Prophecy: Fingerprint Evidence Of The Messiah Series

If someone did fulfill all of the prophecies, it is a scientific/mathematical fact that they are the Messiah. If Jesus truly did fulfill the prophesies, it cannot be denied that He is who he claims to be.

So did Jesus fulfill these prophecies? the answer is YES! The fingerprint matches exactly! Jesus fulfilled them all!

PROPHECIES REGARDING THE MESSIAH'S BIRTH AND EARLY LIFE:

We see in the genealogies of Jesus, that He is indeed of the lineage that the Messiah was prophesied to be. He was a descendant of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. He did descend though Jacob's son Judah, and was born a king of the line of David. The wise men even came looking for the one who was born King of the Jews.

He was born of a virgin according to the historical testimony.

He was born in the city of Bethlehem as prophesied.

Herod upon hearing of the birth of the King, tried to kill him, putting to death all of the children 2 years old and younger.

But the Lord appeared to Joseph and Mary, sending them to Egypt, where God called them to return to fulfill Hosea 11:1.

PROPHESIES REGARDING THE WORK OF THE MESSIAH:

Jesus had a forerunner to prepare the way for Him, John the Baptist, fulfilling Malachi 3:1 and Isaiah 40:3-5.

He was anointed with the Spirit of God at His baptism. He taught and worked in the regions of Zebulun, Naphtali, and Galilee (Isaiah 9:1-2).

He had great zeal for the house of God, cleansing the temple at least on 2 occasions (Psalm 69:9).

He taught many times in parables (Psalm 78:2, Isaiah 6:9-10).

He performed many miracles. Healing the sick, making the deaf hear, the blind see, the mute speak (Isaiah 35:4-6, 29:18).

He rode into Jerusalem on a donkey for the purpose of bringing salvation to His people (Zechariah 9:9)

PROPHECIES REGARDING THE RECEPTION OF THE MESSIAH

He was rejected by the people (Psalm 118:22-23, Isaiah 53:1-3)

He was hated for no reason (Psalm 35:19, 69:4)

He was rejected, even by his own brothers (Psalm 69:8)

He was put to death

He was betrayed by a close associate for 30 pieces of silver, Judas Iscariot (Zechariah 11:12-13, Psalm 41:9, 55:12-14)

He was accused by false witnesses at His trial (Psalm 27:12, 35:11)

He was beaten and spat upon (Isaiah 50:6)

He was as a lamb on the way to it's execution and slaughter (Isaiah 53:7)

At the time of His death, he did thirst, he was mocked and insulted by many, he did have His hands and His feet pierced on the cross, and the soldiers cast lots for His clothing. (psalm 22)

The purpose of His death was to atone for sin (Isaiah 53:4-5, 10-11)

He was killed alongside 2 criminals (Isaiah 53:12)

PROPHECIES REGARDING TIME AFTER THE MESSIAH'S DEATH

He was buried in the tomb of a rich man, Joseph of Arimathea (Isaiah 53:9)

He did defeat death by being resurrected, being seen by hundreds of witnesses (Psalm 16:8-11, 49:15, 86:13)

His follower who betrayed Him committed suicide, and was replaced by another (Psalm 109:7-8)

the Kingdom of the Messiah (the church) began at this time, during the time of the Roman Empire (Daniel 2)

Jesus ascended into heaven to reign at the right hand of God (Psalm 110:1)