In last Sunday’s teaching, October 24, 2021, I referenced a list of 20 Old Testament Messianic prophecies that Jesus fulfilled. The list came from one of my favorite books, “Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door” by Josh McDowell and Bob Hostetler, written in 1992, published by Thomas Nelson.
There were actually 40 or more Old Testament prophecies written about the Messiah, all of which came to pass. According to McDowell and Hostetler, the odds of that happening are 1 in 10 to the 157 power. That’s 10, followed by 157 “0’s.” Too many (0’s) for me. Only a supernatural God could do that.
Old Testament Prophecy New Testament Fulfillment
- Born of a virgin—Isaiah 7:14 1. Matthew 1:18-25
- Of the tribe of Judah—Genesis 49:10 2. Luke 3:23, 33
- Descended from Jesse—Isaiah 11:11 3. Luke 3:32
- Of the House of David—Jeremiah 23:5 4. Luke 3:31
- Born in Bethlehem—Micah 5:2 5. Matthew 2:1
- Preceded by a Messenger—Isaiah 40:3 6. Matthew 3:1-2
- Enter Jerusalem on a donkey—Zechariah 9:9 7. Luke 19:35-37
- Betrayed by a friend—Psalm 41:9 8. Matthew 48-50
- Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver—Zechariah 11:12 9. Matthew 26:15
- Silent before His accusers—Isaiah 53:7 10. Matthew 27:12
- Hands and feet pierced—Psalm 22:16 11. Luke 23:33; John 20:25
- Crucified with thieves—Isaiah 53:12 12. Matthew 27:38
- Interceded for His persecutors—Isaiah 53:12 13. Luke 23:34
- Garments divided—Psalm 22:18 14. John 19:23
- Lots cast for garments—Psalm 22:18 15. John 19:24
- Gall and vinegar offered to Him—Psalm 69:21 16. Matthew 27:34
- His bones not broken—Psalm 34:20 17. John 19:33
- His side pierced—Zechariah 12:10 18. John 19:34
- He was buried with the rich—Isaiah 53:9 19. Matthew 27:57-60
- His resurrection—Psalm 16:10 20. Acts 2:31
From the book, “Don’t Check Your Brains at the Door” written by Josh McDowell and Bob Hostetler, published by Thomas Nelson in 1992.
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