JOY TO THE WORLD

Bible Reading: Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 2:1-20.

Luke 2:1–20 (KJV 1900)

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Beth-lehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, Good will toward men.

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Beth-lehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

1; Joy To the World seen in the Prophecies Fulfilled concerning the Birth of Christ

1. It fulfilled 8 OT Prophecies:

i) Born of a virgin (Isaiah7:14).

Isaiah 7:14 KJV 1900

14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, And shall call his name Immanuel.

ii) Tribe of Judah (Gen 49:10).

Genesis 49:10 KJV 1900

10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, Nor a lawgiver from between his feet, Until Shiloh come; And unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

iii) House of David (Jer 23:5).

Jeremiah 23:5 KJV 1900

5 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

iv) Born at Bethlehem (Micah 5:2).

Micah 5:2 KJV 1900

2 But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, Though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; Whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

v) Wise men visit (Is 60:3).

Isaiah 60:3 KJV 1900

3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, And kings to the brightness of thy rising.

vi) Given gold and incense (Isaiah 60:6).

Isaiah 60:6 KJV 1900

6 The multitude of camels shall cover thee, The dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; All they from Sheba shall come: They shall bring gold and incense; And they shall shew forth the praises of the Lord.

vii) Be in Egypt for a time.

viii) Infants killed (Jeremiah 31:15

Jeremiah 31:15 KJV 1900

15 Thus saith the Lord; A voice was heard in Ramah, Lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children Refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.

2; Joy To the World seen in the ASCRIBED Names Given to Christ

50 Names and Titles of Jesus:

Who the Bible Says Christ Is

The Bible is filled with many references to who Jesus is, His life, His Lordship, and what He came to do. Here’s just some of those names, titles, and verses from God’s Word. As we read through, we can’t help but give Him thanks and praise, Our Savior and Lord who sets us free… 50 Names and Titles of Jesus:

1.  Almighty One – Rev 1:8

Revelation 1:8 KJV 1900

8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

2.  Alpha and Omega – Rev 22:13

Revelation 22:13 KJV 1900

13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

3.  Advocate – 1 John 2:1

1 John 2:1 KJV 1900

1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

4.  Author and Perfecter of Our Faith –Heb 12:1-2

Hebrews 12:1–2 KJV 1900

1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

5.  Authority –Matt 28:18

Matthew 28:18 KJV 1900

18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

6.  Bread of Life – John 6:35

John 6:35 KJV 1900

35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.

7.  Beloved Son of God – Matt 3:17

Matthew 3:17 KJV 1900

17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

8.  Bridegroom – Matt 9:15

Matthew 9:15 KJV 1900

15 And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.

9.  Chief Cornerstone – Ps 118:22

Psalm 118:22 KJV 1900

22 The stone which the builders refused Is become the head stone of the corner.

10. Deliverer – 1 Thess.1:10

1 Thessalonians 1:10 KJV 1900

10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.

11. Faithful and True –Rev.19:11

Revelation 19:11 KJV 1900

11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

12. Good Shepherd - John 10:11

John 10:11 KJV 1900

11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.

13. Great High Priest – Heb 4:14

Hebrews 4:14 KJV 1900

14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.

14. Head of the Church –Eph 1:22

Ephesians 1:22 KJV 1900

22 And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church,

15. Holy Servant – “…Acts 4:29-30

Acts 4:29–30 KJV 1900

29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word, 30 By stretching forth thine hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done by the name of thy holy child Jesus.

16. I Am –John 8:58

John 8:58 KJV 1900

58 Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am.

17. Immanuel –Is 7:14

Isaiah 7:14 KJV 1900

14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, And shall call his name Immanuel.

18. Indescribable Gift – 2 Cor. 9:15

2 Corinthians 9:15 KJV 1900

15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.

19. Judge – Acts 10:42

Acts 10:42 KJV 1900

42 And he commanded us to preach unto the people, and to testify that it is he which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead.

20. King of Kings –Rev 17:14

Revelation 17:14 KJV 1900

14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

21. Lamb of God – John 1:29

John 1:29 KJV 1900

29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

22. Light of the World – John 8:12

John 8:12 KJV 1900

12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

23. Lion of the Tribe of Judah – Rev 5:5

Revelation 5:5 KJV 1900

5 And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

24. Lord of All – Phil 2:9-11

Philippians 2:9–11 KJV 1900

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

25. Mediator – 1 Tim 2:5

1 Timothy 2:5 KJV 1900

5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

26. Messiah – John 1:41

John 1:41 KJV 1900

41 He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

27. Mighty One – Is 60:16

Isaiah 60:16 KJV 1900

16 Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, And shalt suck the breast of kings: And thou shalt know that I the Lord am thy Saviour And thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.

28. One Who Sets Free –  John 8:36

John 8:36 KJV 1900

36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.

29. Our Hope – “1 Tim 1:1

1 Timothy 1:1 KJV 1900

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;

30. Peace – Eph 2:14

Ephesians 2:14 KJV 1900

14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us;

31. Prophet – Mark 6:4

Mark 6:4 KJV 1900

4 But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.

32. Redeemer –Job 19:25

Job 19:25 KJV 1900

25 For I know that my redeemer liveth, And that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:

33. Risen Lord – “1 Cor 15:3-4

1 Corinthians 15:3–4 KJV 1900

3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

34. Rock – 1 Cor 10:4

1 Corinthians 10:4 KJV 1900

4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ.

35. Sacrifice for Our Sins –1 John 4:10

1 John 4:10 KJV 1900

10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

36. Savior – Luke 2:11

Luke 2:11 KJV 1900

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

37. Son of Man –Luke 19:10

Luke 19:10 KJV 1900

10 For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.

38. Son of the Most High –Luke 1:32

Luke 1:32 KJV 1900

32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:

39. Supreme Creator Over All – Col 1:16-17

Colossians 1:16–17 KJV 1900

16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: 17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.

40. Resurrection and the Life –John 11:25

John 11:25 KJV 1900

25 Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

41. The Door – John 10:9

John 10:9 KJV 1900

9 I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.

42. The Way – John 14:6

John 14:6 KJV 1900

6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

43. The Word –John 1:1

John 1:1 KJV 1900

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

44. True Vine - John 15:1

John 15:1 KJV 1900

1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.

45. Truth – “John 8:32

John 8:32 KJV 1900

32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

46. Victorious One – Rev 3:21

Revelation 3:21 (KJV 1900)

21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

47. – 50. Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace – Isa 9:6

Isaiah 9:6 KJV 1900

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: And the government shall be upon his shoulder: And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

3. Joy to the World Seen in the Praise give to Jesus the KING

1. King is Born.

Matthew 2:2 ‘

Matthew 2:2 (KJV 1900)

2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

2. King is identified as Jehovah the King of Israel.

John 1:49; ‘ Isaiah 6:5; ‘.’ Isaiah 44:6.

3. King came to Jerusalem fulfilling Zechariah 9:9 ‘John 12:14,15). Daniel 9:25.

Zechariah 9:9 (KJV 1900)

9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: Behold, thy King cometh unto thee: He is just, and having salvation; Lowly, and riding upon an ass, And upon a colt the foal of an ass.

John 12:14 KJV 1900

14 And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,

John 12:15 KJV 1900

15 Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass’s colt.

Daniel 9:25 KJV 1900

25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous times.

4. King is Blessed.

John 12:13

John 12:13 (KJV 1900)

13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

5. King Offered Himself as King to Israel. Luke 19:37,38.

Luke 19:37 (KJV 1900)

37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

Luke 19:38 KJV 1900

38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

6. King is Rejected by Israel’s leaders.

Luke 19:39,40

Luke 19:39 KJV 1900

39 And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

Luke 19:40 KJV 1900

40 And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

7. King is Crucified

(‘Shall I crucify your King?’ John 19:14-16) & Cut off (‘Messiah cut off.’ Dan 9:26)

John 19:14–16 KJV 1900

14 And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King! 15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. 16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.

Daniel 9:26 KJV 1900

26 And after threescore and two weeks shall Messiah be cut off, but not for himself: and the people of the prince that shall come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary; and the end thereof shall be with a flood, and unto the end of the war desolations are determined.

8. King Collecting His Saints.

Rev 15:3 ’ Rev 4:1,2.

Revelation 15:3 KJV 1900

3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

Revelation 4:1 KJV 1900

1 After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter.

Revelation 4:2 KJV 1900

2 And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne.

9. King Returning to Earth.

Rev 19:11-16 ‘King of Kings.’

Revelation 19:11–16 KJV 1900

11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. 12 His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. 13 And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. 14 And the armies which were in heaven followed him upon white horses, clothed in fine linen, white and clean. 15 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.

10. King Conquering world’s armies.

Rev 17:12-14

Revelation 17:12–14 KJV 1900

12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. 13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. 14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

11. King Judging the Nations.

Matthew 25:31-46 34 40

Matthew 25:31–46 KJV 1900

31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. 41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

12. King Worshipped by all nations.

Zechariah 14:9,16,17 (9).

Zechariah 14:9 KJV 1900

9 And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: In that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one.

Zechariah 14:16 KJV 1900

16 And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations Which came against Jerusalem Shall even go up from year to year To worship the King, the Lord of hosts, And to keep the feast of tabernacles.

Zechariah 14:17 KJV 1900

17 And it shall be, that whoso will not come up Of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem To worship the King, the Lord of hosts, Even upon them shall be no rain.

4. Joy to the World Seen in the The Bible SAYS About Jesus the KING

44 Prophecies Jesus Christ Fulfilled Prophecies About Jesus Old Testament Scripture New Testament Fulfillment

1 Messiah would be born of a woman. Genesis 3:15 Matthew 1:20 Galatians 4:4

Genesis 3:15 KJV 1900

15 And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.

Matthew 1:20 KJV 1900

20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Galatians 4:4 KJV 1900

4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,

2 Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:1 Luke 2:4-6

Micah 5:2 KJV 1900

2 But thou, Beth-lehem Ephratah, Though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; Whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

Matthew 2:1 KJV 1900

1 Now when Jesus was born in Beth-lehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,

Luke 2:4–6 KJV 1900

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Beth-lehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

3 Messiah would be born of a virgin. Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:22-23 Luke 1:26-31

Isaiah 7:14 KJV 1900

14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, And shall call his name Immanuel.

Matthew 1:22–23 KJV 1900

22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Luke 1:26–31 KJV 1900

26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. 29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be. 30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

4 Messiah would come from the line of Abraham. Genesis 12:3 Genesis 22:18 Matthew 1:1 Romans 9:5

Genesis 12:3 KJV 1900

3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Genesis 22:18 KJV 1900

18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice.

Matthew 1:1 KJV 1900

1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Romans 9:5 KJV 1900

5 Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.

5 Messiah would be a descendant of Isaac. Genesis 17:19 Genesis 21:12 Luke 3:34

Genesis 17:19 KJV 1900

19 And God said, Sarah thy wife shall bear thee a son indeed; and thou shalt call his name Isaac: and I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him.

Genesis 21:12 KJV 1900

12 And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.

Luke 3:34 KJV 1900

34 Which was the son of Jacob, which was the son of Isaac, which was the son of Abraham, which was the son of Thara, which was the son of Nachor,

6 Messiah would be a descendant of Jacob. Numbers 24:17 Matthew 1:2

Numbers 24:17 KJV 1900

17 I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: There shall come a Star out of Jacob, And a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, And shall smite the corners of Moab, And destroy all the children of Sheth.

Matthew 1:2 KJV 1900

2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

7 Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah. Genesis 49:10 Luke 3:33 Hebrews 7:14

Genesis 49:10 KJV 1900

10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, Nor a lawgiver from between his feet, Until Shiloh come; And unto him shall the gathering of the people be.

Luke 3:33 KJV 1900

33 Which was the son of Aminadab, which was the son of Aram, which was the son of Esrom, which was the son of Phares, which was the son of Juda,

Hebrews 7:14 KJV 1900

14 For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spake nothing concerning priesthood.

8 Messiah would be heir to King David's throne. 2 Samuel 7:12-13 Isaiah 9:7 Luke 1:32-33 Romans 1:3

2 Samuel 7:12–13 KJV 1900

12 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.

Isaiah 9:7 KJV 1900

7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, Upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, To order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice From henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Luke 1:32–33 KJV 1900

32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

Romans 1:3 KJV 1900

3 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

9 Messiah's throne will be anointed and eternal. Psalm 45:6-7 Daniel 2:44 Luke 1:33 Hebrews 1:8-12

Psalm 45:6–7 KJV 1900

6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: The sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre. 7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: Therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee With the oil of gladness above thy fellows.

Daniel 2:44 KJV 1900

44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

Luke 1:33 KJV 1900

33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

Hebrews 1:8–12 KJV 1900

8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. 9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: 11 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; 12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.

10 Messiah would be called Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:23

Isaiah 7:14 KJV 1900

14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, And shall call his name Immanuel.

Matthew 1:23 KJV 1900

23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

11 Messiah would spend a season in Egypt. Hosea 11:1 Matthew 2:14-15

Hosea 11:1 KJV 1900

1 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, And called my son out of Egypt.

Matthew 2:14–15 KJV 1900

14 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: 15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

12 A massacre of children would happen at Messiah's birthplace. Jeremiah 31:15 Matthew 2:16-18

Jeremiah 31:15 KJV 1900

15 Thus saith the Lord; A voice was heard in Ramah, Lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children Refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not.

Matthew 2:16–18 KJV 1900

16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Beth-lehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. 17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, 18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

13 A messenger would prepare the way for Messiah Isaiah 40:3-5 Luke 3:3-6

Isaiah 40:3–5 KJV 1900

3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, Make straight in the desert a highway for our God. 4 Every valley shall be exalted, And every mountain and hill shall be made low: And the crooked shall be made straight, And the rough places plain: 5 And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, And all flesh shall see it together: For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.

Luke 3:3–6 KJV 1900

3 And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remission of sins; 4 As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. 5 Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways shall be made smooth; 6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

14 Messiah would be rejected by his own people. Psalm 69:8 Isaiah 53:3 John 1:11 John 7:5

Psalm 69:8 KJV 1900

8 I am become a stranger unto my brethren, And an alien unto my mother’s children.

3 John 11 KJV 1900

11 Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.

John 7:5 KJV 1900

5 For neither did his brethren believe in him.

15 Messiah would be a prophet. Deuteronomy 18:15 Acts 3:20-22

Deuteronomy 18:15 KJV 1900

15 The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;

Acts 3:20–22 KJV 1900

20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you: 21 Whom the heaven must receive until the times of restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy prophets since the world began. 22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.

16 Messiah would be preceded by Elijah. Malachi 4:5-6 Matthew 11:13-14

Malachi 4:5–6 KJV 1900

5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet Before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord: 6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, And the heart of the children to their fathers, Lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.

Matthew 11:13–14 KJV 1900

13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. 14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

17 Messiah would be declared the Son of God. Psalm 2:7 Matthew 3:16-17

Psalm 2:7 KJV 1900

7 I will declare the decree: The Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; This day have I begotten thee.

Matthew 3:16–17 KJV 1900

16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him: 17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

18 Messiah would be called a Nazarene. Isaiah 11:1 Matthew 2:23

Isaiah 11:1 KJV 1900

1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

Matthew 2:23 KJV 1900

23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.

19 Messiah would bring light to Galilee. Isaiah 9:1-2 Matthew 4:13-16

Isaiah 9:1–2 KJV 1900

1 Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, When at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, And afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, Beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations. 2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: They that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

Matthew 4:13–16 KJV 1900

13 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim: 14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, 15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles; 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.

20 Messiah would speak in parables. Psalm 78:2-4 Isaiah 6:9-10 Matthew 13:10-15, 34-35

Psalm 78:2–4 KJV 1900

2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: 3 Which we have heard and known, And our fathers have told us. 4 We will not hide them from their children, Shewing to the generation to come The praises of the Lord, and his strength, And his wonderful works that he hath done.

Isaiah 6:9–10 KJV 1900

9 And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; And see ye indeed, but perceive not. 10 Make the heart of this people fat, And make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; Lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, And understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.

Matthew 13:10–15 KJV 1900

10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? 11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. 13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 15 For this people’s heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

Matthew 13:34–35 KJV 1900

34 All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them: 35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

21 Messiah would be sent to heal the brokenhearted. Isaiah 61:1-2 Luke 4:18-19

Isaiah 61:1–2 KJV 1900

1 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; Because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, And the day of vengeance of our God; To comfort all that mourn;

Luke 4:18–19 KJV 1900

18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, 19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

22 Messiah would be a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 5:5-6

Psalm 110:4 KJV 1900

4 The Lord hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever After the order of Melchizedek.

Hebrews 5:5–6 KJV 1900

5 So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee. 6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

23 Messiah would be called King. Psalm 2:6 Zechariah 9:9 Matthew 27:37 Mark 11:7-11

Psalm 2:6 KJV 1900

6 Yet have I set my king Upon my holy hill of Zion.

Zechariah 9:9 KJV 1900

9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: Behold, thy King cometh unto thee: He is just, and having salvation; Lowly, and riding upon an ass, And upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Matthew 27:37 KJV 1900

37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Mark 11:7–11 KJV 1900

7 And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him. 8 And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way. 9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: 10 Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest. 11 And Jesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.

24 Messiah would be praised by little children. Psalm 8:2 Matthew 21:16

Psalm 8:2 KJV 1900

2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength Because of thine enemies, That thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

Matthew 21:16 KJV 1900

16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

25 Messiah would be betrayed. Psalm 41:9 Zechariah 11:12- 13 Luke 22:47-48 Matthew 26:14- 16

Psalm 41:9 KJV 1900

9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, Which did eat of my bread, Hath lifted up his heel against me.

Zechariah 11:12–13 KJV 1900

12 And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver. 13 And the Lord said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the Lord.

Luke 22:47–48 KJV 1900

47 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. 48 But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?

Matthew 26:14–16 KJV 1900

14 Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, 15 And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver. 16 And from that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

26 Messiah's price money would be used to buy a potter's field. Zechariah 11:12- 13 Matthew 27:9- 10

Zechariah 11:12–13 KJV 1900

12 And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver. 13 And the Lord said unto me, Cast it unto the potter: a goodly price that I was prised at of them. And I took the thirty pieces of silver, and cast them to the potter in the house of the Lord.

Matthew 27:9–10 KJV 1900

9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; 10 And gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord appointed me.

27 Messiah would be falsely accused. Psalm 35:11 Mark 14:57-58

Psalm 35:11 KJV 1900

11 False witnesses did rise up; They laid to my charge things that I knew not.

Mark 14:57–58 KJV 1900

57 And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying, 58 We heard him say, I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and within three days I will build another made without hands.

28 Messiah would be silent before his accusers. Isaiah 53:7 Mark 15:4-5

Isaiah 53:7 KJV 1900

7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, Yet he opened not his mouth: He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, So he openeth not his mouth.

Mark 15:4–5 KJV 1900

4 And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee. 5 But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled.

29 Messiah would be spat upon and struck. Isaiah 50:6 Matthew 26:67

Isaiah 50:6 KJV 1900

6 I gave my back to the smiters, And my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

Matthew 26:67 KJV 1900

67 Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

30 Messiah would be hated without cause. Psalm 35:19 Psalm 69:4 John 15:24-25

Psalm 35:19 KJV 1900

19 Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: Neither let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.

Psalm 69:4 KJV 1900

4 They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: They that would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: Then I restored that which I took not away.

John 15:24–25 KJV 1900

24 If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father. 25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

31 Messiah would be crucified with criminals. Isaiah 53:12 Matthew 27:38 Mark 15:27-28

Isaiah 53:12 KJV 1900

12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, And he shall divide the spoil with the strong; Because he hath poured out his soul unto death: And he was numbered with the transgressors; And he bare the sin of many, And made intercession for the transgressors.

Matthew 27:38 KJV 1900

38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

Mark 15:27–28 KJV 1900

27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left. 28 And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.

32 Messiah would be given vinegar to drink. Psalm 69:21 Matthew 27:34 John 19:28-30

Psalm 69:21 KJV 1900

21 They gave me also gall for my meat; And in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

Matthew 27:34 KJV 1900

34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

John 19:28–30 KJV 1900

28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

33 Messiah's hands and feet would be pierced. Psalm 22:16 Zechariah 12:10 John 20:25-27

Psalm 22:16 KJV 1900

16 For dogs have compassed me: The assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: They pierced my hands and my feet.

Zechariah 12:10 KJV 1900

10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, The spirit of grace and of supplications: And they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, And they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, And shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.

John 20:25–27 KJV 1900

25 The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. 26 And after eight days again his disciples were within, and Thomas with them: then came Jesus, the doors being shut, and stood in the midst, and said, Peace be unto you. 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing.

34 Messiah would be mocked and ridiculed. Psalm 22:7-8 Luke 23:35

Psalm 22:7–8 KJV 1900

7 All they that see me laugh me to scorn: They shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, 8 He trusted on the Lord that he would deliver him: Let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him.

Luke 23:35 KJV 1900

35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.

35 Soldiers would gamble for Messiah's garments. Psalm 22:18 Luke 23:34 Matthew 27:35- 36

Psalm 22:18 KJV 1900

18 They part my garments among them, And cast lots upon my vesture.

Luke 23:34 KJV 1900

34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Matthew 27:35–36 KJV 1900

35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. 36 And sitting down they watched him there;

36 Messiah's bones would not be broken. Exodus 12:46 Psalm 34:20 John 19:33-36

Exodus 12:46 KJV 1900

46 In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof.

Psalm 34:20 KJV 1900

20 He keepeth all his bones: Not one of them is broken.

John 19:33–36 KJV 1900

33 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: 34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. 35 And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. 36 For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.

37 Messiah would be forsaken by God. Psalm 22:1 Matthew 27:46

Psalm 22:1 KJV 1900

1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?

Matthew 27:46 KJV 1900

46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

38 Messiah would pray for his enemies. Psalm 109:4 Luke 23:34

Psalm 109:4 KJV 1900

4 For my love they are my adversaries: But I give myself unto prayer.

Luke 23:34 KJV 1900

34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

39 Soldiers would pierce Messiah's side. Zechariah 12:10 John 19:34

Zechariah 12:10 KJV 1900

10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, The spirit of grace and of supplications: And they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, And they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, And shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.

John 19:34 KJV 1900

34 But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.

40 Messiah would be buried with the rich. Isaiah 53:9 Matthew 27:57- 60

Isaiah 53:9 KJV 1900

9 And he made his grave with the wicked, And with the rich in his death; Because he had done no violence, Neither was any deceit in his mouth.

Matthew 27:57–60 KJV 1900

57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus’ disciple: 58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered. 59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed.

41 Messiah would resurrect from the dead. Psalm 16:10 Psalm 49:15 Matthew 28:2-7 Acts 2:22-32

Psalm 16:10 KJV 1900

10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; Neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

Psalm 49:15 KJV 1900

15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: For he shall receive me. Selah.

Matthew 28:2–7 KJV 1900

2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

Acts 2:22–32 KJV 1900

22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know: 23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: 24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. 25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved: 26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope: 27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. 28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance. 29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day. 30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne; 31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption. 32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.

42 Messiah would ascend to heaven. Psalm 24:7-10 Mark 16:19 Luke 24:51

Psalm 24:7–10 KJV 1900

7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; And be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; And the King of glory shall come in. 8 Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, The Lord mighty in battle. 9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; Even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; And the King of glory shall come in. 10 Who is this King of glory? The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.

Mark 16:19 KJV 1900

19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

Luke 24:51 KJV 1900

51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

43 Messiah would be seated at God's right hand. Psalm 68:18 Psalm 110:1 Mark 16:19 Matthew 22:44

Psalm 68:18 KJV 1900

18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: Thou hast received gifts for men; Yea, for the rebellious also, that the Lord God might dwell among them.

Psalm 110:1 KJV 1900

1 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

Mark 16:19 KJV 1900

19 So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

Matthew 22:44 KJV 1900

44 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?

44 Messiah would be a sacrifice for sin. Isaiah 53:5-12 Romans 5:6-8

Isaiah 53:5–12 KJV 1900

5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: The chastisement of our peace was upon him; And with his stripes we are healed. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned every one to his own way; And the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, Yet he opened not his mouth: He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, So he openeth not his mouth. 8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: And who shall declare his generation? For he was cut off out of the land of the living: For the transgression of my people was he stricken. 9 And he made his grave with the wicked, And with the rich in his death; Because he had done no violence, Neither was any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: When thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, He shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, And the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand. 11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: By his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; For he shall bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, And he shall divide the spoil with the strong; Because he hath poured out his soul unto death: And he was numbered with the transgressors; And he bare the sin of many, And made intercession for the transgressors.

Romans 5:6–8 KJV 1900

6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

All this…and so much more. He alone is worthy. Jesus. "Dear God, Help us to focus on the greatest gift of all this season, and the whole year through. Thank you for sending your one and only Son, that we might be saved through Him. In the powerful Name of Jesus, Amen."