Fulfilled Prophesies of the Messiah

Many example were taken from Josh Mcdowell’s “New Evidence that Demands a Verdict”
Josh and others cite more than 300 Old Testament prophesies that were fulfilled. Here are only a few of the more obvious ones.

Section 1 is a quick list of some Old Testament Prophesies
Section 2 is a list of some of the larger pieces of scripture that prophesy of Jesus

* Note - some may ask, "How do we know that this Old Testament verse is prophesying of Jesus and not someone else?" The simple answer is this - most of these verses are quoted in the New Testament by the Apostles as prophesying of Jesus. Example: In Matthew 2:5 the writer (inspired by the Holy Spirit) quotes Micah 5:2 as an Old Testament verse that is speaking of Jesus birth in Bethlehem. Most of these verses are taken as prophesy about Jesus because they are cited by the Apostles. FYI. - Chris

Section 1: Quick List of things Prophesied

Born in Bethlehem	Micah 5:2
National Identity & Authority will not end until the Messiah comes	Genesis 49:10
Messiah will have a ministry in Galilee	Isaiah 9:1,2
Messiah will have a ministry of miracles	Isaiah 35:5, 6; 42:7; 53:4
Messiah will preach good news to poor, encourage the brokenhearted, ….	Isaiah 61:1
Rejection by Jews & Gentiles	Ps 2:1-2; Ps 118:22-23
Messiah would be persecuted	Isaiah 49:7; Isaiah 53:3
Triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey	Zechariah 9:9
Zeal for God’s house would consume Him	Psalms 69:9
Betrayal by close friend	Psalms 41:9; 55:12-13
Betrayal for 30 pieces of Silver	Zechariah 11:12
Purchase of the Potter’s Field with 30 pieces of Silver	Zechariah 11:13
Desertion of the disciples	Zechariah 13:7
Silent under accusation	Is 53:7
Mocking	Ps 22:7, 8
Hands and Feet Pierced	Ps 22:16
Patience under suffering	Is 53:7
Crucified	Ps 22:14
Offer of gall and vinegar	Ps 69:21
Cries upon the Cross	Ps 22:1
Death with the wicked and transgressors	Isaiah 53:9, Isaiah 53:12
Casting of lots for His garments	Ps 22:18
Bones not broken	Ps 34:20
Pierced	Ps 22:16, Zechariah 12:10
Suffered for us, suffered in our place	Is 53:4-6
Born of a virgin	Is 7:14
Messiah will have a forerunner	Is 40:3; Malachi 3:1; Malachi4:5
Buried with Rich	Is 53:9
Specific time of arrival	Dan 9:24

Section 2: Major Prophetic Sections of Scripture

These portions of scripture are not single verses where one may wonder, "Was the the prophet talking about the Messiah or about someone else?" These portions, when one is familiar with the whole Bible, are definately speaking about the Messiah and not referring to someone else in prophets immediate life. I have tried to take most of my references from these portions of text because they are so clear. See what you think.

Isaiah 53
Psalms 22

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