What Was

     The Word of God is authentic, trustworthy and filled with the promises of God. He knows the end from the beginning. He spoke through the prophets of what was to come. Let’s look at just a few of the hundreds of prophecies fulfilled with Jesus’ birth, death and resurrection, foretold so long ago.

1. Messiah would be born of a woman. Genesis 3;15 Fulfilled: Matthew 1:20 and Galatians 4:4

2. Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. Micah 5:2 Fulfilled: Matthew 2:1 and Luke 2:4-6

3. Messiah would be born of a virgin. Isaiah 7:14 Fulfilled: Matthew 1:22-23 and Luke 1:26-31

4. Messiah would be a descendant of Isaac and Jacob: Genesis `7:19 and Numbers 24:17 Fulfilled: Luke 3:34 and Matthew 1:2

5. Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah. Genesis 49:10 Fulfilled: Luke 3:33 and Hebrews 7:14

     6. Messiah would be heir to Kind David’s throne. 2 Samuel 7:12-13 and Isaiah 9:7 Fulfilled: Luke 1:32-33 and Romans 1:3

7   7. A messenger would prepare the way for the Messiah Isaiah 40:3-5 Fulfilled: Luke 3:3-6

     8. Messiah would be rejected by His own people Psalm 69:8 and Isaiah 53:3 Fulfilled: John 1:11 and John 7:5

     9. Messiah would be called a Nazarene. Isaiah 11:1 Fulfilled: Matthew 2:23

    10. Messiah would be silent before His accusers. Isaiah 53:7 Fulfilled: Mark 15:4-5

     11. Messiah would be spat upon and struck. Isaiah 50:6 Fulfilled: Matthew 26:67

     12. Messiah would be crucified with criminals.  Isaiah 53:12 Fulfilled: Matthew 27:38 and Mark 15:27-28

     13. Messiah’s bones would not be broken. Exodus 12:46 and Psalm 34:20 Fulfilled: John 19:33-36

     14. Soldiers would gamble for Messiah’s garments. Psalm 22:18 Fulfilled: Luke 23;34

     15. Messiah would be forsaken by God. Psalm 22:1 Fulfilled: Matthew 27:46

     16. Soldiers would pierce His side. Zechariah 12:10 Fulfilled: John 19:34

     17. Messiah would resurrect from the dead. Psalm 16:16 and Psalm 49:15 Fulfilled: Matthew 26:2-7 and Acts 2:22=32

     18. Messiah would ascend to heaven. Psalm 24:7-10 Fulfilled: Mark 16:19 and Luke 24:51

     19. Messiah would be seated at God’s right hand. Psalm 68:18 and Psalm 110:1 Fulfilled: Mark 16:19 and Matthew 22:44

     20. Messiah would be a sacrifice for sin. Isaiah 53:5-12 Fulfilled: Romans 5:6-8

     There are hundreds more! Different authors, varied times, written through the Holy Spirit, fulfilled in God’s timing. When sin first entered the world, God’s redemptive plan was in place. Every redeeming Word points to Jesus.

I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times what is still to come. I say, “My purpose will stand and I will do all that I please.” Isaiah 46:10

Dear Lord,

I pray everyone will witness Your truth. With man all of this is impossible but with God all things are possible. Jesus fulfilled it all when He said, “It is finished!” on the cross. All we need to do is believe in His birth, death and resurrection and we, too, will live.

Amen