Old Testament Prophecies of Jesus
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The books of the Old Testament contain many passages about the Messiah — all prophecies Jesus Christ fulfilled. For instance, the crucifixion of Jesus was foretold in Psalm 22:16-18 approximately 1,000 years before Christ was born, long before this method of execution was even practiced.
After Christ’s resurrection, preachers of the New Testament church began to declare officially that Jesus was the Messiah by divine appointment:
“Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.” (Acts 2:36, ESV)
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy Scriptures, concerning his Son, who was descended from David according to the flesh and was declared to be the Son of God in power according to the Spirit of holiness by his resurrection from the dead, Jesus Ch
Prophecies of Jesus
Although this list is not exhaustive, you’ll find 44 messianic predictions clearly fulfilled in Jesus Christ, along with supporting references from the Old Testament and New Testament fulfillment.
44 Messianic Prophecies of Jesus Prophecies of Jesus Old Testament
ScriptureNew Testament
Fulfillment1 Messiah would be born of a woman. Genesis 3:15 Matthew 1:20
Galatians 4:42 Messiah would be born in
Bethlehem.Micah 5:2 Matthew 2:1
Luke 2:4-63 Messiah would be
born of a virgin.Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:22-23
Luke 1:26-314 Messiah would come from the line of
Abraham.Genesis 12:3
Genesis 22:18Matthew 1:1
Romans 9:55 Messiah would be a descendant of
Isaac.Genesis 17:19
Genesis 21:12Luke 3:34 6 Messiah would be a descendant of Jacob. Numbers 24:17 Matthew 1:2 7 Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah. Genesis 49:10 Luke 3:33
Hebrews 7:148 Messiah would be heir to
King David’s throne.2 Samuel 7:12-13
Isaiah 9:7Luke 1:32-33
Romans 1:39 Messiah’s throne will be anointed and eternal. Psalm 45:6-7
Daniel 2:44Luke 1:33
Hebrews 1:8-1210 Messiah would be called
Immanuel.Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:23 11 Messiah would spend a season in Egypt. Hosea 11:1 Matthew 2:14-15 12 A massacre of children would happen at Messiah’s birthplace. Jeremiah 31:15 Matthew 2:16-18 13 A messenger would prepare the way for Messiah Isaiah 40:3-5 Luke 3:3-6 14 Messiah would be rejected by his own people. Psalm 69:8
Isaiah 53:3John 1:11
John 7:515 Messiah would be a prophet. Deuteronomy 18:15 Acts 3:20-22 16 Messiah would be preceded by
Elijah.Malachi 4:5-6 Matthew 11:13-14 17 Messiah would be declared the
Son of God.Psalm 2:7 Matthew 3:16-17 18 Messiah would be called a Nazarene. Isaiah 11:1 Matthew 2:23 19 Messiah would bring light to
Galilee.Isaiah 9:1-2 Matthew 4:13-16 20 Messiah would speak in
parables.Psalm 78:2-4
Isaiah 6:9-10Matthew 13:10-15, 34-35 21 Messiah would be sent to heal the brokenhearted. Isaiah 61:1-2 Luke 4:18-19 22 Messiah would be a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 5:5-6 23 Messiah would be called King. Psalm 2:6
Zechariah 9:9Matthew 27:37
Mark 11:7-1124 Messiah would be praised by little children. Psalm 8:2 Matthew 21:16 25 Messiah would be betrayed. Psalm 41:9
Zechariah 11:12-13Luke 22:47-48
Matthew 26:14-1626 Messiah’s price money would be used to buy a potter’s field. Zechariah 11:12-13 Matthew 27:9-10 27 Messiah would be falsely accused. Psalm 35:11 Mark 14:57-58 28 Messiah would be silent before his accusers. Isaiah 53:7 Mark 15:4-5 29 Messiah would be spat upon and struck. Isaiah 50:6 Matthew 26:67 30 Messiah would be hated without cause. Psalm 35:19
Psalm 69:4John 15:24-25 31 Messiah would be
crucified with criminals.Isaiah 53:12 Matthew 27:38
Mark 15:27-2832 Messiah would be given vinegar to drink. Psalm 69:21 Matthew 27:34
John 19:28-3033 Messiah’s hands and feet would be pierced. Psalm 22:16
Zechariah 12:10John 20:25-27 34 Messiah would be mocked and ridiculed. Psalm 22:7-8 Luke 23:35 35 Soldiers would gamble for Messiah’s garments. Psalm 22:18 Luke 23:34
Matthew 27:35-3636 Messiah’s bones would not be broken. Exodus 12:46
Psalm 34:20John 19:33-36 37 Messiah would be forsaken by God. Psalm 22:1 Matthew 27:46 38 Messiah would pray for his enemies. Psalm 109:4 Luke 23:34 39 Soldiers would pierce Messiah’s side. Zechariah 12:10 John 19:34 40 Messiah would be buried with the rich. Isaiah 53:9 Matthew 27:57-60 41 Messiah would
resurrect from the dead.Psalm 16:10
Psalm 49:15Matthew 28:2-7
Acts 2:22-3242 Messiah would
ascend to heaven.Psalm 24:7-10 Mark 16:19
Luke 24:5143 Messiah would be seated at God’s right hand. Psalm 68:18
Psalm 110:1Mark 16:19
Matthew 22:4444 Messiah would be a
sacrifice for sin.Isaiah 53:5-12 Romans 5:6-8 Learn Religions
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