Bible Prophecy: Interpret Literally or Figuratively

When considering Bible prophecy one will find that there are devoted followers of Christ that hold
diametrically opposed ideas concerning the correct hermeneutic to use. Some believers believe that the
prophetic word should be interpreted more figuratively, while others lean toward a more literal
interpretation.

At Born To Watch we believe scripture clearly states that God reveals the future to His children before the
events unfold.

Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets.

We believe God does this for multiple reasons. First and foremost, prophetic scripture accentuates the
utter uniqueness of our God. Who but our God could foretell that He would scatter the Jewish people and
then regather them to their own land (Ezekiel 36:24)? This prophecy was fulfilled 2,500 years after it was
given when Israel was declared a nation May 14, 1948.

Isaiah 46:9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me,
Isaiah 46:10 Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall
stand, and I will do all my pleasure:

Secondly, we believe God uses prophecy to encourage our faith. God knows us intimately, which means
He knows us when we are on the spiritual skyscrapers as well as when we are in spiritual dumps. He
uses past fulfilled prophecies and future prophecies to remind us that He is the God that reaches down into
the milieu of our lives. He keeps His promises, and He is dynamically involved in the affairs of this world.

Psalm 103:14 For he knoweth our frame; He remembereth that we are dust.
Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, Nor a son of man, that He should repent; Has He said, and will He
not do it? Or has He spoken, and will He not make it good?
Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lords and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it.

Finally, we believe God warns of future events through Bible prophecy as a testimony of His unmerited
favor toward us, so that in the midst of testing we will remember that the Lord is faithful to deliver. He
made it clear to Abraham that his future sons would be enslaved and oppressed for a period of four hundred
years (Genesis 15:13). He forewarned the Jews of a future Babylonian captivity through Jeremiah that would
last a period of seventy years (Jeremiah 29:10). Jesus told His disciples how the Temple would be
completely torn down (Matthew 24:2). This event took place forty years after Jesus foretold it. Some
historians estimate that over 1 million Jews died at the Roman Titus hands in 70 AD. In the midst of the
incredible heartache these past generations faced, God promised deliverance. Similarly, God has forewarned
of a future period of refinement. Daniel was told by an angel that this time period would be for a time, times,
and half a time or 3 years (Daniel 7:25). One of the reasons for this incredibly difficult time is given in the
first part of Daniel 12:10 which states Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried The promise of hope is
given in Daniel 7:22 which states, Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High;
and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.







The following article was written by Mike Stine. We believe he gives some very insightful thoughts as one
considers how to interpret Bible prophecy. Following his article is a detailed listing of scriptural prophecies
and the fulfillment.

Interpreting Biblical Prophecy
by Mike Stine
The most important question concerning prophecy is whether we should interpret it literally or figuratively. This has
been a divisive issue for centuries going well back into the early church of the third and fourth centuries.
Augustine was one who advocated a so called "dual hermeneutic." In other words, interpret normal scripture to be
literal, interpret anything prophetic to be symbolic. Certainly, his ideas are popular even to this day.
But the question must be asked, was prophecy intended to be interpreted literally or figuratively. I believe that the
question can be answered by looking at prophecies that we know have been answered.
Abraham was promised descendants as numerous as the sand on the seashore even though he was old and did not
have an heir. This was fulfilled literally despite the improbability of it.
In Isaiah 7:14 the prophet predicts that the virgin will be with child, we see this fulfilled literally in the birth of Jesus,
despite the impossibility of it.
When Daniel tells King Belshazzar the meaning of the words "mene mene tekel parsin" and informs him that his
kingdom will be taken from him that very night, it happens literally that very night.
And of course there are numerous other prophecies, many concerning the coming of Christ that have been fulfilled
literally. So the question must be asked, would God fulfill some prophecies literally and other prophecies figuratively?
And if God would do such a thing, how does one discern which will be fulfilled literally and which will be figuratively?
The second important thing to consider when studying prophecy is the concept of time. Time means very little with
prophecy and this lead many to miss the coming of Christ. They saw prophecies of a coming Messiah that would
overthrow the oppressors and rule from David's throne. What they missed was the prophecies that speak of a
suffering Messiah and they could not untangle the two.
Looking at prophecy is like looking at a set of mountains. From a distance, the back mountain looks like it is right
behind the first mountain. It is only when a person is on top of the first mountain that the realize the second mountain
is quite a distance off.
It is the same with prophecy. It may look like all one part, but often there is a time gap. Only when the first part has
been fulfilled are we able to look and realize that the next part is still future.
This is no better illustrated than perhaps in Luke 4:18-21. Jesus speaks:
"The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to
proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of
the Lord's favor."
Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were
fastened on him, and he began by saying to them, "Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing."
Jesus quotes Isaiah 61:1-2 in this passage, but he stops speaking abruptly in the middle of the second verse. Verse 2
in its entirety says, "... to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor, and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who
mourn..."
So why did Jesus stop in the middle of the sentence? The day of vengeance was still future. However, if Jesus is
speaking the truth, the first part of this prophecy was fulfilled in their hearing.
So how do we distinguish prophecy and prevent the same errors as the Jews of Jesus' time? We may pay close
attention to what scripture says and understand what has already been fulfilled and what has not been fulfilled. If a
prophecy has not been fulfilled literally, it is safe to conclude that it is yet future, even if part of the prophecy has
already been fulfilled.
A third step is to determine what are conditional promises and what are unconditional promises. God gives some
promises that hinge upon a people acting a certain way while other promising are unconditional and will happen
regardless of what happens.
For a conditional prophecy, consider the book of Jonah. It was Jonah's job to go to Nineveh and prophesy that God
would destroy the city. But Jonah did not desire to do the Lord's will because Nineveh was a very wicked city and he
did not want to pronounce God's judgment upon it. If this was an unconditional promise, Jonah would have delighted
in seeing the destruction of a wicked city full of the enemies of God.
But when Jonah finally goes and prophecies the people repent and he complains to God in Jonah 4 , "'O Lord, is this
not what I said when I was still at home? That is why I was so quick to flee to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious
and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity."
Jonah had prophesied to Nineveh that it had forty days left, but the unspoken condition was that this was true if they
did not repent.
For an unconditional prophecy, consider Psalm 89 where God guarantees an eternal throne for the kingdom of Israel.
Verses 30-37 tell us of unconditional promises:
"If his sons forsake my law and do not follow my statutes, if they violate my decrees and fail to keep my commands, I
will punish their sin with the rod, their iniquity with flogging; but I will not take my love from him, nor will I ever betray
my faithfulness. I will not violate my covenant or alter what my lips have uttered. Once for all, I have sworn by my
holiness-- and I will not lie to David-- that his line will continue forever and his throne endure before me like the sun; it
will be established forever like the moon, the faithful witness in the sky."
The fourth principle in interpreting prophecy should be a given but it is often overlooked. Scripture does not contradict
itself. If another passage of scripture would appear to contradict your interpretation of a prophecy one of two things
must be done. Either explain why that passage does not contradict your interpretation of the prophecy or re-evaluate
your interpretation of this passage.
The positions many people take on prophecy involve ignoring certain passages of scripture because they can offer no
explanation for them. For a blatant example of this, consider the position taken by some amillennialists. (An
amillennialist is a person who does not believe in a literal 1,000 year reign of Christ at the second coming.)
Some amillennialists say that we are currently living in the millennial kingdom, beginning at the first coming of Christ,
or at the coming of the Holy Spirit. Revelation 20 describes that during this time, Satan will be bound. This means that
if we are living in the millennial kingdom, Satan is currently bound.
Yet, if Satan is bound during this time, one has to explain the casting out of demons that occurs in the New
Testament. If Satan was bound at the first coming of Christ, one has to explain how Satan entered Judas in John
13:27. And if Satan was bound at the beginning of the church age, one has to find a way to explain 1 Peter 1:8 which
says, "Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to
devour."
If one has found a way to satisfactorily explain these passages, that is fine. As such, I have not heard an explanation
and many choose to ignore these passages. If one re-evaluates their view on this, they must then re-evaluate how
Satan cannot be bound and still consider the present age to be part of millennial kingdom.
The important thing is that one considers all of the details and makes sure that they do not contradict other scriptures.
In summary, the four keys to interpreting prophecy are:
Determine if prophetic passages should be taken literally
Understand that time doesn't matter in regards to prophecy - parts may be fulfilled and parts may yet be future
Determine if the prophecy is conditional or unconditional
Understand that scripture cannot and does not contradict itself. If your interpretation contradicts scripture, you must
either explain the contradictory passage or re-evaluate your view.
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Messianic Prophecies
Separated By Bible Book

Genesis Prophecies OT Scripture NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would be born of the "seed" of a woman. Genesis 3:15a Luke 1:34-35
The Messiah would successfully defeat Satan. Genesis 3:15b 1 John 3:8
The Messiah would suffer when redeeming man to God. Genesis 3:15c 1 Peter 3:18
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Seth. Genesis 4:25 Luke 3:23-38
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Shem. Genesis 9:26 Luke 3:23-36
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Abraham. Genesis 12:3 Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Isaac. Genesis 17:19 Luke 3:23-34
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Abraham. Genesis 18:17-18a Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would be the redeemer for all nations. Genesis 18:17-18b Acts 3:24-26
The Messiah would come form the lineage of Isaac. Genesis 21:12 Luke 3:23-34
The Messiah would be God's "Sacrificial Lamb". Genesis 22:8 John 1:29
Romans 8:3-4
1 Corinthians 5:7
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Abraham. Genesis 22:18a Galatians 3:16
The Messiah would be the redeemer for all nations. Genesis 22:18b Galatians 3:14
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Isaac. Genesis 26:4 Luke 3:23-34
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Jacob. Genesis 28:14a Luke 3:23-34
The Messiah would be the redeemer for all nations. Genesis 28:14b Galatians 3:26-29
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Judah. Genesis 49:10a Luke 3:23-33
The Messiah would gather all people before Him. Genesis 49:10b Luke 12:1
Mark 1:45
The Messiah would be the "vine" of all living. Genesis 49:11 John 15:1-5

Exodus Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah's bones would not be broken during crucifixion. Exodus 12:46 John 19:32-33

Numbers Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah's bones would not be broken during crucifixion. Numbers 9:12 John 19:32-33
The Messiah would be God's "Star." Numbers 24:17 Revelation 22:16

Deuteronomy Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would be a Prophet as man. Deut. 18:15 Matthew 21:11
The Messiah would be a Prophet as man. Deut. 18:18a Matthew 21:11
The Messiah would speak God's "Will and Word." Deut. 18:18b John 12:49
The Messiah would become a curse for the redemption of man. Deut. 21:23 Galatians 3:13
The Messiah would be worshiped by Angels and men at His birth. Deut. 32:43 Luke 2:13-14

Ruth Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Boaz & Ruth. Ruth 4:12-17 Luke 3:23-32

1st. Samuel Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would be exalted by God with power and glory. 1 Samuel 2:10 Matthew 28:18
1 Peter 3:22

2nd. Samuel Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. 2 Samuel 7:12-13 Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would be the Son of God. 2 Samuel 7:13-14 Matthew 3:16-17
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. 2 Samuel 7:16 Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would come for all people. 2 Samuel 22:50 Romans 15:8-9
The Messiah would be the "Spiritual Rock." 2 Samuel 23:2-4a 1 Corinthians 10:4
The Messiah would be like the "Light of the Morning." 2 Samuel 23:2-4b Revelation 22:16

1st. Chronicles Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Judah. 1 Chronicles 5:2 Luke 3:23-33
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. 1 Chr. 17:11-12a Luke 3:23-31
The Messiah's kingdom would be eternal. 1 Chr. 17:11-12b Luke 1:32-33
The Messiah would be the Son of God. 1 Chr. 17:13-14 Matthew 3:16-17
John 12:28-30

Job Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
Yeshua would stand at the latter day upon earth. Job 19:25-27 John 5:24-29

Psalm Prophecies

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would also be rejected by Gentiles. Psalm 2:1 Acts 4:25-28
Political/religious leaders would conspire against the Messiah. Psalm 2:2 Matthew 26:3-4
Mark 3:6
The Messiah would be King of the Jews. Psalm 2:6 John 12:12-13
John 18:32
The Messiah would be the Son of God. Psalm 2:7a Luke 1:31-35
Matthew 3:16-17
Hebrews 1:5-6
The Messiah would reveal that He was the Son of God. Psalm 2:7b John 9:35-37
The Messiah would be raised from the dead and be crowned King. Psalm 2:7c Acts 13:30-33
Romans 1:3-4
The Messiah would ask God for His inheritance. Psalm 2:8a John 17:4-24
The Messiah would have complete authority over all things. Psalm 2:8b Matthew 28:18
Hebrews 1:1-2
The Messiah would not acknowledge those who did not believe in
Him.
Psalm 2:12 John 3:36
Infants would give praise to the Messiah. Psalm 8:2 Matthew 21:15-16
The Messiah would have complete authority over all things. Psalm 8:6 Matthew 28:18
The Messiah would be resurrected. Psalm 16:8-10a Matthew 28:6
Acts 2:25-32
The Messiah's body would not see corruption (natural decay). Psalm 16:8-10b Acts 13:35-37
The Messiah would be glorified into the presence of God. Psalm 16:11 Acts 2:25-33
The Messiah would come for all people. Psalm 18:49 Ephesians 3:4-6
The Messiah would cry out to God. Psalm 22:1a Matthew 27:46
The Messiah would be forsaken by God at His crucifixion. Psalm 22:1b Mark 15:34
The Messiah would pray without ceasing before His death.

Psalm 22:2 Matthew 26:38-39
The Messiah would be despised and rejected by His own. Psalm 22:6 Luke 23:21-23
The Messiah would be made a mockery. Psalm 22:7 Matthew 27:39
Unbelievers would say to the Messiah, "He trusted in God, let Him
now deliver Him."
Psalm 22:8 Matthew 27:41-43
The Messiah would know His Father from childhood. Psalm 22:9 Luke 2:40
The Messiah would be called by God while in the womb. Psalm 22:10 Luke 1:30-33
The Messiah would be abandoned by His disciples. Psalm 22:11 Mark 14:50
The Messiah would be encompassed by evil spirits. Psalm 22:12-13 Colossians 2:15
The Messiah's body would emit blood & water. Psalm 22:14a John 19:34
The Messiah would be crucified. Psalm 22:14b Matthew 27:35
The Messiah would thirst while dying. Psalm 22:15a John 19:28
The Messiah would thirst just prior to His death. Psalm 22:15b John 19:30
The Messiah would be observed by Gentiles at His crucifixion. Psalm 22:16a Luke 23:36
The Messiah would be observed by Jews at His crucifixion. Psalm 22:16b Matthew 27:41-43
Both the Messiah's hands and feet would be pierced. Psalm 22:16c Matthew 27:38
The Messiah's bones would not be broken. Psalm 22:17a John 19:32-33
The Messiah would be viewed by many during His crucifixion. Psalm 22:17b Luke 23:35
The Messiah's garments would be parted among the soldiers. Psalm 22:18a John 19:23-24
The soldiers would cast lots for the Messiah's clothes. Psalm 22:18b John 19:23-24
The Messiah's atonement would enable believers to receive salvation. Psalm 22:22 Hebrews 2:10-12
Matthew 12:50
John 20:14
The Messiah's enemies would stumble and fall. Psalm 27:2 John 18:3-6
The Messiah would be accused by false witnesses. Psalm 27:12 Matthew 26:59-61
The Messiah would cry out to God "Into thy hands I commend my
spirit."
Psalm 31:5 Luke 23:46
There would be many attempts to kill the Messiah. Psalm 31:13 Matthew 27:1
The Messiah would have no bones broken. Psalm 34:20 John 19:32-33
The Messiah would be accused by many false witnesses. Psalm 35:11 Mark 14:55-59
The Messiah would be hated without cause. Psalm 35:19 John 18:19-23
John 15:24-25
The Messiah would be silent as a lamb before His accusers. Psalm 38:13-14 Matthew 26:62-63
The Messiah would be God's sacrificial lamb for redemption of all
mankind.
Psalm 40:6-8a Hebrews 10:10-13
The Messiah would reveal that the Hebrew scriptures were written of
Him.
Psalm 40:6-8b Luke 24:44
John 5:39-40
The Messiah would do God's (His Father) will. Psalm 40:7-8 John 5:30
The Messiah would not conceal His mission from believing people. Psalm 40:9-10 Luke 4:16-21
The Messiah would be betrayed by one of His own disciples. Psalm 41:9 Mark 14:17-18
The Messiah would communicate a message of mercy. Psalm 45:2 Luke 4:22
The Messiah's throne would be eternal. Psalm 45:6-7a Luke 1:31-33
Hebrews 1:8-9
The Messiah would be God. Psalm 45:6-7b Hebrews 1:8-9
The Messiah would act with righteousness. Psalm 45:6-7c John 5:30
The Messiah would be betrayed by one of His own disciples. Psalm 55:12-14 Luke 22:47-48
The Messiah would ascend back into heaven. Psalm 68:18a Luke 24:51
Ephesians 4:8
The Messiah would give good gifts unto believing men. Psalm 68:18b Matthew 10:1
Ephesians 4:7-11
The Messiah would be hated and rejected without cause. Psalm 69:4 Luke 23:13-22
John 15:24-25
The Messiah would be condemned for God's sake. Psalm 69:7 Mat. 26:65-67
The Messiah would be rejected by the Jews. Psalm 69:8a John 1:11
The Messiah's very own brothers would reject Him. Psalm 69:8b John 7:3-5
The Messiah would become angry due to unethical practices by the
Jews in the temple.
Psalm 69:9a John 2:13-17
The Messiah would be condemned for God's sake. Psalm 69:9b Romans 15:3
The Messiah's heart would be broken. Psalm 69:20a John 19:34
The Messiah's disciples would abandon Him just prior to His death. Psalm 69:20b Mark 14:33-41
The Messiah would be offered gall mingled with vinegar while dying. Psalm 69:21a Matthew 27:34
The Messiah would thirst while dying. Psalm 69:21b John 19:28
The potters field would be uninhabited (Field of Blood). Psalm 69:25 Acts 1:16-20
The Messiah would teach in parables. Psalm 78:2 Mat.13:34-35
The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God. Psalm 80:17 Acts 5:31
The Messiah would come form the lineage of David. Psalm 89:3-4 Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would call God His Father. Psalm 89:26 Matthew 11:27
The Messiah would be God's only "begotten" Son. Psalm 89:27 Mark 16:6
Colossians 1:18
Revelation 1:5
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Psalm 89:29 Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Psalm 89:35-36 Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would be eternal. Psalm 102:25-27a Revelation 1:8
Hebrews 1:10-12
The Messiah would be the creator of all things. Psalm 102:25-27b John 1:3
Ephesians 3:9
Hebrews 1:10-12
The Messiah would calm the stormy sea. Psalm 107:28-29 Matthew 8:24-26
The Messiah would be accused by many false witnesses. Psalm 109:2 John 18:29-30
The Messiah would offer up prayer for His enemies. Psalm 109:4 Luke 23:34
The Messiah's betrayer (Judas) would have a short life. Psalm 109:8a Acts 1:16-18
John 17:12
The Messiah's betrayer would be replaced by another. Psalm 109:8b Acts 1:20-26
The Messiah would be mocked by many. Psalm 109:25 Mark 15:29-30
The Messiah would be Lord and King. Psalm 110:1a Mat. 22:41-45
The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God. Psalm 110:1b Mark 16:19
Mat. 22:41-46
The Messiah would be a Priest after the order of Melchisedec. Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 6:17-20
The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God. Psalm 110:5 1 Peter 3:21-22
The Messiah would be the "Stone" rejected by the builders (Jews).
Psalm 118:22

Mat.21:42-43
The Messiah would come in the name of the Lord. Psalm 118:26 Matthew 21:9
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Psalm 132:11 Matthew 1:1
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Psalm 132:17 Matthew 1:1
Luke 1:68-70

Proverb Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would be from everlasting to everlasting. Proverbs 8:22-23 John 17:5
The Messiah would ascend and descend to and from heaven. Proverbs 30:4a John 3:13
John 6:38
Mark 16:19
God would have a "begotten" Son. Proverbs 30:4b Matthew 3:16-17





Isaiah Prophecies OT Scripture NT Fulfillment
The Jews would reject the Messiah. Isaiah 6:9-10a John 12:37-40
The Messiah would teach in parables. Isaiah 6:9-10b Matthew 13:13-15
The Messiah would be born of a virgin. Isaiah 7:14a Luke 1:34-35
The Messiah would be called Immanuel, "God With Us." Isaiah 7:14b Matthew 1:21-23
The Messiah would be God. Isaiah 7:14c John 12:45
1 Timothy 3:16
The Messiah would have wisdom from His childhood. Isaiah 7:15 Luke 2:40
The Messiah would be a "Stumbling Stone" for the Jews. Isaiah 8:14 Matthew 21:43-44
The Messiah would minister in Galilee. Isaiah 9:1-2a Matthew 4:12-17
The Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles. Isaiah 9:1-2b Luke 2:28-32
The birth of the Messiah. Isaiah 9:6a Luke 2:11
The Messiah would be the Son of God. Isaiah 9:6b Luke 1:35
The Messiah would be both man and God. Isaiah 9:6c John 10:30
John 12:45
John 14:7
The Messiah would be from everlasting. Isaiah 9:6d Colossians 1:17
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Jesse. Isaiah 11:1a Luke 3:23-32
The Messiah would grow up in Nazareth. Isaiah 11:1b Matthew 2:21-23
The Messiah would have the Spirit of God upon Him. Isaiah 11:2a Matthew 3:16-17
The Messiah would have the Spirit of knowledge and wisdom. Isaiah 11:2b Matthew 13:54
The Messiah would have the Spirit of knowledge and fear of God. Isaiah 11:2c Matthew 11:27
John 15:10
The Messiah would have a quick understanding in the fear of the
LORD.
Isaiah 11:3a Luke 2:46-47
Luke 4:31-32
John 14:31
The Messiah would not judge on the basis of outward appearance. Isaiah 11:3b John 2:24-25
John 7:24
The Messiah would judge the poor with righteousness. Isaiah 11:4 Mark 12:41-44
Luke 13:30
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Jesse. Isaiah 11:10a Luke 3:23-32
The Messiah would come for all people. Isaiah 11:10b Acts 13:47-48
The Messiah would have the key of David. Isaiah 22:22 Revelation 3:7
The Messiah would defeat death (sin). Isaiah 25:8 Revelation 1:18
2 Timothy 1:10
Several Saints would rise to life at the resurrection of the Messiah. Isaiah 26:19 Matthew 27:52-53
The Messiah would be the cornerstone. Isaiah 28:16 1 Peter 2:4-6
The Messiah would heal the blind. Isaiah 35:5a Mark 10:51-52
John 9:1-7
The Messiah would heal the deaf. Isaiah 35:5b Mark 7:32-35
The Messiah would heal the lame. Isaiah 35:6a Matthew 12:10-13
John 5:5-9
The Messiah would heal the dumb. Isaiah 35:6b Matthew 9:32-33
Matthew 15:30
The forerunner (John The Baptist) of the Messiah would live in the
wilderness.
Isaiah 40:3a Matthew 3:1-4
The forerunner (John The Baptist) would prepare people for the
coming of the Messiah.
Isaiah 40:3b Matthew 3:11
Luke 1:17
John 1:29
John 3:28
The Messiah would be God. Isaiah 40:3c John 10:30
Philippians 2:5-7
The Messiah would be as a shepherd. Isaiah 40:11 John 10:11
Mark 9:36-37
The Messiah would be God's messenger. Isaiah 42:1a John 4:34
John 5:30
The Messiah would have the Spirit of God upon Him. Isaiah 42:1b Matthew 3:16-17
The Messiah would please God. Isaiah 42:1c Matthew 3:16-17
The Messiah would not desire personal attention for Himself. Isaiah 42:2 Matthew 12:15-21
The Messiah would have compassion for the poor and needy. Isaiah 42:3 Matthew 11:4-5
Matthew 12:15-20
The Messiah would receive direction from God. Isaiah 42:6a John 5:19-20
John 14:10-11
The Messiah would be ministered to by God. Isaiah 42:6b John 8:29
Luke 22:42-43
The Messiah would be the "New Covenant". Isaiah 42:6c Matthew 26:28
The Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles. Isaiah 42:6d John 8:12
The Messiah would heal the blind. Isaiah 42:7 Matthew 9:27-30
Matthew 21:14
The Messiah would be the "First and the Last". Isaiah 44:6 Rev. 1:17-18
The Messiah would be from everlasting. Isaiah 48:16 John 17:24
The Messiah would come for all people. Isaiah 49:1a 1 Timothy 2:4-6
The Messiah would be called by God while in the womb. Isaiah 49:1b Matthew 1:20-21
The Messiah would be called by His name before he was born. Isaiah 49:1c Luke 1:30-31
The Messiah's words would be as a sharp as a two-edged sword. Isaiah 49:2a Rev. 2:12-16
John 12:48
The Messiah would be protected by God. Isaiah 49:2b Matthew 2:13-15
The Messiah would be empowered for the judgment of mankind. Isaiah 49:2c John 5:22-29
The Messiah would be God's servant. Isaiah 49:3a John 17:4
The Messiah's life and death would glorify God. Isaiah 49:3b Matthew 15:30-31
The Messiah would be sorrowful because of the Jew's unbelief. Isaiah 49:4 Luke 19:41-42
The Messiah would be God's servant. Isaiah 49:5a John 6:38
John 8:29
The Messiah would come to bring Israel back to God. Isaiah 49:5b Matthew 15:24
Matthew 10:5-7
The Messiah would be God's servant. Isaiah 49:6a John 1:49-50
The Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles. Isaiah 49:6b Acts 13:47-48
The Messiah would be despised. Isaiah 49:7 John 10:20
Matthew 27:22
The Palms of the Messiah would be a witness. Isaiah 49:16 John 20:25-28
The Messiah would speak with God given knowledge. Isaiah 50:4 John 12:49
Matthew 7:28-29
The Messiah would not be rebellious to God's will. Isaiah 50:5 John 12:27
The Messiah's back would be lashed (stripped). Isaiah 50:6a Matthew 27:26
The Messiah's face would be beaten and spit upon. Isaiah 50:6b Matthew 26:67
The Messiah would not waver from His mission. Isaiah 50:7 Luke 9:51-53
The Messiah would be justified by His righteousness. Isaiah 50:8 1 Timothy 3:16
Hebrews 8:32-34
The Messiah would completely trust in God. Isaiah 50:8-10 John 11:7-10
The Messiah would proclaim the gospel from the mountain tops. Isaiah 52:7 Matthew 5:1-7:29
John 14:31
The Messiah would be God's servant. Isaiah 52:13a John 9:4
John 14:31
The Messiah would be highly exalted by God. Isaiah 52:13b Philippians 2:9-11
The Messiah's face would be disfigured from extreme beatings
during His trial.
Isaiah 52:14

Mat. 26:67-68
Mat. 27:26-30
The Messiah's blood would be shed to make atonement for all
mankind.
Isaiah 52:15 Revelation 1:5
The Messiah's own people would reject Him. Isaiah 53:1 John 12:37-38
The Messiah would grow up in Nazareth. Isaiah 53:2a Matthew 2:21-23
The Messiah would appear as an ordinary man. Isaiah 53:2b Philippians 2:7-8
The Messiah would be despised. Isaiah 53:3a Luke 4:28-29
The Messiah would be rejected. Isaiah 53:3b Mat. 27:21-23
The Messiah would suffer great sorrow and grief. Isaiah 53:3c Luke 19:41-42
Mat. 26:37-38
Matthew 27:46
Men would deny association with the Messiah. Isaiah 53:3d Mark 14:50-52
Mat. 26:73-74
The Messiah would have a heal many.
Isaiah 53:4a
Luke 6:17-19
Matthew 8:16-17
The Messiah would bear the sins of the world upon Himself.
Isaiah 53:4b
1 Peter 2:24
1 Peter 3:18
Many would think the Messiah to be cursed by God. Isaiah 53:4c Mat. 27:41-43
The Messiah would bear the penalty of death for man's sins. Isaiah 53:5a Luke 23:33
Hebrews 9:28
The Messiah's would be bruised for our iniquities. Isaiah 53:5b Colossians 1:20
Eph. 2:13-18
The Messiah's back would be lashed at His trial. Isaiah 53:5c Matthew 27:26
1 Peter 2:24
The Messiah would be the sin-bearer for all mankind. Isaiah 53:6 Galatians 1:4
The Messiah would be oppressed and afflicted. Isaiah 53:7a Mat. 27:27-31
The Messiah would be silent as a lamb before His accusers. Isaiah 53:7b Mat. 27:12-14
The Messiah would be God's sacrificial lamb. Isaiah 53:7c John 1:29
John 19:14-18
The Messiah would be condemned and persecuted. Isaiah 53:8a Mat. 26:47-27:31
The Messiah would be judged. Isaiah 53:8b John 18:13-22
Mat. 26:57-66
Matthew 27:1
Matthew 27:22
Luke 23:11
The Messiah would be killed. Isaiah 53:8c Matthew 27:35
The Messiah would die for the sins of the world. Isaiah 53:8d 1 John 2:2
The Messiah would be buried in a borrowed rich man's tomb. Isaiah 53:9a Matthew 27:57
The Messiah would be completely innocent. Isaiah 53:9b Mark 15:3
The Messiah would have no deceit guile in His mouth. Isaiah 53:9c John 18:38
Luke 23:33-34
1 Peter 2:21-22
God's will would be that the Messiah should die for all mankind. Isaiah 53:10a John 18:11
Romans 3:23-26
The Messiah would be a sin offering. Isaiah 53:10b Matthew 20:28
Ephesians 5:2
The Messiah would be resurrected and live forever.
Isaiah 53:10c
Mark 16:16
Rev. 1:17-18
The Messiah would prosper. Isaiah 53:10d John 17:1-5
Revelation 5:12
God would be completely satisfied with the suffering of the Messiah. Isaiah 53:11a John 12:27
Matthew 27:46
The Messiah would be God's servant. Isaiah 53:11b Romans 5:18-19
The Messiah would justify man before God. Isaiah 53:11c Romans 5:8-9
The Messiah would be the sin offering for all mankind. Isaiah 53:11d Hebrews 9:28
The Messiah would be exalted by God for his sacrifice. Isaiah 53:12a Matthew 28:18
The Messiah would freely lay down His life to save mankind. Isaiah 53:12b Luke 23:46
The Messiah would be counted with the criminals. Isaiah 53:12c Luke 23:32
The Messiah would be the sin offering for all mankind. Isaiah 53:12d 2 Cor. 5:21
The Messiah would intercede for man to God. Isaiah 53:12e Luke 23:34
The Messiah would be resurrected by God. Isaiah 55:3 Acts 10:40-41
Acts 13:34
The Messiah would be a witness. Isaiah 55:4 John 3:10-12
John 18:37
The Messiah would come to provide salvation for all mankind. Isaiah 59:15-16a John 6:40
1 Thes. 5:8-10
The Messiah would intercede between God and man. Isaiah 59:15-16b Mat. 10:32-33
Romans 8:34
The Messiah would come to Zion as their Redeemer. Isaiah 59:20 Luke 2:38
John 10:11
The Messiah would have the Spirit of God upon Him. Isaiah 61:1 Matthew 3:16-17
The Messiah would preach the gospel of "Good News". Isaiah 61:1-2 Luke 4:18-21
The Messiah would come to provide salvation. Isaiah 63:5 John 3:17
Col. 2:13-15
The Messiah would be revealed to a people who were not seeking
Him.
Isaiah 65:1 Mat. 15:22-28
Romans 10:18-20
The Messiah would be rejected by His own (Jews). Isaiah 65:2 John 5:37-40

Jeremiah Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Jeremiah 23:5 Luke 3:23-31
The Messiah would be Lord and King. Jeremiah 23:6 John 13:13
Herod the King would kill many children trying to destroy the
Christ Child (Messiah).
Jeremiah 31:15 Matthew 2:16
The Messiah would be born of a virgin (Mary). Jeremiah 31:22 Matthew 1:18-20
The Messiah would establish the "New Covenant" with man. Jeremiah 31:31 Matthew 26:28
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Jeremiah 33:14-15 Luke 3:23-31

Lamentations Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would be buffeted on the face at His trial. Lam. 3:30 John 18:22

Ezekiel Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David and be king of
Israel.
Ezekiel 17:22-24 Luke 3:23-31
The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Ezekiel 34:23-24 Matthew 1:1

Daniel Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would ascend into heaven after His resurrection. Daniel 7:13-14a Acts 1:9-11
The Messiah would be highly exalted with God. Daniel 7:13-14b Eph. 1:20-22
The Messiah's dominion would be eternal. Daniel 7:13-14c Luke 1:31-33
Hebrews 1:8
The Messiah would come to condemn sin and conquer death. Daniel 9:24a Galatians 1:3-5
The Messiah would be God's anointed. Daniel 9:24b Luke 1:35
The Messiah would be revealed to the Jews 483 years after the
decree to rebuild Jerusalem.
Daniel 9:25 John 12:12-13
The Messiah would be put to death. Daniel 9:26a Matthew 27:35
The Messiah would die to take away the sins of the world. Daniel 9:26b Hebrews 2:9
The Messiah would die before the temple was destroyed. Daniel 9:26c Mat. 27:50-51
Daniel saw a vision of the Messiah in His glorification. Daniel 10:5-6 Rev. 1:13-16


Hosea Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
God would call His Son (Messiah) out of Egypt. Hosea 11:1 Matthew 2:13-15
The Messiah would defeat sin and death. Hosea 13:14 1 Cor. 15:55-57

Joel Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would provide salvation for all mankind. Joel 2:32 Romans 10:12-13

Amos Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
God would blacken the sky during Jesus' crucifixion. Amos 8:9 Mat. 27:45-46

Micah Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would be buffeted on the face at His trial. Micah 5:1 Matthew 27:30
The Messiah would be born in the town of Bethlehem. Micah 5:2a Matthew 2:1-2
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Judah. Micah 5:2b Luke 3:23-33
The Messiah would be eternal. Micah 5:2c Revelation 1:8

Haggai Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would visit the second temple. Haggai 2:6-9 Luke 2:27-32
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Zerubbabel. Haggai 2:23 Luke 3:23-27

Zechariah Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
The Messiah would be God and dwell among His people. Zech. 2:10-11a John 1:14
The Messiah would be sent by God. Zech. 2:10-11b John 8:18-19
The Messiah would come from the lineage of Zerubbabel. Zechariah 3:8a Luke 3:23-27
The Messiah would be God's chosen messenger. Zechariah 3:8b John 17:4
The Messiah would be both a High Priest and a King. Zechariah 6:12-13 Hebrews 8:1
Romans 8:34
The Messiah would enter Jerusalem and be greeted with rejoicing. Zechariah 9:9a Matthew 21:8-10
The Messiah would be viewed as King. Zechariah 9:9b John 12:12-13
The Messiah would be just and worthy. Zechariah 9:9c John 5:30
The Messiah would bring salvation to all mankind. Zechariah 9:9d Luke 19:10
Titus 2:11
The Messiah would be humble in spirit. Zechariah 9:9e Matthew 11:29
John 13:4-14
The Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding on an ass. Zechariah 9:9f Matthew 21:6-9
The Messiah would be the cornerstone. Zechariah 10:4 Ephesians 2:20
Israel's rejection of the Messiah would result in God removing His
protection of the people (Jews).
Zechariah 11:10 Luke 19:41-44
The Messiah would be betrayed by Judas for thirty pieces of silver. Zechariah 11:12 Mathew 26:14-15
The thirty pieces of silver would be thrown into the temple. Zechariah 11:13a Matthew 27:3-5
The thirty pieces of silver would be used to buy the Potter's Field. Zechariah 11:13b Matthew 27:6-7
The Messiah's body would be pierced (blood/water emitted). Zechariah 12:10 John 19:34
The Messiah would be God's co-equal. Zechariah 13:7a John 14:9
The disciples would be "scattered" after the death of the Messiah. Zechariah 13:7b Matthew 26:31-56

Malachi Prophecies:

OT Scripture

NT Fulfillment
A messenger (John The Baptist) would prepare the way for the
Messiah.
Malachi 3:1a Matthew 11:10
The Messiah would make an unannounced appearance at the Jewish
temple.
Malachi 3:1b Mark 11:15-16
The Messiah would communicate the "New Covenant". Malachi 3:1c Luke 4:43

The Messiah's coming would be announced by a man coming in the
spirit of Elijah (John The Baptist).
Malachi 4:5 Matthew 3:1-2
Matthew 11:13-14
The Messiah's announcer would turn many hearts to God. Malachi 4:6 Luke 1:16-17
Mark 1:3-5

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