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Messianic Prophecies and Fulfillments |
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For the Gospel writers, on of the main reasons for believing in Jesus was the way his life fulfilled the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. following is a list of some of the main prophecies. |
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Messanic P/F |
Old Testament Prophecies |
New Testament Fulfillment |
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1. Messiah was to be born in Bethlehem |
Matthew 2:1-6 |
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2. Messiah was to be born of a virgin |
Matthew 1:18-25 |
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3. Messiah was to be a prophet like Moses |
John 7:40 |
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4. Messiah was to enter Jerusalem in triumph |
Matthew 21:1-9 |
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5. Messiah was to be rejected by his own people |
Matthew 26:3, 4 |
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6. Messiah was to be betrayed by one of his followers |
Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50 |
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7. Messiah was to be tried and condemned |
Matthew 27:1,2 |
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8. Messiah was to be silent before his accusers |
Matthew 27:12-14 |
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9. Messiah was to be struck and spat on his enemies by |
Matthew 26:67; 27:30 |
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10. Messiah was to be mocked and insulted |
Matthew 27:39-44 |
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11. Messiah was to die by crucifixion |
Matthew 27:31 |
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12. Messiah was to suffer with criminals and pray for his enemies |
Matthew 27:38 |
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13. Messiah was to be given vinegar |
Matthew 27:34 |
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14. Others were to cast lots for Messiah's garments |
Matthew 27:35 |
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15. Messiah's bones were not to be broken |
John 19:31-36 |
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16. Messiah was to die as a sacrifice for sin |
John 1:29; 11:49-52 |
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17. Messiah was to be raised from the dead |
Matthew 28:1-10 |
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18. Messiah is now at God's right hand |
Mark 16:19 |
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