OT Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled Through JESUS in the Gospels

Birth & Lineage

  1. Messiah would be born of a woman
    Genesis 3:15Galatians 4:4, Matthew 1:20–23
  2. Born of a virgin
    Isaiah 7:14Matthew 1:22–23
  3. From the line of Abraham
    Genesis 12:3, 22:18Matthew 1:1, Galatians 3:16
  4. From the tribe of Judah
    Genesis 49:10Matthew 1:2–3, Luke 3:33
  5. From the house of David
    2 Samuel 7:12–16, Jeremiah 23:5Matthew 1:1, Luke 1:32–33
  6. Born in Bethlehem
    Micah 5:2Matthew 2:1–6, Luke 2:4–7
  7. Pre-existence of the Messiah
    Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6–7John 1:1–3, 14
  8. Kings bring Him gifts
    Psalms 72:10–11Matthew 2:11
  9. Infants massacred / weeping in Ramah
    Jeremiah 31:15Matthew 2:16–18
  10. Called out of Egypt
    Hosea 11:1Matthew 2:14–15

Forerunner & Ministry Preparation

  1. A messenger would prepare the way
    Isaiah 40:3, Malachi 3:1Matthew 3:1–3; Mark 1:2–3
  2. Elijah-like forerunner (John the Baptist)
    Malachi 4:5–6Matthew 11:10–14
  3. Ministry begins in Galilee
    Isaiah 9:1–2Matthew 4:12–17

Character, Nature, and Mission

  1. He would be a Prophet like Moses
    Deuteronomy 18:15John 6:14, Acts 3:22–23
  2. He would be a Priest forever
    Psalm 110:4Hebrews 7:17 (reflected in Gospel ministry)
  3. He would be King
    Psalm 2:6, Zechariah 9:9Matthew 21:4–5
  4. He would be the Son of God
    Psalm 2:7Matthew 3:17, 17:5
  5. A light to the nations
    Isaiah 42:6, 49:6Luke 2:30–32
  6. Would perform miracles
    Isaiah 35:5–6Matthew 11:4–5, Luke 7:21–22
  7. He would teach in parables
    Psalm 78:2Matthew 13:34–35
  8. He would cleanse the temple
    Psalm 69:9, Malachi 3:1–2John 2:15–17
  9. He would be rejected by His own people
    Isaiah 53:3John 1:10–11
  10. Gentiles would hope in Him
    Isaiah 11:10Matthew 12:18–21

Events Leading to His Death

  1. Triumphal entry on a donkey
    Zechariah 9:9Matthew 21:4–5
  2. Betrayed by a close friend
    Psalm 41:9John 13:18–26
  3. Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver
    Zechariah 11:12Matthew 26:15
  4. The 30 pieces thrown into the Lord’s house
    Zechariah 11:13Matthew 27:3–10
  5. Disciples scatter
    Zechariah 13:7Matthew 26:31
  6. Silent before His accusers
    Isaiah 53:7Matthew 27:12–14
  7. Hated without cause
    Psalms 35:19, 69:4John 15:24–25
  8. Accused by false witnesses
    Psalm 27:12, 35:11Mark 14:57–59
  9. Struck and spit upon
    Isaiah 50:6Mark 14:65
  10. Mocked by enemies
    Psalm 22:7–8Matthew 27:39–43

Details of His Crucifixion

  1. Hands and feet pierced
    Psalm 22:16, Zechariah 12:10John 20:25–27
  2. Crucified with sinners
    Isaiah 53:12Mark 15:27–28
  3. Given vinegar to drink
    Psalm 69:21John 19:28–29
  4. Soldiers cast lots for His garments
    Psalm 22:18John 19:23–24
  5. No bones broken
    Exodus 12:46, Psalm 34:20John 19:33–36
  6. His side pierced
    Zechariah 12:10John 19:34–37
  7. Darkness over the land
    Amos 8:9Matthew 27:45
  8. He would pray for His enemies
    Isaiah 53:12Luke 23:34
  9. He would be forsaken by God
    Psalm 22:1Matthew 27:46

His Death & Burial

  1. His death foretold (cut off)
    Isaiah 53:8Matthew 27
  2. He would be buried with the rich
    Isaiah 53:9Matthew 27:57–60
  3. He would die as a guilt offering
    Isaiah 53:10Mark 10:45, John 19

His Resurrection

  1. Resurrection predicted
    Psalm 16:10Matthew 28:5–7, Acts 2:25–32
  2. He would be restored to life and glory
    Psalm 49:15Luke 24:6–7
  3. He would be exalted
    Psalm 110:1Matthew 22:41–45, Acts 2:33–36

Post-Resurrection Mission & Gospel Effects

  1. The stone the builders rejected becomes the cornerstone
    Psalm 118:22–23Matthew 21:42, Acts 4:11
  2. Good news preached to the poor
    Isaiah 61:1Luke 4:16–21
  3. The New Covenant inaugurated
    Jeremiah 31:31–34Matthew 26:28
  4. He would ascend to heaven
    Psalm 68:18Luke 24:50–51
  5. Enthroned at God’s right hand
    Psalm 110:1Matthew 26:64
  6. Spirit poured out as a result of His exaltation
    Joel 2:28–32Acts 2:16–21
  7. Gentiles included in salvation
    Isaiah 49:6Luke 2:30–32, Matthew 28:18–20

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