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Messianic Prophecies and Fulfillments

According to The Encyclopedia of Biblical Prophecy written by Dr. J. Barton Payne, there are 8,352 prophetic verses in the Bible, which means that about 27% of the Bible contains prophecies. Most of the prophecies have already been fulfilled and can be verified with historical records. The ones that are not yet fulfilled pertain to the end times and Jesus' second coming. Only God can predict the future. These prophecies were written by various people at different times and places. Here are some prophecies about the Messiah and their fulfillments.

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Messiah is…

1. to be the Son of Abraham and David

Old Testament prophecy

"through your (Abraham) offspring all nations on earth will be blessed,  because you have obeyed me." Genesis 22:18

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"When your (David) days are over and you rest with your ancestors, I will raise up your offspring to succeed you, your own flesh and blood, and I will establish his kingdom. He is the one who will build a house for my Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever." 2 Samuel 7:12-13

New Testament fulfillment

"This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham." Matthew 1:1

3. to be Born in Bethlehem

Old Testament prophecy

"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." 

Micah 5:2

New Testament fulfillment

"After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea." Matthew 2:1

5. to be Preceded by a Messenger

Old Testament prophecy

"A voice of one calling: “In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord; make straight in the desert a highway for our God.”" Isaiah 40:3

New Testament fulfillment

"John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, “I am the voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord." John 1:23

7. to Speak in Parables

Old Testament prophecy

"My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old." Psalm 78:1-2

New Testament fulfillment

"The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them." Matthew 13:10-11

9. to Enter Jerusalem on a Donkey

Old Testament prophecy

"Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout, Daughter Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." Zechariah 9:9

New Testament fulfillment

“They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road. Luke 19:35-36

11. to Die among the Criminals

Old Testament prophecy

"he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors." Isaiah 53:12

New Testament fulfillment

“Two rebels were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left." Matthew 27:38

13. to Have His Hands and Feet Pierced

Old Testament prophecy

"Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me; they pierce my hands and my feet." Psalm 22:16

New Testament fulfillment

“There they crucified him, and with him two others—one on each side and Jesus in the middle." John 19:18

15. to be Asked to Deliver Himself

Old Testament prophecy

"“He trusts in the Lord,” they say, “let the Lord rescue him.
Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.” Psalm 22:8

New Testament fulfillment

“He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him, for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” Matthew 27:43

17. to have no Broken Bones

Old Testament prophecy

"“It must be eaten inside the house; take none of the meat outside the house. Do not break any of the bones." Exodus 12:46

New Testament fulfillment

“But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs... These things happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken” 
John 19: 33, 36

19. to Resurrect from the Dead

Old Testament prophecy

"because you will not abandon me to the realm of the dead, nor will you let your faithful one see decay. Psalm 16:10

New Testament fulfillment

“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." Matthew 28:6

2. to be Born of a Virgin

Old Testament prophecy

"Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel."Isaiah 7:14

New Testament fulfillment

"This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit."

Matthew 1:18

4. to be Called out of Egypt

Old Testament prophecy

"When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son" Hosea 11:1

New Testament fulfillment

"So he got up, took the child and his mother during the night and left for Egypt, where he stayed until the death of Herod. And so was fulfilled what the Lord had said through the prophet: Out of Egypt I called my son." Matthew 2:14-15

6. to have a Ministry in Galilee

Old Testament prophecy

"Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan." Isaiah 9:1

New Testament fulfillment

"When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah: “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan,
Galilee of the Gentiles." Matthew 4:12–15

8. to do Miracles

Old Testament prophecy

"“Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.” Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then will the lame leap like a deer, and the mute tongue shout for joy." Isaiah 35:4-6

New Testament fulfillment

“Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is proclaimed to the poor." Matthew 11:4-5

10. to be Sold for 30 Pieces of Silver

Old Testament prophecy

"I told them, “If you think it best, give me my pay; but if not, keep it.” So they paid me thirty pieces of silver."  Zechariah 11:12

New Testament fulfillment

““What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver." Matthew 26:15

12. to Pray for his Enemies

Old Testament prophecy

"For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors." Isaiah 53:12

New Testament fulfillment

“Father forgive them; for they know not what they do" Luke 23:34

14. to Lose His Clothes

Old Testament prophecy

"They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment." Ps. 22:18

New Testament fulfillment

““Let’s not tear it,” they said to one another. “Let’s decide by lot who will get it.” This happened that the scripture might be fulfilled that said, “They divided my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment.” So this is what the soldiers did." John 19:24

16. to be Thirsty

Old Testament prophecy

"My mouth is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth" Psalm 22:15

New Testament fulfillment

“Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips." John 19:28-29

18. to be Buried with the Rich

Old Testament prophecy

"He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth. Isaiah 53:9

New Testament fulfillment

“As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock." Matthew 27:57-60

20. to be Proclaimed to all the Earth (Partly yet to be fulfilled)

Old Testament prophecy

"All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord" Isaiah 53:27

New Testament fulfillment

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations." Matthew 28:19

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