(Isaiah 42:9) Behold, the former things have come to pass, And new things I declare; Before they spring forth I tell you of them.

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1 JESUS LORD of Prophecy The Value of Fulfilled Prophecy God s challenge to the false gods: Isaiah 41:21-24 (Isaiah 41:22) "Let them bring forth and show us what will happen; Let them show the former things, what they were, That we may consider them, And know the latter end of them; Or declare to us things to come. (Isaiah 41:22) "Let them bring forth and show us what will happen; Let them show the former things, what they were, That we may consider them, And know the latter end of them; Or declare to us things to come. (Isaiah 41:22) "Let them bring forth and show us what will happen; Let them show the former things, what they were, That we may consider them, And know the latter end of them; Or declare to us things to come. (Isaiah 41:23) Show the things that are to come hereafter, That we may know that you are gods; Yes, do good or do evil, That we may be dismayed and see it together. (Isaiah 41:23) Show the things that are to come hereafter, That we may know that you are gods; Yes, do good or do evil, That we may be dismayed and see it together. What God Does (Isaiah 42:9) Behold, the former things have come to pass, And new things I declare; Before they spring forth I tell you of them." What God Does (Isaiah 42:9) Behold, the former things have come to pass, And new things I declare; Before they spring forth I tell you of them." What God Does (Isaiah 42:9) Behold, the former things have come to pass, And new things I declare; Before they spring forth I tell you of them." (Isaiah 46:9) Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, (Isaiah 46:9) Remember the former things of old, For I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me, (Isaiah 46:10) Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,' (Isaiah 46:10) Declaring the end from the beginning, And from ancient times things that are not yet done, Saying, 'My counsel shall stand, And I will do all My pleasure,' 1

2 Prophecies Concerning Jesus Validate the prophets Prove Jesus is the Christ (Acts 18:28) for he vigorously refuted the Jews publicly, showing from the Scriptures that Jesus is the Christ. (Romans 16:25) Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery kept secret since the world began (Romans 16:26) but now has been made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures has been made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith-- (Romans 16:26) but now has been made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures has been made known to all nations, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, for obedience to the faith-- (Genesis 3:15) And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel." (Genesis 3:15) And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel." (Genesis 3:15) And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel." (Job 19:25) For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth; (Job 19:25) For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth; (Isaiah 59:20) "The Redeemer will come to Zion, And to those who turn from transgression in Jacob," Says the LORD. 2

3 (Isaiah 59:20) "The Redeemer will come to Zion, And to those who turn from transgression in Jacob," Says the LORD. Abraham (Genesis 22:18) "In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice." Abraham (Genesis 22:18) "In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice." Jesse (Isaiah 11:10) "And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious." Jesse (Isaiah 11:10) "And in that day there shall be a Root of Jesse, Who shall stand as a banner to the people; For the Gentiles shall seek Him, And His resting place shall be glorious." David (Jeremiah 23:5) "Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, And execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. David (Jeremiah 23:5) "Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and prosper, And execute judgment and righteousness in the earth. Born of a Virgin (Isaiah 7:14) "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. Born of a Virgin (Isaiah 7:14) "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel. His Time of Birth Roman Empire (Daniel 2:44) "And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever. His Time of Birth Roman Empire (Daniel 2:44) "And in the days of these kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and the kingdom shall not be left to other people; it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand forever. (Isaiah 40:3) The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the LORD; Make straight in the desert A highway for our God. (Isaiah 40:3) The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the LORD; Make straight in the desert A highway for our God. (Isaiah 40:3) The voice of one crying in the wilderness: "Prepare the way of the LORD; Make 3

4 straight in the desert A highway for our God. (Isaiah 40:3) The voice of one that crieth, Prepare ye in the wilderness the way of Jehovah; make level in the desert a highway for our God. (ASV) Galilee (Isaiah 9:1-2) In Galilee of the Gentiles. The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined. Galilee (Isaiah 9:1-2) In Galilee of the Gentiles. The people who walked in darkness Have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, Upon them a light has shined. Egypt (Hosea 11:1) "When Israel was a child, I loved him, And out of Egypt I called My son. Egypt (Hosea 11:1) "When Israel was a child, I loved him, And out of Egypt I called My son. Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting." Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting." Bethlehem (Micah 5:2) "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting." His Royal Entry (Zechariah 9:9) "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey. His Royal Entry (Zechariah 9:9) "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey. (Zechariah 11:12-13) So they weighed out for my wages thirty pieces of silver. And the LORD said to me, "Throw it to the potter" -that princely price they set on me. So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them into the house of the LORD for the potter. (Zechariah 11:12-13) So they weighed out for my wages thirty pieces of silver. And the LORD said to me, "Throw it to the potter" -that princely price they set on me. So I took the 4

5 thirty pieces of silver and threw them into the house of the LORD for the potter. (Isaiah 50:6) I gave My back to those who struck Me, And My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard; I did not hide My face from shame and spitting. (Isaiah 50:6) I gave My back to those who struck Me, And My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard; I did not hide My face from shame and spitting. (Isaiah 50:6) I gave My back to those who struck Me, And My cheeks to those who plucked out the beard; I did not hide My face from shame and spitting. His Suffering Isaiah 53 No beauty, despised, rejected, esteemed smitten by God, wounded, bruised, chastised Didn t open mouth Numbered with transgressors Rich man in His death His Suffering Psalm 22 Ridiculed Surrounded by bulls strong men Bones out of joint Heart melted like wax Hands & Feet pierced Garments parted by lots No Bone is Broken (Psalms 34:20) He guards all his bones; Not one of them is broken. No Bone is Broken (Psalms 34:20) He guards all his bones; Not one of them is broken. His Resurrection (Psalms 16:8-10) I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. His Resurrection (Psalms 16:8-10) I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. His Resurrection (Psalms 16:8-10) I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in Sheol, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption. (John 2:19) Jesus answered and said to them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." (John 2:19) Jesus answered and said to them, "Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up." (Luke 22:61) And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, "Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." 5

6 (Luke 24:7) "saying, 'The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.'" The Old Testament Prophets Never Saw It Fulfilled (1 Peter 1:10) Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, The Old Testament Prophets Never Saw It Fulfilled (1 Peter 1:11) searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. (1 Peter 1:12) To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven--things which angels desire to look into. (1 Peter 1:13) Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; 6

CHRIST IN O.T. PROPHECY Text: John 5:39

CHRIST IN O.T. PROPHECY Text: John 5:39 INTRO: The Jews of Jesus' day prided themselves in their familiarity with the Scriptures. Tho the O.T. had relatively little to say about eternal life, there were