Christmas 2019 11. Prophecies Fulfilled 4

11. Prophecies/ Fulfilled (Part 4)

We are continuing to look at some of the words given as prophecy in the Old Testament and how they were fulfilled in the New Testament, particularly concerning the birth, life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. We see together the fulfilment of words and promises spoken about down through the ages, as people looked to God to rescue them.

Prophecy about the Messiah’s death

a. Predicted: Messiah would be given vinegar to drink.
Prediction: Psalm 69:21
Fulfilled: Matthew 27:34; John 19:28-30

b. Predicted: Messiah would be crucified with criminals.
Prediction: Isaiah 53:12
Fulfilled: Mark 15:27-28

c. Predicted: Messiah would be mocked and ridiculed.
Prediction: Psalm 22:7-8
Fulfilled: Luke 23:35

d. Predicted: Messiah's garments would be gambled for.
Prediction: Psalm 22:18
Matthew 27:35-36

e. Predicted: Messiah would pray for his enemies.
Prediction: Psalm 109:4
Fulfilled: Luke 23:34

f. Predicted: Messiah would be forsaken by God.
Prediction: Psalm 22:1
Fulfilled: Matthew 27:46

g. Predicted: Messiah's bones would not be broken.
Prediction: Exodus 12:46; Psalm 34:20
Fulfilled: John 19:31-33

h. Predicted: Messiah's side would be pierced.
Prediction: Zechariah 12:10
Fulfilled: John 19:34-37

i. Predicted: Messiah would die and be buried with the rich.
Prediction: Isaiah 53:9
Fulfilled: Matthew 27:57-60

j. Predicted: Messiah would be a sacrifice for sin.
Prediction: Isaiah 53:5-12
Fulfilled: Romans 5:6-8

That is all for today! Come back tomorrow to see more words of prophecy fulfilled in the life of Jesus Christ.

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