isaiah saw His glory, fulfilled in John 12:40-41

170. Isa. 6:8 prophesies The One Sent by God, fulfilled in John 12:38-45

171. Isa. 6:9-10 prophesies Parables fall on deaf ears, fulfilled in Matthew 13:13-15

172. Isa. 6:9-12 prophesies Blinded to Christ and deaf to His words, fulfilled in Acts 28:23-29

173. Isa. 7:14 prophesies To be born of a virgin, fulfilled in Luke 1:35

174. Isa. 7:14 prophesies To be Emmanuel-God with us, fulfilled in Matthew 1:18-23, 1Tim. 3:16

175. Isa. 8:8 prophesies Called Emmanuel, fulfilled in Matthew 1:23

176. Isa. 8:14 prophesies A stone of stumbling, a Rock of offense, fulfilled in 1Peter 2:8

177. Isa. 9:1, 2 prophesies His ministry to begin in Galilee, fulfilled in Matthew 4:12-17

178. Isa. 9:6 prophesies A child born-Humanity, fulfilled in Luke 1:31

179. Isa. 9:6 prophesies A Son given-Deity, fulfilled in Luke 1:32, John 1:14, 1Tim. 3:16

180. Isa. 9:6 prophesies Declared to be the Son of God with power, fulfilled in Romans 1:3, 4

181. Isa. 9:6 prophesies The Wonderful One, Peleh, fulfilled in Luke 4:22

182. Isa. 9:6 prophesies The Counsellor, Yaatz, fulfilled in Matthew 13:54

183. Isa. 9:6 prophesies The Mighty God, El Gibor, fulfilled in 1Cor. 1:24, Titus 2:13

184. Isa. 9:6 prophesies The Everlasting Father, Avi Adth, fulfilled in John 8:58; 10:30

185. Isa. 9:6 prophesies The Prince of Peace, Sar Shalom, fulfilled in John 16:33

186. Isa. 9:7 prophesies Inherits the throne of David, fulfilled in Luke 1:32

187. Isa. 9:7 prophesies His Character-Just, fulfilled in John 5:30

188. Isa. 9:7 prophesies No end to his Government, Throne, and kingdom, fulfilled in Luke 1:33

189. Isa. 11:1 prophesies Called a Nazarene-the Branch, Netzer, fulfilled in Matthew 2:23

190. Isa. 11:1 prophesies A rod out of Jesse-Son of Jesse, fulfilled in Luke 3:23, 32

191. Isa. 11:2 prophesies Anointed One by the Spirit, fulfilled in Matthew 3:16, 17, Acts 10:38

192. Isa. 11:2 prophesies His Character-Wisdom, Knowledge, et al, fulfilled in Colossians 2:3

Isa. 11:3 prophesies He would know their thoughts, fulfilled in Luke 6:8, John 2:25

194. Isa. 11:4 prophesies Judge in righteousness, fulfilled in Acts 17:31

195. Isa. 11:4 prophesies Judges with the sword of His mouth, fulfilled in Rev. 2:16; 19:11, 15

196. Isa. 11:5 prophesies Character: Righteous & Faithful, fulfilled in Rev. 19:11

197. Isa. 11:10 prophesies The Gentiles seek Him, fulfilled in John 12:18-21

198. Isa. 12:2 prophesies Called Jesus-Yeshua, fulfilled in Matthew 1:21

199. Isa. 22:22 prophesies The One given all authority to govern, fulfilled in Revelation 3:7

200. Isa. 25:8 prophesies The Resurrection predicted, fulfilled in 1Corinthians 15:54

201. Isa. 26:19 prophesies His power of Resurrection predicted, fulfilled in Matthew 27:50-54

202. Isa. 28:16 prophesies The Messiah is the precious corner stone, fulfilled in Acts 4:11, 12

203. Isa. 28:16 prophesies The Sure Foundation, fulfilled in 1Corinthians 3:11, Mt. 16:18

204. Isa. 29:13 prophesies He indicated hypocritical obedience to His Word, fulfilled in Matthew 15:7-9

205. Isa. 29:14 prophesies The wise are confounded by the Word, fulfilled in 1Corinthians 1:18-31

206. Isa. 32:2 prophesies A Refuge-A man shall be a hiding place, fulfilled in Matthew 23:37

207. Isa. 35:4 prophesies He will come and save you, fulfilled in Matthew 1:21

208. Isa. 35:5-6 prophesies To have a ministry of miracles, fulfilled in Matthew 11:2-6

209. Isa. 40:3, 4 prophesies Preceded by forerunner, fulfilled in John 1:23

210. Isa. 40:9 prophesies "Behold your God.", fulfilled in John 1:36; 19:14

211. Isa. 40:10. prophesies He will come to reward, fulfilled in Revelation 22:12

212. Isa. 40:11 prophesies A shepherd-compassionate life-giver, fulfilled in John 10:10-18

213. Isa. 42:1-4 prophesies The Servant-as a faithful, patient redeemer, fulfilled in Matthew 12:18-21

214. Isa. 42:2 prophesies Meek and lowly, fulfilled in Matthew 11:28-30

215. Isa. 42:3 prophesies He brings hope for the hopeless, fulfilled in Mt. 12:14-21; John 4:1-54

216. Isa. 42:4 prophesies The nations shall wait on His teachings, fulfilled in John 12:20-26

217. Isa. 42:6 prophesies The Light (salvation) of the Gentiles, fulfilled in Luke 2:32

218. Isa. 42:1, 6 prophesies His is a worldwide compassion, fulfilled in Matthew 28:19, 20

219. Isa. 42:7 prophesies Blind eyes opened., fulfilled in John 9:25-38

220. Isa. 43:11 prophesies He is the only Saviour., fulfilled in Acts 4:12

221. Isa. 44:3 prophesies He will send the Spirit of God, fulfilled in John 16:7, 13

222. Isa. 45:21-25 prophesies He is Lord and Saviour, fulfilled in Philippians 3:20, Titus 2:13

223. Isa. 45:23 prophesies He will be the Judge, fulfilled in John 5:22; Romans 14:11

224. Isa. 46:9, 10 prophesies Declares things not yet done, fulfilled in John 13:19

225. Isa. 48:12 prophesies The First and the Last, fulfilled in John 1:30, Revelation 1:8, 17

226. Isa. 48:16, 17 prophesies He came as a Teacher, fulfilled in John 3:2

227. Isa. 49:1 prophesies Called from the womb-His humanity, fulfilled in Matthew 1:18

228. Isa. 49:5 prophesies A Servant from the womb., fulfilled in Luke 1:31, Philippians 2:7

229. Isa. 49:6 prophesies He will restore Israel, fulfilled in Acts 3:19-21; 15:16-17

230. Isa. 49:6 prophesies He is Salvation for Israel, fulfilled in Luke 2:29-32

231. Isa. 49:6 prophesies He is the Light of the Gentiles, fulfilled in John 8:12, Acts 13:47

232. Isa. 49:6 prophesies He is Salvation unto the ends of the earth, fulfilled in Acts 15:7-18

233. Isa. 49:7 prophesies He is despised of the Nation, fulfilled in John 1:11; 8:48-49; 19:14-15

234. Isa. 50:3 prophesies Heaven is clothed in black at His humiliation, fulfilled in Luke 23:44, 45

235. Isa. 50:4 prophesies He is a learned counselor for the weary, fulfilled in Matthew 7:29; 11:28, 29

236. Isa. 50:5 prophesies The Servant bound willingly to obedience, fulfilled in Matthew 26:39

237. Isa. 50:6 prophesies "I gave my back to the smiters.", fulfilled in Matthew 27:26

238. Isa. 50:6 prophesies He was smitten on the cheeks, fulfilled in Matthew 26:67

239. Isa. 50:6 prophesies He was spat upon, fulfilled in Matthew 27:30

240. Isa. 52:7 prophesies Published good tidings upon mountains, fulfilled in Matthew 5:12; 15:29; 28:16

241. Isa. 52:13 prophesies The Servant exalted, fulfilled in Acts 1:8-11; Eph. 1:19-22, Php. 2:5-9

242. Isa. 52:14 prophesies The Servant shockingly abused, fulfilled in Luke 18:31-34; Mt. 26:67, 68

243. Isa. 52:15 prophesies Nations startled by message of the Servant, fulfilled in Luke 18:31-34; Mt. 26:67, 68

244. Isa. 52:15 prophesies His blood shed sprinkles nations, fulfilled in Hebrews 9:13-14, Rev. 1:5

245. Isa. 53:1 prophesies His people would not believe Him, fulfilled in John 12:37-38

246. Isa. 53:2 prophesies Appearance of an ordinary man, fulfilled in Philippians 2:6-8

247. Isa. 53:3 prophesies Despised, fulfilled in Luke 4:28-29

248. Isa. 53:3 prophesies Rejected, fulfilled in Matthew 27:21-23

249. Isa. 53:3 prophesies Great sorrow and grief, fulfilled in Matthew 26:37-38, Luke 19:41, Heb. 4:15

250. Isa. 53:3 prophesies Men hide from being associated with Him, fulfilled in Mark 14:50-52

251. Isa. 53:4 prophesies He would have a healing ministry, fulfilled in Matthew 8:16-17

252. Isa. 53:4 prophesies Thought to be cursed by God, fulfilled in Matthew 26:66; 27:41-43

253. Isa. 53:5 prophesies Bears penalty for mankind's iniquities, fulfilled in 2Cor. 5:21, Heb. 2:9

254. Isa. 53:5 prophesies His sacrifice provides peace between man and God, fulfilled in Colossians 1:20

255. Isa. 53:5 prophesies His sacrifice would heal man of sin, fulfilled in 1Peter 2:24

256. Isa. 53:6 prophesies He would be the sin-bearer for all mankind, fulfilled in 1John 2:2; 4:10

257. Isa. 53:6 prophesies God's will that He bear sin for all mankind, fulfilled in Galatians 1:4

258. Isa. 53:7 prophesies Oppressed and afflicted, fulfilled in Matthew 27:27-31

259. Isa. 53:7 prophesies Silent before his accusers, fulfilled in Matthew 27:12-14

260. Isa. 53:7 prophesies Sacrificial lamb, fulfilled in John 1:29, 1Peter 1:18-19

261. Isa. 53:8 prophesies Confined and persecuted, fulfilled in Matthew 26:47-75; 27:1-31

262. Isa. 53:8 prophesies He would be judged, fulfilled in John 18:13-22

263. Isa. 53:8 prophesies Killed, fulfilled in Matthew 27:35

264. Isa. 53:8 prophesies Dies for the sins of the world, fulfilled in 1John 2:2

265. Isa. 53:9 prophesies Buried in a rich man's grave, fulfilled in Matthew 27:57

266. Isa. 53:9 prophesies Innocent and had done no violence, fulfilled in Luke 23:41, John 18:38

267. Isa. 53:9 prophesies No deceit in his mouth, fulfilled in 1Peter 2:22

268. Isa. 53:10 prophesies God's will that He die for mankind, fulfilled in John 18:11

269. Isa. 53:10 prophesies An offering for sin, fulfilled in Matthew 20:28, Galatians 3:13

270. Isa. 53:10 prophesies Resurrected and live forever, fulfilled in Romans 6:9

271. Isa. 53:10 prophesies He would prosper, fulfilled in John 17:1-5

272. Isa. 53:11 prophesies God fully satisfied with His suffering, fulfilled in John 12:27

273. Isa. 53:11 prophesies God's servant would justify man, fulfilled in Romans 5:8-9, 18-19

274. Isa. 53:11 prophesies The sin-bearer for all mankind, fulfilled in Hebrews 9:28

275. Isa. 53:12 prophesies Exalted by God because of his sacrifice, fulfilled in Matthew 28:18

276. Isa. 53:12 prophesies He would give up his life to save mankind, fulfilled in Luke 23:46

277. Isa. 53:12 prophesies Numbered with the transgressors, fulfilled in Mark 15:27-28; Luke 22:37

278. Isa. 53:12 prophesies Sin-bearer for all mankind, fulfilled in 1Peter 2:24

279. Isa. 53:12 prophesies Intercede to God in behalf of mankind, fulfilled in Luke 23:34, Rom. 8:34

280. Isa. 55:3 prophesies Resurrected by God, fulfilled in Acts 13:34

281. Isa. 55:4 prophesies A witness, fulfilled in John 18:37

282. Isa. 55:4 prophesies He is a leader and commander, fulfilled in Hebrews 2:10

283. Isa. 55:5 prophesies God would glorify Him, fulfilled in Acts 3:13

284. Isa. 59:16 prophesies Intercessor between man and God, fulfilled in Matthew 10:32

285. Isa. 59:16 prophesies He would come to provide salvation, fulfilled in John 6:40

286. Isa. 59:20 prophesies He would come to Zion as their Redeemer, fulfilled in Luke 2:38

287. Isa. 60:1-3 prophesies He would shew light to the Gentiles, fulfilled in Acts 26:23

288. Isa. 61:1 prophesies The Spirit of God upon him, fulfilled in Matthew 3:16-17

289. Isa. 61:1 prophesies The Messiah would preach the good news, fulfilled in Luke 4:16-21

290. Isa. 61:1 prophesies Provide freedom from the bondage of sin, fulfilled in John 8:31-36

291. Isa. 61:1-2 prophesies Proclaim a period of grace, fulfilled in Galatians 4:4-5

292. Jer. 11:21 prophesies Conspiracy to kill Jesus, fulfilled in John 7:1, Matthew 21:38

293. Jer. 23:5-6 prophesies Descendant of David, fulfilled in Luke 3:23-31

294. Jer. 23:5-6 prophesies The Messiah would be both God and Man, fulfilled in John 13:13, 1Ti 3:16

295. Jer. 31:22 prophesies Born of a virgin, fulfilled in Matthew 1:18-20

296. Jer. 31:31 prophesies The Messiah would be the new covenant, fulfilled in Matthew 26:28

297. Jer. 33:14-15 prophesies Descendant of David, fulfilled in Luke 3:23-31

298. Eze.34:23-24 prophesies Descendant of David, fulfilled in Matthew 1:1

299. Eze.37:24-25 prophesies Descendant of David, fulfilled in Luke 1:31-33

300. Dan. 2:44-45 prophesies The Stone that shall break the kingdoms, fulfilled in Matthew 21:44

301. Dan. 7:13-14 prophesies He would ascend into heaven, fulfilled in Acts 1:9-11

302. Dan. 7:13-14 prophesies Highly exalted, fulfilled in Ephesians 1:20-22

303. Dan. 7:13-14 prophesies His dominion would be everlasting, fulfilled in Luke 1:31-33

304. Dan. 9:24 prophesies To make an end to sins, fulfilled in Galatians 1:3-5

305. Dan. 9:24 prophesies To make reconciliation for iniquity, fulfilled in Romans 5:10, 2Cor. 5:18-21

306. Dan. 9:24 prophesies He would be holy, fulfilled in Luke 1:35

307. Dan. 9:25 prophesies His announcement, fulfilled in John 12:12-13

308. Dan. 9:26 prophesies Cut off, fulfilled in Matthew 16:21; 21:38-39

309. Dan. 9:26 prophesies Die for the sins of the world, fulfilled in Hebrews 2:9

310. Dan. 9:26 prophesies Killed before the destruction of the temple, fulfilled in Matthew 27:50-51

311. Dan. 10:5-6 prophesies Messiah in a glorified state, fulfilled in Revelation 1:13-16

312. Hos. 11:1 prophesies He would be called out of Egypt, fulfilled in Matthew 2:15

313. Hos. 13:14 prophesies He would defeat death, fulfilled in 1Corinthians 15:55-57

314. Joel 2:32 prophesies Offer salvation to all mankind, fulfilled in Romans 10:9-13

315. Jonah 1:17 prophesies Death and resurrection of Christ, fulfilled in Matthew 12:40; 16:4

316. Mic. 5:2 prophesies Born in Bethlehem, fulfilled in Matthew 2:1-6

317. Mic. 5:2 prophesies Ruler in Israel, fulfilled in Luke 1:33

318. Mic. 5:2 prophesies From everlasting, fulfilled in John 8:58

319. Hag. 2:6-9 prophesies He would visit the second Temple, fulfilled in Luke 2:27-32

320. Hag. 2:23 prophesies Descendant of Zerubbabel, fulfilled in Luke 2:27-32

321. Zech. 3:8 prophesies God's servant, fulfilled in John 17:4

322. Zech. 6:12-13 prophesies Priest and King, fulfilled in Hebrews 8:1

323. Zech. 9:9 prophesies Greeted with rejoicing in Jerusalem, fulfilled in Matthew 21:8-10

324. Zech. 9:9 prophesies Beheld as King, fulfilled in John 12:12-13

325. Zech. 9:9 prophesies The Messiah would be just, fulfilled in John 5:30

326. Zech. 9:9 prophesies The Messiah would bring salvation, fulfilled in Luke 19:10

327. Zech. 9:9 prophesies The Messiah would be humble, fulfilled in Matthew 11:29

328. Zech. 9:9 prophesies Presented to Jerusalem riding on a donkey, fulfilled in Matthew 21:6-9

329. Zech. 10:4 prophesies The cornerstone, fulfilled in Ephesians 2:20

330. Zech. 11:4-6 prophesies At His coming, Israel to have unfit leaders, fulfilled in Matthew 23:1-4

331. Zech. 11:4-6 prophesies Rejection causes God to remove His protection, fulfilled in Luke 19:41-44

332. Zech. 11:4-6 prophesies Rejected in favor of another king, fulfilled in John 19:13-15

333. Zech. 11:7 prophesies Ministry to "poor," the believing remnant, fulfilled in Matthew 9:35-36

334. Zech. 11:8 prophesies Unbelief forces Messiah to reject them, fulfilled in Matthew 23:33

335. Zech. 11:8 prophesies Despised, fulfilled in Matthew 27:20

336. Zech. 11:9 prophesies Stops ministering to those who rejected Him, fulfilled in Matthew 13:10-11

337. Zech. 11:10-11 prophesies Rejection causes God to remove protection, fulfilled in Luke 19:41-44

338. Zech. 11:10-11 prophesies The Messiah would be God, fulfilled in John 14:7

339. Zech. 11:12-13 prophesies Betrayed for thirty pieces of silver, fulfilled in Matthew 26:14-15

340. Zech. 11:12-13 prophesies Rejected, fulfilled in Matthew 26:14-15

341. Zech. 11:12-13 prophesies Thirty pieces of silver cast in the house of the Lord, fulfilled in Matthew 27:3-5

342. Zech. 11:12-13 prophesies The Messiah would be God, fulfilled in John 12:45

343. Zech. 12:10 prophesies The Messiah's body would be pierced, fulfilled in John 19:34-37

344. Zech. 12:10 prophesies The Messiah would be both God and man, fulfilled in John 10:30

345. Zech. 12:10 prophesies The Messiah would be rejected, fulfilled in John 1:11

346. Zech. 13:7 prophesies God's will He die for mankind, fulfilled in John 18:11

347. Zech. 13: prophesies A violent death, fulfilled in Mark 14:27

348. Zech. 13:7 prophesies Both God and man, fulfilled in John 14:9

349. Zech. 13:7 prophesies Israel scattered as a result of rejecting Him, fulfilled in Matthew 26:31-56

350. Zech. 14:4 prophesies He would return to the Mt. of Olives, fulfilled in Acts 1:11-12

351. Mal. 3:1 prophesies Messenger to prepare the way for Messiah, fulfilled in Mark 1:1-8

352. Mal. 3:1 prophesies Sudden appearance at the temple, fulfilled in Mark 11:15-16

353. Mal. 3:1 prophesies Messenger of the new covenant, fulfilled in Luke 4:43

354. Mal. 3:6 prophesies The God who changes not, fulfilled in Hebrews 13:8

355. Mal. 4:5 prophesies Forerunner in spirit of Elijah, fulfilled in Mt. 3:1-3; 11:10-14; 17:11-13

356. Mal. 4:6 prophesies Forerunner would turn many to righteousness, fulfilled in Luke 1:16-17

Prophecies about Jesus Christ’s birth

Matthew 1:23 ESV

23 “Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).

See also Is 7:14; Mt 1:21; Lk 1:31–32; Is 9:6; Mt 2:6–7; Mic 5:2; Mt 2:15; Ho 11:1

Prophecies about Jesus Christ’s ministry

He brings good news

Luke 4:17–19 ESV

17 And the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, 19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

See also Is 61:1–2; Mt 4:13–16; Is 9:1–2

He divides people and is rejected

Luke 2:34–35 ESV

34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”

See also Mt 3:11–12; Mt 21:42; Ps 118:22–23; Jn 13:18; Ps 41:9

He teaches in parables

Matthew 13:35 ESV

35 This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.”

See also Ps 78:2; Mt 13:13–15; Is 6:9–10

Prophecies about Jesus Christ’s death

The Lord’s Supper

Matthew 26:28 ESV

28 for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

See also Is 53:12; Je 31:34

The betrayal

Matthew 27:9–10 ESV

9 Then was fulfilled what had been spoken by the prophet Jeremiah, saying, “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him on whom a price had been set by some of the sons of Israel, 10 and they gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord directed me.”

Matthew brings together two prophetic passages fulfilled by this incident:

Je 19:1–13; Zec 11:12–13

Jn 18:9; Jn 6:39

The cross

Matthew 27:46 ESV

46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

See also Ps 22:1; Mt 27:35; Ps 22:18; Lk 23:46; Ps 31:5

Prophecies about Jesus Christ’s resurrection and ascension

Matthew 12:39–40 ESV

39 But he answered them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. 40 For just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

See also Jon 1:17; Ac 2:25–28; Ps 16:8–11; Ac 2:31; Ac 13:35; Ac 2:34; Ps 110:1; Eph 4:8; Ps 68:18

Prophecies about Jesus Christ’s titles

Jesus Christ as Son of God

Acts 13:32–33 ESV

32 And we bring you the good news that what God promised to the fathers, 33 this he has fulfilled to us their children by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second Psalm, “ ‘You are my Son, today I have begotten you.’

See also Ps 2:7; Heb 1:5; Heb 5:5; Mt 22:44; Ps 110:1; Heb 1:8–9; Ps 45:6–7

Jesus Christ as Son of Man

Matthew 26:64 ESV

64 Jesus said to him, “You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

See also Da 7:13–14; Mk 8:31

Jesus Christ as Son of David

Revelation 22:16 ESV

16 “I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.”

See also 2 Sa 7:12–16; Lk 1:32–33; Is 9:7; Ac 13:34; Is 55:3; Ro 15:12; Is 11:1

Jesus Christ as the coming Messianic king

Mt 26:31; Zec 13:7; Mt 21:4–5; Zec 9:9

Jesus Christ as the suffering servant

Acts 8:32–35 ESV

32 Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this: “Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he opens not his mouth. 33 In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth.” 34 And the eunuch said to Philip, “About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?” 35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus.

See also Is 53:7–8; Mt 12:17–21; Is 42:1–4

Jesus Christ as the prophet who is to come

Acts 3:22 ESV

22 Moses said, ‘The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers. You shall listen to him in whatever he tells you.

See also Dt 18:18; Lk 4:18–19; Is 61:1–2; Jn 6:14

Jesus Christ as priest

Hebrews 7:21 ESV

21 but this one was made a priest with an oath by the one who said to him: “The Lord has sworn and will not change his mind, ‘You are a priest forever.’ ”

See also Ps 110:4; Heb 5:5–6; Heb 7:17

Jesus Christ’s resurrection was foreshadowed in the OT

In Abraham and Isaac:

Ge 22:5; Heb 11:19

In Jonah:

Jon 1:17; Jon 2:10; Mt 12:40

Jesus Christ’s resurrection was predicted

In the OT

1 Corinthians 15:3–4 ESV

3 For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, 4 that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures,

See also Is 53:11; Ho 6:2; Lk 24:45–46; Ac 2:25–31; Ac 13:35; Ps 16:8–11; Ac 13:34; Ac 26:22–23

By Jesus Christ himself

Matthew 16:21 ESV

21 From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised.

See also Mt 17:9; Mt 20:18–19; Mt 26:32; Jn 2:19–21

Jesus Christ’s resurrection was anticipated by the raising of the dead

In the OT

Heb 11:35 None of the OT or NT miracles are true resurrections. Those raised resumed life as before, their bodies unchanged. Resurrection for Jesus Christ and therefore for his people means a changed body and permanent life in glory. This is the “better resurrection”.

See also 1 Ki 17:22; 2 Ki 4:35; 2 Ki 13:21

In the miracles of Jesus Christ

Luke 7:22 ESV

22 And he answered them, “Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, the poor have good news preached to them.

See also Mt 9:23–25; Mt 27:52–53; Lk 7:14–15; Jn 11:43–44