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OT Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled Through JESUS in the Gospels

Birth & Lineage

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

Forerunner & Ministry Preparation

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

Character, Nature, and Mission

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

Events Leading to His Death

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

Details of His Crucifixion

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

His Death & Burial

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

His Resurrection

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

Post-Resurrection Mission & Gospel Effects

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