Prophecies and Their Fulfillments
Many prophecies from the
Scriptures demonstrate their fulfillment in the Person and work of Jesus
Christ. Some relate to His birth such
as Isa. 7:14/Mt. 1:18-25 and some relate to His nature (Ps. 110:1/Acts 2:36) or
His ministry (Is. 9:1-2/Mt. 4:12-17).
It may surprise you to see how many relate directly to His death,
burial, and resurrection. As you read
down through the following list it will be helpful to have an open Bible. Also realize that this list is not necessarily
exhaustive. Also realize that some
prophecies are clear and direct while others may be more hidden and later
revealed by their specific fulfillment or specified New Testament reference.
1.
Jesus was to be betrayed
by a close companion (Ps. 41:9/Jn. 13:18-27).
2.
The price for betrayal
was thirty pieces of silver (Zech. 11:12/Mt. 26:14-15).
3.
This same silver was
cast down in the temple, the house of God (Zech. 11:13/Mt. 27:3-5).
4.
It was then used to
purchase a potter’s field (Zech. 11:13/Mt. 27:6-10).
5.
Jesus was falsely
accused (Ps. 35:11, 20-21/Mt. 26:59-61).
6.
He was forsaken by His
disciples (Zech. 13:7/Mk. 14:27, 50).
7.
Jesus did not seek to
provide a defense (Is. 53:7/Mt. 27:12-14; I Pet. 2:21-25).
8.
He was beaten and
bruised (Is. 50:6; 53:4-6/Mt. 26:67-68).
9.
He was spat upon (Is.
50:6/Mt. 26:67-68).
10.
He was jeered (Ps.
22:6-8/Mt. 27:27-31).
11.
Jesus buckled under the
weight of the cross (Ps. 109:24/Jn. 19:17; Lk. 23:26).
12.
His hands and feet were
pierced (Ps. 22:16/Jn. 20:24-28).
13.
His body hung between
two thieves (Is. 53:12/Mt. 27:38).
14.
He prayed for those that
wrongfully accused Him (Is. 53:12/Lk. 23:34).
15.
He was rejected by those
who should have loved Him (Is. 53:3/Jn. 19:14-15).
16.
Jesus was wrongfully
hated (Ps. 69:4/Jn. 15:25).
17.
Those that loved Him
were afraid to draw near (Ps. 38:11/Lk. 22:54; 23:49).
18.
People shook their heads
at Him (Ps. 22:7; 109:25/Mt. 27:39).
19.
They stared at Jesus
(Ps. 22:17/Lk. 23:35).
20.
His clothes were divided
by lot (Ps. 22:18/Jn. 19:23-24).
21.
Jesus thirsted (Ps.
22:15/Jn. 19:28).
22.
Gall and vinegar were
offered for drink (Ps. 69:21/Mt. 27:34).
23.
Jesus cried out, “My
God, my God...” (Ps. 22:1/Mt. 27:46).
24.
He then committed
Himself into God’s hands (Ps. 31:5/Lk. 23:46).
25.
No bones were broken
(Ps. 34:20/Jn. 19:32-36).
26.
Water poured from His
chest cavity (Ps. 22:14/Jn. 19:34).
27.
His side was pierced
(Zech. 12:10/Jn. 19:34, 37).
28.
There was darkness in
that hour (Amos 8:9/Lk. 23:44-45).
29.
He was buried with the
wealthy (Is. 53:9/Mt. 27:57-60).
30.
He arose (Ps.
16:8-11/Acts 2:24-31).
31.
He bodily ascended to
heaven (Ps. 68:18/Eph. 2:8-10).
32.
He is seated at the
right hand of God (Ps. 110:1/ Heb. 1:3, 13).
