I gave my daughter a big birthday dance party for her eleventh birthday. The kids had a great time. (I did too). They danced, ate, played, and won tickets to get prizes. I am not sure it could have gone any better than it did. A great party like that does not happen without a price though. There are hours and hours of preparation. Every detail had to be thought out and planned. Music selections had to be purchased and arranged in order. Prizes had to be selected and purchased. Decorations had to be purchased and set up. Invitations were made, printed, and sent out. The food had to be selected, purchased, and prepared (at just the right time I might add). The list goes on. My daughter and the rest of the kids enjoyed the benefits of all my work (and a few support staff), but they probably have no idea of the price (time and money) that was paid to make it happen.
Prophecies Fulfilled in the Death of Jesus
Most people celebrate Easter. There’s egg coloring, Easter egg hunts, Easter baskets, sunrise services, Easter clothes, special church services, and the main reason, of course, being our own salvation and reconciliation with God our creator through the forgiveness of sin. Easter is a reason to celebrate, but just like the birthday party, there was a price to be paid for all to enjoy the benefits of the celebration.
Luke 24:46-47
Here are just some of the old testament prophecies concerning the death of Jesus. Along with each prophecy, is a new testament reference where the prophecy is fulfilled.
1. Prophecies Fulfilled in the Arrest and Trial of Jesus
Hated Without Cause:
Old Testament Prophecy: Psalm 35:19, 69:4
New Testament Fulfillment: John 15:23-25
Betrayed by a Friend:
Old Testament Prophecy: Psalm 41:9
New Testament Fulfillment: John 13:18,21
Sold For 30 Pieces of Silver:
Old Testament Prophecy: Zechariah 11:12-13
New Testament Fulfillment: Matthew 26:15, 27:3,5,7,9-10
Rejected by His Own People:
Old Testament Prophecy: Isaiah 53:3
New Testament Fulfillment: John 1:11
Accused by a False Witness:
Old Testament Prophecy: Psalm 35:11
New Testament Fulfillment: Mark 14:55-56
Silent in Front of Accusers:
Old Testament Prophecy: Isaiah 53:7
New Testament Fulfillment: Matthew 27:12-14
Beaten and Mocked:
Old Testament Prophecy: Isaiah 50:6
New Testament Fulfillment: Matthew 26:67-68
Forsaken by His Disciples:
Old Testament Prophecy: Zechariah 13:7
New Testament Fulfillment: Matthew 26:31,56
2. Prophecies Fulfilled in the Crucifixion of Jesus
Pierced His Hands and Feet:
Old Testament Prophecy: Psalm 22:16
New Testament Fulfillment: John 19:17-18
Gambled For His Clothes
Old Testament Prophecy: Psalm 22:18
New Testament Fulfillment: John 19:23-24
No Bones Broken
Old Testament Prophecy: Psalm 34:20
New Testament Fulfillment: John 19:32-33,36
Given Vinegar and Gall to Drink:
Old Testament Prophecy: Psalm 69:21
New Testament Fulfillment: John 19:29
Crucified With Criminals:
Old Testament Prophecy: Isaiah 53:12
New Testament Fulfillment: Matthew 27:38
People Mocked and Wagged Their Heads:
Old Testament Prophecy: Psalm 109:25
New Testament Fulfillment: Matthew 27:39
Prayed For His Enemies:
Old Testament Prophecy: Psalm 109:4
New Testament Fulfillment: Luke 23:34a
Friends Stood Far Off:
Old Testament Prophecy: Psalm 38:11
New Testament Fulfillment: Luke 23:49
Forsaken by God:
Old Testament Prophecy: Psalm 22:1
New Testament Fulfillment: Matthew 27:46
Committed His Spirit to God:
Old Testament Prophecy: Psalm 31:5
New Testament Fulfillment: Luke 23:46
Side Pierced:
Old Testament Prophecy: Zechariah 12:10
New Testament Fulfillment: John 19:34
Darkness Over the Land:
Old Testament Prophecy: Amos 8:9
New Testament Fulfillment:Matthew 27:45
3. Prophecies Fulfilled in the Purpose of Jesus
New Covenant:
Old Testament Prophecy: Jeremiah 31:33-34
New Testament Fulfillment: Matthew 26:27-28
Forgiveness – Made New:
Old Testament Prophecy: Isaiah 53:5
New Testament Fulfillment: Romans 5:6-9
We have taken a look at Jesus the King and Jesus the Miracle Worker, but now we are seeing Jesus the Suffering Servant. This is where the rubber meets the road. I believe if this man were a fake (having somehow managed to fulfill all the prophecies up to this point), he would have dropped out of the game here. I can’t think of anything this life offers that would make a man willing to go through what Jesus went through during those last hours of His life on earth. The only motivation that He could have had is love.
This series will continue with the prophecies fulfilled in the resurrection of Jesus!
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