PROPHECIES JESUS FULFILLED (28)

1. Prophecies of the Messiah Fulfilled in Jesus Christ

a) The books of the Old Testament contain many passages about the Messiah — all prophecies Jesus Christ fulfilled. For instance, the crucifixion of Jesus was foretold in Psalm 22:16-18 approximately 1,000 years before Christ was born, long before this method of execution was even practiced. 

b) Some Bible scholars suggest there are more than 300 prophetic Scriptures completed in the life of Jesus.

c) Although this list is not exhaustive, you'll find 44 messianic predictions clearly fulfilled in Jesus Christ, along with supporting references from the Old and New Testament. 

I) PROPHECIES about JESUS

a) Messiah would be silent before his accusers. 

II) Old Testament Scripture

a) Isaiah 53:7

7 He was oppressed and afflicted,
    yet he did not open his mouth;
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter

    and as a sheep before its shearers is silent,
    so he did not open his mouth.

III) New Testament Fulfillment

a) Mark 15:4-5

4 So again Pilate asked him, “Aren’t you going to answer? See how many things they are accusing you of.”

5 But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed.