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70 Important Prophecies That were Fulfilled by Jesus

Amazing Prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus Christ According to the Bible

Prophecies That were Fulfilled by Jesus
Prophecies That were Fulfilled by Jesus

Amazing truth about the prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus Christ. 

These prophecies were made centuries before Jesus was even born, yet they accurately describe his life, ministry, death, and resurrection. They reveal the incredible plan that God had for the salvation of humanity through his Son, Jesus Christ.

Importance of the fulfilled Prophecies

The fulfillment of these prophecies is significant because they prove that Jesus is indeed the long-awaited Messiah, the Savior of the world. 

They show that God's promises are true and reliable; and that he always keeps his word. They also demonstrate the unity and continuity of the Bible, from the Old Testament to the New Testament.

By studying these prophecies, we can gain a deeper understanding of the life and mission of Jesus, and how his sacrifice on the cross brought redemption and forgiveness of sins to all who believe in him. 

The fulfillment of a prophecy is one of the unique ways of judging and testing prophecies. hence, the fulfillment of these prophecies is one of the 12 truths that reveal the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.

It is my prayer that as we explore these prophecies together, you will be inspired and encouraged to trust in Jesus as your Savior and Lord. 

May the Holy Spirit guide us as we delve into the rich and beautiful truths of God's Word.

70 Important Prophecies That Were Fulfilled by Jesus in the Bible 

  1. Messiah would be born of a virgin: Isaiah 7:14 - fulfilled in Matthew 1:18-23.
  2. Messiah would be a descendant of Abraham: Genesis 12:3, Genesis 18:18, Genesis 22:18 - fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-17.
  3. Messiah would be a descendant of Isaac: Genesis 17:19, Genesis 21:12 - fulfilled in Luke 3:34.
  4. Messiah would be a descendant of Jacob: Numbers 24:17 - fulfilled in Luke 3:34.
  5. Messiah would be a descendant of Judah: Genesis 49:10 - fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-17.
  6. Messiah would be born in Bethlehem: Micah 5:2 - fulfilled in Matthew 2:1.
  7. Messiah would come from the tribe of Jesse: Isaiah 11:1-10 - fulfilled in Luke 3:32.
  8. Messiah would be a descendant of David: Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 33:15 - fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-17.
  9. Messiah would be called "Lord": Psalm 110:1 - fulfilled in Matthew 22:43-45.
  10. Messiah would be betrayed by a friend: Psalm 41:9 - fulfilled in Matthew 26:47-50.
  11. Messiah's betrayal money would be used to buy a potter's field: Zechariah 11:12-13 - fulfilled in Matthew 27:3-10.
  12. Messiah would be falsely accused: Psalm 35:11, Psalm 27:12, Isaiah 53:3 - fulfilled in Matthew 26:59-61.
  13. Messiah would be silent before his accusers: Isaiah 53:7 - fulfilled in Matthew 27:12-14.
  14. Messiah would be spat upon and struck: Isaiah 50:6 - fulfilled in Matthew 26:67.
  15. Messiah would be mocked: Psalm 22:7-8 - fulfilled in Matthew 27:31.
  16. Messiah would be crucified with criminals: Isaiah 53:12 - fulfilled in Matthew 27:38.
  17. Messiah would be given vinegar to drink: Psalm 69:21 - fulfilled in Matthew 27:34.
  18. Messiah's hands and feet would be pierced: Psalm 22:16 - fulfilled in John 20:25-27.
  19. Messiah would be buried with the rich: Isaiah 53:9 - fulfilled in Matthew 27:57-60.
  20. Messiah would rise from the dead: Psalm 16:10, Psalm 49:15, Isaiah 53:10-12 - fulfilled in Matthew 28:1-10.
  21. Messiah would ascend into heaven: Psalm 68:18 - fulfilled in Luke 24:50-51, Acts 1:9-11.
  22. Messiah would be a sacrifice for sin: Isaiah 53:5-12, Psalm 22:16-18 - fulfilled in 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Peter 2:24.
  23. Messiah would perform miracles: Isaiah 35:5-6 - fulfilled in Matthew 9:27-31, John 9:1-7.
  24. Messiah would teach in parables: Psalm 78
  25. Messiah would teach in parables: Psalm 78:2, Isaiah 6:9-10 - fulfilled in Matthew 13:34-35.
  26. Messiah would cleanse the temple: Malachi 3:1 - fulfilled in Matthew 21:12-13.
  27. Messiah would enter Jerusalem on a donkey: Zechariah 9:9 - fulfilled in Matthew 21:4-5.
  28. Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles: Isaiah 42:6 - fulfilled in Luke 2:32.
  29. Messiah would be rejected by his own people: Isaiah 53:3 - fulfilled in John 1:11, John 7:5.
  30. Messiah would be a stone of stumbling: Isaiah 8:14-15, Psalm 118:22 - fulfilled in Romans 9:33, 1 Peter 2:7-8.
  31. Messiah would be a shepherd: Ezekiel 34:23, Psalm 23:1 - fulfilled in John 10:11-18.
  32. Messiah would be anointed by the Holy Spirit: Isaiah 61:1-2 - fulfilled in Luke 4:18-19.
  33. Messiah would be a prophet like Moses: Deuteronomy 18:15-19 - fulfilled in Acts 3:22-23.
  34. Messiah would be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver: Zechariah 11:12-13 - fulfilled in Matthew 26:14-16.
  35. Messiah would be pierced but not have his bones broken: Psalm 22:16-17, Exodus 12:46 - fulfilled in John 19:31-37.
  36. Messiah would be forsaken by God: Psalm 22:1 - fulfilled in Matthew 27:46.
  37. Messiah would be buried in a rich man's tomb: Isaiah 53:9 - fulfilled in Matthew 27:57-60.
  38. Messiah would be the cornerstone: Psalm 118:22-23 - fulfilled in Acts 4:10-12.
  39. Messiah would have a zeal for God's house: Psalm 69:9 - fulfilled in John 2:13-17.
  40. Messiah would be the suffering servant: Isaiah 53 - fulfilled in Matthew 8:17, Acts 8:32-35.
  41. Messiah would be the King of Israel: Zechariah 9:9 - fulfilled in Matthew 27:37, John 1:49.
  42. Messiah would be a man of sorrows: Isaiah 53:3 - fulfilled in Matthew 26:37-38, Mark 14:34.
  43. Messiah would be the mediator of a new covenant: Jeremiah 31:31-34 - fulfilled in Hebrews 8:6-13.
  44. Messiah would have authority to forgive sins: Isaiah 53:5-6 - fulfilled in Matthew 9:2-7.
  45. Messiah would heal the blind: Isaiah 42:7 - fulfilled in Matthew 9:27-31.
  46. Messiah would be the judge of the living and the dead: Isaiah 11:4 - fulfilled in Acts 10:42, 2 Timothy 4:1.
  47. Messiah would be the Prince of Peace: Isaiah 9:6-7 - fulfilled in Luke 2:14, John 14:27.
  48. Messiah would be the bread of life: Psalm 78:24, Isaiah 55:1-2 - fulfilled in John 6:35.
  49. Messiah would be the Word of God: Isaiah 55:11, John 1:1-14 - fulfilled in John 1:1-14, Hebrews
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  51. Messiah would be betrayed by a friend: Psalm 41:9 - fulfilled in Matthew 26:47-50.
  52. Messiah would be crucified with criminals: Isaiah 53:12 - fulfilled in Matthew 27:38.
  53. Messiah would be mocked and insulted: Psalm 22:6-8 - fulfilled in Matthew 27:39-44.
  54. Messiah would die for our sins: Isaiah 53:5-6 - fulfilled in 1 Corinthians 15:3.
  55. Messiah would rise from the dead: Psalm 16:10, Isaiah 53:10-11 - fulfilled in Matthew 28:1-10, Acts 2:24-31.
  56. Messiah would ascend into heaven: Psalm 68:18 - fulfilled in Luke 24:50-51, Acts 1:9-11.
  57. Messiah would sit at the right hand of God: Psalm 110:1 - fulfilled in Mark 16:19, Acts 2:33-35.
  58. Messiah would send the Holy Spirit: Joel 2:28-29, Isaiah 61:1 - fulfilled in Acts 2:1-4, John 16:7-15.
  59. Messiah would be a sacrifice for sin: Isaiah 53:10-11 - fulfilled in Hebrews 9:26, 1 Peter 2:24.
  60. Messiah would be a descendant of Abraham: Genesis 12:3, 18:18 - fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-17, Galatians 3:16.
  61. Messiah would be a descendant of David: 2 Samuel 7:12-13 - fulfilled in Matthew 1:1-17, Acts 13:22-23.
  62. Messiah would be born of a virgin: Isaiah 7:14 - fulfilled in Matthew 1:18-25.
  63. Messiah would be born in Bethlehem: Micah 5:2 - fulfilled in Matthew 2:1-6.
  64. Messiah would be called a Nazarene: Isaiah 11:1, Jeremiah 23:5 - fulfilled in Matthew 2:23.
  65. Messiah would perform miracles: Isaiah 35:5-6 - fulfilled in Matthew 9:27-31, John 9:1-7.
  66. Messiah would be the suffering servant: Isaiah 53:4-5 - fulfilled in Matthew 8:17, 1 Peter 2:24-25.
  67. Messiah would be rejected by the religious leaders: Psalm 118:22 - fulfilled in Matthew 21:42-44, Mark 12:10-11.
  68. Messiah would be the son of God: Psalm 2:7 - fulfilled in Matthew 3:17, John 1:34.
  69. Messiah would be the perfect sacrifice: Isaiah 53:7-9 - fulfilled in Hebrews 9:14, 10:12.
  70. Messiah would be the Good Shepherd: Ezekiel 34:11-16 - fulfilled in John 10:11-18.
  71. Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles: Isaiah 42:6 - fulfilled in Luke 2:32, Acts 13:47-48.
  72. Messiah would have his side pierced: Zechariah 12:10 - fulfilled in John 19:34.


Conclusion 

The prophecies that were fulfilled by Jesus Christ are powerful and undeniable evidence of his identity as the Son of God and the promised Messiah. 

They reveal the incredible love and mercy of God, who sent his only Son to save us from our sins and to bring us into a relationship with him.

By fulfilling these prophecies, Jesus demonstrated his obedience to the will of God and his love for us, even to the point of giving his life on the cross. 

Through his death and resurrection, he conquered sin and death; and made a way for us to have eternal life.

As believers in Jesus Christ, we can take comfort and hope in the fulfillment of these prophecies. We can trust in God's promises and rely on his faithfulness to guide us through every season of life. 

And we can share this message of hope with others, inviting them to experience the love and grace of our Savior.

May we always be in awe of the amazing things that God has done for us through Jesus Christ, and may we live our lives in gratitude and obedience to him? 

To God alone be the glory

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