We Can Prove It From The Scriptures
300 Prophetic Witnesses Pointing To Jesus Christ
The Bible did not merely say that a Messiah would come. It gave a detailed prophetic portrait: His family line, His birthplace, His ministry, His rejection, His suffering, His death, His resurrection, His priesthood, His kingdom, and His saving work for the nations.
Why This Matters
If Jesus is only a religious teacher, people may choose whether they like His teachings. But if Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah, the Son of God, the Saviour of the world, and the One foretold in the Hebrew Scriptures, then every person must face this question: What will I do with Jesus Christ?
God prepared the world for Christ through prophecy, covenant promise, sacrifice, priesthood, kingship, temple worship, Messianic Psalms, and prophetic patterns. When Jesus came, He fulfilled the Scriptures with such detail that the honest reader must stop and consider: Could anyone else fit this picture?
Important note: This page uses the phrase “prophetic witnesses” on purpose.
Some entries are direct Messianic prophecies. Some are Messianic Psalms. Some are covenant promises.
Some are types, shadows, and prophetic patterns that the New Testament applies to Jesus Christ.
Together, they form one powerful witness: the Scriptures point to Christ.
This page does not provide complete verses. It gives the prophetic witness, the Hebrew Scripture reference, and the New Testament fulfillment reference so you can open the Bible and examine them for yourself.
These Are Written That Ye Might Believe
Why Written Proof Matters
“Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book:
But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.”
John 20:29-31
God gave written testimony so people who have not seen Jesus physically might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and have life through His name. That is why the prophetic witnesses on this page matter.
300 Prophetic Witnesses Fulfilled In Jesus Christ
Read the Hebrew Scripture on the left, then read the New Testament fulfillment on the right. The more you compare them, the clearer the picture becomes: Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah.
| # | Prophetic Witness | Hebrew Scripture | New Testament Fulfillment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birth, Identity, And Coming Of The Messiah | |||
| 1 | The Messiah would be the seed of the woman who crushes the serpent. | Genesis 3:15 | Galatians 4:4; Hebrews 2:14 |
| 2 | The Messiah would be born of a virgin. | Isaiah 7:14 | Matthew 1:18-23 |
| 3 | The Messiah would be called Immanuel, God with us. | Isaiah 7:14 | Matthew 1:22-23 |
| 4 | A child would be born and a Son would be given. | Isaiah 9:6 | Luke 2:11; John 3:16 |
| 5 | The promised Son would be called Mighty God. | Isaiah 9:6 | John 1:1, 14; John 20:28 |
| 6 | The promised Son would possess eternal glory and divine identity. | Isaiah 9:6 | John 8:58; Colossians 1:17 |
| 7 | The Messiah would be the Prince of Peace. | Isaiah 9:6 | Ephesians 2:14; Colossians 1:20 |
| 8 | The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. | Micah 5:2 | Matthew 2:1; Luke 2:4-7 |
| 9 | The ruler of Israel would come from Bethlehem. | Micah 5:2 | Matthew 2:6 |
| 10 | The Messiah’s goings forth would be from everlasting. | Micah 5:2 | John 1:1; John 8:58 |
| 11 | The Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah. | Genesis 49:10 | Hebrews 7:14; Revelation 5:5 |
| 12 | The obedience of peoples would belong to the promised ruler. | Genesis 49:10 | Matthew 28:18-19 |
| 13 | A star would come out of Jacob. | Numbers 24:17 | Matthew 2:2; Revelation 22:16 |
| 14 | A scepter would rise out of Israel. | Numbers 24:17 | Luke 1:32-33; Revelation 19:16 |
| 15 | God would raise up a Prophet like Moses. | Deuteronomy 18:15 | Acts 3:22-23 |
| 16 | The Messiah would be God’s chosen Servant. | Isaiah 42:1 | Matthew 12:18 |
| 17 | The Messiah would be the beloved One in whom God delights. | Isaiah 42:1 | Matthew 3:17; Matthew 17:5 |
| 18 | The Spirit of God would rest upon Him. | Isaiah 42:1; Isaiah 11:2 | Matthew 3:16; Luke 4:18 |
| 19 | The Messiah would bring justice and truth to the Gentiles. | Isaiah 42:1 | Matthew 12:18-21 |
| 20 | The Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles. | Isaiah 49:6 | Luke 2:32; Acts 13:47 |
| 21 | God’s salvation through the Servant would reach the ends of the earth. | Isaiah 49:6 | Acts 1:8; Acts 13:47 |
| 22 | God would call His Son out of Egypt. | Hosea 11:1 | Matthew 2:15 |
| 23 | Rachel’s weeping would be connected with the Messiah’s early life. | Jeremiah 31:15 | Matthew 2:17-18 |
| 24 | The Messiah would be associated with Nazareth and the Branch. | Isaiah 11:1 | Matthew 2:23 |
| 25 | The Messiah would be declared the Son of God. | Psalm 2:7 | Matthew 3:17; Acts 13:33 |
| Lineage, Covenant Promises, And Royal Titles | |||
| 26 | The Messiah would be the seed of Abraham. | Genesis 12:3; Genesis 22:18 | Matthew 1:1; Galatians 3:16 |
| 27 | All nations would be blessed through Abraham’s seed. | Genesis 12:3 | Galatians 3:8, 16 |
| 28 | The promised line would come through Isaac. | Genesis 21:12 | Luke 3:34; Hebrews 11:18 |
| 29 | The promised line would come through Jacob. | Numbers 24:17 | Luke 3:34 |
| 30 | The promised ruler would come from Judah. | Genesis 49:10 | Luke 3:33; Hebrews 7:14 |
| 31 | The Messiah would come from the house of David. | 2 Samuel 7:12 | Matthew 1:1; Romans 1:3 |
| 32 | The Messiah would inherit David’s throne. | 2 Samuel 7:13 | Luke 1:32 |
| 33 | The Messiah’s kingdom would be established forever. | 2 Samuel 7:16 | Luke 1:33; Hebrews 1:8 |
| 34 | The Messiah would be the root of Jesse. | Isaiah 11:10 | Romans 15:12 |
| 35 | The Messiah would be the Branch from Jesse. | Isaiah 11:1 | Luke 3:23-32 |
| 36 | The Messiah would be the righteous Branch of David. | Jeremiah 23:5 | Luke 1:32; Acts 13:23 |
| 37 | The Branch would reign as King. | Jeremiah 23:5 | John 18:37; Revelation 19:16 |
| 38 | The Messiah would be connected with the Lord our righteousness. | Jeremiah 23:6 | 1 Corinthians 1:30 |
| 39 | David’s Son would also be David’s Lord. | Psalm 110:1 | Matthew 22:44-45 |
| 40 | The Messiah would be both King and Priest. | Psalm 110:4 | Hebrews 5:6; Hebrews 7:17 |
| 41 | The Messiah would be a priest after the order of Melchizedek. | Psalm 110:4 | Hebrews 7:17 |
| 42 | The Messiah would be firstborn, higher than kings of the earth. | Psalm 89:27 | Colossians 1:18; Revelation 1:5 |
| 43 | The Messiah would be the Holy One. | Psalm 89:19; Psalm 16:10 | Mark 1:24; Acts 3:14 |
| 44 | God’s covenant with David would be fulfilled in Christ. | Psalm 89:3-4 | Acts 13:23 |
| 45 | The Messiah’s throne would be forever. | Psalm 45:6 | Hebrews 1:8 |
| 46 | The Messiah would be God’s anointed King. | Psalm 2:6 | John 12:13; Acts 4:27 |
| 47 | The nations would be given to the Son. | Psalm 2:8 | Matthew 28:18-19 |
| 48 | The Son must be honored and trusted. | Psalm 2:12 | John 5:23; John 14:1 |
| 49 | The rejected stone would become the chief cornerstone. | Psalm 118:22 | Matthew 21:42; Acts 4:11 |
| 50 | The cornerstone would become the foundation of God’s household. | Psalm 118:22; Isaiah 28:16 | Ephesians 2:20; 1 Peter 2:6-7 |
| Forerunner, Ministry, Miracles, And Character | |||
| 51 | A voice would prepare the way of the Lord. | Isaiah 40:3 | Matthew 3:3 |
| 52 | A messenger would come before the Lord. | Malachi 3:1 | Mark 1:2 |
| 53 | An Elijah-like forerunner would come before the Messiah. | Malachi 4:5 | Matthew 11:14 |
| 54 | The forerunner would cry in the wilderness. | Isaiah 40:3 | John 1:23 |
| 55 | The Spirit of the Lord would be upon the Messiah. | Isaiah 61:1 | Luke 4:18 |
| 56 | The Messiah would preach good news to the poor. | Isaiah 61:1 | Luke 4:18 |
| 57 | The Messiah would heal the brokenhearted. | Isaiah 61:1 | Luke 4:18 |
| 58 | The Messiah would proclaim liberty to captives. | Isaiah 61:1 | Luke 4:18 |
| 59 | The Messiah would bring sight to the blind. | Isaiah 61:1; Isaiah 35:5 | Luke 4:18; Matthew 11:5 |
| 60 | The Messiah would proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord. | Isaiah 61:2 | Luke 4:19 |
| 61 | The Messiah would minister in Galilee. | Isaiah 9:1-2 | Matthew 4:13-16 |
| 62 | A great light would shine on those in darkness. | Isaiah 9:2 | Matthew 4:16 |
| 63 | Good news of salvation would be proclaimed. | Isaiah 52:7 | Mark 1:14-15; Romans 10:15 |
| 64 | The Messiah would shepherd His flock. | Isaiah 40:11; Ezekiel 34:23 | John 10:11 |
| 65 | The Servant would be gentle, not loud or self-exalting. | Isaiah 42:2 | Matthew 12:19 |
| 66 | The Messiah would not break the bruised reed. | Isaiah 42:3 | Matthew 12:20 |
| 67 | The Messiah would faithfully bring truth. | Isaiah 42:3 | John 18:37 |
| 68 | The Messiah would be without violence. | Isaiah 53:9 | 1 Peter 2:22-23 |
| 69 | No deceit would be found in His mouth. | Isaiah 53:9 | 1 Peter 2:22 |
| 70 | The Messiah would enter Jerusalem humble and riding on a donkey. | Zechariah 9:9 | Matthew 21:5 |
| 71 | The Messiah would come as righteous and bringing salvation. | Zechariah 9:9 | John 12:15 |
| 72 | Zion’s King would arrive publicly. | Zechariah 9:9 | John 12:12-15 |
| 73 | Children would praise Him. | Psalm 8:2 | Matthew 21:16 |
| 74 | Zeal for God’s house would consume Him. | Psalm 69:9 | John 2:17 |
| 75 | The Messiah would speak in parables. | Psalm 78:2 | Matthew 13:35 |
| 76 | The blind would receive sight. | Isaiah 35:5 | Matthew 9:30; John 9:6-7 |
| 77 | The deaf would hear. | Isaiah 35:5 | Mark 7:35; Matthew 11:5 |
| 78 | The lame would walk. | Isaiah 35:6 | Matthew 11:5 |
| 79 | The mute would speak. | Isaiah 35:6 | Matthew 12:22 |
| 80 | The Messiah would carry sickness and grief. | Isaiah 53:4 | Matthew 8:17 |
| 81 | The Messiah’s miracles would confirm His identity. | Isaiah 29:18; Isaiah 35:5-6 | Luke 7:22 |
| 82 | The Messiah would bring people out of darkness. | Isaiah 42:7 | John 8:12; John 9:5 |
| 83 | He would calm what only God can calm. | Psalm 107:29 | Mark 4:39 |
| 84 | He would provide true bread from heaven. | Exodus 16; Psalm 78:24 | John 6:31-35 |
| 85 | He would give living water to the thirsty. | Isaiah 55:1 | John 7:37-39 |
| 86 | The Messiah would have authority over evil powers. | Genesis 3:15 | Mark 1:34; Colossians 2:15 |
| 87 | The Messiah would speak gracious words. | Psalm 45:2 | Luke 4:22 |
| 88 | The Messiah would preach righteousness. | Psalm 40:9 | Matthew 5-7 |
| 89 | The Messiah would delight to do God’s will. | Psalm 40:8 | John 4:34; John 6:38 |
| 90 | God’s law would be in His heart. | Psalm 40:8 | John 8:29 |
| 91 | The Messiah would reveal God’s name to His brethren. | Psalm 22:22 | John 17:6; Hebrews 2:12 |
| 92 | The Messiah would praise God among His people. | Psalm 22:22 | Hebrews 2:12 |
| 93 | The Messiah would not hide God’s truth. | Psalm 40:10 | John 18:20 |
| 94 | God would provide one shepherd over His people. | Ezekiel 34:23 | John 10:11 |
| 95 | The Messiah would gather other sheep. | Ezekiel 37:24; Isaiah 56:8 | John 10:16 |
| 96 | The Messiah would seek the lost. | Ezekiel 34:16 | Luke 19:10 |
| 97 | The Messiah would be meek and lowly. | Zechariah 9:9 | Matthew 11:29 |
| 98 | The Messiah would not be admired for outward glory. | Isaiah 53:2 | Mark 6:3; John 1:46 |
| 99 | The Messiah would be despised by men. | Isaiah 53:3 | John 1:11; Luke 23:18 |
| 100 | The Messiah would be acquainted with grief. | Isaiah 53:3 | John 11:35; Matthew 26:38 |
| Rejection, Unbelief, And Salvation Going To The Nations | |||
| 101 | The Messiah’s own people would reject Him. | Psalm 69:8; Isaiah 53:3 | John 1:11; John 7:5 |
| 102 | The Messiah would be hated without a cause. | Psalm 69:4 | John 15:25 |
| 103 | Reproaches against God would fall upon Him. | Psalm 69:9 | Romans 15:3 |
| 104 | The Messiah would become a stone of stumbling. | Isaiah 8:14 | Romans 9:32-33; 1 Peter 2:8 |
| 105 | The builders would reject the stone chosen by God. | Psalm 118:22 | Matthew 21:42; Acts 4:11 |
| 106 | Many would not believe the report concerning the Servant. | Isaiah 53:1 | John 12:37-38 |
| 107 | Some would hear and see, yet remain hardened. | Isaiah 6:9-10 | Matthew 13:14-15; John 12:40 |
| 108 | Some would honor God with lips while their hearts were far from Him. | Isaiah 29:13 | Matthew 15:7-9 |
| 109 | The Gentiles would trust in the Messiah. | Isaiah 42:4 | Matthew 12:21 |
| 110 | The root of Jesse would be sought by the nations. | Isaiah 11:10 | Romans 15:12 |
| 111 | All nations would be blessed through Abraham’s promised seed. | Genesis 22:18 | Galatians 3:8, 16 |
| 112 | God’s salvation would reach the ends of the earth. | Isaiah 49:6 | Acts 13:47 |
| 113 | Those who were not called God’s people would be called His people. | Hosea 2:23 | Romans 9:25 |
| 114 | Those who did not seek God would find Him. | Isaiah 65:1 | Romans 10:20 |
| 115 | Israel would be provoked by those who were not a nation. | Deuteronomy 32:21 | Romans 10:19 |
| 116 | The Messiah would gather sheep beyond Israel. | Isaiah 56:8; Ezekiel 37:24 | John 10:16 |
| 117 | God’s house would be called a house of prayer for all nations. | Isaiah 56:7 | Mark 11:17 |
| 118 | Kings and nations would hear what had not been told them. | Isaiah 52:15 | Romans 15:21 |
| 119 | The Servant would be despised, yet ultimately exalted. | Isaiah 49:7 | John 1:11; Philippians 2:9 |
| 120 | The Messiah would bring peace to those far and near. | Isaiah 57:19 | Ephesians 2:17 |
| 121 | God would lay a sure foundation in Zion. | Isaiah 28:16 | Romans 10:11; 1 Peter 2:6 |
| 122 | Whoever believes on Him would not be ashamed. | Isaiah 28:16 | Romans 10:11 |
| 123 | The Messiah would be rejected despite doing good. | Psalm 35:12 | John 10:32 |
| 124 | The Messiah would expose empty religious tradition. | Isaiah 29:13 | Matthew 23:13-36 |
| 125 | The Messiah would call sinners to repentance and mercy. | Isaiah 55:6-7 | Mark 1:15; Luke 5:32 |
| Betrayal, Arrest, Trial, And Mocking | |||
| 126 | The Messiah would be betrayed by a close friend. | Psalm 41:9 | John 13:18 |
| 127 | A familiar companion would betray Him. | Psalm 55:12-14 | Matthew 26:47-50 |
| 128 | The betrayal price would be thirty pieces of silver. | Zechariah 11:12 | Matthew 26:15 |
| 129 | The silver would be thrown down in the temple. | Zechariah 11:13 | Matthew 27:5 |
| 130 | The betrayal money would be connected with the potter. | Zechariah 11:13 | Matthew 27:7-10 |
| 131 | The Shepherd would be struck. | Zechariah 13:7 | Matthew 26:31 |
| 132 | The sheep would scatter when the Shepherd was struck. | Zechariah 13:7 | Mark 14:50 |
| 133 | False witnesses would rise against Him. | Psalm 27:12; Psalm 35:11 | Mark 14:56 |
| 134 | The Messiah would be silent before His accusers. | Isaiah 53:7 | Matthew 27:12-14 |
| 135 | The Messiah would be led like a lamb to the slaughter. | Isaiah 53:7 | John 1:29; Acts 8:32 |
| 136 | Like a sheep before shearers, He would not open His mouth. | Isaiah 53:7 | Mark 15:5; Acts 8:32 |
| 137 | The Messiah would be oppressed and afflicted. | Isaiah 53:7 | Matthew 27:26-31 |
| 138 | His judgment would be unjust. | Isaiah 53:8 | Acts 8:33 |
| 139 | The Messiah would do no violence. | Isaiah 53:9 | Luke 23:41; 1 Peter 2:22 |
| 140 | No deceit would be found in His mouth. | Isaiah 53:9 | 1 Peter 2:22 |
| 141 | The ruler of Israel would be struck on the cheek. | Micah 5:1 | Matthew 27:30 |
| 142 | The Messiah would give His back to those who struck Him. | Isaiah 50:6 | Matthew 27:26 |
| 143 | The Messiah would not hide His face from shame and spitting. | Isaiah 50:6 | Matthew 26:67; Matthew 27:30 |
| 144 | The Messiah would set His face like flint toward obedience. | Isaiah 50:7 | Luke 9:51 |
| 145 | Rulers would take counsel against the Lord’s Anointed. | Psalm 2:1-2 | Acts 4:25-27 |
| 146 | Herod, Pilate, Gentiles, and Israel would gather against Him. | Psalm 2:2 | Acts 4:27 |
| 147 | His own people would reject their King. | Psalm 118:22; Zechariah 9:9 | John 19:15; Acts 4:11 |
| 148 | The Messiah would be numbered with transgressors. | Isaiah 53:12 | Luke 22:37; Mark 15:28 |
| 149 | Gentile soldiers would mock and abuse Him. | Psalm 22:16 | Matthew 27:27-31 |
| 150 | Powerful enemies would surround Him. | Psalm 22:12 | Matthew 27:41-43 |
| 151 | An assembly of evildoers would surround Him. | Psalm 22:16 | Matthew 27:27-31 |
| 152 | People would mock Him. | Psalm 22:7 | Matthew 27:31, 39 |
| 153 | People would wag their heads at Him. | Psalm 22:7 | Mark 15:29 |
| 154 | Mockers would ridicule His trust in God. | Psalm 22:8 | Matthew 27:43 |
| 155 | He would be reproached and despised by the people. | Psalm 22:6 | Matthew 27:39-44 |
| Crucifixion, Suffering, And Atoning Death | |||
| 156 | The Messiah’s hands and feet would be pierced. | Psalm 22:16 | Luke 24:39; John 20:27 |
| 157 | People would look upon the One they pierced. | Zechariah 12:10 | John 19:37; Revelation 1:7 |
| 158 | The Messiah would be wounded for transgressions. | Isaiah 53:5 | 1 Peter 2:24 |
| 159 | The Messiah would be bruised for iniquities. | Isaiah 53:5 | Romans 4:25 |
| 160 | The chastisement for peace would be upon Him. | Isaiah 53:5 | Colossians 1:20 |
| 161 | By His stripes people would be healed. | Isaiah 53:5 | 1 Peter 2:24 |
| 162 | The sins of wandering sheep would be laid upon Him. | Isaiah 53:6 | 1 Peter 2:25 |
| 163 | The Lord would lay iniquity upon the Servant. | Isaiah 53:6 | 2 Corinthians 5:21 |
| 164 | The Messiah would be cut off from the land of the living. | Isaiah 53:8 | Acts 8:32-33; Philippians 2:8 |
| 165 | The Messiah would pour out His soul unto death. | Isaiah 53:12 | John 19:30 |
| 166 | The Messiah would bear the sin of many. | Isaiah 53:12 | Hebrews 9:28 |
| 167 | The Messiah would intercede for transgressors. | Isaiah 53:12 | Luke 23:34 |
| 168 | The Messiah would make His soul an offering for sin. | Isaiah 53:10 | Hebrews 10:10 |
| 169 | The suffering Messiah would thirst. | Psalm 22:15 | John 19:28 |
| 170 | Gall would be offered to Him. | Psalm 69:21 | Matthew 27:34 |
| 171 | Vinegar would be given to Him in His thirst. | Psalm 69:21 | John 19:28-29 |
| 172 | His garments would be divided. | Psalm 22:18 | John 19:23 |
| 173 | Lots would be cast for His clothing. | Psalm 22:18 | John 19:24 |
| 174 | His bones would be out of joint. | Psalm 22:14 | John 19:18 |
| 175 | His heart would be poured out like wax. | Psalm 22:14 | John 19:34 |
| 176 | His strength would be dried up. | Psalm 22:15 | John 19:28 |
| 177 | People would stare upon Him. | Psalm 22:17 | Luke 23:35 |
| 178 | Mockers would open their mouths against Him. | Psalm 22:13 | Matthew 27:39 |
| 179 | He would be surrounded by enemies. | Psalm 22:12 | Matthew 27:41-43 |
| 180 | He would be surrounded by violent men. | Psalm 22:16 | Matthew 27:27-31 |
| 181 | Not one of His bones would be broken. | Exodus 12:46; Psalm 34:20 | John 19:36 |
| 182 | The Passover lamb had to be without blemish. | Exodus 12:5 | 1 Peter 1:19 |
| 183 | The blood of the lamb protected from judgment. | Exodus 12:13 | Romans 5:9 |
| 184 | Hyssop would appear in the death scene. | Exodus 12:22 | John 19:29 |
| 185 | The one hanged on a tree would bear a curse. | Deuteronomy 21:23 | Galatians 3:13 |
| 186 | Darkness would accompany a day of judgment. | Amos 8:9 | Matthew 27:45 |
| 187 | The Messiah would cry out with words from Psalm 22. | Psalm 22:1 | Matthew 27:46 |
| 188 | The Messiah would commit His spirit to God. | Psalm 31:5 | Luke 23:46 |
| 189 | The Messiah’s side would be pierced. | Zechariah 12:10 | John 19:34, 37 |
| 190 | A fountain would be opened for sin and uncleanness. | Zechariah 13:1 | John 19:34; 1 John 1:7 |
| 191 | The sin offering pattern pointed to suffering outside the camp. | Leviticus 16 | Hebrews 13:12 |
| 192 | Atonement required blood. | Leviticus 17:11 | Hebrews 9:22 |
| 193 | The New Covenant would be established by God’s saving work. | Jeremiah 31:31-34 | Luke 22:20; Hebrews 8:8-13 |
| 194 | Messiah’s work would finish transgression. | Daniel 9:24 | Hebrews 9:26 |
| 195 | Messiah’s work would make reconciliation for iniquity. | Daniel 9:24 | Romans 5:10 |
| 196 | Messiah’s work would bring everlasting righteousness. | Daniel 9:24 | Romans 3:21-22 |
| 197 | Messiah would be cut off, but not for Himself. | Daniel 9:26 | John 11:50-52; 1 Peter 3:18 |
| 198 | The Servant would be marred and suffer shame. | Isaiah 52:14 | Matthew 27:26-31 |
| 199 | The righteous One would suffer for the unrighteous. | Isaiah 53:4-6 | 1 Peter 3:18 |
| 200 | The Messiah would finish the saving work given to Him. | Psalm 22:31; Isaiah 53:11 | John 19:30; Hebrews 12:2 |
| Burial, Resurrection, Ascension, And Exaltation | |||
| 201 | The Messiah would be with the rich in His death. | Isaiah 53:9 | Matthew 27:57-60 |
| 202 | The Holy One would not see corruption. | Psalm 16:10 | Acts 2:31; Acts 13:35 |
| 203 | God would not abandon His Holy One to the grave. | Psalm 16:10 | Acts 2:27-32 |
| 204 | The Servant would live after making His soul an offering for sin. | Isaiah 53:10 | Romans 6:9; Hebrews 7:25 |
| 205 | The Servant would see His seed after suffering. | Isaiah 53:10 | Hebrews 2:10-13 |
| 206 | The pleasure of the Lord would prosper through the Servant. | Isaiah 53:10 | Ephesians 1:20-23 |
| 207 | The Servant would see the travail of His soul and be satisfied. | Isaiah 53:11 | Hebrews 12:2 |
| 208 | The righteous Servant would justify many. | Isaiah 53:11 | Romans 5:18-19 |
| 209 | The Messiah would declare God’s name to His brethren after suffering. | Psalm 22:22 | John 20:17; Hebrews 2:12 |
| 210 | The ends of the earth would remember and turn to the Lord. | Psalm 22:27 | Acts 1:8; Acts 13:47 |
| 211 | The kingdom would belong to the Lord. | Psalm 22:28 | Revelation 11:15 |
| 212 | The Messiah would sit at God’s right hand. | Psalm 110:1 | Mark 16:19; Hebrews 1:3 |
| 213 | The Messiah would remain there until His enemies are made His footstool. | Psalm 110:1 | 1 Corinthians 15:25; Hebrews 10:12-13 |
| 214 | The Messiah would ascend on high. | Psalm 68:18 | Ephesians 4:8-10 |
| 215 | The ascended Messiah would give gifts to men. | Psalm 68:18 | Ephesians 4:8-11 |
| 216 | The Messiah would be declared Son of God in power. | Psalm 2:7 | Acts 13:33; Romans 1:4 |
| 217 | The Messiah would be firstborn from the dead. | Psalm 89:27 | Colossians 1:18; Revelation 1:5 |
| 218 | The rejected stone would be made the head of the corner. | Psalm 118:22 | Acts 4:11; 1 Peter 2:7 |
| 219 | This exaltation of the rejected stone would be the Lord’s doing. | Psalm 118:23 | Mark 12:10-11 |
| 220 | The day of the Lord’s saving work would bring rejoicing. | Psalm 118:24 | Luke 24:52-53 |
| 221 | The blessed One would come in the name of the Lord. | Psalm 118:26 | Matthew 21:9; Matthew 23:39 |
| 222 | Access to righteousness would come through God’s appointed gate. | Psalm 118:19-20 | John 10:9; Hebrews 10:19-22 |
| 223 | God’s righteousness would be revealed openly. | Psalm 98:2 | Romans 3:21-22 |
| 224 | The nations would see God’s salvation. | Psalm 98:3; Isaiah 52:10 | Luke 2:30-32; Acts 28:28 |
| 225 | The Messiah would ever live to intercede. | Psalm 110:4 | Hebrews 7:24-25 |
| Priesthood, New Covenant, And Salvation | |||
| 226 | The Messiah would be a priest forever. | Psalm 110:4 | Hebrews 5:6; Hebrews 7:17 |
| 227 | The Messiah would have an unchangeable priesthood. | Psalm 110:4 | Hebrews 7:24 |
| 228 | The Messiah would offer a better sacrifice. | Psalm 40:6-8 | Hebrews 10:5-10 |
| 229 | The Messiah would come to do God’s will perfectly. | Psalm 40:7-8 | Hebrews 10:7-10 |
| 230 | The Messiah’s offering would sanctify believers. | Psalm 40:6-8 | Hebrews 10:10 |
| 231 | A new covenant would be made. | Jeremiah 31:31 | Luke 22:20; Hebrews 8:8 |
| 232 | The new covenant would include forgiveness of sins. | Jeremiah 31:34 | Hebrews 8:12; Hebrews 10:17 |
| 233 | God would write His law on hearts. | Jeremiah 31:33 | 2 Corinthians 3:3; Hebrews 8:10 |
| 234 | God would give His people a new heart and spirit. | Ezekiel 36:26-27 | John 3:5-8; Titus 3:5 |
| 235 | God would cleanse His people from uncleanness. | Ezekiel 36:25 | 1 Corinthians 6:11; 1 John 1:7 |
| 236 | A fountain would be opened for sin. | Zechariah 13:1 | John 19:34; 1 John 1:7 |
| 237 | The Spirit would be poured out. | Joel 2:28-32 | Acts 2:16-21 |
| 238 | Whoever calls on the name of the Lord would be saved. | Joel 2:32 | Acts 2:21; Romans 10:13 |
| 239 | The Messiah would open blind eyes spiritually and physically. | Isaiah 42:7 | John 9:39; Acts 26:18 |
| 240 | The Messiah would release captives. | Isaiah 61:1 | Luke 4:18; Colossians 1:13 |
| 241 | The Messiah would comfort mourners. | Isaiah 61:2-3 | Matthew 5:4; Luke 7:22 |
| 242 | The Messiah would bring everlasting joy to the redeemed. | Isaiah 35:10 | John 16:22; Revelation 21:4 |
| 243 | The Messiah would save His people from their sins. | Isaiah 53:5-6 | Matthew 1:21 |
| 244 | The Messiah would bring many sons to glory. | Isaiah 53:10-11 | Hebrews 2:10 |
| 245 | Forgiveness would be proclaimed through Him. | Isaiah 53:11; Jeremiah 31:34 | Acts 13:38-39 |
| 246 | The Messiah would be God’s salvation. | Isaiah 49:6 | Luke 2:30; Acts 4:12 |
| 247 | The Messiah would be a covenant for the people. | Isaiah 42:6 | Hebrews 8:6 |
| 248 | The Messiah would bring righteousness near. | Isaiah 46:13 | Romans 3:21-26 |
| 249 | The Messiah would bring salvation near. | Isaiah 46:13 | Luke 19:9-10 |
| 250 | The Messiah would save by grace through God’s appointed redemption. | Isaiah 55:1-3 | Ephesians 2:8-9; Revelation 22:17 |
| Types, Shadows, Sacrifices, And Prophetic Patterns Fulfilled In Christ | |||
| 251 | Adam pointed forward to Christ as the representative man. | Genesis 2-3 | Romans 5:14; 1 Corinthians 15:45 |
| 252 | Noah’s ark pictured salvation from judgment. | Genesis 6-8 | 1 Peter 3:20-21 |
| 253 | The one door of the ark pictured the one way of salvation. | Genesis 6:16 | John 10:9; John 14:6 |
| 254 | The ram offered instead of Isaac pictured substitution. | Genesis 22:13 | John 1:29; 1 Peter 3:18 |
| 255 | Isaac, the promised son, pictured the beloved son offered up. | Genesis 22:2 | Hebrews 11:17-19 |
| 256 | Isaac carrying the wood pictured Christ carrying the cross. | Genesis 22:6 | John 19:17 |
| 257 | God providing the lamb pointed to Christ. | Genesis 22:8 | John 1:29 |
| 258 | Joseph being rejected by his brothers pictured Christ’s rejection. | Genesis 37:4, 18-20 | John 1:11 |
| 259 | Joseph being sold for silver foreshadowed betrayal for money. | Genesis 37:28 | Matthew 26:15 |
| 260 | Joseph suffering then being exalted pictured Christ’s humiliation and exaltation. | Genesis 41:41-43 | Philippians 2:8-9 |
| 261 | Judah offering himself as substitute pictured substitutionary love. | Genesis 44:33 | John 10:11; 2 Corinthians 5:21 |
| 262 | Moses as rejected deliverer pictured Christ. | Exodus 2:14; Acts 7:35 | Acts 7:35-37 |
| 263 | The Passover deliverance pictured redemption through Christ. | Exodus 12 | Luke 22:15; 1 Corinthians 5:7 |
| 264 | The manna from heaven pictured Jesus as the bread of life. | Exodus 16; Psalm 78:24 | John 6:32-35 |
| 265 | The struck rock pictured Christ as the source of life. | Exodus 17:6 | 1 Corinthians 10:4 |
| 266 | Water from the rock pictured life flowing from Christ. | Exodus 17:6 | John 7:37-39 |
| 267 | The tabernacle pictured God dwelling with His people. | Exodus 25:8-9 | John 1:14 |
| 268 | The lampstand pictured Christ as the light. | Exodus 25:31-40 | John 8:12 |
| 269 | The bread of the Presence pictured Christ as true bread. | Exodus 25:30 | John 6:35 |
| 270 | The veil pictured access opened through Christ’s flesh. | Exodus 26:31-33 | Matthew 27:51; Hebrews 10:20 |
| 271 | The bronze altar pictured sacrifice and atonement. | Exodus 27:1-8 | Hebrews 13:10-12 |
| 272 | The high priest pictured Christ our great High Priest. | Exodus 28 | Hebrews 4:14 |
| 273 | The Day of Atonement pictured Christ entering with better blood. | Leviticus 16 | Hebrews 9:11-12 |
| 274 | The scapegoat pictured sins carried away. | Leviticus 16:21-22 | Hebrews 9:28 |
| 275 | The red heifer pictured cleansing from defilement. | Numbers 19 | Hebrews 9:13-14 |
| 276 | The bronze serpent pictured Christ lifted up for salvation. | Numbers 21:8-9 | John 3:14-15 |
| 277 | The cities of refuge pictured safety in God’s appointed refuge. | Numbers 35 | Hebrews 6:18 |
| 278 | Joshua leading into rest pointed to the greater rest in Christ. | Joshua 1; Joshua 21:44 | Hebrews 4:8-10 |
| 279 | Boaz the kinsman-redeemer pictured redemption through Christ. | Ruth 4 | Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 2:11-17 |
| 280 | David defeating the giant pictured the anointed king’s victory. | 1 Samuel 17 | Colossians 2:15 |
| 281 | Solomon, son of David, pictured the royal Son of David. | 2 Samuel 7; 1 Kings 1-10 | Luke 1:32-33; Matthew 12:42 |
| 282 | The temple pictured God’s dwelling fulfilled in Christ. | 1 Kings 8 | John 2:19-21 |
| 283 | Jonah’s three days pictured Christ’s burial and resurrection. | Jonah 1:17 | Matthew 12:40 |
| 284 | Melchizedek pictured Christ’s priestly kingship. | Genesis 14:18 | Hebrews 7:1-3 |
| 285 | The Sabbath rest pointed to rest in Christ. | Genesis 2:2-3 | Matthew 11:28; Hebrews 4:9-10 |
| 286 | The burnt offering pointed to Christ’s complete offering. | Leviticus 1 | Ephesians 5:2; Hebrews 10:10 |
| 287 | The grain offering pointed to a life fully pleasing to God. | Leviticus 2 | John 6:51; Hebrews 10:5-10 |
| 288 | The peace offering pictured reconciliation through sacrifice. | Leviticus 3 | Colossians 1:20 |
| 289 | The sin offering pictured Christ made sin for us. | Leviticus 4 | 2 Corinthians 5:21 |
| 290 | The trespass offering pictured guilt removed through sacrifice. | Leviticus 5 | 1 Peter 2:24 |
| 291 | The cleansing of the leper pictured cleansing by God’s appointed means. | Leviticus 14 | Luke 5:12-14 |
| 292 | The feast of firstfruits pointed to resurrection. | Leviticus 23:10-11 | 1 Corinthians 15:20 |
| 293 | The feast of weeks pointed to the gospel harvest among the nations. | Leviticus 23:15-21 | Acts 2:1-41 |
| 294 | The jubilee pattern pictured liberty through God’s redemption. | Leviticus 25 | Luke 4:18-21 |
| 295 | David the shepherd-king pictured Christ the Good Shepherd King. | 1 Samuel 16; Psalm 23 | John 10:11; Revelation 7:17 |
| 296 | The righteous sufferer in Job points to the need for a living Redeemer. | Job 19:25 | 1 Corinthians 15:20; 1 Timothy 2:5 |
| 297 | The rejected prophet pattern pointed to Christ’s rejection. | 2 Chronicles 36:16 | Matthew 23:37; Luke 13:34 |
| 298 | The suffering Servant passage finds its fullness in Christ. | Isaiah 52:13-53:12 | Acts 8:32-35 |
| 299 | The new covenant promise is fulfilled through Christ’s blood. | Jeremiah 31:31-34 | Luke 22:20; Hebrews 8:8-13 |
| 300 | The Messiah brings forgiveness, cleansing, righteousness, and eternal life to all who believe. | Isaiah 53:11; Daniel 9:24; Zechariah 13:1 | John 3:16; Acts 10:43; Hebrews 9:12 |
The Point Is Not Just Prophecy. The Point Is Jesus.
These prophetic witnesses are not merely interesting religious facts. They point to one Person: Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the promised Messiah, the Lamb of God, the risen Lord, and the only Saviour.
Jesus came into the world, lived without sin, died for sinners, shed His blood, rose again from the dead, and now commands all people to repent and believe the gospel.
If Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures, then He is not one religious option among many. He is the Christ. He is the Lord. He is the only way to the Father. He is the Judge before whom all people will one day stand.
Do not only study prophecy. Come to Christ. Trust Him. Follow Him. Make sure you go to Heaven.