Birth & Lineage
- Messiah would be born of a woman –
Genesis 3:15 → Galatians 4:4, Matthew 1:20–23
- Born of a virgin –
Isaiah 7:14 → Matthew 1:22–23
- From the line of Abraham –
Genesis 12:3, 22:18 → Matthew 1:1, Galatians 3:16
- From the tribe of Judah –
Genesis 49:10 → Matthew 1:2–3, Luke 3:33
- From the house of David –
2 Samuel 7:12–16, Jeremiah 23:5 → Matthew 1:1, Luke 1:32–33
- Born in Bethlehem –
Micah 5:2 → Matthew 2:1–6, Luke 2:4–7
- Pre-existence of the Messiah –
Micah 5:2, Isaiah 9:6–7 → John 1:1–3, 14
- Kings bring Him gifts –
Psalms 72:10–11 → Matthew 2:11
- Infants massacred / weeping in Ramah –
Jeremiah 31:15 → Matthew 2:16–18
- Called out of Egypt –
Hosea 11:1 → Matthew 2:14–15
Forerunner & Ministry Preparation
- A messenger would prepare the way –
Isaiah 40:3, Malachi 3:1 → Matthew 3:1–3; Mark 1:2–3
- Elijah-like forerunner (John the Baptist) –
Malachi 4:5–6 → Matthew 11:10–14
- Ministry begins in Galilee –
Isaiah 9:1–2 → Matthew 4:12–17
Character, Nature, and Mission
- He would be a Prophet like Moses –
Deuteronomy 18:15 → John 6:14, Acts 3:22–23
- He would be a Priest forever –
Psalm 110:4 → Hebrews 7:17 (reflected in Gospel ministry)
- He would be King –
Psalm 2:6, Zechariah 9:9 → Matthew 21:4–5
- He would be the Son of God –
Psalm 2:7 → Matthew 3:17, 17:5
- A light to the nations –
Isaiah 42:6, 49:6 → Luke 2:30–32
- Would perform miracles –
Isaiah 35:5–6 → Matthew 11:4–5, Luke 7:21–22
- He would teach in parables –
Psalm 78:2 → Matthew 13:34–35
- He would cleanse the temple –
Psalm 69:9, Malachi 3:1–2 → John 2:15–17
- He would be rejected by His own people –
Isaiah 53:3 → John 1:10–11
- Gentiles would hope in Him –
Isaiah 11:10 → Matthew 12:18–21
Events Leading to His Death
- Triumphal entry on a donkey –
Zechariah 9:9 → Matthew 21:4–5
- Betrayed by a close friend –
Psalm 41:9 → John 13:18–26
- Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver –
Zechariah 11:12 → Matthew 26:15
- The 30 pieces thrown into the Lord’s house –
Zechariah 11:13 → Matthew 27:3–10
- Disciples scatter –
Zechariah 13:7 → Matthew 26:31
- Silent before His accusers –
Isaiah 53:7 → Matthew 27:12–14
- Hated without cause –
Psalms 35:19, 69:4 → John 15:24–25
- Accused by false witnesses –
Psalm 27:12, 35:11 → Mark 14:57–59
- Struck and spit upon –
Isaiah 50:6 → Mark 14:65
- Mocked by enemies –
Psalm 22:7–8 → Matthew 27:39–43
Details of His Crucifixion
- Hands and feet pierced –
Psalm 22:16, Zechariah 12:10 → John 20:25–27
- Crucified with sinners –
Isaiah 53:12 → Mark 15:27–28
- Given vinegar to drink –
Psalm 69:21 → John 19:28–29
- Soldiers cast lots for His garments –
Psalm 22:18 → John 19:23–24
- No bones broken –
Exodus 12:46, Psalm 34:20 → John 19:33–36
- His side pierced –
Zechariah 12:10 → John 19:34–37
- Darkness over the land –
Amos 8:9 → Matthew 27:45
- He would pray for His enemies –
Isaiah 53:12 → Luke 23:34
- He would be forsaken by God –
Psalm 22:1 → Matthew 27:46
His Death & Burial
- His death foretold (cut off) –
Isaiah 53:8 → Matthew 27
- He would be buried with the rich –
Isaiah 53:9 → Matthew 27:57–60
- He would die as a guilt offering –
Isaiah 53:10 → Mark 10:45, John 19
His Resurrection
- Resurrection predicted –
Psalm 16:10 → Matthew 28:5–7, Acts 2:25–32
- He would be restored to life and glory –
Psalm 49:15 → Luke 24:6–7
- He would be exalted –
Psalm 110:1 → Matthew 22:41–45, Acts 2:33–36
Post-Resurrection Mission & Gospel Effects
- The stone the builders rejected becomes the cornerstone –
Psalm 118:22–23 → Matthew 21:42, Acts 4:11
- Good news preached to the poor –
Isaiah 61:1 → Luke 4:16–21
- The New Covenant inaugurated –
Jeremiah 31:31–34 → Matthew 26:28
- He would ascend to heaven –
Psalm 68:18 → Luke 24:50–51
- Enthroned at God’s right hand –
Psalm 110:1 → Matthew 26:64
- Spirit poured out as a result of His exaltation –
Joel 2:28–32 → Acts 2:16–21
- Gentiles included in salvation –
Isaiah 49:6 → Luke 2:30–32, Matthew 28:18–20
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