10 Prophecies about Jesus that came true

Some believe the true meaning of Christmas is a fairy tale, that the Bible is irrelevant or that its filled with contradictions. Many believe Jesus was just a good man, maybe even a prophet, but definitely not the son of God….

But the Bible, still the world’s best selling book, prophesied Jesus’ birth long before He was born and then in the New Testament recorded the fulfilment of these prophecies..

Here are 10 prophecies from the Old Testament that were fulfilled in the coming of Jesus. Hover over each verse to read what they say.

1. Jesus will come from the line of Abraham.

PROPHECY RECORDED: Genesis 12:3
PROPHECY FULFILLED: Matthew 1:1

2. Jesus’ mother will be a virgin.

PROPHECY RECORDED: Isaiah 7:14
PROPHECY FULFILLED: Matthew 1:18–23

3. Jesus will be a descendent of Isaac and Jacob.

PROPHECY RECORDED: Genesis 17:19 and Numbers 24:17
PROPHECY FULFILLED: Matthew 1:2

4. Jesus will be born in the town Bethlehem.

PROPHECY RECORDED: Micah 5:2
PROPHECY FULFILLED: Luke 2:1–7

5. Jesus will be called out of Egypt.

PROPHECY RECORDED: Hosea 11:1
PROPHECY FULFILLED: Matthew 2:13–15

6. Jesus will be a member of the tribe of Judah.

PROPHECY RECORDED: Genesis 49:10
PROPHECY FULFILLED: Luke 3:33

7. Jesus will enter the temple. This is important because the temple was destroyed in A.D. 70 and was never rebuilt.

PROPHECY RECORDED: Malachi 3:1
PROPHECY FULFILLED: Luke 2:25–27

8. Jesus will be from the lineage of King David.

PROPHECY RECORDED: Jeremiah 23:5
PROPHECY FULFILLED: Matthew 1:6

9. Jesus’ birth will be accompanied with great suffering and sorrow.

PROPHECY RECORDED: Jeremiah 31:15
PROPHECY FULFILLED: Matthew 2:16

10. Jesus will live a perfect life, die by crucifixion, resurrect from death, ascend into heaven and sit at the right hand of God.

PROPHECIES RECORDED:
They have pierced my hands and feet. Psalm 22:16
You will not allow your beloved one to rot in the grave. Psalm 16:10
He shall live again, and God’s program shall prosper in his hands Isaiah 53:10–11
And sit there in state, God, sovereign God! Psalm 68:18

The word of God to my Lord:
“Sit alongside me here on my throne until I make your enemies a stool for your feet.”
You were forged a strong sceptre by God of Zion; now rule, though surrounded by enemies!
Your people will freely join you, resplendent in holy armour on the great day of your conquest,
Join you at the fresh break of day, join you with all the vigour of youth.Psalm 110:1

PROPHECIES FULFILLED:
This is the kind of life you’ve been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived. He suffered everything that came his way so you would know that it could be done, and also know how to do it, step-by-step.
He never did one thing wrong,
Not once said anything amiss.
They called him every name in the book and he said nothing back. He suffered in silence, content to let God set things right. He used his servant body to carry our sins to the Cross so we could be rid of sin, free to live the right way. His wounds became your healing. You were lost sheep with no idea who you were or where you were going. Now you’re named and kept for good by the Shepherd of your souls. “1 Peter 2:21–22”https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Peter+2%3A21%E2%80%9322&version=MSG

Two others, criminals, were led out to be executed with him at a place called “The Skull.” There all three were crucified—Jesus on the centre cross, and the two criminals on either side. Luke 23:33

“King David quoted Jesus as saying:

‘I know the Lord is always with me. He is helping me. God’s mighty power supports me.

‘No wonder my heart is filled with joy and my tongue shouts his praises! For I know all will be well with me in death—

‘You will not leave my soul in hell or let the body of your Holy Son decay.

‘You will give me back my life and give me wonderful joy in your presence.’ Acts 2:25–32

It was not long afterwards that he rose into the sky and disappeared into a cloud, leaving them staring after him. Acts 1:9

God’s Son shines out with God’s glory, and all that God’s Son is and does marks him as God. He regulates the universe by the mighty power of his command. He is the one who died to cleanse us and clear our record of all sin, and then sat down in highest honor beside the great God of heaven. Hebrews 1:3

The God who wrote the Scriptures rules over history. When he makes a promise, he is faithful to his Word.

By Mark Driscoll From Resurgence – a ministry of Mars Hill Church

Now that we know what we have – Jesus, this great High Priest with ready access to God – let’s not let it slip through our fingers.

We don’t have a priest who is out of touch with our reality. He’s been through weakness and testing, experienced it all – all but the sin. So let’s walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help. Hebrews 4:14-16

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