Speaking the Truth in Love
Prophecies of the Messiah
The way the early Christians could determine whether Jesus was the Messiah or whether a preacher was from God, was by studying the Old Testament scriptures and seeing if the prophecies fit with what they were seeing and hearing (Acts 17:11). Tonight we want to look at a few prophecies and their fulfillment in order to prove, by the scriptures, that Jesus is the Messiah, the Savior of the world.
1. The coming of Immanuel or "God with us" - Micah 5:2, Isaiah 7:14, 9:6
Fulfillment - Matt. 1:18-23, 2:1-6, John 1:1-2, 14, Colossians 1:17
2. A great nation would rise from Abraham - Genesis 12:2-3, 22:17-18
Fulfillment - Matthew 1:1, Galatians 3:16
3. A prophet like Moses would arise - Deuteronomy 18:18
Fulfillment - John 1:45, 7:40, Acts 3:22-26, 7:37
4. The lame walk, blind see, and the gospel is preached to the poor - Isaiah 35:5-6, 61:1
Fulfillment - Matthew 11:2-5
5. The Savior would speak in parables - Psalm 78:2
Fulfillment - Matthew 13:34-35
6. Strike the Shepherd and the sheep will scatter - Zechariah 13:7
Fulfillment - Matthew 26:31, 56
7. He was despised and rejected by men - Isaiah 53:3
Fulfillment - Matthew 21:42-43, John 1:11, 7:5, 7:48, 19:14-15
8. He was wounded for our transgressions - Isaiah 53:5, 50:6;
Fulfillment - Matthew 26:67, 27:26, 30
9. The silent lamb led to the slaughter - Isaiah 53:7
Fulfillment - Matthew 27:12-14
10. He was numbered with and made intercession for the transgressors - Isaiah 53:12
Fulfillment - Luke 23:34, Mark 15:27-28
11. He was given gall and vinegar - Psalm 69:21
Fulfillment - John 19:28-29, Matthew 27:34-37
12. The forsaken Savior - Psalm 22:1
Fulfillment - Matthew 27:46
13. A reproach of men - Psalm 22:6-8
Fulfillment - Matthew 27:39-44
14. The suffering Savior - Psalm 22:14-18
Fulfillment - John 19:34, Luke 23:33-35, John 20:24-28, 19:23-24
15. The innocent One and His grave with the rich - Isaiah 53:9
Fulfillment - Matthew 27:57-60, Mark 15:43-46
16. The Holy One who did not see corruption - Psalm 16:10
Fulfillment - Matthew 28:6, Acts 2:22-39
Paul, after he was converted, immediately preached, proving that Jesus was the Christ (Acts 9:20-22). Prophecies and their fulfillment still can prove to people that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior of the world. We need to be like the Ethiopian Eunuch. When he was taught the fulfillment of prophecy, he immediately obeyed (Acts 8:30-40). The scriptures prove that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah. Now it is up to you and I to obey and follow Him (Revelations 14:4-5). How about you tonight? Why not submit your life to the Savior by repenting and being baptized for the remission of your sins? We hope to see you next time on "Speaking the Truth in Love".
