Jesus came into the world to fulfill prophecies written about him in the Old Testament.
| Prophecies About Jesus |
Old Testament Scripture
| New Testament Fulfillment
|
| Messiah would be born of a woman. |
Genesis 3:15 |
Mathew 1:20
Galatians 4:4 |
| Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. |
Micah 5:2 |
Mathew 2:1
Luke 2:4-6 |
| Messiah would be born of a virgin. |
Isaiah 7:14 |
Mathew 1:22-23
Luke 1:26-31 |
| Messiah would come from the line of Abraham. |
Genesis 12:3
Genesis 22:18 |
Mathew 1:1
Romans 9:5 |
| Messiah would be a descendant of Isaac. |
Genesis 17:19
Genesis 21:12 |
Luke 3:34 |
| Messiah would be a descendant of Jacob. |
Numbers 24:17 |
Mathew 1:2 |
| Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah. |
Genesis 49:10 |
Luke 3:33
Hebrews 7:14 |
| Messiah would be heir to King David's throne. |
2 Samuel 7:12-13
Isaiah 9:7 |
Luke 1:32-33
Romans 1:3 |
| Messiah's throne will be anointed and eternal. |
Psalm 45:6-7
Daniel 2:44 |
Luke 1:33
Hebrews 1:8-12 |
| Messiah would be called Immanuel. |
Isaiah 7:14 |
Mathew 1:23 |
| Messiah would spend a season in Egypt. |
Hosea 11:1 |
Mathew 2:14-15 |
| A massacre of children would happen at Messiah's birthplace. |
Jeremiah 31:15 |
Mathew 2:16-18 |
| A messenger would prepare the way for Messiah |
Isaiah 40:3-5 |
Luke 3:3-6 |
| Messiah would be rejected by his own people. |
Psalm 69:8
Isaiah 53:3 |
John 1:11
John 7:5 |
| Messiah would be a prophet. |
Deuteronomy 18:15 |
Acts 3:20-22 |
| Messiah would be preceded by Elijah. |
Malachi 4:5-6 |
Mathew 11:13-14 |
| Messiah would be declared the Son of God. |
Psalm 2:7 |
Mathew 3:16-17 |
| Messiah would be called a Nazarene. |
Isaiah 11:1 |
Mathew 2:23 |
| Messiah would bring light to Galilee. |
Isaiah 9:1-2 |
Mathew 4:13-16 |
| Messiah would speak in parables. |
Psalm 78:2-4
Isaiah 6:9-10 |
Mathew 13:10-15, 34-35 |
| Messiah would be sent to heal the brokenhearted. |
Isaiah 61:1-2 |
Luke 4:18-19 |
| Messiah would be a priest after the order of Melchizedek. |
Psalm 110:4 |
Hebrews 5:5-6 |
| Messiah would be called King. |
Psalm 2:6
Zecharia 9:9 |
Mathew 27:37
Mark 11:7-11 |
| Messiah would be praised by little children. |
Psalm 8:2 |
Mathew 21:16 |
| Messiah would be betrayed. |
Psalm 41:9
Zechariah 11:12-13 |
Luke 22:47-48
Mathew 26:14-16 |
| Messiah's price money would be used to buy a potter's field. |
Zechariah 11:12-13 |
Mathew 27:9-10 |
| Messiah would be falsely accused. |
Psalm 35:11 |
Mark 14:57-58 |
| Messiah would be silent before his accusers. |
Isaiah 53:7 |
Mark 15:4-5 |
| Messiah would be spat upon and struck. |
Isaiah 50:6 |
Matthew 26:67 |
| Messiah would be hated without cause. |
Psalm 35:19
Psalm 69:4 |
John 15:24-25 |
| Messiah would be crucified with criminals. |
Isaiah 53:12 |
Matthew 27:38
Mark 15:27-28 |
| Messiah would be given vinegar to drink. |
Psalm 69:21 |
Matthew 27:34
John 19:28-30 |
| Messiah's hands and feet would be pierced. |
Psalm 22:16
Zechariah 12:10 |
John 20:25-27 |
| Messiah would be mocked and ridiculed. |
Psalm 22:7-8 |
Luke 23:35 |
| Soldiers would gamble for Messiah's garments. |
Psalm 22:18 |
Luke 23:34
Matthew 27:35-36 |
| Messiah's bones would not be broken. |
Exodus 12:46
Psalm 34:20 |
John 19:33-36 |
| Messiah would be forsaken by God. |
Psalm 22:1 |
Matthew 27:46 |
| Messiah would pray for his enemies. |
Psalm 109:4 |
Luke 23:34 |
| Soldiers would pierce Messiah's side. |
Zechariah 12:10 |
John 19:34 |
| Messiah would be buried with the rich. |
Isaiah 53:9 |
Matthew 27:57-60 |
| Messiah would resurrect from the dead. |
Psalm 16:10
Psalm 49:15 |
Matthew 28:2-7
Acts 2:22-32 |
| Messiah would ascend to heaven. |
Psalm 24:7-10 |
Mark 16:19
Luke 24:51 |
| Messiah would be seated at God's right hand. |
Psalm 68:18
Psalm 110:1 |
Mark 16:19
Matthew 22:44 |
| Messiah would be a sacrifice for sin. |
Isaiah 53:5-12 |
Romans 5:6-8 |