Prophecies Fulfilled By Jesus Christ

In the Old Testament there are some thirty-seven basic prophecies concerning the earthly ministry of the anticipated Savior. While upon this earth, Jesus Christ fulfilled every single prediction! This is important in that it reflects that Jesus Christ IS LORD. Consider the following texts:

à He would be born of a virgin - Compare Isaiah 7:14 with Matthew 1:22,23.

à He would be given the throne of David - Compare 2 Samuel 7:12-13 with Luke 1:31.

à He would be called Emmanuel - Compare Isaiah 7:14 with Matthew 1:23.

à He would be rejected by His own - Compare Isaiah 53:3 with John 1:11; 7:5.

à He would have a forerunner - Compare Isaiah 40:3,5 with Luke 1:76-78; 3:3-6.

à He would be born in Bethlehem - Comer Micah 5:2-3 with Matthew 2:5.

à He would be visited by the magi and presented with gifts - Compare Isaiah 60:3,9 with Matthew 2:11.

à He would be in Egypt for a season - Compare Hosea 11:1 with Matthew 2:15.

à His birthplace would suffer a massacre of infants - Compare Jeremiah 31:5 with Matthew 2:17-18.

à He would be called a Nazarene - Compare Isaiah 11:1 with Matthew 2:23.

à He would be zealous for His Father - Compare Psalm 69:9 with John 2:13-17.

à He would be filled with God’s Spirit - Compare Isaiah 61:1-3 with Luke 4:18-19.

à He would be a light to the Gentiles - Compare Isaiah 42:1-7 with Matthew 4:13-16; 12:18-21.

à He would heal many - Compare Isaiah 53:4 with Matthew 8:16-17.

à He would deal gently with the Gentiles - Compare Isaiah 9:1-2 with Matthew 12:17-21. Praise God for this prophecy! Amen.

à He would speak in parables - Compare Isaiah 6:9-10 with Matthew 13:10-15.

à He would make a triumphal entry into Jerusalem - Compare Zechariah 9:9 with Matthew 21:4-5.

à He would be praised by little children - Compare Psalm 8:2 with Matthew 21:16.

à He would be the rejected cornerstone - Compare Psalm 118:22-23 with Matthew 21:42.

à His miracles would not be believed - Compare Isaiah 53:1 with John 12:37-38.

à His friend would betray Him for thirty pieces of silver - Compare Psalm 41:9; 55:12-14 with Matthew 26:14-16,21-25.

à He would be a man of sorrows - Compare Isaiah 53:3 with Matthew 26:37-38.

à He would be forsaken by His disciples - Compare Zechariah 13:7 with Matthew 26:31-56.

à He would be scourged and spat upon - Compare Isaiah 50:6 with Matthew 26:67; 27:26.

à His price-money would be used to buy a potter’s field - Compare Zechariah 11:12,13 with Matthew 27:9-10.

à He would be crucified between two thieves - Compare Isaiah 53:12 with Matthew 27:38.

à He would be given vinegar to drink - Compare Psalm 69:21 with Matthew 27:34,48.

à He would suffer the piercing of His hands and feet - Compare Psalm 22:16 with Mark 15:25.

à His garments would be parted and gambled for - Compare Psalm 22:18 with Luke 23:34.

à He would be surrounded and ridiculed by His enemies - Compare Psalm 22:7-8 with Mark 27:39-44.

à He would thirst - Compare Psalm 22:15 with John 19:28.

à He would commend His Spirit to His Father - Compare Psalm 31:5 with Luke 23:46.

à His bones would not be broken - Compare Psalm 34:20 with John 19:33-36.

à He would be stared at in death - Compare Zechariah 12:10 with John 19:37.

à He would be buried with the rich - Compare Isaiah 59:9 with Matthew 27:57-60.

à He would be raised from the dead - Compare Psalm 16:10 with Matthew 28:2-7.

à He would ascend back to heaven - Compare Psalm 24:7-10 with Mark 16:19 and Luke 24:50.

The Most important thought possessed by a born-again believer is knowing that Jesus Christ can never abe less than who He is... He Is LORD.

Sincerely, Dr. Arthur Belanger

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