Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah . . . has conquered . . . Revelation 5:5
But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ . . . Galatians 6:14
You have been very angry with your Anointed One. Psalm 89:38
For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. 1 Corinthians 2:2
Let the motto upon your whole ministry be - "Christ is All!" - Cotton Mather

Friday, October 7, 2011

Jesus: The Christ, The Messiah, The Anointed One, The King Of Kings, And The Lord of Lords!

SOME PROPHECIES FORETOLD ABOUT JESUS CHRIST (PREDICTED; FULFILLED)

1. Born of the seed of woman (Genesis 3:15; Galatians 4:4)

2. Born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:18, 24-25)

3. Son of God (Psalm 2:7; Matthew 3:17)

4. Seed descended from Abraham (Genesis 22:18; Mathew 1:1)

5. Son of Isaac (Genesis 21:12; Luke 3:34)

6. Son of Jacob (Numbers 24:17; Luke 3:34)

7. From the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10; Luke 3:30)

8. From the family line of Jesse (Isaiah 11:1; Luke 3:23, 32)

9. From the house of David (Jeremiah 23:5; Luke 3:23, 31)

10. Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1)

11. Presented with gifts (Psalm 72:10; Matthew 2:1-11)

12. Shall be called Lord (Psalm 110:1; Luke 2:11)

13. Shall be Immanuel (God with us!) (Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23)

14. Shall be Prophet (Deuteronomy 18:18; Mathew 21:11)

15. Shall be Priest (Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 3:1)

16. Shall be Judge (Isaiah 33:22; John 5:30)

17. Shall be King (Psalm 2:6; Matthew 27:37)

18. Has a special anointing of the Holy Spirit (Isaiah 11:2; Mark 1:10)

19. Has zeal for God (Psalm 69:9; John 2:15-16)

20. Preceded by a messenger (Isaiah 40:3; Matthew 3:1-3)

21. Ministry will begin in Galilee (Isaiah 9:1; Matthew 4:12-17)

22. Has a ministry of miracles (Isaiah 35:5-6; Matthew 9:35, Mark 7:33)

23. A Teacher of parables (Psalm 78:2; Matthew 13:34)

24. He was to enter the temple (Malachi 3:1; Matthew 21:12)

25. He was to enter Jerusalem on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9; Luke 19:35-37)

26. He was a stumbling stone to Jews (Psalm 118:22; 1 Peter 2:7)

27. He was the Light to Gentiles (Isaiah 60:3; Acts 13:47-48)

28. His resurrection (Psalm 16:10; Acts 2:31)

29. His ascension (Psalm 68:18; Acts 1:9)

30. Seated at the right hand of God (Psalm 110:1; Hebrews 1:3)

31. Betrayed by a friend (Psalm 41:9; Matthew 10:4)

32. Sold for 30 pieces of silver (Zechariah 11:12; Matthew 26:15)

33. Forsaken by His disciples (Zechariah 13:7; Mark 14:50)

34. Accused by false witnesses (Psalm 35:11; Matthew 26:59-60)

35. Silent before His accusers (Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 27:12)

36. Wounded and bruised (Isaiah 53:5; Matthew 27:26)

37. Smitten and spit upon (Isaiah 50:6; Matthew 26:67)

38. Mocked (Psalm 22:7-8; Matthew 27:29)

39. Hands and feet pierced (Psalm 22:16, Zechariah 12:10; Luke 23:33)

40. Crucified with thieves (Isaiah 53:12; Matthew 27:38)

41. Rejected by His own people (Isaiah 53:3; John 7:5, 48)

42. Friends stood afar off (Psalm 38:11; Luke 23:49)

43. Garments were parted and lots were cast (Psalm 22:18; John 19:23-34)

44. He would suffer thirst (Psalm 69:21; John 19:28)

45. Gall and vinegar would be offered to Him (Psalm 69:21; Matthew 27:34)

46. His forsaken cry (Psalm 22:1; Matthew 27:46)

47. His bones were not broken (Psalm 34:20; John 19:33)

48. His side was pierced (Zechariah 12:10; John 19:34)

49. Buried in a rich man's tomb (Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-60

Information from Josh McDowell, The New Evidence That Demands A Verdict (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1999), 168-192.

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