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The Prophecies of the First Advent of Jesus Christ
"All this was done, that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled." Matthew 26:56

"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 20:31

The Fact Gen. 3:15; Deut. 18:15; Ps. 89: 19,20; Isa. 28:16; 42:6; 49:1; 55:4;
The Time Gen. 49:10 (on Shiloh see here); Num. 24:17; Dan. 9:24-27; Lk. 3: 21,22; Acts 10:33; Jhn. 1:41 (margin)
His Divinity Ps. 2:7-12; 45:6,6,11; 72:8; 102:24-27; Jhn. 1:1-3,14; Ps. 89:26-27; 110:1; Isa. 9:6; Mic. 5:2; Mal. 3:1;
His Human Generation Gen. 12:3; 18:18; 21:12; 22:18; 26:4; 28:14; 49:10; 2.Sam. 7:12; Ps. 89:4,29,36; 132:11; Isa. 11:1; Jer. 23:5; 33:15;
His Forrunner Isa. 30:3; Mt. 3:1-5;
His Nativity and Early Years
The Fact Gen. 3:15; Isa. 7:14; Mt. 1:18-23;
The Place Num. 24:17,19; Mic. 5:2; Mt. 2:1,4-6;
Descent into Egypt Hosea 11:1; Mt. 2:13-15;
The star out of Jacob Num. 24:17; Mt. 2:1-13; Most likely this `star' was a flock of angels since a real celestial star can hardly come low enough nor be there for some sometimes and not other times to direct people to a particular dwelling. Herod and his people never heard of that star before the wise men arrived. The Bible emphasizes that angelic activity was high at the time of the birth of the Messiah and actually during his whole ministry and that of the apostles. When believers are in tune with God, such divine support can happen even today. The Bible teaches when we obey all of the commandments, His Spirit can dwell in us, Isa. 48:12-18; Zech. 7:9-14; Romans 8:6-11; 1.Cor. 2:10; 1.John chapter 4.
The Massacre of the Innocent Jer. 31:15; Mt. 2:16-18;
His Mission and Office
His Mission Gen. 12:3; 49:10; Num. 24:19; Dt. 18:18; Isa. 59:20; Jer. 33:15,16; Acts 3:22.
A Priest like Melchizeddek Ps. 110:4; Hebr. 5:5-6;
A Prophet like Moses Isa. 9:6; 11:10; 42:1; 49:6; 60:3; Hos. 2:23; Joel 2:32; Matth. 12:41; Luke 24:44ff; John 1:17ff; John 3:13-15; 5:46; 6:32ff; Acts 3:22ff.
His Ministry in Galilee Isa. 9:1-2; Matthew 4:12-16; 15:29ff; 17:22ff; 26:32; 28:7; Mark 1:39; Luke 4:14; John 2.
His Miracles Isa. 42:7; 53:4; Jhn. 11:1-45;
His Spiritual Graces Ps. 45:7; Isa. 11:2; 32:1; 53:9; 61:1-2; John 1:14-17.
His Preaching Ps. 78:2; Isa. 61:1; Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:38; Luke 20:1.
The Purification of the Temple Ps. 69:9; Jhn. 2:13-17;
His Passion
His Rejection by the Jews and Gentiles Ps. 22:12-13; 118:22-23; Isa. 6:9-10; 8:14; 53:1; 65:2; Matth. 21:42; Mark 8:31; Luke 20:17.
His Persecution Ps. 22:6; 35:7,12; 109:2; Isa. 49:7; 53:3; John 5:16; 15:20.
His Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Ps. 8:2; 118:25,16; Zech. 9:9; Mt. 21:1-11;
The Betrayal of Jesus by His Own Friend Ps. 41:9; Mt. 26:14-16, 47-56;
His Betrayal for 30 Pieces of Silver Gen. 25:29-34; Exodus 21:28-32 (the price of a slave); Numb. 22:7,18; Zech. 11:12; Mt. 27:3-10;
The Purchase of the Potter's Field Zech. 11:13; Mt. 27:3-10;
His Desertion by the Disciples Zech. 13:7; Mt. 26:56; Mk. 14:27;
Him Being Mocked Ps. 22:7-8,16; 109:25; Matth. 27:29; Mark 15:20.
He was Wounded and Bruised Isa. 53:5; John 19:1ff.
The Insult, Buffeting, Spitting and Scourging Isa. 50:6; Mt. 26:67; Lk. 22:64;
His Patience Under Suffering Isa. 53:7-9' Mt. 27:12-14;
He Fell Under the Weight of the Cross Ps. 109:24; Jhn. 19:17; Lk. 23:26;
His Crucifixion Ps. 22:14-17; Zech. 13:6; Lk. 23:33;
He Prayed for His Persecuters Isa. 53:12; Lk. 23:34;
He was Offered Gall and Vinegar for His Thirst Ps. 69:21; Jhn. 19:28-29;
The People Shook Their Heads Ps. 109:25; Mt. 27:39;
The People Ridiculed Him Ps. 22:8; Mt. 41-43;
The People were Astonished Ps. 22:17; Lk. 23:35;
His Cries Upon the Cross Ps. 22:17; Mt. 27:46;
Jesus Committed Himself to God Ps. 31:5; Lk. 23:46;
His Crucifixion between two malefactors Ex. 12:3-8; Isa. 53:9,12; Mt. 27:38; Mk. 15:27-28;
The Casting of Lots for His Vesture Ps. 22:18; Jhn. 19:24;
His Heart was Broken Ps. 22:14; 34:20; Jhn. 19:33-36;
His Side was Pierced by a Lance Ps. 22:16; Isa. 49:16; Zech. 12:10; 13:6; Habakuk 3:4; Jhn. 19:34-47;
There Came Darkness Over the Land Psalm 18:11; Amos 8:9; Mt. 27:45;
He Died a Voluntary Death Ps. 40:6-8; John 12:27; 18:37.
His Vicarious Suffering Isa. 53:4-6,12; Dan. 9:26; Luke 24:46.
His Burial in a Rich Man's Tomb Isa. 53:9; Mt. 27:57-60;
His Resurrection Ps. 16:8-10; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:6.
His Ascension Ps. 16:10-11; 24:7; 68:18; 110:1;
Notes & References
01) Jesus Christ fulfilled over 300 different prophecies. These many prophecies to be made in such a varied form, by so many prophets, many of them living in different times and places, is the Bible's way to let us know that God's Word is true.
The chance for one man to fulfill only 8 prophecies is about 1:1017.
02) That Moses wrote of Jesus and his mission can be seen by reading the scriptures cited from his writings.
03) Jesus Christ was the only person to conquer death by rising from the dead. All others like Mohammed and Buddha went to their graves and stayed there.
04) Christianity provides a simple means to obtain forgiveness of sin through faith in Jesus Christ. Other religions know very little of forgiveness, and are systems of rules, laws, and works.
05) The Bible provides an explanation of beginnings.
06) It makes a clear definition of right and wrong, and gives an explanation of the origin of sin and death.
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