FULFILLEDE PROPHECIES: Part TWO

 

FULFILLED PROPHECIES: Part Two

Type: The feast of first fruits represents Jesus as the first fruit from the dead. Leviticus 23:10 / 1 Corinthians 15:20

Type: Those who looked up at the snake on a pole were saved. Those who "look up" at Jesus on the cross are saved. Numbers 21:8-9 / John 3:14-15

Type: Boaz is a type of Christ the redeemer. Ruth 4:1-11; Ezekiel 16:8 / Galatians 3:13; 4:5; Colossians 1:14

Type: Jonah was in the fish for three days. Jesus’ body was in the grave for three days. Jonah 1:17 / Matthew 12:40

Prophecy Given and Fulfilled

The serpent and the "seed" of Eve will have conflict; the offspring of the woman will crush the serpent. Jesus is this seed, and He crushed Satan at the cross. Genesis 3:14-15 / Galatians 4:4; Hebrews 2:14

God promised Abraham the whole world would be blessed through him. Jesus, descended from Abraham, is that blessing. Genesis 12:3 / Acts 3:25-26; Matthew 1:1; Galatians 3:16

God promised Abraham He would establish an everlasting covenant with Isaac’s offspring. Jesus is that offspring. Genesis 17:19 / Matthew 1:1-2

God promised Isaac the whole world would be blessed by his descendent. That descendent is Jesus. Genesis 28:13-14 / Matthew 1:1-2; Luke 1:33; 3:23-34

Jacob prophesied Judah would rule over his brothers. Jesus the king is from the tribe of Judah. Genesis 49:10 / Matthew 1:1-2; Luke 1:32-33

The Jews were not to keep the Passover lamb overnight. Jesus was buried the day He died. Exodus 12:10; Numbers 9:12 / John 19:38-42

The Jews were not to break the bones of the Passover lamb. Jesus’ bones were not broken on the cross. Exodus 12:46; Numbers 9:12 / John 19:31-36

The Jews were to devote the firstborn males to God. Jesus is Mary’s firstborn male; He is also the "firstborn" over creation and the "firstborn" of the dead. Exodus 13:2; Numbers 3:13; 8:17 / Luke 2:7, 23; Colossians 1:15-18

Moses promised another prophet like him would come. Jesus is that prophet. Deuteronomy 18:15, 18-19 / Matthew 21:11; Luke 7:16; 24:19; John 6:14; 7:40

God told the Jews to never leave the body of someone who had been hanged overnight. Jesus was buried the day He died. Deuteronomy 21:23 / John 19:31-36; Galatians 3:13

The word of God will be in hearts and mouths. Jesus is the Word who is in the hearts of His followers. Deuteronomy 30:14 / John 1:1; Matthew 26:26

Moses promised God would atone for His people. Jesus’ sacrifice is that atonement. Deuteronomy 32:43 / Romans 3:25; Hebrews 2:17

God promised David his offspring would rule forever. Jesus is descended from David, although His literal reign has yet to begin. 2 Samuel 7:12-13, 16, 25-26; 1 Chronicles 17:11-14, 23-27; Psalm 89:3-4, 35-37; 132:11; Isaiah 9:7 / Matthew 1:6; 19:28; 21:4; 25:31; Mark 12:37; Luke 1:32; 3:31

The nations, people, and rulers plot against the Lord and His anointed. The Sanhedrin, the crowd, Herod Antipas, and Pilate plotted against Jesus. Psalm 2:1-2 / Matthew 12:14; 26:3, 4, 47; Luke 23:1, 7

God will tell someone He is their Father. God told the crowd at Jesus’ baptism that He is Jesus’ Father. Psalm 2:7 / Matthew 3:17; 17:5; Mark 1:11; 9:7; Luke 3:22; 9:35

David believes God will not abandon him to the grave. Jesus rose from the grave. Psalm 16:9-10; 30:3; 86:13; Isaiah 26:19 / Luke 24:6-8; John 20

David cries out that God has forsaken him. Jesus uses the same words on the cross. Psalm 22:1 / Matthew 27:46

David says his enemies mock and insult him. Jesus endured the same on the cross. Psalm 22:7 / Matthew 27:38-44

David’s tormentors tease him, telling him to have God rescue him. The people said the same to Jesus. Psalm 22:7 / Luke 23:35, 39

David describes his physical torment. The description matches the condition of someone who is being crucified. Psalm 22:14-15 / John 19:28

David says that "dogs" surround him and pierce his hands and feet. Gentile soldiers put nails through Jesus’ hands and feet. Psalm 22:16 / John 19:16; 20:20; Acts 2:23

David says that others divide his clothing. The Roman soldiers took Jesus’ clothes. Psalm 22:18 / John 19:23-24

David says false witnesses will testify against him. False witnesses did testify against Jesus, although they didn’t have matching stories. Psalm 27:12; 35:11; 109:6 / Matthew 26:60; Mark 14:55-59

David says he commits his spirit to God. Jesus used the same words on the cross. Psalm 31:5 / Luke 23:46

God will protect the bones of the righteous. Jesus’ bones were not broken on the cross. Psalm 34:20 / John 19:31-36

David talks of being hated without reason. Jesus was hated without reason. Psalm 35:19; 69:4 / John 15:24-25

The psalmist says his friends will abandon him. The disciples abandoned Jesus. Psalm 38:11; 88:18 / Matthew 26:56-58; Mark 14:50