Prophecies of the OT Fulfilled in Jesus Christ:Ancestr

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1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Daniel Ezekiel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi

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3>Jesus through His atoning death and resurrection opens the doors of the Kingdom to all who want to enter in 4>What Jesus had to say about the Kingdom of God in His parables and teachings

5>Jesus – an example of Kingdom living here and now in this earthly life.6>Jesus after His resurrection is an example of Kingdom living after the rapture

2>Only one Kingdom of God but 3 divisions: Jews/Israel, Gentiles/nations, Church/Saints that are part of the first resurrection.

1>Difference between the Kingdom of God and Kingdom of heaven

Prophecies of the OT Fulfilled in Jesus Christ:Ancestr

yVirgin Birth and

ChildhoodPassion

Ministry

ResurrectionGenesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel

1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Daniel Ezekiel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi

Intro

Difference between the Kingdom of God and Kingdom of heaven

Only one Kingdom of God but 3 divisions: Jews/Israel, Gentiles/nations, Church/Saints that are part of the first resurrection.

O.T. - Kingdom of God was always future. In the N.T. - Jesus through His atoning death and resurrection opens the doors of the Kingdom to enter in

What Jesus had to say about the Kingdom of God in His parables and teachings

Jesus – an example of Kingdom living here and now in this earthly life.

Jesus after His resurrection is an example of Kingdom living after the rapture

Select Kingdom topic or prophetic scripture Christ fulfilled below

and who rose the 3rd day are astronomical!... not just one in one trillion, but one out of ten to the 895th power. That is a one over a one followed by 895 zeros. And still more, because every page of the Old Testament talks and Prophecies and characterizes the coming of the Messiah, the Christ in Greek... so, there are actually thousands of prophecies on the coming of the Messiah, all of them fulfilled to the letter in Jesus Christ and His Church. Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about in the Law, and about whom the prophets also wrote--Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph. (Jn.1:45)If you believed Moses, you would believe me, for he wrote about me (Jn.5:46).And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. (Lk.24:27) He said to them, This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms. (Lk.24:44). He told them, This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, (Lk.24:46). Prophecies and types of each book of the Bible fulfilled in Jesus Christ and His Church, a total of 1,093 92 Prophecies of the Psalms fulfilled in Jesus Christ 121 Prophecies of Isaiah fulfilled in Jesus Christ

1- The "seed of a woman“Gen.3:15 And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel. Jesus was born of Virgin Mary without any man involved in His conception (Is.7:14, Mat.1:23, Lk.1:27).Gal.4:4 But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law. (Luk.2:7)

2- Descendent of Abraham: Genesis 12:2,3 And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:3 And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Genesis 18:18 Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him?

Acts 3:22-26 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall

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be destroyed from among the people.24 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed.26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. Matthew 1:1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham (Ref Luke 3:34).

3- Descendent of Isaac: Gen.17:19, Luc.3:34.Gen.17:19 Then God said, "Yes, but your wife Sarah will bear you a son and you will call him Isaac. I will establish my covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him."Mt.1:2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. (ref Luke 3:24)

4- Descendent of Jacob:Num.24:17 I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near. A star will come out of Jacob; a scepter will rise out of Israel. He will crush the foreheads of Moab, the skulls of all the sons of Sheth. Lk.3:34 The son of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of

Terah, the son of Nahor.Matthew 1:1,2 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;

5-- From the Tribe of Judah: Gen.49:10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of the nations is his. Lk.3:33 The son of Amminadab, the son of Ram, the son of Hezron, the son of Perez, the son of Judah.Matthew 1:2,3 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;

6- Heir of the Throne of David:Isa.9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this.Isaiah 11:1-5 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

2 And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;3 And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:4 But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.5 And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins. 2 Samuel 7:13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever.Luke 1:32-33: He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end." Matthew 1:1,6 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham (Ref Luke 3:34).6 And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

6- Born in Bethlehem:Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Matthew 2:1,2 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.Luke 2:4-7 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8- To be born of a Virgin: Isaiah 7:14Luke 1:26-35.Isa.7:14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.

Birth and Childhood:

Mt.1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: his mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.

9- Time of his birth:Daniel 9:25 Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks: the street shall be built again, and the wall, even in troublous (See study of Daniel’s 70weeks for all related scriptures)

10- Slaughter of the Innocent children: Jer.31:15 This is what the Lord says: "A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because her children are no more." Matthew 2:16-18 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying,18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great

mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

11- Flight to Egypt: Hosea Hosea 11:1 When Israel was a child, I loved him, and out of Egypt I called my son Matthew 2:14,15 When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:15 And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.

12- He shall be called a Nazarene: Judges 13:5 For, lo, thou shalt conceive, and bear a son; and no razor shall come on his head: for the child shall be a Nazarite unto God from the womb: and he shall begin to deliver Israel out of the hand of the PhilistinesMatthew 2:23 And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.

38- The way prepared by John the Baptist: Isa.40:3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.Jn.1:23 He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Isaiah (Luke 3:3-6).

39- Preceded by a forerunner:Malachi 3:1 Behold, I will send my messenger, and he shall prepare the way before me: and the Lord, whom ye seek, shall suddenly come to his temple, even the messenger of the covenant, whom ye delight in: behold, he shall come, saith the LORD of hosts.Luk.7:24-27 And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to speak unto the people concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness for to see? A reed shaken with the wind?25 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? Behold, they which are gorgeously apparelled, and live delicately, are in kings' courts.26 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.27 This is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.

Ministry:

40- Preceded by Elijah: Mal.4:5-6, Matt.11:13-14.Malachi 4:5,6 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD:6 And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.Matthew 11:13,14 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.

41- Declared the Son of God:Psalms 2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

42- Galilean Ministry:.Isaiah 9:1,2 Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations.2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

Matthew 4:13-16 And leaving Nazareth, he came and dwelt in Capernaum, which is upon the sea coast, in the borders of Zabulon and Nephthalim:14 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,15 The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.

43- Speaks in Parables: Psalms 78:2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.4 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done. Matthew 13:34 All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

44- A Prophet: Deut.18:15, Jn.6:14, Acts 3:20-22.Deuteronomy 18:15 The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken;

45- Priest after the Order of Melchizedek: Ps.110:4, Heb.5:5-6. 46- To bind up the brokenhearted: Is.61:1-2, Luk.4:18-19. 47- Rejected by his own people, the Jews: Is.53:3, John 1:11. 48- Not believed: Is.53:1, John 12:37. 49- Adored by infants: Ps.8:2, Matt.21:15--16. 50- Anointed and eternal: Ps.45:6-7, Heb.1:8-12.

The Jewish Mystery: It is puzzling to consider why some Jews do not recognize Jesus as the long promised and awaited Messiah, with so many prophecies of the Scriptures fulfilled to the letter in Jesus of Nazareth...

... One reason is that the Scriptures make 300 prophecies of the "First Coming of the Messiah", as the suffering servant of Is.53, but make 500 prophecies about the "Second Coming of the Messiah", the triumphal King of Zach.14... to the point that some rabbis talk about two Messiah, and for most Jews, the "triumphant one" is the Messiah they were expecting...

... The Jews did not kill Jesus, the Roman soldiers did, under the command of a Roman Governor, Pontius Pilate... however the "real killers" of Jesus are you and I, because each time we sin, "we crucify the Son of God for ourselves holding him up to mockery" (Hebrews 6:6)...

... The Jews, and you and I, were expecting a Messiah to bring us the kingdom of this world, but Jesus offers us something infinitely bigger, the Kingdom of Heaven... and for it we shout "crucify him"!... we expected a boss, and Jesus is only a God. We wanted swords, and Jesus gives us palms. We were longing to be bosses, but Jesus orders us to love. We were expecting to be victorious, with honors, and Jesus commands us to forgive and to be humble... and for it, as a criminal of high treason, we shout "crucify him"!... The Messiah, Christ in Greek The "Messiah" is an idea and hope that runs through every page of the Holy Scriptures... with 300 prophecies about his "First Coming", and 500 about his "Second Coming"... announcing his character, his time of coming, the type and details of his church... and the Messiah is the core of the heart of every Jew... He was promised to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David... he shall save Israel and the whole world!...

There have been many who claimed to be the Messiah... the one who "will establish the throne of God's Kingdom for ever" (Psa.12). "Jesus of Nazareth", was one of those who claimed to be the Messiah... racially and religiously Jesus was born, lived, and died a loyal Jew. He at all times observed the Jewish religious ceremonies rigorously. His first commandment was a direct quotation of the "Schema", in Debt.6: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength" (Mar.12:29-30).

Without any question, Jesus is the most famous and influential person in the history of the human race... He never wrote a book, but millions of books have been written on him... He owned no property, won no medals, never held any political or religious office, commanded no army... Yet no person in history has had such an influence on the human race. Even the present year is dated from his birth.

He said that he had come not to destroy, but to fulfill the Jewish Laws. He announced his purpose in Luk.4 with the words of Is.61:1-2: "The Lord anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind. Jesus' reception, During his life was a stormy one: The multitudes flocked to him, and many of them acknowledge him as the Son of God and the long-awaited Messiah (Christ). But the powerful forces in the Jewish congregation, Pharisees and Sadducees, jealous of his popularity, incensed by his denunciation of some of them, and bitterly critical of his disregard for formalism, his willingness to violate some of the minor laws, and very specially for his heretical claim that he was the Son of God, the Messiah, repudiated him, and conspired to kill him... their final conspiracy was not after doing something bad, but after resurrecting a 4 days death, Lazarus! (Jn.12)... they were blind!, they could not see that he was really God... and eventually they saw him crucified, fulfilling the scriptures, as he had announced 3 times before... and after learning of his resurrection, they persecuted his followers!...

"Jesus of Nazareth": Born in Bethlehem, from the Tribe of Judah and the house of David... ... without question, the most famous and influential person in the history of the human race, the greatest asset of Israel... ... the "lamb of God" who takes away the sins of the world, of Isaiah 53 and John 1... ... the long-awaited Messiah (the Christ, in Greek)... the only one God incarnated! Links: http://www.shalach.org/PropheciesTable/prophecieslist2.htm http://www.messiahrevealed.org/index.html http://www.shalach.org/PropheciesTable/prophecies.htm http://religion-cults.com/Judaism/beliefs.htm http://web2.airmail.net/curtiss/prophecies.htm#odds http://www.biblebelievers.com/harmon3.html http://www.gladness.com/resources/jesus/prophecies.html http://feistymama.com/bp/300great.htm http://www.konig.org/messianic.htm http://www.cynet.com/Jesus/prophecy/ntquoted.htm http://www.bible-way.net/publications/prophecyJesus.htm http://www.unityinchrist.com/prophecies/ http://www.amazingchange.org/PropheciesConcerningJesus.htm http://www.bbie.org/english/Study07OriginofJesus/0701OTPropheciesOfJesus.html

http://www.geocities.com/FaithInEvidence/jesusprophecy.html http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/prophchr.html http://www.fastboot.com/70_prophecies_Jesus.html http://www.jesuscaresaboutyou.org/jesusold.html

John 6:14 Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.Acts 3:22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people.

45- Priest after the Order of Melchizedek: Ps.110:4, Heb.5:5-6.Psalms 110:4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.Hebrews 5:5,6 So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee.6 As he saith also in another place, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

46- To bind up the brokenhearted: Is.61:1-2, Luk.4:18-19.Isaiah 61:1,2 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

Luke 4:18,19 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.

47- Rejected by his own people, the Jews: Is.53:3, John 1:11.Isaiah 53:3 He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not.John 1:11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.

48- Not believed:Isaiah 53:1 Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?John 12:37 But though he had done so many miracles before them, yet they believed not on him:

49- Adored by infants:.Psalms 8:2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

Matthew 21:15,16 And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that he did, and the children crying in the temple, and saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; they were sore displeased,16 And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?

50- Anointed and eternal: Ps.45:6-7, Heb.1:8-12.Psalms 45:6,7 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.Hebrews 1:8-12 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.9 Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows.10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:11 They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;12 And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail.

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13- Triumphal entry in Jerusalem on a donkey: Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.John 12:12,13 On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,13 Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord. (see also Mt.21:1-11; Mk.11:7-9.)

14- Entry through the "Golden Gate", that shall be shut for ever after his entrance: On Palm Sunday Jesus entered Jerusalem through the Golden Gate. When you go to Jerusalem look at the Golden Gate, it is shut with stone and cement, and with a Muslim cemetery in its front, through which a Jewish Messiah will never pass. Ez.44:1-2 Then the man brought me back to the outer gate of the sanctuary, the one facing east, and it was shut. 2 The LORD said to me, "This gate is to remain shut. It must not be opened; no one may enter through it. It is to remain shut because the LORD , the God of Israel, has entered through it.

Mk.11:7-8 When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields. 15- Betrayed by a friend, for 30 pieces of silver:

Zec.11:12 I told them, "If you think it best, give me my pay; but if not, keep it." So they paid me thirty pieces of silver. Ps.41:9 Even my close friend, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Mk.14:10 Then Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests to betray Jesus to them. (Mt.26:14-16; Mk.14:43-45) Mt.26:15 And asked, "What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?" So they counted out for him thirty silver coins. (Mt 27:3-10)

16- Money to be returned for a potter's field: Zec.11:13 And the Lord said to me, "Throw it to the potter"- the handsome price at which they priced me! So I took the thirty pieces of silver and threw them into the house of the Lord to the potter. Mt.27:6-7 The chief priests picked up the coins and said, "It is against the law to put this into the treasury, since it is blood money." So they decided to use the money to buy the potter's field as a burial place for foreigners. (Mt.27:3-5,8-10)

17- Judas's position to be taken by another: Ps.109:7-8 When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayers condemn him. May his days be few; may another take his place of leadershipAct.1:18-20 (With the reward he got for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) "For, " said Peter, "It is written in the book of Psalms, "'May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,' and, "'May another take his place of leadership.'"

18- Accused by false witnesses: .Ps.27:12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. (Ps.35:11) Mt.26:60-61 But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two men came forward and declared, "This fellow said, 'I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.'" (Mk.14:57)

19- Silent to accusations: Isaiah 53:7.... Matthew 26:62-63, Mark.15:4-5.Isa.53:7 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 her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. (Ps.38:13-14) Mt 26:62-63 Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, "Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?" But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him, "I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God!" (Mt 27:12-14, Mk.15:4-5)

20 - Spat and struck:Isa.50:6 I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.Mk.14:65 Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him struck him with their fists, and said, "Prophesy!" And the guards took him and beat him. (Mt.26:27, Mk.15:17; Jn 19:1-3; 18:22)

21- Hated without reason:Ps 69:4 Those who hate me without reason outnumber the hairs of my head; many are my enemies without cause, those who seek to destroy me. I am forced to restore what I did not steal. (Ps.35:19, 109:3-5) Jn.15:23-25 He who hates me hates my Father as well. If I had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. But now they have seen these miracles, and yet they have hated both me and my Father. But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: "They hated me without reason." 22- Soldiers divided his garments and gambled for his clothing: Psalm 22:18... Matt.27:35 (2 Prophecies) - Ps 22:18 They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing. - Mt.27:35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots (Mk.15:24). 23- Crucified, "pierced through hands and feet": Zechariah 12:10, Psalm 22:16.... Matthew 27:35, John 20:27. - Ps.22:16 Dogs have surrounded me; a band of evil men has encircled me, they have pierced my hands and my feet. (Zec.12:10) - Mt.27:35 And they crucified him. - Jn. 20:25-26 Now Thomas (called Didymus)... he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it." (Jn.19:37, 20:27) 24- Crucified with malefactors: Isaiah 53:12.... Mark 15:27-28. - Isa.53:12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. - Mt 27:38 Two robbers were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. (Mk 15:27-28; Lk 23:33) 25- Agonized in Thirst: Psalm 22:15.... John 19:28. - Ps.22:15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death. - Jn.19:28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 26- Given gall and vinegar: Psalm 69:21.... Matthew 27:34, 48, John 19:19. - Ps.69:21 They put gall in my food and gave me vinegar for my thirst.

- Mat.27:34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink (Jn.19:29, Mat.27:48). 27- No bones broken: Psalm 34:20.... John 19:32-36. - Ps 34:20 He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. (Ex 12:46) - Jn 19:33 But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. 28- His side pierced: Zechariah 12:10.... John 19:34. - Zec.12:10 They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son. - Jn 19:34 Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water. 29- Deserted by God: Psalm 22:1.... Matthew 27:46. - Ps.22:1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? - Mat.27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 30- Vicarious Sacrifice: Isaiah 53:4-5, 6, 12.... Matthew 8:16-17, Romans 4:25, 5:6-8, 1 Corinthians 15:3. - Isa.53:4-5 Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Is. 53:6, 12) - Mt.8:16-17 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: "He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases." (Ro 4:25, 5:6-8, 1Cor 15:3) 31- Buried with the rich: Isaiah 53:9, Matthew 27:57-60. - Isa.53:9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth. - Mt.27:57-60 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus' body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away 32- Deserted by his followers: Zechariah 13:7.... Mark 14:27. - Zec.13:7 smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones. - Mk.14:27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered. 33- Time of his death: Daniel 9:25.... Luke 2:1, Matthew 2:1: - Doing the proper computations, the Messiah was supposed to die on April 3, of the year 33 AC (Open Bible pag.833) 34- Resurrection of Jesus: Hosea 6:2, Psalms 16:10, 49:15..... Luke 24:6-7, Mark.16:6-7. - Hos.6:2 After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. - Lk.24:6-7 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 35- Other dead raised with Him: Isaiah 26:19, Ezekiel 37:7-10..... Matthew 27:52-53. - Isa.26:19 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead. - Ez.37:7-10 So I prophesied as I was commanded: and as I prophesied, there was a noise, and behold a shaking, and the bones came together, bone to his bone. And when I beheld, lo, the sinews and the flesh came up upon them, and the skin covered them above: but there was no breath in them. Then said he unto me, Prophesy unto the wind, prophesy, son of man, and say to the wind, Thus saith the Lord GOD; Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live. So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army. - Mat.27:52-53 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many. 36- Ascension to Heaven: Psalms 68:18, 24:3.....Lk 24:50-51, Acts 1:11, Mk.16:19. - Ps.68:18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them. - Ps.24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? - Lk 24:50-51 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven - Act.1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. 37- Christ at the Right hand of the Father: Psalm 110:1..... Hebrews 1:2,3. - Ps.110:1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. - Heb.1:2,3 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; Ministry: 38- The way prepared by John the Baptist: Isaiah 40:3,5.... John 1:23, Luke 3:3-6. - Isa.40:3 The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. - Jn.1:23 He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Isaiah 39- Preceded by a forerunner: Mal.3:1, Luk.7:24-27. 40- Preceded by Elijah: Mal.4:5-6, Matt.11:13-14. 41- Declared the Son of God: Ps.2:7, Matt.3:17. 42- Galilean Ministry: Is.9:1-2, Matt.4:13-16. 43- Speaks in Parables: Ps.78:2-4, Matt.13:34-35. 44- A Prophet: Deut.18:15, Jn.6:14, Acts 3:20-22. 45- Priest after the Order of Melchizedek: Ps.110:4, Heb.5:5-6. 46- To bind up the brokenhearted: Is.61:1-2, Luk.4:18-19. 47- Rejected by his own people, the Jews: Is.53:3, John 1:11. 48- Not believed: Is.53:1, John 12:37. 49- Adored by infants: Ps.8:2, Matt.21:15--16. 50- Anointed and eternal: Ps.45:6-7, Heb.1:8-12.

The Jewish Mystery: It is puzzling to consider why some Jews do not recognize Jesus as the long promised and awaited Messiah, with so many prophecies of the Scriptures fulfilled to the letter in Jesus of Nazareth...

... One reason is that the Scriptures make 300 prophecies of the "First Coming of the Messiah", as the suffering servant of Is.53, but make 500 prophecies about the "Second Coming of the Messiah", the triumphal King of Zach.14... to the point that some rabbis talk about two Messiah, and for most Jews, the "triumphant one" is the Messiah they were expecting...

... The Jews did not kill Jesus, the Roman soldiers did, under the command of a Roman Governor, Pontius Pilate... however the "real killers" of Jesus are you and I, because each time we sin, "we crucify the Son of God for ourselves holding him up to mockery" (Hebrews 6:6)...

... The Jews, and you and I, were expecting a Messiah to bring us the kingdom of this world, but Jesus offers us something infinitely bigger, the Kingdom of Heaven... and for it we shout "crucify him"!... we expected a boss, and Jesus is only a God. We wanted swords, and Jesus gives us palms. We were longing to be bosses, but Jesus orders us to love. We were expecting to be victorious, with honors, and Jesus commands us to forgive and to be humble... and for it, as a criminal of high treason, we shout "crucify him"!... The Messiah, Christ in Greek The "Messiah" is an idea and hope that runs through every page of the Holy Scriptures... with 300 prophecies about his "First Coming", and 500 about his "Second Coming"... announcing his character, his time of coming, the type and details of his church... and the Messiah is the core of the heart of every Jew... He was promised to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David... he shall save Israel and the whole world!...

There have been many who claimed to be the Messiah... the one who "will establish the throne of God's Kingdom for ever" (Psa.12). "Jesus of Nazareth", was one of those who claimed to be the Messiah... racially and religiously Jesus was born, lived, and died a loyal Jew. He at all times observed the Jewish religious ceremonies rigorously. His first commandment was a direct quotation of the "Schema", in Debt.6: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength" (Mar.12:29-30).

Without any question, Jesus is the most famous and influential person in the history of the human race... He never wrote a book, but millions of books have been written on him... He owned no property, won no medals, never held any political or religious office, commanded no army... Yet no person in history has had such an influence on the human race. Even the present year is dated from his birth.

He said that he had come not to destroy, but to fulfill the Jewish Laws. He announced his purpose in Luk.4 with the words of Is.61:1-2: "The Lord anointed me to preach good tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind. Jesus' reception, During his life was a stormy one: The multitudes flocked to him, and many of them acknowledge him as the Son of God and the long-awaited Messiah (Christ). But the powerful forces in the Jewish congregation, Pharisees and Sadducees, jealous of his popularity, incensed by his denunciation of some of them, and bitterly critical of his disregard for formalism, his willingness to violate some of the minor laws, and very specially for his heretical claim that he was the Son of God, the Messiah, repudiated him, and conspired to kill him... their final conspiracy was not after doing something bad, but after resurrecting a 4 days death, Lazarus! (Jn.12)... they were blind!, they could not see that he was really God... and eventually they saw him crucified, fulfilling the scriptures, as he had announced 3 times before... and after learning of his resurrection, they persecuted his followers!...

"Jesus of Nazareth": Born in Bethlehem, from the Tribe of Judah and the house of David... ... without question, the most famous and influential person in the history of the human race, the greatest asset of Israel... ... the "lamb of God" who takes away the sins of the world, of Isaiah 53 and John 1... ... the long-awaited Messiah (the Christ, in Greek)... the only one God incarnated! Links: http://www.shalach.org/PropheciesTable/prophecieslist2.htm http://www.messiahrevealed.org/index.html http://www.shalach.org/PropheciesTable/prophecies.htm http://religion-cults.com/Judaism/beliefs.htm http://web2.airmail.net/curtiss/prophecies.htm#odds http://www.biblebelievers.com/harmon3.html http://www.gladness.com/resources/jesus/prophecies.html http://feistymama.com/bp/300great.htm http://www.konig.org/messianic.htm http://www.cynet.com/Jesus/prophecy/ntquoted.htm http://www.bible-way.net/publications/prophecyJesus.htm http://www.unityinchrist.com/prophecies/ http://www.amazingchange.org/PropheciesConcerningJesus.htm http://www.bbie.org/english/Study07OriginofJesus/0701OTPropheciesOfJesus.html

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19- Silent to accusations: Isaiah 53:7.... Matthew 26:62-63, Mark.15:4-5.Isa.53:7 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 her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. (Ps.38:13-14) Mt 26:62-63 Then the high priest stood up and said to Jesus, "Are you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?" But Jesus remained silent. The high priest said to him, "I charge you under oath by the living God: Tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God!" (Mt 27:12-14, Mk.15:4-5)

20 - Spat and struck:Isa.50:6 I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.Mk.14:65 Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him struck him with their fists, and said, "Prophesy!" And the guards took him and beat him. (Mt.26:27, Mk.15:17; Jn 19:1-3; 18:22)

21- Hated without reason:Ps 69:4 Those who hate me without reason outnumber the hairs of my head; many are my enemies without cause, those who seek to destroy me. I am forced to restore what I did not steal. (Ps.35:19, 109:3-5)

Jn.15:23-25 He who hates me hates my Father as well. If I had not done among them what no one else did, they would not be guilty of sin. But now they have seen these miracles, and yet they have hated both me and my Father. But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: "They hated me without reason.“

22- Soldiers divided his garments and gambled for his clothing:Ps 22:18 They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.Mt.27:35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots (Mk.15:24).

23- Crucified, "pierced through hands and feet":Ps.22:16 Dogs have surrounded me; a band of evil men has encircled me, they have pierced my hands and my feet. (Zec.12:10)Zechariah 12:9 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.10 And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn.

Mt.27:35 And they crucified him.Jn. 20:25-26 Now Thomas (called Didymus)... he said to them, "Unless I see the nail marks in his hands and put my finger where the nails were, and put my hand into his side, I will not believe it." (Jn.19:37, 20:27)

24- Crucified with malefactors: Isa.53:12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.Mt 27:38 Two robbers were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. (Mk 15:27-28; Lk 23:33)

25- Agonized in Thirst: Ps.22:15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death.Jn.19:28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst.

26- Given gall and vinegar: Ps.69:21 They put gall in my food and gave me vinegar for my thirst.Mat.27:34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink (Jn.19:29, Mat.27:48).

27- No bones broken:Ps 34:20 He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken. (Ex 12:46) Jn 19:33 But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.

28- His side pierced:Zec.12:10 They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son. Jn 19:34 Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water.

29- Deserted by God:Ps.22:1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? Mat.27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

30- Vicarious Sacrifice:Isa.53:4-5 Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. (Is. 53:6, 12) Mt.8:16-17 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick. This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah: "He took up our infirmities and carried our diseases." (Ro 4:25, 5:6-8, 1Cor 15:3)

31- Buried with the rich:Isa.53:9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth.Mt.27:57-60 As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus' body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock. He rolled a big stone in front of the entrance to the tomb and went away

32- Deserted by his followers:Zec.13:7 smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered: and I will turn mine hand upon the little ones.Mk.14:27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.

33- Time of his death:Daniel 9:25.... Luke 2:1, Matthew 2:1: Doing the proper computations, the Messiah was supposed to die on April 3, of the year 33 AC (Open Bible pag.833) (See Daniel 9:25 for computations)

34- Resurrection of Jesus:Hos.6:2 After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.Psalms 16:10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.Lk.24:6-7 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. (Mark.16:6-7)

34- Resurrection of Jesus:Hos.6:2 After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight.Psalms 16:10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.Lk.24:6-7 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. (Mark.16:6-7)

35- Other dead raised with Him:Isa.26:19 Thy dead men shall live, together with my dead body shall they arise. Awake and sing, ye that dwell in dust: for thy dew is as the dew of herbs, and the earth shall cast out the dead. Mat.27:52-53 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.

Resurrection:

36- Ascension to Heaven: Ps.68:18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast received gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell among them.Ps.24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?Lk 24:50-51 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven Act.1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. (Mk.16:19)

37- Christ at the Right hand of the Father:Ps.110:1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.Heb.1:2,3 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

Genesis PropheciesOT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would be born of the "seed" of a woman. Genesis 3:15a Luke 1:34-35 The Messiah would successfully defeat Satan. Genesis 3:15b 1 John 3:8 The Messiah would suffer when redeeming man to God. Genesis 3:15c 1 Peter 3:18 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Seth. Genesis 4:25 Luke 3:23-38 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Shem. Genesis 9:26 Luke 3:23-36 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Abraham. Genesis 12:3 Matthew 1:1 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Isaac. Genesis 17:19 Luke 3:23-34 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Abraham. Genesis 18:17-18a Matthew 1:1 The Messiah would be the redeemer for all nations. Genesis 18:17-18b Acts 3:24-26 The Messiah would come form the lineage of Isaac. Genesis 21:12 Luke 3:23-34 The Messiah would be God's "Sacrificial Lamb". Genesis 22:8 John 1:29 Romans 8:3-4 1 Corinthians 5:7 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Abraham. Genesis 22:18a Galatians 3:16

The Messiah would be the redeemer for all nations. Genesis 28:14b Galatians 3:26-29 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Judah. Genesis 49:10a Luke 3:23-33 The Messiah would gather all people before Him. Genesis 49:10b Luke 12:1 Mark 1:45 The Messiah would be the "vine" of all living. Genesis 49:11 John 15:1-5

Exodus Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah's bones would not be broken during crucifixion. Exodus 12:46 John 19:32-33

Numbers Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah's bones would not be broken during crucifixion. Numbers 9:12 John 19:32-33 The Messiah would be God's "Star." Numbers 24:17 Revelation 22:16

Deuteronomy Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would be a Prophet as man. Deut. 18:15 Matthew 21:11 The Messiah would be a Prophet as man. Deut. 18:18a Matthew 21:11 The Messiah would speak God's "Will and Word." Deut. 18:18b John 12:49 The Messiah would become a curse for the redemption of man. Deut. 21:23 Galatians 3:13

The Messiah would be worshiped by Angels and men at His birth. Deut. 32:43 Luke 2:13-14

Ruth Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would come from the lineage of Boaz & Ruth. Ruth 4:12-17 Luke 3:23-32

1st. Samuel Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would be exalted by God with power and glory. 1 Samuel 2:10 Matthew 28:18 1 Peter 3:22

2nd. Samuel Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. 2 Samuel 7:12-13 Matthew 1:1 The Messiah would be the Son of God. 2 Samuel 7:13-14 Matthew 3:16-17 The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. 2 Samuel 7:16 Matthew 1:1 The Messiah would come for all people. 2 Samuel 22:50 Romans 15:8-9 The Messiah would be the "Spiritual Rock." 2 Samuel 23:2-4a 1 Corinthians 10:4 The Messiah would be like the "Light of the Morning." 2 Samuel 23:2-4b Revelation 22:16

1st. Chronicles Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would come from the lineage of Judah. 1 Chronicles 5:2 Luke 3:23-33 The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. 1 Chr. 17:11-12a Luke 3:23-31 The Messiah's kingdom would be eternal. 1 Chr. 17:11-12b Luke 1:32-33 The Messiah would be the Son of God. 1 Chr. 17:13-14 Matthew 3:16-17 John 12:28-30

Job Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment Yeshua would stand at the latter day upon earth. Job 19:25-27 John 5:24-29

Psalm Prophecies OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would also be rejected by Gentiles. Psalm 2:1 Acts 4:25-28 Political/religious leaders would conspire against the Messiah. Psalm 2:2 Matthew 26:3-4 Mark 3:6 The Messiah would be King of the Jews. Psalm 2:6 John 12:12-13 John 18:32 The Messiah would be the Son of God. Psalm 2:7a Luke 1:31-35 Matthew 3:16-17 Hebrews 1:5-6 The Messiah would reveal that He was the Son of God. Psalm 2:7b John 9:35-37

The Messiah would be raised from the dead and be crowned King. Psalm 2:7c Acts 13:30-33 Romans 1:3-4 The Messiah would ask God for His inheritance. Psalm 2:8a John 17:4-24 The Messiah would have complete authority over all things. Psalm 2:8b Matthew 28:18 Hebrews 1:1-2 The Messiah would not acknowledge those who did not believe in Him. Psalm 2:12 John 3:36 Infants would give praise to the Messiah. Psalm 8:2 Matthew 21:15-16 The Messiah would have complete authority over all things. Psalm 8:6 Matthew 28:18 The Messiah would be resurrected. Psalm 16:8-10a Matthew 28:6 Acts 2:25-32 The Messiah's body would not see corruption (natural decay). Psalm 16:8-10b Acts 13:35-37 The Messiah would be glorified into the presence of God. Psalm 16:11 Acts 2:25-33 The Messiah would come for all people. Psalm 18:49 Ephesians 3:4-6 The Messiah would cry out to God. Psalm 22:1a Matthew 27:46 The Messiah would be forsaken by God at His crucifixion. Psalm 22:1b Mark15:34 The Messiah would pray without ceasing before His death. Psalm 22:2 Matthew 26:38-39 The Messiah would be despised and rejected by His own. Psalm 22:6 Luke 23:21-23 The Messiah would be made a mockery. Psalm 22:7 Matthew 27:39

Unbelievers would say to the Messiah, "He trusted in God, let Him now deliver Him." Psalm 22:8 Matthew 27:41-43 The Messiah would know His Father from childhood. Psalm 22:9 Luke 2:40 The Messiah would be called by God while in the womb. Psalm 22:10 Luke 1:30-33 The Messiah would be abandoned by His disciples. Psalm 22:11 Mark 14:50 The Messiah would be encompassed by evil spirits. Psalm 22:12-13 Colossians 2:15 The Messiah's body would emit blood & water. Psalm 22:14a John 19:34 The Messiah would be crucified. Psalm 22:14b Matthew 27:35 The Messiah would thirst while dying. Psalm 22:15a John 19:28 The Messiah would thirst just prior to His death. Psalm 22:15b John 19:30 The Messiah would be observed by Gentiles at His crucifixion. Psalm 22:16a Luke 23:36 The Messiah would be observed by Jews at His crucifixion. Psalm 22:16b Matthew 27:41-43 Both the Messiah's hands and feet would be pierced. Psalm 22:16c Matthew 27:38 The Messiah's bones would not be broken. Psalm 22:17a John 19:32-33 The Messiah would be viewed by many during His crucifixion. Psalm 22:17b Luke 23:35 The Messiah's garments would be parted among the soldiers. Psalm 22:18a John 19:23-24

The soldiers would cast lots for the Messiah's clothes. Psalm 22:18b John 19:23-24 The Messiah's atonement would enable believers to receive salvation. Psalm 22:22 Hebrews 2:10-12 Matthew 12:50 John 20:14 The Messiah's enemies would stumble and fall. Psalm 27:2 John 18:3-6 The Messiah would be accused by false witnesses. Psalm 27:12 Matthew 26:59-61 The Messiah would cry out to God "Into thy hands I commend my spirit." Psalm 31:5 Luke 23:46 There would be many attempts to kill the Messiah. Psalm 31:13 Matthew 27:1 The Messiah would have no bones broken. Psalm 34:20 John 19:32-33 The Messiah would be accused by many false witnesses. Psalm 35:11 Mark 14:55-59 The Messiah would be hated without cause. Psalm 35:19 John 18:19-23 John 15:24-25 The Messiah would be silent as a lamb before His accusers. Psalm 38:13-14 Matthew 26:62-63 The Messiah would be God's sacrificial lamb for redemption of all mankind. Psalm 40:6-8a Hebrews 10:10-13 The Messiah would reveal that the Hebrew scriptures were written of Him. Psalm 40:6-8b Luke 24:44 John 5:39-40 The Messiah would do God's (His Father) will. Psalm 40:7-8 John 5:30 The Messiah would not conceal His mission from believing people. Psalm 40:9-10 Luke 4:16-21

The Messiah would be betrayed by one of His own disciples. Psalm 41:9 Mark 14:17-18 The Messiah would communicate a message of mercy. Psalm 45:2 Luke 4:22 The Messiah's throne would be eternal. Psalm 45:6-7a Luke 1:31-33 Hebrews 1:8-9 The Messiah would be God. Psalm 45:6-7b Hebrews 1:8-9 The Messiah would act with righteousness. Psalm 45:6-7c John 5:30 The Messiah would be betrayed by one of His own disciples. Psalm 55:12-14 Luke 22:47-48 The Messiah would ascend back into heaven. Psalm 68:18a Luke 24:51 Ephesians 4:8 The Messiah would give good gifts unto believing men. Psalm 68:18b Matthew 10:1 Ephesians 4:7-11 The Messiah would be hated and rejected without cause. Psalm 69:4 Luke 23:13-22 John 15:24-25 The Messiah would be condemned for God's sake. Psalm 69:7 Mat. 26:65-67 The Messiah would be rejected by the Jews. Psalm 69:8a John 1:11 The Messiah's very own brothers would reject Him. Psalm 69:8b John 7:3-5 The Messiah would become angry due to unethical practices by the Jews in the temple. Psalm 69:9a John 2:13-17 The Messiah would be condemned for God's sake. Psalm 69:9b Romans 15:3

The Messiah's heart would be broken. Psalm 69:20a John 19:34 The Messiah's disciples would abandon Him just prior to His death. Psalm 69:20b Mark 14:33-41 The Messiah would be offered gall mingled with vinegar while dying. Psalm 69:21a Matthew 27:34 The Messiah would thirst while dying. Psalm 69:21b John 19:28 The potters field would be uninhabited (Field of Blood). Psalm 69:25 Acts 1:16-20 The Messiah would teach in parables. Psalm 78:2 Mat.13:34-35 The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God. Psalm 80:17 Acts 5:31 The Messiah would come form the lineage of David. Psalm 89:3-4 Matthew 1:1 The Messiah would call God His Father. Psalm 89:26 Matthew 11:27 The Messiah would be God's only "begotten" Son. Psalm 89:27 Mark 16:6 Colossians 1:18 Revelation 1:5 The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Psalm 89:29 Matthew 1:1 The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Psalm 89:35-36 Matthew 1:1 The Messiah would be eternal. Psalm 102:25-27a Revelation 1:8 Hebrews 1:10-12 The Messiah would be the creator of all things. Psalm 102:25-27b John 1:3 Ephesians 3:9 Hebrews 1:10-12

The Messiah would calm the stormy sea. Psalm 107:28-29 Matthew 8:24-26 The Messiah would be accused by many false witnesses. Psalm 109:2 John 18:29-30 The Messiah would offer up prayer for His enemies. Psalm 109:4 Luke 23:34 The Messiah's betrayer (Judas) would have a short life. Psalm 109:8a Acts 1:16-18 John 17:12 The Messiah's betrayer would be replaced by another. Psalm 109:8b Acts 1:20-26 The Messiah would be mocked by many. Psalm 109:25 Mark 15:29-30 The Messiah would be Lord and King. Psalm 110:1a Mat. 22:41-45 The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God. Psalm 110:1b Mark 16:19 Mat. 22:41-46 The Messiah would be a Priest after the order of Melchisedec. Psalm 110:4 Hebrews 6:17-20 The Messiah would be exalted to the right hand of God. Psalm 110:5 1 Peter 3:21-22 The Messiah would be the "Stone" rejected by the builders (Jews). Psalm 118:22 Mat.21:42-43 The Messiah would come in the name of the Lord. Psalm 118:26 Matthew 21:9 The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Psalm 132:11 Matthew 1:1 The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Psalm 132:17 Matthew 1:1 Luke 1:68-70

Proverb Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would be from everlasting to everlasting. Proverbs 8:22-23 John 17:5 The Messiah would ascend and descend to and from heaven. Proverbs 30:4a John 3:13 John 6:38 Mark 16:19 God would have a "begotten" Son. Proverbs 30:4b Matthew 3:16-17

Isaiah PropheciesOT ScriptureNT Fulfillment The Jews would reject the Messiah. Isaiah 6:9-10a John 12:37-40 The Messiah would teach in parables. Isaiah 6:9-10b Matthew 13:13-15 The Messiah would be born of a virgin. Isaiah 7:14a Luke 1:34-35 The Messiah would be called Immanuel, "God With Us." Isaiah 7:14b Matthew 1:21-23 The Messiah would be God. Isaiah 7:14c John 12:45 1 Timothy 3:16 The Messiah would have wisdom from His childhood. Isaiah 7:15 Luke 2:40 The Messiah would be a "Stumbling Stone" for the Jews. Isaiah 8:14 Matthew 21:43-44 The Messiah would minister in Galilee. Isaiah 9:1-2a Matthew 4:12-17 The Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles. Isaiah 9:1-2b Luke 2:28-32 The birth of the Messiah. Isaiah 9:6a Luke 2:11 The Messiah would be the Son of God. Isaiah 9:6b Luke 1:35 The Messiah would be both man and God. Isaiah 9:6c John 10:30 John 12:45 John 14:7 The Messiah would be from everlasting. Isaiah 9:6d Colossians 1:17 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Jesse. Isaiah 11:1a Luke 3:23-32 The Messiah would grow up in Nazareth. Isaiah 11:1b Matthew 2:21-23 The Messiah would have the Spirit of God upon Him. Isaiah 11:2a Matthew 3:16-17

The Messiah would have the Spirit of knowledge and wisdom. Isaiah 11:2b Matthew 13:54The Messiah would have the Spirit of knowledge and fear of God. Isaiah 11:2c Matthew 11:27 John 15:10 The Messiah would have a quick understanding in the fear of the LORD. Isaiah 11:3a Luke 2:46-47 Luke 4:31-32 John 14:31 The Messiah would not judge on the basis of outward appearance. Isaiah 11:3b John 2:24-25 John 7:24 The Messiah would judge the poor with righteousness. Isaiah 11:4 Mark 12:41-44 Luke 13:30 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Jesse. Isaiah 11:10a Luke 3:23-32 The Messiah would come for all people. Isaiah 11:10b Acts 13:47-48 The Messiah would have the key of David. Isaiah 22:22 Revelation 3:7 The Messiah would defeat death (sin). Isaiah 25:8 Revelation 1:18 2 Timothy 1:10 Several Saints would rise to life at the resurrection of the Messiah. Isaiah 26:19 Matthew 27:52-53 The Messiah would be the cornerstone. Isaiah 28:16 1 Peter 2:4-6 The Messiah would heal the blind. Isaiah 35:5a Mark 10:51-52 John 9:1-7 The Messiah would heal the deaf. Isaiah 35:5b Mark 7:32-35 The Messiah would heal the lame. Isaiah 35:6a Matthew 12:10-13 John 5:5-9

The Messiah would heal the dumb. Isaiah 35:6b Matthew 9:32-33 Matthew 15:30 The forerunner (John The Baptist) of the Messiah would live in the wilderness. Isaiah 40:3a Matthew 3:1-4 The forerunner (John The Baptist) would prepare people for the coming of the Messiah. Isaiah 40:3b Matthew 3:11 Luke 1:17 John 1:29 John 3:28 The Messiah would be God. Isaiah 40:3c John 10:30 Philippians 2:5-7 The Messiah would be as a shepherd. Isaiah 40:11 John 10:11 Mark 9:36-37 The Messiah would be God's messenger. Isaiah 42:1a John 4:34 John 5:30 The Messiah would have the Spirit of God upon Him. Isaiah 42:1b Matthew 3:16-17 The Messiah would please God. Isaiah 42:1c Matthew 3:16-17 The Messiah would not desire personal attention for Himself. Isaiah 42:2 Matthew 12:15-21 The Messiah would have compassion for the poor and needy. Isaiah 42:3 Matthew 11:4-5 Matthew 12:15-20 The Messiah would receive direction from God. Isaiah 42:6a John 5:19-20 John 14:10-11 The Messiah would be ministered to by God. Isaiah 42:6b John 8:29 Luke 22:42-43 The Messiah would be the "New Covenant". Isaiah 42:6c Matthew 26:28 The Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles. Isaiah 42:6d John 8:12

The Messiah would heal the blind. Isaiah 42:7 Matthew 9:27-30 Matthew 21:14 The Messiah would be the "First and the Last". Isaiah 44:6 Rev. 1:17-18 The Messiah would be from everlasting. Isaiah 48:16 John 17:24 The Messiah would come for all people. Isaiah 49:1a 1 Timothy 2:4-6 The Messiah would be called by God while in the womb. Isaiah 49:1b Matthew 1:20-21 The Messiah would be called by His name before he was born. Isaiah 49:1c Luke 1:30-31 The Messiah's words would be as a sharp as a two-edged sword. Isaiah 49:2a Rev. 2:12-16 John 12:48 The Messiah would be protected by God. Isaiah 49:2b Matthew 2:13-15 The Messiah would be empowered for the judgment of mankind. Isaiah 49:2c John 5:22-29 The Messiah would be God's servant. Isaiah 49:3a John 17:4 The Messiah's life and death would glorify God. Isaiah 49:3b Matthew 15:30-31 The Messiah would be sorrowful because of the Jew's unbelief. Isaiah 49:4 Luke 19:41-42 The Messiah would be God's servant. Isaiah 49:5a John 6:38 John 8:29 The Messiah would come to bring Israel back to God. Isaiah 49:5b Matthew 15:24 Matthew 10:5-7 The Messiah would be God's servant. Isaiah 49:6a John 1:49-50 The Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles. Isaiah 49:6b Acts 13:47-48 The Messiah would be despised. Isaiah 49:7 John 10:20 Matthew 27:22

The Palms of the Messiah would be a witness. Isaiah 49:16 John 20:25-28 The Messiah would speak with God given knowledge. Isaiah 50:4 John 12:49 Matthew 7:28-29 The Messiah would not be rebellious to God's will. Isaiah 50:5 John 12:27 The Messiah's back would be lashed (stripped). Isaiah 50:6a Matthew 27:26 The Messiah's face would be beaten and spit upon. Isaiah 50:6b Matthew 26:67 The Messiah would not waver from His mission. Isaiah 50:7 Luke 9:51-53 The Messiah would be justified by His righteousness. Isaiah 50:8 1 Timothy 3:16 Hebrews 8:32-34 The Messiah would completely trust in God. Isaiah 50:8-10 John 11:7-10 The Messiah would proclaim the gospel from the mountain tops. Isaiah 52:7 Matthew 5:1-7:29 John 14:31 The Messiah would be God's servant. Isaiah 52:13a John 9:4 John 14:31 The Messiah would be highly exalted by God. Isaiah 52:13b Philippians 2:9-11 The Messiah's face would be disfigured from extreme beatings during His trial. Isaiah 52:14 Mat. 26:67-68 Mat. 27:26-30 The Messiah's blood would be shed to make atonement for all mankind. Isaiah 52:15 Revelation 1:5 The Messiah's own people would reject Him. Isaiah 53:1 John 12:37-38 The Messiah would grow up in Nazareth. Isaiah 53:2a Matthew 2:21-23 The Messiah would appear as an ordinary man. Isaiah 53:2b Philippians 2:7-8

The Messiah would be despised. Isaiah 53:3a Luke 4:28-29 The Messiah would be rejected. Isaiah 53:3b Mat. 27:21-23 The Messiah would suffer great sorrow and grief. Isaiah 53:3c Luke 19:41-42 Mat. 26:37-38 Matthew 27:46 Men would deny association with the Messiah. Isaiah 53:3d Mark 14:50-52 Mat. 26:73-74 The Messiah would have a heal many. Isaiah 53:4a Luke 6:17-19 Matthew 8:16-17 The Messiah would bear the sins of the world upon Himself. Isaiah 53:4b 1 Peter 2:24 1 Peter 3:18 Many would think the Messiah to be cursed by God. Isaiah 53:4c Mat. 27:41-43 The Messiah would bear the penalty of death for man's sins. Isaiah 53:5a Luke 23:33 Hebrews 9:28 The Messiah's would be bruised for our iniquities. Isaiah 53:5b Colossians 1:20 Eph. 2:13-18 The Messiah's back would be lashed at His trial. Isaiah 53:5c Matthew 27:26 1 Peter 2:24 The Messiah would be the sin-bearer for all mankind. Isaiah 53:6 Galatians 1:4 The Messiah would be oppressed and afflicted. Isaiah 53:7a Mat. 27:27-31 The Messiah would be silent as a lamb before His accusers. Isaiah 53:7b Mat. 27:12-14

The Messiah would be God's sacrificial lamb. Isaiah 53:7c John 1:29 John 19:14-18 The Messiah would be condemned and persecuted. Isaiah 53:8a Mat. 26:47-27:31 The Messiah would be judged. Isaiah 53:8b John 18:13-22 Mat. 26:57-66 Matthew 27:1 Matthew 27:22 Luke 23:11 The Messiah would be killed. Isaiah 53:8c Matthew 27:35 The Messiah would die for the sins of the world. Isaiah 53:8d 1 John 2:2 The Messiah would be buried in a borrowed rich man's tomb. Isaiah 53:9a Matthew 27:57 The Messiah would be completely innocent. Isaiah 53:9b Mark 15:3 The Messiah would have no deceit guile in His mouth. Isaiah 53:9c John 18:38 Luke 23:33-34 1 Peter 2:21-22 God's will would be that the Messiah should die for all mankind. Isaiah 53:10a John 18:11 Romans 3:23-26 The Messiah would be a sin offering. Isaiah 53:10b Matthew 20:28 Ephesians 5:2 The Messiah would be resurrected and live forever. Isaiah 53:10c Mark 16:16 Rev. 1:17-18 The Messiah would prosper. Isaiah 53:10d John 17:1-5 Revelation 5:12 God would be completely satisfied with the suffering of the Messiah. Isaiah 53:11a John 12:27 Matthew 27:46 The Messiah would be God's servant. Isaiah 53:11b Romans 5:18-19 The Messiah would justify man before God. Isaiah 53:11c Romans 5:8-9

The Messiah would be the sin offering for all mankind. Isaiah 53:11d Hebrews 9:28 The Messiah would be exalted by God for his sacrifice. Isaiah 53:12a Matthew 28:18 The Messiah would freely lay down His life to save mankind. Isaiah 53:12b Luke 23:46 The Messiah would be counted with the criminals. Isaiah 53:12c Luke 23:32 The Messiah would be the sin offering for all mankind. Isaiah 53:12d 2 Cor. 5:21 The Messiah would intercede for man to God. Isaiah 53:12e Luke 23:34 The Messiah would be resurrected by God. Isaiah 55:3 Acts 10:40-41 Acts 13:34 The Messiah would be a witness. Isaiah 55:4 John 3:10-12 John 18:37 The Messiah would come to provide salvation for all mankind. Isaiah 59:15-16a John 6:40 1 Thes. 5:8-10 The Messiah would intercede between God and man. Isaiah 59:15-16b Mat. 10:32-33 Romans 8:34 The Messiah would come to Zion as their Redeemer. Isaiah 59:20 Luke 2:38 John 10:11 The Messiah would have the Spirit of God upon Him. Isaiah 61:1 Matthew 3:16-17 The Messiah would preach the gospel of "Good News". Isaiah 61:1-2 Luke 4:18-21

The Messiah would come to provide salvation. Isaiah 63:5 John 3:17 Col. 2:13-15 The Messiah would be revealed to a people who were not seeking Him. Isaiah 65:1 Mat. 15:22-28 Romans 10:18-20 The Messiah would be rejected by His own (Jews). Isaiah 65:2 John 5:37-40

Jeremiah Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Jeremiah 23:5 Luke 3:23-31 The Messiah would be Lord and King. Jeremiah 23:6 John 13:13 Herod the King would kill many children trying to destroy the Christ Child (Messiah). Jeremiah 31:15 Matthew 2:16 The Messiah would be born of a virgin (Mary). Jeremiah 31:22 Matthew 1:18-20 The Messiah would establish the "New Covenant" with man. Jeremiah 31:31 Matthew 26:28 The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Jeremiah 33:14-15 Luke 3:23-31

Lamentations Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would be buffeted on the face at His trial. Lam. 3:30 John 18:22

Ezekiel Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would come from the lineage of David and be king of Israel. Ezekiel 17:22-24 Luke 3:23-31 The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Ezekiel 34:23-24 Matthew 1:1

Daniel Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would ascend into heaven after His resurrection. Daniel 7:13-14a Acts 1:9-11 The Messiah would be highly exalted with God. Daniel 7:13-14b Eph. 1:20-22 The Messiah's dominion would be eternal. Daniel 7:13-14c Luke 1:31-33 Hebrews 1:8 The Messiah would come to condemn sin and conquer death. Daniel 9:24a Galatians 1:3-5 The Messiah would be God's anointed. Daniel 9:24b Luke 1:35 The Messiah would be revealed to the Jews 483 years after the decree to rebuild Jerusalem. Daniel 9:25 John 12:12-13 The Messiah would be put to death. Daniel 9:26a Matthew 27:35 The Messiah would die to take away the sins of the world. Daniel 9:26b Hebrews 2:9 The Messiah would die before the temple was destroyed. Daniel 9:26c Mat. 27:50-51 Daniel saw a vision of the Messiah in His glorification. Daniel 10:5-6 Rev. 1:13-16

Hosea Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment God would call His Son (Messiah) out of Egypt. Hosea 11:1 Matthew 2:13-15 The Messiah would defeat sin and death. Hosea 13:14 1 Cor. 15:55-57

Joel Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would provide salvation for all mankind. Joel 2:32 Romans 10:12-13

Amos Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment God would blacken the sky during Jesus' crucifixion. Amos 8:9 Mat. 27:45-46

Micah Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would be buffeted on the face at His trial. Micah 5:1 Matthew 27:30 The Messiah would be born in the town of Bethlehem. Micah 5:2a Matthew 2:1-2 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Judah. Micah 5:2b Luke 3:23-33 The Messiah would be eternal. Micah 5:2c Revelation 1:8

Haggai Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would visit the second temple. Haggai 2:6-9 Luke 2:27-32 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Zerubbabel. Haggai 2:23 Luke 3:23-27

Zechariah Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would be God and dwell among His people. Zech. 2:10-11a John 1:14 The Messiah would be sent by God. Zech. 2:10-11b John 8:18-19 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Zerubbabel. Zechariah 3:8a Luke 3:23-27 The Messiah would be God's chosen messenger. Zechariah 3:8b John 17:4 The Messiah would be both a High Priest and a King. Zechariah 6:12-13 Hebrews 8:1 Romans 8:34 The Messiah would enter Jerusalem and be greeted with rejoicing. Zechariah 9:9a Matthew 21:8-10 The Messiah would be viewed as King. Zechariah 9:9b John 12:12-13 The Messiah would be just and worthy. Zechariah 9:9c John 5:30 The Messiah would bring salvation to all mankind. Zechariah 9:9d Luke 19:10 Titus 2:11 The Messiah would be humble in spirit. Zechariah 9:9e Matthew 11:29 John 13:4-14 The Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding on an ass. Zechariah 9:9f Matthew 21:6-9 The Messiah would be the cornerstone. Zechariah 10:4 Ephesians 2:20 Israel's rejection of the Messiah would result in God removing His protection of the people (Jews). Zechariah 11:10 Luke 19:41-44 The Messiah would be betrayed by Judas for thirty pieces of silver. Zechariah 11:12 Mathew 26:14-15 The thirty pieces of silver would be thrown into the temple. Zechariah 11:13a Matthew 27:3-5 The thirty pieces of silver would be used to buy the Potter's Field. Zechariah 11:13b Matthew 27:6-7 The Messiah's body would be pierced (blood/water emitted). Zechariah 12:10 John 19:34 The Messiah would be God's co-equal. Zechariah 13:7a John 14:9 The disciples would be "scattered" after the death of the Messiah. Zechariah 13:7b Matthew 26:31-56

Malachi Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment A messenger (John The Baptist) would prepare the way for the Messiah. Malachi 3:1a Matthew 11:10 The Messiah would make an unannounced appearance at the Jewish temple. Malachi 3:1b Mark 11:15-16 The Messiah would communicate the "New Covenant". Malachi 3:1c Luke 4:43 The Messiah's coming would be announced by a man coming in the spirit of Elijah (John The Baptist). Malachi 4:5 Matthew 3:1-2 Matthew 11:13-14 The Messiah's announcer would turn many hearts to God. Malachi 4:6 Luke 1:16-17 Mark 1:3-5

Ezekiel Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would come from the lineage of David and be king of Israel. Ezekiel 17:22-24 Luke 3:23-31 The Messiah would come from the lineage of David. Ezekiel 34:23-24 Matthew1:1

Daniel Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would ascend into heaven after His resurrection. Daniel 7:13-14a Acts 1:9-11 The Messiah would be highly exalted with God. Daniel 7:13-14b Eph. 1:20-22 The Messiah's dominion would be eternal. Daniel 7:13-14c Luke 1:31-33 Hebrews 1:8 The Messiah would come to condemn sin and conquer death. Daniel 9:24a Galatians 1:3-5 The Messiah would be God's anointed. Daniel 9:24b Luke 1:35 The Messiah would be revealed to the Jews 483 years after the decree to rebuild Jerusalem. Daniel 9:25 John 12:12-13 The Messiah would be put to death. Daniel 9:26a Matthew 27:35 The Messiah would die to take away the sins of the world. Daniel 9:26b Hebrews 2:9 The Messiah would die before the temple was destroyed. Daniel 9:26c Mat. 27:50-51

Daniel saw a vision of the Messiah in His glorification. Daniel 10:5-6 Rev. 1:13-16

Hosea Prophecies: OT Scripture NT FulfillmentGod would call His Son (Messiah) out of Egypt. Hosea 11:1 Matthew 2:13-15 The Messiah would defeat sin and death. Hosea 13:14 1 Cor. 15:55-57

Joel Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would provide salvation for all mankind. Joel 2:32 Romans 10:12-13

Amos Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment God would blacken the sky during Jesus' crucifixion. Amos 8:9 Mat. 27:45-46

Micah Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would be buffeted on the face at His trial. Micah 5:1 Matthew 27:30 The Messiah would be born in the town of Bethlehem. Micah 5:2a Matthew 2:1-2 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Judah. Micah 5:2b Luke 3:23-33 The Messiah would be eternal. Micah 5:2c Revelation 1:8

Haggai Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would visit the second temple. Haggai 2:6-9 Luke 2:27-32 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Zerubbabel. Haggai 2:23 Luke 3:23-27

Zechariah Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would be God and dwell among His people. Zech. 2:10-11a John 1:14 The Messiah would be sent by God. Zech. 2:10-11b John 8:18-19 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Zerubbabel. Zechariah 3:8a Luke 3:23-27 The Messiah would be God's chosen messenger. Zechariah 3:8b John 17:4 The Messiah would be both a High Priest and a King. Zechariah 6:12-13 Hebrews 8:1 Romans 8:34 The Messiah would enter Jerusalem and be greeted with rejoicing. Zechariah 9:9a Matthew 21:8-10 The Messiah would be viewed as King. Zechariah 9:9b John 12:12-13 The Messiah would be just and worthy. Zechariah 9:9c John 5:30 The Messiah would bring salvation to all mankind. Zechariah 9:9d Luke 19:10 Titus 2:11 The Messiah would be humble in spirit. Zechariah 9:9e Matthew 11:29 John 13:4-14 The Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding on an ass. Zechariah 9:9f Matthew 21:6-9 The Messiah would be the cornerstone. Zechariah 10:4 Ephesians 2:20 Israel's rejection of the Messiah would result in God removing His protection of the people (Jews). Zechariah 11:10 Luke 19:41-44 The Messiah would be betrayed by Judas for thirty pieces of silver. Zechariah 11:12 Mathew 26:14-15 The thirty pieces of silver would be thrown into the temple. Zechariah 11:13a Matthew 27:3-5 The thirty pieces of silver would be used to buy the Potter's Field. Zechariah 11:13b Matthew 27:6-7 The Messiah's body would be pierced (blood/water emitted). Zechariah 12:10 John 19:34 The Messiah would be God's co-equal. Zechariah 13:7a John 14:9 The disciples would be "scattered" after the death of the Messiah. Zechariah 13:7b Matthew 26:31-56

Malachi Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment A messenger (John The Baptist) would prepare the way for the Messiah. Malachi 3:1a Matthew 11:10 The Messiah would make an unannounced appearance at the Jewish temple. Malachi 3:1b Mark 11:15-16 The Messiah would communicate the "New Covenant". Malachi 3:1c Luke 4:43 The Messiah's coming would be announced by a man coming in the spirit of Elijah (John The Baptist). Malachi 4:5 Matthew 3:1-2 Matthew 11:13-14 The Messiah's announcer would turn many hearts to God. Malachi 4:6 Luke 1:16-17 Mark 1:3-5

Haggai Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would visit the second temple. Haggai 2:6-9 Luke 2:27-32 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Zerubbabel. Haggai 2:23 Luke 3:23-27

Zechariah Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment The Messiah would be God and dwell among His people. Zech. 2:10-11a John 1:14 The Messiah would be sent by God. Zech. 2:10-11b John 8:18-19 The Messiah would come from the lineage of Zerubbabel. Zechariah 3:8a Luke 3:23-27 The Messiah would be God's chosen messenger. Zechariah 3:8b John 17:4 The Messiah would be both a High Priest and a King. Zechariah 6:12-13 Hebrews 8:1 Romans 8:34 The Messiah would enter Jerusalem and be greeted with rejoicing. Zechariah 9:9a Matthew 21:8-10 The Messiah would be viewed as King. Zechariah 9:9b John 12:12-13 The Messiah would be just and worthy. Zechariah 9:9c John 5:30 The Messiah would bring salvation to all mankind. Zechariah 9:9d Luke 19:10 Titus 2:11 The Messiah would be humble in spirit. Zechariah 9:9e Matthew 11:29 John 13:4-14 The Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding on an ass. Zechariah 9:9f Matthew 21:6-9

The Messiah would be the cornerstone. Zechariah 10:4 Ephesians 2:20 Israel's rejection of the Messiah would result in God removing His protection of the people (Jews). Zechariah 11:10 Luke 19:41-44 The Messiah would be betrayed by Judas for thirty pieces of silver. Zechariah 11:12 Mathew 26:14-15 The thirty pieces of silver would be thrown into the temple. Zechariah 11:13a Matthew 27:3-5 The thirty pieces of silver would be used to buy the Potter's Field. Zechariah 11:13b Matthew 27:6-7 The Messiah's body would be pierced (blood/water emitted). Zechariah 12:10 John 19:34 The Messiah would be God's co-equal. Zechariah 13:7a John 14:9 The disciples would be "scattered" after the death of the Messiah. Zechariah 13:7b Matthew 26:31-56

Malachi Prophecies: OT Scripture NT Fulfillment A messenger (John The Baptist) would prepare the way for the Messiah. Malachi 3:1a Matthew 11:10 The Messiah would make an unannounced appearance at the Jewish temple. Malachi 3:1b Mark 11:15-16 The Messiah would communicate the "New Covenant". Malachi 3:1c Luke 4:43 The Messiah's coming would be announced by a man coming in the spirit of Elijah (John The Baptist). Malachi 4:5 Matthew 3:1-2 Matthew 11:13-14

The Messiah's announcer would turn many hearts to God. Malachi 4:6 Luke 1:16-17 Mark 1:3-5

Difference between Kingdom of God and Kingdom of Heaven

Jesus said to Pilate that His Kingdom is not of this world

John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.

If it is not of this world then where is it? John the Baptist is the first to mention the Kingdom is in heaven.

Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Among the Jews there was an expectation of such a kingdom based on the O.T. Daniel and Isaiah talked of the Kingdom of God being set up on earth to last forever (Daniel 2:44, 7:13,14, 7:18, 7:27. Isaiah 9:7).

Daniel 2:44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms, and it shall stand for ever.

Daniel 7:13,14 I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.14 And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.

Daniel 7:18 But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever.

Daniel 7:27 And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

Isaiah 9:7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.

The Jews expected a great national deliverer. They supposed that when the Messiah should appear, all the dead would be raised; that the judgment would take place; and that the enemies of the Jews would be destroyed, and themselves advanced to great national dignity and honor. The Jews werelooking for an earthly Kingdom to be set up and last forever.However, John not only mentioned the Kingdom will come from heaven but that repentance from sin was a prerequisite to enter in. Kingdom from heaven and repentance was very foreign to their concept of Kingdom on earth by military conquest of their enemies. And yet, their expectations were not without fault for indeed when Jesus returns He will use force over Israel’s enemies and setup the Kingdom of Israel on earth. Jesus will also raise up King David from the dead to be their earthly King. However, this will not happen till Israel is ready to make Jesus their Messiah (see Daniel’s 70th week

).Hosea 3:5 Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.

Jeremiah 30:9 But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.

Ezekiel 37:24-28 And David my servant shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes, and do them.25 And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, even they, and their children, and their children's children for ever: and my servant David shall be their prince for ever.26 Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore.27 My tabernacle also shall be with them: yea, I will be their God, and they shall be my people.28 And the heathen shall know that I the LORD do sanctify Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore. All these promises connect with the return of Jesus Christin power and great glory. When Christ came the first time, the Jews had failed to separate the suffering Messiah to die for their sins that they could enter the Kingdom of heaven from His second coming to restore the Kingdom of Israel with David as their King and set up His Kingdom over all nations with His capitol in Jerusalem and throne in Mount Zion.

The first coming as Messiah fulfilled numerous prophecies in the O.T. law, writings and the prophets (See complete listing).However, Jews did not see the need for repentance and been born again into the Kingdom of Heaven until first John the Baptist began preaching the Kingdom of heaven was at hand and then Jesus appeared to preach the Gospel, the good news of the Kingdom of God and how one can enter in. Jesus sent forth first His 12 disciples, then the 70, and then after His resurrection gave the great commission to His disciples to go into all the world and preach the Gospel. Then God gave us the Epistles written by Paul, Peter, and the other N.T. writers to clarify the teachings of Jesus and what His life, death and resurrection accomplished and what is expected off the believers in Him and the present and future role of the Chruch. Finally, we have book of Revelations to show us the final form of the perfected Kingdom of God. The Kingdom is from heaven because Jesus who was God came down from heaven and taking a body of flesh dwelt (tabernacled) among men when He was on this earth. Though Jesus as God had an earthly body, His Spirit was one with Father and the Holy Spirit from the moment He entered this world. The power of the Kingdom of heaven was manifested

John 1:1,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 2:11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

We see then that the visible manifestation of the Kingdom of God was Jesus public miracles

Matthew 4:23-25 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.24 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.25 And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.

through Jesus in His first miracle at Cana.

We see then that the Kingdom of God was promised in the Old Testament. Entrance into the Kingdom during the Church Age was by a new birth – being born again. Believers today that are saved are joined in Spirit with those that have already passed on to the Kingdom of heaven. Since true believers are saved, the Kingdom of God is within them. Since Jesus is not personally visibly ruling on the earth the Kingdom is invisible to the world till Jesus returns and sets up His visible throne. Jesus was referring to the present agewhen asked by the Pharisees when they would see the Kingdom.

Luke 17:20 And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.

When Jesus did miracles, and cast out devils, healed the sick, raised the dead, these were all outward manifestationsof the Kingdom of God within Him.

Luke 11:20 But if I with the finger of God cast out devils, no doubt the kingdom of God is come upon you.

Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.

Many scriptures use the term ‘Gospel of the Kingdom’. Theword Gospel means ‘good news’. In these same verses the outward manifestation of the Kingdom of God was seen in the healings, devils cast out, miracles. These outward manifestations of the Kingdom was seen in Jesus, Apostles and believers

Matthew 11:5 The blind receive their sight, and the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, and the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have the gospel preached to them.Luke 9:6 And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.Romans 15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum, I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

Mark 16:17,18 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.

Finally, let us talk about Christ’s visible Kingdom when Hereturns to set up His throne. Jesus said as I have sat downin the Father’s throne you will sit down with me in my throne.We know that some of Jesus disciples were wondering whowould sit on His right hand and who on His left when He setsup His Kingdom.

Matthew 19:27 Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. We see then that 12 Apostles will judge the 12 tribes ofIsrael but what about the believer. Jesus answers that in theparable of the talents. Notice Jesus reward to those who usedtheir talents wisely. One was given to rule over 5 cities andanother 10. This tells us that our beginning position in the Kingdom and the Kingly dominion we start out with is directly proportional to the good works we have done while we were alive during the Church Age.

Luke 19:16-19 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained ten pounds.17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy pound hath gained five pounds.19 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also over five cities.

1 Corinthians 3:13,14 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. 14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.

Revelation 1:6 And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 5:10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.

Revelation 11:18 And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.

Romans 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?

After the Millennium the Kingdom is made perfect and increases forever (see Kingdom).

The perfected, eternal, ever increasing Kingdom of God

John 1:1,14 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

John 2:11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him.

We see then that the visible manifestation of the Kingdom of God was Jesus public miracles

Matthew 4:23-25 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.24 And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.25 And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judaea, and from beyond Jordan.

The Kingdom of heaven has also been called the Kingdom ofGod because the Kingdom comes from God. It was the Father’s gift to His Son in return for the great sacrifice His Son willfully died for. Because believers are joint heirs withChrist we share in the inheritance

Matthew 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

Luke 12:32 Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Only one Kingdom of God but 3 divisions: Jews/Israel, Gentiles/nations, Church/Saints that are part of the first resurrection.

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Jews inherit the promised land forever and their children will beget children and their children will beget children forever.

Gentiles inherit the saved nations each having their own boundaries that God has pre-ordained before the foundations of the earth. Their children will beget children and their children will beget children forever. In time other planets and galaxies will be populatedThe Church will be composed of O.T. and N.T. Saints that arepart of the first resurrection and therefore will have immortalbodies. They do not marry but as Priests and Kings with Christare joint rulers over the ever increasing and expanding Kingdom. Theirhome is the New Jerusalem suspended over the earth (see Kingdom).

1 Kings 2:4 That the LORD may continue his word which he spake concerning me, saying, If thy children take heed to their way, to walk before me in truth with all their heart and with all their soul, there shall not fail thee (said he) a man on the throne of Israel.

1 Kings 8:25 Therefore now, LORD God of Israel, keep with thy servant David my father that thou promisedst him, saying, There shall not fail thee a man in my sight to sit on the throne of Israel; so that thy children take heed to their way, that they walk before me as thou hast walked before me.

Jeremiah 33:14 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will perform that good thing which I have promised unto the house of Israel and to the house of Judah.15 In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.16 In those days shall Judah be saved, and Jerusalem shall dwell safely: and this is the name wherewith she shall be called, The LORD our righteousness.

The prophets had told of a successor to David that should sit on his throne, 1Ki 2:4; 8:25; Jer 33:17.

When John the Baptist introduced Jesus he said the Kingdom of God was at hand. How does Jesus Kingdom teachings and been born again relate to the long awaited Kingdom of God as told in the O.T. Why is Jesus is the bridge between the O.T. and the N.T. When we talk of the Kingdom of Israel we are talking of the promises made to the Jews concerning their land, city and their King. God has promised themthey will possess all the land promised them through His Covenant with Abraham. Issac, and Jacob.

God has also promised them that He will raise King David from the dead and he will be their King.

Jeremiah 30:9 But they shall serve the LORD their God, and David their king, whom I will raise up unto them.

Ezekiel 37:24-28 And David my servant shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes, and do them.25 And they shall dwell in the land that I have given unto Jacob my servant, wherein your fathers have dwelt; and they shall dwell therein, even they, and their children, and their children's children for ever: and my servant David shall be their prince for ever.26 Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; it shall be an everlasting covenant with them: and I will place them, and multiply them, and will set my sanctuary in the midst of them for evermore.27 My tabernacle also shall be with them: yea, I will be their God, and they shall be my people.28 And the heathen shall know that I the LORD do sanctify Israel, when my sanctuary shall be in the midst of them for evermore.

Hosea 3:5 Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the LORD their God, and David their king; and shall fear the LORD and his goodness in the latter days.

God also promised them the they will be the head of the nations and no longer the tail.

Isaiah 60:15-22 Whereas thou hast been forsaken and hated, so that no man went through thee, I will make thee an eternal excellency, a joy of many generations.16 Thou shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt suck the breast of kings: and thou shalt know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.17 For brass I will bring gold, and for iron I will bring silver, and for wood brass, and for stones iron: I will also make thy officers peace, and thine exactors righteousness.18 Violence shall no more be heard in thy land, wasting nor destruction within thy borders; but thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise.19 The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the LORD shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.20 Thy sun shall no more go down; neither shall thy moon withdraw itself: for the LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.21 Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.22 A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time.

What has God promised the Gentile nations.

Acts 17:26 And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;

God has predetermined the borders of Gentile nations. They are God’s inheritance.

Psalms 82:8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.

Psalms 2:8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.

Revelation 21:24-26 And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it.25 And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there.26 And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it.

What has God promised the Church.

They would joint heirs with Christ over His Kingdom and all creation. They would have resurrected, glorified, immortal bodies just like Christ in His resurrection. They will bethe bride of Christ and live and rule from the New Jerusalem the city of God madein heaven that will descend down over the earth. The Church Saints will rule and reignover the nations and the ever expanding Kingdom of God forever.

O.T.God made eternal promises to Israel and Gentile nations

Kingdom of God was future

N.T.God made eternal promises to the Church

Entrance into the Kingdom of God by Jew or Gentile was by being born again. Jesus said I am the door.I am the way, truth and the life.

Christ returns

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Millennium: (1000 yrs) to perfect the Kingdom of God on earth. Kingdom rules over all nations. Israel the head nation over all Gentile nations. The Church rules with Christ in immortal bodies as Kings and Priests forever

Perfected Kingdom. The immortal heavenly Saints rule the universe with Christ as Kings and Priests. Their home is the New Jerusalem. On earth, Israel is head nations over Gentile nations. All people live forever as immortal earthly people. They have children forever and the Kingdom of God will increase and expand forever from earth out into the universe.

Jesus is the door to entering the Kingdom of God. In the O.T. all the promises to the Jews and Gentiles concerning the Messianic reign of Christ were future. The Church age was a mystery hidden in the O.T. but revealed in the N.T. (see ref chart). Because Jesus was the only one that could pay the price of redemption because He was without sin, He made entrance into the Kingdom of God possible. You could only enter in by faith. Faith is believing that Jesus died for you sins. That He took your place being punished for your sins, and dying and going to hell so that you can be free from its hold on your life. In return for your faith in Christ’s redemption, the Holy Spirit joins with your human spirit in a new birth that changes you forever. You were once unsaved in your sins and now saved and have the righteousness of God attributed to you. You were once serving the kingdom of darkness ruled over by Satan, the god of this present world system and now you are translated from the kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of light and the Kingdom of Christ. You were once poor in spirit and now joint heir with Christ over all of His wisdom. Power, riches, honor, glory forever and ever. You are now a member of the Church – Christ’s bride – and will rule with Him from His throne as priests and kings over all things. You can now enter into Kingdom living now because the Kingdom is now.

What Jesus had to say about the Kingdom of God in His parables and teachings.

Mark 4:2 And he taught them many things by parables, and said unto them in his doctrine,Mark 4:33 And with many such parables spake he the word unto them, as they were able to hear it.34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples.

In the more usual and technical sense of the word, "parable" ordinarily signifies an imaginary story, yet one that in its details could have actually transpired, the purpose of the story being to illustrate and inculcate some higher spiritual truth

Matthew 13:13-15 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:15 For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

Matthew 13:52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.

Matthew 16:19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.

Luke 8:10 And he said, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not understand.

Following, is a list of parables Jesus taught

Wise and foolish builders, Mt 7:24-27.Children of the bride-chamber, Mt 9:15.New cloth and old garment, Mt 9:16.New wine and old bottles, Mt 9:17.Unclean spirit, Mt 12:43.Sower, Mt 13:3,18; Lu 8:5,11.Tares, Mt 13:24-30,36-43. Mustard-seed, Mt 13:31-32; Lu 13:19. Leaven, Mt 13:33. Treasure hid in a field, Mt 13:44. Pearl of great price, Mt 13:45-46. Net cast into the sea, Mt 13:47-50. Meats defiling not, Mt 15:10-15.Unmerciful servant, Mt 18:23-35 Laborers hired, Mt 20:1-16.Two sons, Mt 21:28-32.Wicked husbandmen, Mt 21:33-45. Marriage-feast, Mt 22:2-14. Fig tree leafing, Mt 24:32-34.Man of the house watching, Mt 24:43.Faithful and evil servants, Mt 24:45-51.Ten virgins, Mt 25:1-13.

Talents, Mt 25:14-30. Kingdom divided against itself, Mr 3:24.House divided against itself, Mr 3:25.Strongman armed, Mr 3:27; Lu 11:21.Seed growing secretly, Mr 4:26-29.Lighted candle, Mr 4:21; Lu 11:33-36.Man taking a far journey, Mr 13:34-37.Blind leading the blind, Lu 6:39.Beam and mote, Lu 6:41-42.Tree and its fruit, Lu 6:43-45.Creditor and debtors, Lu 7:41-47.Good Samaritan, Lu 10:30-37.Importunate friend, Lu 11:5-9.Rich fool, Lu 12:16-21.Cloud and wind, Lu 12:54-57.Barren fig tree, Lu 13:6-9.Men bidden to a feast, Lu 14:7-11.Builder of a tower, Lu 14:28-30,33.King going to war, Lu 14:31-33.Savor of salt, Lu 14:34-35.Lost sheep, Lu 15:3-7.Lost piece of silver, Lu 15:8-10.

Prodigal son, Lu 15:11-32.Unjust steward, Lu 16:1-8.Rich man and Lazarus, Lu 16:19-31.Importunate widow, Lu 18:1-8.Pharisee and publican, Lu 18:9-14.Pounds, Lu 19:12-27.Good shepherd, Joh 10:1-6.Vine and branches, Joh 15:1-5.

A study of parables that Jesus said the Kingdom ofheaven is like unto

Tares, Mt 13:24-30,36-43 Mustard-seed, Mt 13:31-32; Lu 13:19 Leaven, Mt 13:33 Treasure hid in a field, Mt 13:44 Pearl of great price, Mt 13:45-46 Net cast into the sea, Mt 13:47-50 Unmerciful servant, Mt 18:23-35 Marriage-feast, Mt 22:2-14 Ten virgins, Mt 25:1-13 Talents, Mt 25:14-30

Tares, Mt 13:24-30,36-43

Matthew 13:24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:25 But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.26 But when the blade was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also.27 So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?28 He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up?29 But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them.30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.

Matthew 13:36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; 42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Jesus tell the parable Jesus explains the parable

Matthew 13:36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; 42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. Here we have the Church age. Jesus is the one the sows good seed in the world. The good seed in the world are those who have truly repented of their sins and have accepted Jesus Christ as Savior and born of the Spirit (born again John 3). They are children of the Kingdom – they have eternal life (John 3:16).

John 3:5-7 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Matthew 13:36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; 42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. The devil is the one who sows the tares among the wheat. They outwardly profess to be saved. They may sing in thechoir, be an elder, attend church on a regular basis, have theirname on the Church roll. But their has not been true repentance and no true born again experience where theHoly Spirit made their spirit a new creature in Christ. The Church age has gone on for almost 2000 years sinceChrist ascended into heaven telling His disciples to go into allthe world preaching the gospel. He that believes will be saved and he who does not will be lost. During these 2000 years many have died in the Church either as a saved soul (good seed) or a lost soul (a tare). The saved soul when it dies goes to be with the Lord and the body to the grave. The lost soul

goes to Hades – a holding place in the earth. In Hades willbe many souls that will be judged at the great white thronejudgment because they were not part of the first resurrection (see Rev study chapter 20). Revelation 20:11-15 And I saw a great white throne, and him that

sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.However, in Hades will be tares - souls that were part of the Church. Heard the Gospel, lived among Christians but rejected salvation. At the end of the Church age at harvest time when the dead in Christ will be resurrected (rapture), the angels of God will first separate the tares in Hades from the remaining souls in Hades who are awaiting the great

white throne judgment. These tares will be immediately cast into hell (furnace of fire where they will be wailing and gnashing of teeth). The righteous seed whose souls went intoheaven will receive their resurrected bodies at the rapture and shine like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. The tares that are living at the time of the rapture are left behind to go into the great 3 ½ year Christian tribulation period

Matthew 13:36 Then Jesus sent the multitude away, and went into the house: and his disciples came unto him, saying, Declare unto us the parable of the tares of the field.37 He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man;38 The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;39 The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.40 As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; 42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.43 Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

Mustard-seed, Mt 13:31-32; Lu 13:19

Matthew 13:31 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field:32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.

Luke 13:18,19 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it?19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a great tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.

Until Jesus appeared on the earth, the Kingdom of God inthe O.T. always had a future view. All of God’s promisesto the Jews, Gentiles, and the Church will be fulfilled whenthe Kingdom of God is perfected (see Kingdom study). WhenJesus came to earth He was the Kingdom of God on earth. Heis the mustard seed. The Kingdom of God started with oneman. That same man became the door into the Kingdom for allmen. The Kingdom of God has it’s presence here on earth in the living saved believers which is a small number compared

to the Kingdom in heaven which is continually growing larger and larger over the last 2000 yrs as the souls of the saved dead arrive in the presence of the Lord. At the end of theChurch age in the harvest season the rapture takes place.Those saved souls in heaven along with the living saved on earth will all meet with Christ in the air having received their immortal bodies. All those who are in the first resurrection will be priests and kings with Christ and be the rulers over all things in the Kingdom. When Christ returns Israel will be saved and enter the Kingdom of God. Christ will judge the nations and those that are saved will enter the Kingdom of God. When the Kingdom is perfected the nations will continue to have children for ever as a perfected redeemed earthly people. The Church, the bride of Christ will have her home in the New Jerusalem above the earth. The new Jerusalem will be the capitol of the universe and the ever expanding and ever increasing Kingdom of God. The immortal Saints do not have children but their dominion will increase as the Kingdom increases and expands forever. The earthly Jerusalem will be the capitol of the whole earth. The nations will populate over planets and galaxies (see perfected Kingdom for all scriptures). This is why Jesus said the mustard seed grew into

a big tree (indicated by the birds landing on it). The Kingdom of God will branch out in all directions from this earth – the seed plot of God that He has chosen from among all the galaxies, stars, and planets to be home.

Leaven, Mt 13:33Matthew 13:33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.

The parable of the mustard seed taught us the outward size and growth of the Kingdom of God beginning with one man –Jesus Christ. Now we have a picture of how the Kingdom of God will grow by the inner working of the Gospel. The woman symbolizes the Church as a woman always symbolizes a religious institution when used symbolically or prophetically. The three measures of meal are the Jews, Gentiles, Church. The leaven here is not used in an evil sense but to illustrate the truth of the working of the Word of God to bring about the Kingdom of God. In the end, God will have perfected His plans for the Jews, Gentiles, and the Church (see reference).

Treasure hid in a field, Mt 13:44Matthew 13:44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

The field is the world (Matt 13:38 from the parable of the sower. The treasure in the field is the Church. The Church is in the world but not of the world.

John 17:14 I have given them thy word; and the world hath hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.

For the joy of saving many souls, Jesus left His Father’sHouse and came to earth to buy the field (world) to havethe treasure the Father put there – the Church.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Pearl of great price, Mt 13:45-46

Matthew 13:45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls:46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

The same truths as as the parable of the treasure hidden inthe field. Here, the treasure is not hidden but stands outas a pearl of great price. Jesus like the merchant saw the value of His Church above silver and gold and only His precious blood shed on Calvary could buy His Church. 1 Peter 1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers;19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:

Net cast into the sea, Mt 13:47-50

Matthew 13:47-50 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

This parable illustrates the sames truths as the parable ofthe wheat and tares. In this parable the sea is the world. Thenet is the Gospel of the Kingdom. From the time of the casting of the net into the sea to when it is dragged ashore for separation represents the Church Age. The Church age has gone on for almost 2000 years since Christ ascended into heaven telling His disciples to go into all the world preaching the gospel. He that believes will be saved and he who does not will be lost. During these 2000 years many have died in the Church either as a saved soul (good fish) or a lost soul (bad fish). The saved soul when it dies goes to be with the Lord and the body to the grave. The lost soul goes to Hades –

Matthew 13:47-50 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.a holding place in the earth. In Hades will be many souls that will be judged at the great white throne judgment because they were not part of the first resurrection (see Rev 20 study)

Revelation 20:11-15 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

However, in Hades will be tares - souls that were part of theChurch. Heard the Gospel, lived among Christians but rejected salvation. At the end of the Church age at harvest time when the dead in Christ will be resurrected (rapture), the angels of God will first separate the tares in Hades from the remaining souls in Hades who are awaiting the greatwhite throne judgment. These tares will be immediately cast into hell (furnace of fire where they will be wailing and gnashing of teeth). The righteous seed whose souls went intoheaven will receive their resurrected bodies at the rapture and shine like the sun in the Kingdom of their Father. The tares that are living at the time of the rapture are left behind to go into the great 3 ½ year Christian tribulation period

Matthew 13:47-50 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:48 Which, when it was full, they drew to shore, and sat down, and gathered the good into vessels, but cast the bad away.49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just,50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Unmerciful servant, Mt 18:23-35Matthew 18:23-35 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. 29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

30 And he would not: but went and cast him okinto prison, till he should pay the debt.31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.

Matthew 18:23-35 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. 29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

The word ‘therefore’ (vs 23) tells us the reason Jesus is giving this parable on forgiveness. Jesus had just finished telling Peter not just to forgive seven times (7x) but seventy times seven (70x7).

Matthew 18:22,23 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.

Matthew 18:23-35 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. 29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

This one servant had owed the King 10,000 talents. A Talent is about 750 ounces of silver equal to about $1,519.23. 10,000 talents then would be an enormous amount by today’s standards and would translate into over a million dollars. This servant could not pay and so the King ordered him, his wife, children and all that he had to be sold and the resulting value to be giving to the King. By Jewish law, creditors were permitted to sell debtors, with their wives and children, into servitude for a time sufficient to pay

Matthew 18:23-35 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. 29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

the debt. See 2Ki 4:1; Le 25:39-46; Am 8:6.

2 Kings 4:1 Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the LORD: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.

Amos 8:6 That we may buy the poor for silver, and the needy for a pair of shoes; yea, and sell the refuse of the wheat?

Matthew 18:23-35 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. 29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

When the servant heard the judgments of the King he felldown and worshipped the King and begged for patience andthat he will pay all. Then the King as Lord of that servant hadcompassion and loosed (canceled his punishment) and forgave all his debt. Now this same servant later met another fellow servant thatserved the same King. This fellow servant had owed the servant that was forgiven by the King a hundred pence. The denarius, or penny, was a silver coin equal to from sixteen to eighteen cents. The whole debt would therefore be from

Matthew 18:23-35 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. 29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.

sixteen to eighteen dollars. This servant that had been forgiven of 10,000 talents grabbed his fellow servant, andheld him by the throat, and demanded his 100 pence. How different to the King who heard his cause without violence. The fellow servant who owed the 100 pence fell down at the feet of the one that grabbed him by the throat and pleaded to him to have patience and he would pay all.

30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. Unlike the King this servant went and got the magistratesof that day and had the servant who owed 100 pence to himput into prison till he paid the full amount. Christ our King has forgiven us of a great debt of sin and showed great compassion when He forgave us all our sins when we turned to Him and repented. So likewise, when we sin against each other which many are minor to our own sins which we were forgiven, we should show the same grace and compassion our Lord showed. When other fellow servants saw what happened to the servant thrown into jail and knew the servant that did it was the same one the King forgave of a great debt felt sorry for the servant in jail and came and told the King the story. When the King heard what happened summoned the servant who he

30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses. forgave of the 10,000 talents. King say, he was awicked servant and what he did was wicked. He told theservant how He was forgiven when he repented and wasshown compassion and pity but did not likewise to hisfellow servant whose debt was much smaller. The King was very angry and delivered him to the tormentors till he pay now the 10,000 talents owed Him. The lesson in Kingdom living. If you know your Father inheaven forgave you of much and you in turn cannot forgiveyour brother’s tresspasses against you, God will hand you over to the tormentors. This means God lifts His hand of protection from you and Satan will be allowed to rob youof victory, peace and joy that comes when you forgive.

Marriage-feast, Mt 22:2-14Matthew 22:2-14 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.

8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

Matthew 22:2-14 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. The King is the Father in heaven which had prepared a marriage for His son. His son is Jesus Christ. Jesus chose the12 disciples to preach the Gospel first to the Jews and then the Gentiles. But many did not respond to the Gospel of the Kingdom – the message of the bridegroom whom John the Baptist introduced.

John 3:28-30 Ye yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.29 He that hath the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which standeth and heareth him, rejoiceth greatly because of the bridegroom's voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.30 He must increase, but I must decrease.

Matthew 22:2-14 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city. John preached the Kingdom of God was at hand and had the religious leaders of the Jews accepted Jesus as King therewould have been a great dinner in honor of the bridegroomand Israel. But, the Gospel of the Kingdom was rejected bymany. Some made fun of it and others rejecting the callwent back to farming and selling merchandise without anyheart change taking place in their life. Jesus they crucified and later some of the other Apostles. Apostle Paul was beheaded and Peter crucified. Many other witnesses like James the half brother of Jesus was beheaded and Stephen stoned. When the Father saw what they did to His Son and many of His followers and rejected the marriage invitation, He was angry. In fulfillment of Matt 22:7 the Romans came under Titus destroyed the Jewish temple and the city. Over a million Jews were killed in the siege. When the Jews rejected

Matthew 22:2-14 The kingdom of heaven is like unto a certain king, which made a marriage for his son,3 And sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding: and they would not come.4 Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his farm, another to his merchandise:6 And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.7 But when the king heard thereof, he was wroth: and he sent forth his armies, and destroyed those murderers, and burned up their city.Christ and cried out let His blood be upon them and their children, here is what Jesus said and also foretold the temple’s destruction.was angry. In fulfillment of Matt 22:7 the Romans under Titus destroyed the Jewish temple and the city in 70 A.D.. Over a million Jews were killed in the siege.

Matthew 23:34-39 Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:35 That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zachariasson of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.

37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!38 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.39 For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.Matthew 24:1,2 And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.2 And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

Matthew 27:22-25 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.

Matt 22:8-14 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

The wedding was ready but the religious leaders rejectedChrist so they were not worthy of the wedding. Jesus afterHis resurrection gave the great commission to His followersto preach the Gospel into all the world telling all the goodnews of the Kingdom and the return of the Bridegroom forHis bride and the marriage supper of the Lamb.Mark 16:14,15 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. 15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Revelation 19:9 And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

Romans 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

Has God given up on Israel completely since they rejected Christ. No, the nation is temporarily blinded to seeing the truth, and so God turned to the Gentiles for a time call the Church age. The Church is made up of both Jew and Gentile believers. When the fulness of the Gentiles are saved then God will return back to deal with Israel to accept Jesus as both Messiah and King (see ref chart).

Matt 22:8-14 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

Matt 22:8-14 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they which were bidden were not worthy.9 Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.10 So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.14 For many are called, but few are chosen.

We see then in verse 10 the Church preaching the Gospelin all the highways and byways of life. Like the parable of the tares and the wheat, the good fish and bad, manyresponded to the wedding invitation but were not wearingthe wedding garment. The wedding garment is the coveringJesus gives us when we believe the Gospel that He died forour sins and believing in His death and resurrection we arecovered with His righteousness and not our own.