There are many times in the Old Testament that a prophesy is revealed about the coming of Jesus Christ, and in the New Testament those prophesies are fulfilled. Take a look. You can believe the Bible.

Isaiah 7:14 – Luke 1:26-35 – Virgin Born

Micah 5:2 – Matthew 2:1 – Birth in Bethlehem

Isaiah 7:14 – Matthew 1:23 – Called Immanuel

Isaiah 9:1-2 – Matthew 4:12-16 – Ministry in Galilee

Zechariah 9:9 – Matthew 21:1-11 – Triumphal entry

Psalm 41:9 – Matthew 26:20-25 – Betrayal by a friend

Psalm 35:11 – Matthew 26:59-68 – Falsely accused

Isaiah 53:7 – Matthew 27:12-14 – Silent before accusers

Psalm 22:16 – John 20:25 – Hands and feet pierced

Isaiah 53:12 – Matthew 27:38 – Crucified with robbers

Psalm 22:18 – John 19:23-24 - Lots cast for clothes

Psalm 34:20 – John 19:33,36 - Bones not broken

Psalm 22:15 – John 19:28 – Thirsted on the cross

Isaiah 53:9 – Matthew 27:57-60 – Buried in tomb of rich

Whenever the Bible speaks prophetically, it is accurate. On this basis, we have good reason to believe everything the Bible has to say. It has already proven itself!

Our Daily Bread – January 31, 2004