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S. Michael Houdmann
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By some counts, there are over 300 messianic prophecies in the Old Testament. That's why in the New Testament we often find statements like this: "These things happened so that the scripture would ...
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Jeffrey Johnson
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It is not possible to specify a definitive number of Messianic prophecies. For example, the method of numbering prophecies can vary even for passages that are clearly Messianic. The passage in Isaiah 53:2:7 mentions several prophetic features regarding the Messiah. Some might count this entire passage as one prophecy, while others might view each feature as a separate prophecy. And even after his death, Jesus continued to fulfil Messianic prophecies. Some Messianic prophecies fulfilled by Jesus. Offspring of Abraham Genesis 22:17, 18 Matthew 1:1 Descendant of Abraham's son Isaac Genesis 17:19 Matthew 1:2 Born of the Israelite tribe of Judah Genesis 49:10 Matthew 1:1, 3 From the royal line of King David Isaiah 9:7 Matthew 1:1 Born of a virgin Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:18, 22, 23 Born in Bethlehem Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:, 5, 6 Called by the name Immanuel Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:21-23 Humble beginning Isaiah 53:2 Luke 2:7 Young children were killed after Jesus' birth. Jeremiah 31:15 Matthew 2:16-18 Called out of Egypt Hosea 11:1 Matthew 2:13-15 Called a Nazarene Isaiah 11:1 Matthew 2:23 Preceded by a messenger Malachi 3:1 Matthew 11:7-10 Anointed as Messiah in 29 C.E. Daniel 9:25 Matthew 3:13-17 Acknowledged by God as His Son Psalm 2:7 Acts 13:33, 34 Zealous for God's house Psalm 69:9 John 2:13-17 Proclaimer of good news Isaiah 61:1 Luke 4:16-21 Public ministry in Galilee is a great light. Isaiah 9:1, 2 Matthew 4:13-16 A miracle worker like Moses Deuteronomy 18:15 Acts 2:22 Like Moses, he spoke God's thoughts. Deuteronomy 18:18, 19 John 12:49 Cured the sick of many sicknesses Isaiah 53:4 Matthew 8:16, 17 Did not draw attention to himself Isaiah 42:2 Matthew 12:17, 19 Showed compassion for the afflicted Isaiah 42:3 Matthew 129-20; Mark 6:34 Revealed God's justice Isaiah 42:1, 4 Matthew 12:17-20 A Wonderful Counsellor Isaiah 9:6, 7 John 6:68 Declared Jehovah's name Psalm 22:22 John 17:6 Spoke in illustrations Psalm 78:2 Matthew 13:34, 35 A Leader Daniel 9:25 Matthew 23:10 Many did not believe in him. Isaiah 53:1 John 12:37, 38 Stone of stumbling Isaiah 8:14, 15 Matthew 21:42-44 Rejected by humans Psalm 118:22, 23 Acts 4:10, 11 Hated without cause Psalm 69:4 John 15:24, 25 Triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey Zechariah 9:9 Matthew 21:-9 Praised by children Psalm 8:2 Matthew 21:15, 16 Came in Jehovah's name Psalm 118:26 John 12:12, 13 Betrayed by a trusted associate Psalm 41:9 John 13:18 Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver Zechariah 11:12, 13 Matthew 26:14-1; 27:3-10 Friends abandoned him Zechariah 13:7 Matthew 26:31, 56 False witnesses testified against him. Psalm 35:11 Matthew 26:59-61 Silent before accusers Isaiah 53:7 Matthew 27:12-14 Spat upon Isaiah 50:6 Matthew 26:67; 27:27, 30 Struck on the head Micah 5:1 Mark 15:19 Flogged Isaiah 50:6 John 19:1 Did not resist those who struck him Isaiah 50:6 John 18:22, 23 Government leaders conspired against him. Psalm 2:2 Luke 23:10-12 Impaled through his hands and feet Psalm 22:16 Matthew 27:35; John 20:25 People cast lots (gambled) for his clothing. Psalm 22:18 John 19:23, 24 Counted in with sinners Isaiah 53:12 Matthew 27:38 Reviled, insulted Psalm 22:7, 8 Matthew 27:39-43 Suffered for sinners Isaiah 53:5, 6 1 Peter 2:23-25 Seemed forsaken by God Psalm 22:1 Mark 15:34 Given vinegar and gall to drink Psalm 69:21 Matthew 27:34 Thirsty just before death Psalm 22:15 John 19:28, 29 Entrusted his spirit to God Psalm 31:5 Luke 23:46 Gave up his life Isaiah 53:12 Mark 15:37 Provided the ransom to remove sin Isaiah 53:12 Matthew 20:28 Bones not broken Psalm 34:20 John 19:31-33, 36 Pierced Zechariah 12:10 John 19:33-35, 37 Buried with the rich Isaiah 53:9 Matthew 27:57-60 Raised from the dead Psalm 16:10 Acts 2:29-31 Betrayer replaced Psalm 109:8 Acts 115-20 Seated at God's right hand Psalm 110:1 Acts
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