Jesus’ Fulfillment of Prophecies
2018-02-12
This table is not complete; it is a work in progress. I will continue to update it as I have time and discover more fulfilled (or yet to be fulfilled) prophecies.
| Event | Scripture | Fulfillment |
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The Nature of Jesus |
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| Jesus was from everlasting | Micah 5:1-2 | John 1:1-3 |
| Was God | Zechariah 12:10 | John 1:1; 8:58 |
The Birth and Childhood of Jesus |
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| Born of a virgin | Genesis 3:15;
Isaiah 7:14 |
Matthew 1:18, 24, 25 |
| Born in Bethlehem | Micah 5:1-2 | Matthew 2:1 |
| From Israel | Numbers 24:17 | Matthew 2:6 |
| From the tribe of Judah | Genesis 49:8-12 | Revelation 5:5 |
| A descendant of David | Jeremiah 23:5 | Matthew 1:1; 9:27; 21:9; Luke 1:32; 3:23; Romans 1:3 |
| Like Israel, went to and came back from Egypt (yet did not sin) |
Hosea 11:1 | Matthew 2:15 |
The Ministry of Jesus |
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| A messenger went before Him | Isaiah 40:3; Malachi 3:1; 4:5 |
Matthew 3:1-2; 17:12-13 Mark 1:2-3 |
| Angels helped Him | Psalm 91:11 | Matthew 4:11 |
| Taught parables | Psalm 78:2 | Matthew 13:34-35 |
| Calmed a storm | Psalm 107:23-31 | Matthew 8:23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25 |
| Ministry in Galilee | Isaiah 9:1-2 | Matthew 4:12-17 |
| Performed Miracles | Isaiah 35:5-6 | Matthew 9:35 |
| Preached God’s Word | Deuteronomy 18:18 | Luke 5:1; Acts 3:22 |
| Rode into Jerusalem on an ass’ colt | Zechariah 9:9 | Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19 |
Arrest, Trial, and Crucifixion of Jesus |
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| Betrayed by a friend | Psalm 41:9 | Matthew 10:4 |
| Sold for 30 pieces of silver | Zechariah 11:12 | Matthew 26:15 |
| Blood money thrown in the temple, used to buy a potter’s field |
Zechariah 11:13; Jeremiah 32 |
Matthew 27:5-7 |
| Forsaken by His disciples | Zechariah 13:7 | Matthew 14:20 |
| False witnesses accused Him | Psalm 35:11 | Matthew 26:59-60 |
| Silent before accusers | Isaiah 53:7 | Matthew 27:12 |
| Beaten and spat upon | Isaiah 50:6; 53:5 | Matthew 26:67 |
| Hands and feet pierced | Psalm 22:16 | Luke 23:33; John 20:27 |
| Crucified among thieves | Isaiah 53:12 | Matthew 27:38; Mark 15:28 |
| Forsaken by God | Psalm 22:1 | Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34 |
| Lots casts for His garments | Psalm 22:18 | John 19:23-24 |
| Offered gall and vinegar | Psalm 69:21 | Matthew 27:34 |
| Bones not broken | Psalm 34:20 | John 19:36 |
| His side was pierced | Zechariah 12:10 | John 19:34 |
| Died for the sake of others | Daniel 9:26 | 1 Peter 3:18 |
| His soul an offering for sin and justify many | Isaiah 53:10-11 | Hebrews 10:14 |
| Buried with the rich | Isaiah 53:9 | Matthew 27:57-60 |
Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus |
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| Rose from the dead | Psalm 16:10 | Acts 2:31 |
| Ascended to Heaven | Psalm 68:18; 110:1 | Mark 16:19; Acts 1:9 |
| Was rejected, but became the Savior and Ruler | Psalm 118:22-23 | Matthew 21:42; Mark 12:10; Luke 20:17; Acts 4:11; 1 Peter 2:7 |
| He was harmed by Satan but He delivered death blow to Satan | Genesis 3:15 | Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 1:26-38; Revelation 12:4; 20:10 |
After the Ascension of Jesus |
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| Gentiles believed on Him | Isaiah 60:3 | Acts 13:47-48 |
| He will always be with us | Isaiah 7:14 | Matthew 1:23; 28:20 |
The Return of Jesus (Yet to be fulfilled) |
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| Called a Star | Numbers 24:17 | Revelation 22:16 |
| Will destroy the nations | Numbers 24:17-25 | Revelation 16:19 |
| Will destroy those who reject Him | Deuteronomy 18:18-19 | Acts 3:22-23 |