IV. Christ fulfilled all the prophecies of the Old Testament, showing that He is the Messiah.
Old Testament – New Testament Prophecy Fulfillment:
Genesis 22:18 – Seed of Abraham – John 11:51, 52
Psalm 72:10 – Wise men offered him gifts – Matthew 2:2, 11
Hosea 11:1 – Called out of Egypt – Matthew 2:13-15
Malachi 3:1 – Preceded by a forerunner – Luke 1:17
Isaiah 9:1, 2 – Ministry commenced in Galilee – Matthew 4:12, 16, 23
Zechariah 9:9 – Public entry into Jerusalem – Luke 4:16, 18
Isaiah 53:2 – Not highly esteemed – Mark 6:3; Luke 9:58
Isaiah 35:5, 6 – Worked miracles – Matthew 11:4-6
Isaiah 53:9 – Without guile – 1 Peter 2:22
Psalm 69:9 – Suffered Reproach – Romans 15:3
Psalm 69:8 – Rejected by His brethren – John 1:11; 7:3, 5
Isaiah 49:7 – Despised of man – John 15:24, 25
Psalm 118:22 – Rejected by Jewish rulers – Matthew 21:42
Psalm 41:9 – Betrayed by a friend – John 13:18-21
Psalm 109:2 – Deceitful witnesses at His trial – Mark 14:56-59
Zechariah 11:12 – Sold for 30 pieces of silver – Matthew 26:15
Isaiah 53:7 – Called the Lamb of God – John 1:29
Zechariah 11:13 – His price given for a potter’s field – Matthew 27:3, 7
Micah 5:1 – Smitten on the cheek – Matthew 27:30
Isaiah 50:6 – Spit upon and scourged – Mark 14:65
Psalm 22:16 – Nailed to a tree – John 19:18; 20:25
Zechariah 12:10 – Pierced in His side – John 19:34
Psalm 69:21 – Gall and vinegar given Him – Matthew 27:34
Psalm 14, 15 – Intense suffering – Luke 22:42
Isaiah 53:4-6, 12 – Suffered for our sins – Matthew 20:28
Isaiah 53:7 – Silent while suffering – Matthew 26:63; 27:12, 14
Psalm 22:18 – Garments parted and lots cast – Matthew 27:35
Isaiah 53:12 – Interceded for His enemies – Luke 23:34
Isaiah 53:13 – Would be cut off (killed) – Matthew 27:50
Psalm 34:20 – Not a bone would be broken – John 19:33, 36
Zechariah 12:10 – Pierced – John 19:34, 37
Isaiah 53:9 – Buried with the rich – Matthew 27:57-60
Psalm 16:10 – His flesh would see no corruption – Acts 2:31
Psalm 16:10 – He arose from the dead – Luke 24:6, 31, 34
Psalm 68:18 – His ascension – Luke 24:51
Zechariah 6:13 – Our Heavenly Priest – Romans 8:34
Psalm 110:1 – Sitting on the right hand of the Father – Hebrews 1:3