PROPHETIC FULFILLMENT
I have been looking for books on fulfilled prophecy and have not had much luck finding any. The other day I happen to look in the Bible index and lo and behold, I saw something I never saw before. There it was, all the prophecy info I wanted. And then it suddenly dawned on me to look at a book I've had for sometime and again there it was, all the info I ever wanted about the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. The Bible says that God does everything in His own time, and again, I have to agree with the Word of God. He revealed the sources to me when it was necessary.
The Old Testament was written over a period of 1000 years, its completion in 450 B.C[1] There are over 300 prophecies* in the Old Testament concerning Jesus Christ which have been fulfilled. If evidence 50% as accurate as this were found in the scientific community, it would be presented on the cover of Time Magazine as the most amazing discovery of the 21st century. Since most will not put this article to study and the fact that these articles might be put under scrutiny, I have learned through the process of discovery a little research goes a long way in determining the truth. It is not my intention to cover every fulfilled prophecy, but I will discuss enough of them to at least convince us (hopefully) that what we accept as literal, is.
The following paragraph mentions a small number of the 300+ prophecies fulfilled. As I mentioned earlier, it's difficult to imagine, with such overwhelming evidence that the scriptures are viewed not only as accurate but supernatural as well and still some don't believe, (hardened hearts as Jesus says). Evidence That Needs a Verdict is the title of Josh McDowell's first book on this subject. I have Josh's new book titled, New Evidence That Needs A Verdict from which I have taken the liberty of using much of his material in addition to the Bible itself. My motto is, if it isn't in the Bible don't believe it. If you would like to have an invaluable book in your library I would suggest you buy Josh's book.
The first of a series of prophecies concerning the birth of Jesus begins with Genesis 3:15 and is fulfilled in Galatians 4:4 and Matthew 1:20. Isaiah 7:14 prophecy…"therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Emmanuel." Matthew 1:18,24,25 fulfillment…"She was found with child of the Holy Spirit…Then Joseph did not know her til she had brought forth her first born Son. And he called his name Jesus." Psalm 2:7 predicts the announcement of the Son and is fulfilled in Matthew 3:17 and other verses. Genesis 21:12 predicts the seed (Jesus) of Isaac and fulfilled in Luke 3:23, 34 and others. Numbers 24:17 also predicts the Messianic lineage and fulfilled in Luke 3:23, 34. Genesis 49:10 prediction is fulfilled in Luke 3:23, 33. Jeremiah 23:5 prediction is fulfilled in Luke 3:23, 31. Micah 5:2 prediction of the birthplace of Jesus (Bethlehem) fulfilled in Matthew 2:1. Psalm 72:10 prediction of the wise men taking gifts to Jesus fulfilled in Matthew 2:1,11. Jeremiah 31:15 prediction of fulfilled in Matthew 2:16. Micah 5:2 prediction also fulfilled in Colossians 1:17 and others. Psalm 110:1 prediction fulfilled in Matthew 22:43-45. Isaiah 7:14 prediction fulfilled in Matthew 1:23 and others. Deuteronomy 18:18 prediction fulfilled in Matthew 21:11. Psalm 110:4 prediction fulfilled in Hebrews 3:1. Isaiah 11:2 prediction is fulfilled in Matthew 3:16, 17. Psalm 69:9 prediction fulfilled in John 2:15, 16. Isaiah 40:3 prediction is fulfilled in Matthew 3:1, 2. Isaiah 35:5, 6 prediction is fulfilled in Matthew 9:35 and others. Psalm 78:2 prediction fulfilled in Matthew 13:34. Malachi 3:1 prediction is fulfilled in Matthew 21:12. Zechariah 9:9 prediction is fulfilled in Luke 19:35-37. Psalm 118:22 prediction fulfilled in 1st Peter 2:7 Psalm 16:10 prediction fulfilled in Acts 2:31 and others. Psalm 68:18 prediction fulfilled in Acts 1:9. Psalm 110:1 prediction fulfilled in Hebrews 1:3.
There were 58 prophecies fulfilled in one day. There are 29 prophecies from the Old Testament which speak of the betrayal, trial, defeat and burial of our Lord Jesus Christ. They were spoken at various times by many different voices during the five centuries from 1000-500 B.C. Yet all of them were literally fulfilled in Jesus in one 24 hour period of time*. Psalm 41:9 prediction concerning Judas was fulfilled in Matthew 10:4. Zechariah 11:12 prediction concerning 30 pieces of silver fulfilled in Matthew 26:15. Zechariah 11:13 prediction of the silver thrown into the Temple was fulfilled in Matthew 27:5. Again Zechariah's 11:13 prediction of Potters field fulfilled in Matthew 27:7. Zechariah 13:7 fulfilled in Mark 14:50 (Disciples fled from Jesus). Psalm 35:11 fulfilled in Matthew 26:59, 60 regarding false testimony. Isaiah's 53:7 prediction of Jesus keeping quiet was fulfilled in Matthew 27:12. Isaiah's 53:5 prediction of Jesus being wounded and bruised for us fulfilled in Matthew 27:26. Isaiah's 50:6 prediction of Jesus being struck and spit upon fulfilled in Matthew 26:67. Psalm 22:7,8 predicted Jesus would be mocked, fulfilled in Matthew 27:29. Psalm 109:24, 25 predicted His fall under the weight of the cross fulfilled in John 19:17. Psalm 22:16 described the piercing of His hands and feet and fulfilled in Luke 23:33. Isaiah 53:12 predicted He would be crucified with 2 robbers and fulfilled in Matthew 27:38. Isaiah 53:12 predicted He would pray for His transgressors and fulfilled in Luke 23:34. Isaiah 53:3 predicted He would be despised and not believed and was fulfilled in John 7:5, 48. Psalm 69:4 said He would be hated without cause and fulfilled in John 15:25. Psalm 38:11 was fulfilled in Luke 23:49. Psalm 109: 25 fulfilled in Matthew 27:39. Psalm 22:17 predicted they would stare at Him and fulfilled in Luke 23:35. Psalm 22:18 said they would cast lots for His garments and fulfilled in John 19:23, 24. Psalm 69:21 predicted He would thirst and fulfilled in John 19:28. Psalm 69:21 said they would give Him vinegar to drink and was fulfilled in Matthew 27:34. Psalm 22:1 fulfilled in Matthew 27:46. Psalm 31:5 predicted He would give up His Spirit and was fulfilled in Luke 23:46. Psalm 34:20 stated He would not have any broken bones and was fulfilled in John 19:33. Psalm 22:14 said He would be heart broken and He was in John 19:34. Zechariah 12:10 predicted they would pierce Him with a spear and was fulfilled in John 19:34. Amos 8:9 predicted darkness would fall upon the earth and it did in Matthew 27:45. Isaiah 53:9 said He would be buried in a rich man's tomb and He was in Matthew 27:57-60.
I pray you will find this article both encouraging and heart warming. I found it to be that, as well as challenging.
I remain your friend and servant, Nick Number 18
I just reviewed the above and am speechless; how hard can one's heart be?
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