Further Study: Prophesies of the first coming of the Messiah
- Born of David’s family
- 2 Sam 7:12-16; Ps 89:3-4; 110:1; 132:11; Isa 9:6,7: 111
- Born of a virgin- Gen 3:15; Isa 7:14 Born in Bethlehem- Micah 5:2 .
- Sojourn in Egypt- Hos 11:1 Live in Galilee- Isa 9.1.2
- In Nazareth- Isa 11:1
- To be announced by an Elijah-like herald- Isa 40:3-5; Mal 3:1; 4-5
- Mission would include the gentiles- Isa 42:1-4
- Ministry would be one of healing- Isa 53:4
- Teach through parables- Isa 6:9-10; Ps 78:2
- Disbelieved and rejected by rulers-Ps 69:4; 118:22; Isa 6:10; 29:13; 53:1
- Triumphal entry into Jerusalem- Zech 9:9; Ps 118:26
- Betrayed by a friend for 30 pieces of silver- Zech 11:1-13; Ps 41:9
- Given vinegar and gall- Ps 69:21
- Cast lots for his garments- Ps 22:18 Side would be pierced- Zech 12:10; Ps 22:16
- Not a bone would be broken-Ex 12:46; Num 9:12; Ps 34:20
- Would die among malefactors- Isa 53,9, 12
- Would be buried by a rich man- Isa 53:9
- Would rise from the dead on the 3rd day
- Gen 22:4; Ps 16:10-11; Jonah 1:17
- Resurrection followed by the destruction of Jerusalem Dan 9:26; 11:31; 12:1, 11