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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).