Prophecies which jesus fulfilled

Commentary: Jesus, in the tradition of the prophets of Israel, had rebuked the current leadership of Israel for being false shepherds. Yet the true shepherd, Jesus himself, was rejected by the people and valued as lowly and worthless, just as thirty pieces of silver was the price of a slave.

It derives from Daniel , where Daniel receives a vision at night. Hebrew Scriptures reference: Genesis New Testament citations: John , Hebrews For if Isaac had indeed been sacrificed, the promises God made to Abraham in Genesis could never have been fulfilled.

In a twist on that, it was because Jesus actually was sacrificed that those promises are now fulfilled for the entire world. Hebrew Scriptures reference: Exodus Commentary: One of the most pervasive images in the New Testament is that of Jesus as our Passover lamb. Recall the story from the book of Exodus. Hebrew Scriptures reference: Numbers New Testament citations: Matthew , Revelation Hebrew Scriptures reference: Micah [Hebrew Bible verse 1]. New Testament citations: Matthew , John Commentary: In agreement with the thought that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, we find first that Jesus was actually born there, though he grew up in Nazareth.

Commentary: Rabbinic argumentation often centered on resolving two apparently contradictory Bible passages. Here, Jesus does something similar. From a multitude of passages we know that the Messiah had to be the son that is, a descendant of David. The Genealogy of the Messiah. Hebrew Scriptures reference: 2 Samuel Commentary: The prophets of ancient Israel looked for a day when this promise would be fulfilled in an ultimate descendant of David—the Messiah—who would rule over the nation.

New Testament citations: Luke , Luke Hebrew Scriptures reference: Isaiah [Hebrew Bible ]. This time, the child is given a name consisting of four exalted titles. This name has generated much discussion. Is it a description of the child himself? Hebrew Scriptures reference: Malachi New Testament citations: Matthew , Mark , Luke Additionally, Old Testament texts predict that the Messiah would be forsaken and scorned; would have his hands and feet pierced; and would have lots cast for his clothing.

The Lord chastised me harshly, but did not hand me over to death. He is not here, but he has been raised. Remember what he said to you while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners and be crucified, and rise on the third day. Psalm 68 speaks of ascension into the heavens. Paul, in his Letter to the Ephesians , questions what else could the fact that the Messiah ascended on high mean in the Psalm except that he also descended to earth.

Paul goes on to say Christ first descended and then ascended in order to fill the universe. Further, Paul explains that Christ bestowed gifts upon his Church in the form of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers to form us all for the work of ministry and for building up the body of Christ.

This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Email communications will come from Olive Tree. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at support olivetree. Need to set up an account? Create Account. Our Policies Our site uses cookies to provide you with the best experience possible. Manage Accept. Features Click on a feature to learn more.

The Suffering Servant will intercede for His abusers. Jesus asked God to forgive those who crucified Him. God promises a great light to pierce the darkness of Israel and the nations. Jesus is that light. God promises someone to declare good news for the brokenhearted, captives, and prisoners. Jesus is that someone. God promises a "righteous Branch" from the line of Jesse who will do what is just.

Jesus is that Branch. God makes a woman "encircle" or protect a man. The Holy Spirit conceived Jesus in Mary. Gabriel tells Daniel when the "Anointed One" will be "cut off. Jesus was struck on the head with a staff. The Branch will be a priest in the temple. Jesus is a priest in the order of Melchizedek. God told Zechariah to take the thirty pieces of silver he earned and throw it to the potter. If someone strikes the shepherd, the sheep will scatter.

When Jesus was arrested, His disciples fled. The Lord will come to the temple and refine the silver and the priests. Jesus came to the temple and threw out the money changers. Jesus said He will suffer and die.

Before the crucifixion, both the priests' guards and the Roman soldiers beat Jesus. Jesus said He will be handed over on the Passover. He was handed over at night, after Galileans celebrated the Passover but before Judeans do. Jesus said He will be delivered to the chief priests and scribes, killed, and rise again three days later. Simeon said Jesus will cause many hearts to be revealed. The Sanhedrin was revealed to be jealous. Simeon told Mary her soul will be pierced because of Jesus.