The Promise of God in a World Without Hope: Prophetic Fulfillment

Prophecy is important. It shows God’s absolute control over all of history in that if God said that it will happen, it is going to happen. We can lean on these prophecies for understanding of God’s word and the perfection of His timing and look to them for hope when faced with our future. The greatest hope that we have is our hope in Jesus Christ, and yes, that was prophesied. We can follow the prophecies in the Bible that foretold the events that would occur in the lifetime of Jesus; prophecies that tell of His birth, His life, His death, His resurrection.

This week, we will spend time looking up the fulfilled prophecies from Jesus’ time here on earth. Match the Old Testament scripture with the prophecy being foretold and the scripture that shows the fulfillment. At the end of each day, take a moment to write down what hope we can draw from these passages and say a prayer of thanksgiving for that hope.

His Birth:
Prophecy:  Isaiah 60:3, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Genesis 12:3

• That He would be from the line of Abraham
• That He would be born in Bethlehem
• That He would be worshipped by wise men and presented with gifts
• That He would be called Emmanuel
• That He would be born of a woman
  

Fulfillment:  Matthew 1:23, Matthew 2:11, Matthew 2:5-6, Galatians 4:4, Galatians 3:16

His Life:
Prophecy:  Isaiah 6:9-10, Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 53:4, Isaiah 11:2

• That He would make a triumphal entry into Jerusalem
• That He would be filled with God’s Spirit
• That He would heal many
• That He would speak in parables

Fulfillment:  Matthew 21:4-5, Matthew 8:16-17, Matthew 13:10-15, Luke 4:18-19

His Death:
Prophecy:  Isaiah 53:12, Exodus 12:46, Psalms 69:21, Zechariah 13:7

• That His bones would not be broken
• That He would be forsaken by His disciples
• That He would be crucified between two thieves
• That He would suffer the piercing of His hands and feet
  

Fulfillment:  Mark 15:25, Mark 15:27-28, Matthew 26:31, 56, John 19:33-36

His Resurrection:
Prophecy: Psalm 24:7-10, Psalm 110:1, Psalm 16:10, Psalm 2:8

• That He would be seated at God’s right hand
• That He would rule the heathen
• That He would be raised from the dead
• That He would ascend
  

Fulfillment:  Matthew 22:44, Revelation 2:27, Luke 24:51, Matthew 28:2-7