God gave future promises of a coming Messiah through the prophets. n We can know when a passage is fulfilled when the N. T. tells us! (Acts 2:16-17)

God gave future promises of a coming God gave future promises of a coming Messiah through the prophets.Messiah through the prophets.

We can know when a passage is fulfilled We can know when a passage is fulfilled when the N. T. tells us! when the N. T. tells us! (Acts 2:16-17)(Acts 2:16-17)


Acts 2:16-17Acts 2:16-17 - "But - "But this is what was this is what was spoken by the prophet Joelspoken by the prophet Joel: 17 'And it shall : 17 'And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.


There are many teachers today while trying There are many teachers today while trying to interpret the New Testament in light of to interpret the New Testament in light of the Old Testament, even to the point of the Old Testament, even to the point of contradicting the New.contradicting the New.


It is important to harmonize and learn from It is important to harmonize and learn from the Old Testament. the Old Testament. (Mt 5:17-18; Rom 15:4)(Mt 5:17-18; Rom 15:4)


Matthew 5:17-18Matthew 5:17-18 - " Do not think that I - " Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 "For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and "For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.fulfilled.


Romans 15:4 Romans 15:4 4 For whatever things were 4 For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.the Scriptures might have hope.


Remember the limitations of the Old Remember the limitations of the Old Testament prophets without the light of the Testament prophets without the light of the New Testament Apostles and Prophets. New Testament Apostles and Prophets. (1 Pt 1:9-12) (1 Pt 1:9-12)


1 Peter 1:9-12 1 Peter 1:9-12 9 receiving the end of your 9 receiving the end of your faith -- the salvation of faith -- the salvation of your your souls. 10 Of souls. 10 Of this salvation the prophets have inquired this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace the grace that would come that would come to you, to you,


11 searching what, or what manner of time, 11 searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. would follow.


12 To them it was revealed that, not to 12 To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven -- things which angels desire to look heaven -- things which angels desire to look into. into.


Some of the prophecies were well known Some of the prophecies were well known and others were not.and others were not.


What prophecies were known in advance by What prophecies were known in advance by the Jewish leaders?the Jewish leaders?


What prophecies were known in advance by What prophecies were known in advance by the Jewish leaders?the Jewish leaders?

Remember, even with the prophecies, the Remember, even with the prophecies, the coming of Christ was a mystery that was coming of Christ was a mystery that was revealed at the right time! revealed at the right time! (Eph 1:9; 3:3, 9)(Eph 1:9; 3:3, 9)


Ephesians 1:9 Ephesians 1:9 9 having made known to us 9 having made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His the mystery of His will, according to His good pleasure which He purposed in good pleasure which He purposed in Himself,Himself,


Ephesians 3:3 Ephesians 3:3 3 how that by revelation 3 how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already,have briefly written already,


Ephesians 3:9 Ephesians 3:9 9 and to make all see what 9 and to make all see what is is the fellowship of the mystery, which the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who created all things hidden in God who created all things through Jesus Christ;through Jesus Christ;

Prophecies of the Birth of the MessiahProphecies of the Birth of the Messiah

The Jewish leaders knew this prophecy! The Jewish leaders knew this prophecy! (Mt 2:1-8; Micah 5:2-5)(Mt 2:1-8; Micah 5:2-5)

Prophecies of the Birth of the Prophecies of the Birth of the MessiahMessiah

Micah 5:2-5 Micah 5:2-5 2 " But you, Bethlehem 2 " But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Ephrathah, Though Though you are little among the you are little among the thousands of Judah, thousands of Judah, Yet Yet out of you shall come out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth Whose goings forth are are from of old, From from of old, From everlasting." 3 Therefore He shall give them everlasting." 3 Therefore He shall give them up, Until the time up, Until the time that that she who is in labor has she who is in labor has given birth; Then the remnant of His brethren given birth; Then the remnant of His brethren Shall return to the children of Israel. Shall return to the children of Israel.


4 And He shall stand and feed 4 And He shall stand and feed His flock His flock In the In the strength of the LORD, In the majesty of the strength of the LORD, In the majesty of the name of the LORD His God; And they shall name of the LORD His God; And they shall abide, For now He shall be great To the ends abide, For now He shall be great To the ends of the earth; 5 And this of the earth; 5 And this One One shall be peace. shall be peace. When the Assyrian comes into our land, And When the Assyrian comes into our land, And when he treads in our palaces, Then we will when he treads in our palaces, Then we will raise against him Seven shepherds and eight raise against him Seven shepherds and eight princely men.princely men.


Matthew 2:1-8 Matthew 2:1-8 Now after Jesus was born in Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, "Where is He who has Jerusalem, 2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship His star in the East and have come to worship Him." 3 When Herod the king heard Him." 3 When Herod the king heard this, this, he he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.


4 And when he had gathered all the chief 4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he priests and scribes of the people together, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of born. 5 So they said to him, "In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: 6 Judea, for thus it is written by the prophet: 6 'But you, Bethlehem, 'But you, Bethlehem, in in the land of Judah, Are the land of Judah, Are not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out not the least among the rulers of Judah; For out of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd of you shall come a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel.' "My people Israel.' "


7 Then Herod, when he had secretly called 7 Then Herod, when he had secretly called the wise men, determined from them what the wise men, determined from them what time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them time the star appeared. 8 And he sent them to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search to Bethlehem and said, "Go and search carefully for the young Child, and when carefully for the young Child, and when you have found you have found Him, Him, bring back word to bring back word to me, that I may come and worship Him me, that I may come and worship Him also.“also.“


This gives us an understanding of why This gives us an understanding of why prophecies both reveal and conceal!prophecies both reveal and conceal!


Satan is wiser than any man, but he could Satan is wiser than any man, but he could not determine God’s plan from the Old not determine God’s plan from the Old Testament prophecies alone. Testament prophecies alone. (1 Cor 2:7-8)(1 Cor 2:7-8)


1 Corinthians 2:7-8 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 7 But we speak the 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom wisdom which God ordained before the which God ordained before the ages for our glory, 8 which none of the ages for our glory, 8 which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.glory.


Some would have used this prophecy to Some would have used this prophecy to conclude that Jesus was not the Messiah! conclude that Jesus was not the Messiah! (Jn 1:45-46; 7:40-43)(Jn 1:45-46; 7:40-43)


John 1:45-46 John 1:45-46 - Philip found Nathanael - Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found Him of and said to him, "We have found Him of whom Moses in the law, and also the whom Moses in the law, and also the prophets, wrote -- Jesus of Nazareth, the prophets, wrote -- Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph." 46 And Nathanael said to son of Joseph." 46 And Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come out of him, "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see.“see.“


John 7:40-43 John 7:40-43 40 Therefore many from the 40 Therefore many from the crowd, when they heard this saying, said, "Truly crowd, when they heard this saying, said, "Truly this is the Prophet." 41 Others said, "This is the this is the Prophet." 41 Others said, "This is the Christ." But some said, "Will the Christ come Christ." But some said, "Will the Christ come out of Galilee? 42 "Has not the Scripture said out of Galilee? 42 "Has not the Scripture said that the Christ comes from the seed of David that the Christ comes from the seed of David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David and from the town of Bethlehem, where David was?" 43 So there was a division among the was?" 43 So there was a division among the people because of Him.people because of Him.


I can understand why there would be I can understand why there would be difficulty in applying these verses.difficulty in applying these verses.


I can understand why there would be I can understand why there would be difficulty in applying these verses.difficulty in applying these verses.

Did Jesus correct the mistaken applications Did Jesus correct the mistaken applications of these people? Why?of these people? Why?


Jesus departure to and return from Egypt as Jesus departure to and return from Egypt as a child was prophesied. a child was prophesied. (Mt 2:14-15; Hosea 11:1)(Mt 2:14-15; Hosea 11:1)


Matthew 2:14-15 Matthew 2:14-15 14 When he arose, he 14 When he arose, he took the young Child and His mother by took the young Child and His mother by night and departed for Egypt, 15 and was night and departed for Egypt, 15 and was there until the death of Herod, that it might there until the death of Herod, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt I through the prophet, saying, "Out of Egypt I called My Son.“called My Son.“


Hosea 11:1 Hosea 11:1 "When Israel "When Israel was was a child, I a child, I loved him, And out of Egypt I called My loved him, And out of Egypt I called My son.son.


How obvious was this passage a prophecy How obvious was this passage a prophecy of the Messiah?of the Messiah?


How obvious was this passage a prophecy How obvious was this passage a prophecy of the Messiah?of the Messiah?

Sometime passages have a dual meaning.Sometime passages have a dual meaning.

Prophecies of John the Baptist and the Prophecies of John the Baptist and the MessiahMessiah

Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament makes prophecy of both a messenger to makes prophecy of both a messenger to go ahead of the Messiah and the Messiah go ahead of the Messiah and the Messiah Himself coming to the temple. Himself coming to the temple. (Mal 3:1-4)(Mal 3:1-4)


Malachi 3:1-4Malachi 3:1-4 - "Behold, - "Behold, I send My I send My messengermessenger, And , And he will prepare the way he will prepare the way before Mebefore Me. And the Lord, whom you seek, . And the Lord, whom you seek, Will suddenly come to His temple, Even the Will suddenly come to His temple, Even the Messenger of the covenant, In whom you Messenger of the covenant, In whom you delight. Behold, He is coming," Says the delight. Behold, He is coming," Says the LORD of hosts. LORD of hosts.


2 "But who can endure the day of His 2 "But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He appears? For He is is like a refiner's fire And like a refiner's fire And like launderer's soap. 3 He will sit as a like launderer's soap. 3 He will sit as a refiner and a purifier of silver; He will refiner and a purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi, And purge them as purify the sons of Levi, And purge them as gold and silver, That they may offer to the gold and silver, That they may offer to the LORD An offering in righteousness. LORD An offering in righteousness.


4 "Then the offering of Judah and 4 "Then the offering of Judah and Jerusalem Will be pleasant to the LORD, Jerusalem Will be pleasant to the LORD, As in the days of old, As in former years.As in the days of old, As in former years.


Mark tells us the fulfillment of this passage. Mark tells us the fulfillment of this passage. (Mk 1:2-4)(Mk 1:2-4)


Mark 1:2-4Mark 1:2-4 - As - As it is written in the Prophetsit is written in the Prophets: : "Behold, "Behold, I send My messenger before Your I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before face, Who will prepare Your way before YouYou." 3 "The voice of one crying in the ." 3 "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the LORD; wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the LORD; Make His paths straight.' " 4 Make His paths straight.' " 4 John came John came baptizing in the wildernessbaptizing in the wilderness and preaching a and preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of baptism of repentance for the remission of sins.sins.


Jesus tells us the fulfillment of this passage. Jesus tells us the fulfillment of this passage. (Mt 11:7-10; Lk 7:24-27)(Mt 11:7-10; Lk 7:24-27)


Matthew 11:7-10Matthew 11:7-10 - As they departed, - As they departed, Jesus began to say to the multitudes Jesus began to say to the multitudes concerning Johnconcerning John: "What did you go out into : "What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? 8 "But what did you go out to see? wind? 8 "But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed, those who wear soft those who wear soft clothing clothing are in kings' are in kings' houses. houses.


9 "But what did you go out to see? A 9 "But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. 10 "prophet. 10 "For this is For this is he he of whom it is of whom it is writtenwritten: : 'Behold, I send My messenger 'Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before Youway before You.”.”


What is the work of one who prepares the What is the work of one who prepares the way? (way? (Jn 3:30)Jn 3:30)


John 3:30John 3:30 - "He must increase, but I - "He must increase, but I must must decrease.decrease.


Malachi speaks of one who will come in Malachi speaks of one who will come in “the spirit and power of Elijah.” “the spirit and power of Elijah.” (Mal 4:5-6)(Mal 4:5-6)


Malachi 4:5-6Malachi 4:5-6 - Behold, - Behold, I will send you I will send you Elijah the prophetElijah the prophet Before the coming of the Before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD. 6 And great and dreadful day of the LORD. 6 And he will turn The hearts of the fathers to the he will turn The hearts of the fathers to the childrenchildren, And , And the hearts of the children to the hearts of the children to their fatherstheir fathers, Lest I come and strike the , Lest I come and strike the earth with a curse.“earth with a curse.“


The Angel Gabriel tell Zacharias the The Angel Gabriel tell Zacharias the fulfillment of this prophecy. fulfillment of this prophecy. (Lk 1:12-17)(Lk 1:12-17)


Luke 1:12-17 - And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him. 13 But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John. 14 "And you will have joy and gladness, and many will rejoice at his birth.


15 "For he will be great in the sight of the Lord, and shall drink neither wine nor strong drink. He will also be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb. 16 "And he will turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God.


17 "He will also go before Him in the spirit and power of Elijah, 'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,' and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just, to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.“


Jesus tells us that John the Baptist fulfilled Jesus tells us that John the Baptist fulfilled this prophecy. this prophecy. (Mt 11:11-15; 17:11-13; Mk 9:11-13)(Mt 11:11-15; 17:11-13; Mk 9:11-13)


Matthew 11:11-15Matthew 11:11-15 - "Assuredly, I say to you, - "Assuredly, I say to you, among those born of women there has not risen among those born of women there has not risen one greater than one greater than John the BaptistJohn the Baptist; but he who is ; but he who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. 12 "And from the days of John the Baptist he. 12 "And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffers until now the kingdom of heaven suffers violence, and the violent take it by force. 13 violence, and the violent take it by force. 13 "For all the prophets and the law prophesied "For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John. until John.


14 "And 14 "And if you are willing to receive if you are willing to receive itit, , he he is Elijah who is to comeis Elijah who is to come. 15 "He who has . 15 "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!ears to hear, let him hear!


Matthew 17:11-13Matthew 17:11-13 - - Jesus answeredJesus answered and said and said to them, "Indeed, to them, "Indeed, Elijah is coming first and will Elijah is coming first and will restore all thingsrestore all things. 12 "But I say to you that . 12 "But I say to you that Elijah has come alreadyElijah has come already, and they did not know , and they did not know him but did to him whatever they wished. him but did to him whatever they wished. Likewise the Son of Man is also about to suffer Likewise the Son of Man is also about to suffer at their hands." 13 Then at their hands." 13 Then the disciples the disciples understood that He spoke to them of John the understood that He spoke to them of John the BaptistBaptist..


Mark 9:11-13Mark 9:11-13 - And they asked Him, saying, - And they asked Him, saying, "Why do the scribes say that "Why do the scribes say that Elijah must come Elijah must come firstfirst?" 12 Then He answered and told them, ?" 12 Then He answered and told them, ""Indeed, Elijah is coming first and restores all Indeed, Elijah is coming first and restores all thingsthings. And how is it written concerning the Son . And how is it written concerning the Son of Man, that He must suffer many things and be of Man, that He must suffer many things and be treated with contempt? 13 "treated with contempt? 13 "But I say to you that But I say to you that Elijah has also comeElijah has also come, and they did to him , and they did to him whatever they wished, as it is written of him.“whatever they wished, as it is written of him.“


Did John the Baptist understand the Did John the Baptist understand the fulfillment of this prophecy?fulfillment of this prophecy?



Since his parents knew and John was a Since his parents knew and John was a prophet, then he would certainly know.prophet, then he would certainly know.



Since his parents knew and John was a Since his parents knew and John was a prophet, then he would certainly know.prophet, then he would certainly know.

Why then did John answer “I am not” to the Why then did John answer “I am not” to the question “Are you Elijah?” question “Are you Elijah?” (Jn 1:19-21)(Jn 1:19-21)


John 1:19-21John 1:19-21 - Now - Now this is the testimony of this is the testimony of JohnJohn, when the Jews sent priests and , when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, "Who Who are youare you?" 20 He confessed, and did not ?" 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, "I am not the Christ." deny, but confessed, "I am not the Christ." 21 And they asked him, "What then? 21 And they asked him, "What then? Are Are you Elijahyou Elijah?" ?" He said, "I am notHe said, "I am not." "Are you ." "Are you the Prophet?" And he answered, "No.“the Prophet?" And he answered, "No.“


Does the Bible contradict itself in this? Does the Bible contradict itself in this? What is the explanation?What is the explanation?

Prophecies of Events in the Life of ChristProphecies of Events in the Life of Christ

What an unusual scenario, the Messiah What an unusual scenario, the Messiah coming on a “foal of a Donkey.” coming on a “foal of a Donkey.” (Zech 9:9)(Zech 9:9)


Zechariah 9:9Zechariah 9:9 - " Rejoice greatly, O - " Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He you; He is is just and having salvation, just and having salvation, Lowly Lowly and riding on a donkeyand riding on a donkey, , A coltA colt, , the foal of a the foal of a donkeydonkey..


Mark, Luke and John mention only the colt Mark, Luke and John mention only the colt that Jesus sat on. that Jesus sat on. (Mk 11:1-10; Lk 19:28-38; Jn 12:12-16)(Mk 11:1-10; Lk 19:28-38; Jn 12:12-16)


Mark 11:1-10Mark 11:1-10 - - Now when they drew near Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; 2 Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; 2 and He said to them, "Go into the village and He said to them, "Go into the village opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it opposite you; and as soon as you have entered it you will find a colt tiedyou will find a colt tied, , on which no one has saton which no one has sat. . Loose it and bring Loose it and bring it.it. 3 "And if anyone says to 3 "And if anyone says to you, 'Why are you doing this?' say, 'The Lord has you, 'Why are you doing this?' say, 'The Lord has need of it,' and immediately he will send it here."need of it,' and immediately he will send it here."


4 So they went their way, and found the colt 4 So they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door outside on the street, and they tied by the door outside on the street, and they loosed it. 5 But some of those who stood loosed it. 5 But some of those who stood there said to them, "there said to them, "What are you doing, What are you doing, loosing the coltloosing the colt?" 6 And they spoke to them ?" 6 And they spoke to them just as Jesus had commanded. So they let just as Jesus had commanded. So they let them go. 7 Then they brought the colt to them go. 7 Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and He sat He sat on iton it. .


8 And many spread their clothes on the road, 8 And many spread their clothes on the road, and others cut down leafy branches from the and others cut down leafy branches from the trees and spread trees and spread them them on the road. 9 Then on the road. 9 Then those who went before and those who those who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: "Hosanna! 'Blessed followed cried out, saying: "Hosanna! 'Blessed is is He who comes in the name of the LORD!' He who comes in the name of the LORD!' 10 Blessed 10 Blessed is is the kingdom of our father David the kingdom of our father David That comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna That comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!“in the highest!“


Luke 19:28-38Luke 19:28-38 - When He had said this, He - When He had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 And went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when He came near to it came to pass, when He came near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, called Olivet, that that He sent two of His He sent two of His disciples, 30 saying, "Go into the village disciples, 30 saying, "Go into the village opposite opposite you, you, where as you enter where as you enter you will find you will find a colt tieda colt tied, on , on which no one has ever satwhich no one has ever sat. . Loose it and bring Loose it and bring it here.it here.


31 "And if anyone asks you, 'Why are you 31 "And if anyone asks you, 'Why are you loosing loosing it?' it?' thus you shall say to him, thus you shall say to him, 'Because the Lord has need of it.' " 32 So 'Because the Lord has need of it.' " 32 So those who were sent went their way and found those who were sent went their way and found it it just as He had said to them. 33 But as they just as He had said to them. 33 But as they were loosing the colt, the owners of it said to were loosing the colt, the owners of it said to them, "Why are you loosing the colt?" 34 them, "Why are you loosing the colt?" 34 And they said, "The Lord has need of him."And they said, "The Lord has need of him."


35 Then they brought him to Jesus. And they 35 Then they brought him to Jesus. And they threw their own clothes on the colt, and threw their own clothes on the colt, and they they set Jesus on himset Jesus on him. 36 And as He went, . 36 And as He went, many many spread their clothes on the road. 37 Then, as spread their clothes on the road. 37 Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen, seen,


38 saying: " 'Blessed 38 saying: " 'Blessed is is the King who comes the King who comes in the name of the LORD!' Peace in heaven in the name of the LORD!' Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!“and glory in the highest!“


John 12:12-16John 12:12-16 - The next day a great - The next day a great multitude that had come to the feast, when multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, 13 took branches of palm trees and Jerusalem, 13 took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Him, and cried out: went out to meet Him, and cried out: "Hosanna! 'Blessed "Hosanna! 'Blessed is is He who comes in the He who comes in the name of the LORD!' The King of Israel!" 14 name of the LORD!' The King of Israel!" 14 Then JesusThen Jesus, when , when He had found a young He had found a young donkeydonkey, , sat on itsat on it; as it is written:; as it is written:


15 "15 "Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, Fear not, daughter of Zion; Behold, your King is coming, Sitting on a donkey's your King is coming, Sitting on a donkey's coltcolt." 16 ." 16 His disciples did not understand His disciples did not understand these things at firstthese things at first; but when Jesus was ; but when Jesus was glorified, then glorified, then they remembered that these they remembered that these things were written about Himthings were written about Him and and that that they they had done these things to Him.had done these things to Him.


Mathew gives more detail as he mentions Mathew gives more detail as he mentions both the mother and the colt were brought. both the mother and the colt were brought. (Mt 21:1-9)(Mt 21:1-9)


Matthew 21:1-9Matthew 21:1-9 - Now when they drew near - Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciplesJesus sent two disciples, , 2 saying to them, "Go into the village opposite 2 saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you, and immediately you will find a donkey you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with hertied, and a colt with her. . Loose Loose them them and bring and bring them them to Meto Me. 3 "And if anyone says anything to . 3 "And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord has need of you, you shall say, 'The Lord has need of them,' and immediately he will send them."them,' and immediately he will send them."


4 All this was done 4 All this was done that it might be fulfilled that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophetwhich was spoken by the prophet, saying: 5 , saying: 5 ""Tell the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your King Tell the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your King is coming to you, Lowly, and sitting on a is coming to you, Lowly, and sitting on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a donkeydonkey, A colt, the foal of a donkey.' " 6 So .' " 6 So the disciples went and did as Jesus the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. 7 commanded them. 7 They brought the donkey They brought the donkey and the coltand the colt, laid their clothes on them, and , laid their clothes on them, and set set Him Him on themon them. .


8 And a very great multitude spread their 8 And a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road; others cut down clothes on the road; others cut down branches from the trees and spread branches from the trees and spread them them on on the road. 9 Then the multitudes who went the road. 9 Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, before and those who followed cried out, saying: "saying: "Hosanna to the Son of DavidHosanna to the Son of David! ! 'Blessed 'Blessed is is He who comes in the name of He who comes in the name of the LORD!' Hosanna in the highest!“the LORD!' Hosanna in the highest!“


Why are these accounts not a contradiction? Why are these accounts not a contradiction? Why would both animals be necessary? Why would both animals be necessary?


The “lowly” Messiah is shown in this event. The “lowly” Messiah is shown in this event. (Zech 9:9; Mt 11:29)(Zech 9:9; Mt 11:29)


Zechariah 9:9Zechariah 9:9 - " Rejoice greatly, O - " Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He you; He is is just and having salvation, just and having salvation, Lowly Lowly and riding on a donkeyand riding on a donkey, A colt, the foal of a , A colt, the foal of a donkey.donkey.


Matthew 11:29Matthew 11:29 - "Take My yoke upon you - "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for and learn from Me, for I am gentle and I am gentle and lowly in heartlowly in heart, and you will find rest for , and you will find rest for your souls.your souls.


The price of Judas’ betrayal was The price of Judas’ betrayal was prophesied. prophesied. (Mt 27:1-10; Zech 11:12-13)(Mt 27:1-10; Zech 11:12-13)


Matthew 27:1-10Matthew 27:1-10 - When morning came, all - When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. 2 plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. 2 And when they had bound Him, they led Him And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. 3 Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing governor. 3 Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful that He had been condemned, was remorseful and and brought back the thirty pieces of silverbrought back the thirty pieces of silver to to the chief priests and elders, the chief priests and elders,


4 saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent 4 saying, "I have sinned by betraying innocent blood." And they said, "What blood." And they said, "What is that is that to us? to us? You see You see to it!"to it!" 5 Then 5 Then he threw down the he threw down the pieces of silver in the templepieces of silver in the temple and departed, and departed, and went and hanged himself. 6 But the chief and went and hanged himself. 6 But the chief priests took the silver pieces and said, "It is priests took the silver pieces and said, "It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, not lawful to put them into the treasury, because they are the price of blood." because they are the price of blood."


7 And they consulted together and 7 And they consulted together and bought bought with them the potter's fieldwith them the potter's field, to bury strangers , to bury strangers in. 8 Therefore that field has been called the in. 8 Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day. 9 Then was Field of Blood to this day. 9 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, "And they took prophet, saying, "And they took the thirty the thirty pieces of silverpieces of silver, the value of Him who was , the value of Him who was priced, whom they of the children of Israel priced, whom they of the children of Israel priced, priced,


10 "and 10 "and gave them for the potter's fieldgave them for the potter's field, as , as the LORD directed me.“the LORD directed me.“


Zechariah 11:12-13Zechariah 11:12-13 - Then I said to them, "If - Then I said to them, "If it is agreeable to you, give it is agreeable to you, give me me my wages; and my wages; and if not, refrain." So if not, refrain." So they weighed out for my they weighed out for my wages thirty wages thirty pieces pieces of silverof silver. 13 And the . 13 And the LORD said to me, "LORD said to me, "Throw it to the potterThrow it to the potter" -- " -- that princely price they set on methat princely price they set on me. So I took . So I took the thirty the thirty pieces pieces of silver and of silver and threw them into threw them into the house of the LORD for the potterthe house of the LORD for the potter..


The explanation of Jeremiah being The explanation of Jeremiah being mentioned could be explained in two mentioned could be explained in two possible ways. possible ways.


The explanation of Jeremiah being The explanation of Jeremiah being mentioned could be explained in two mentioned could be explained in two possible ways. possible ways.

Not everything Jeremiah said was written. Not everything Jeremiah said was written. (Jn 21:25)(Jn 21:25)


John 21:25John 21:25 - And there are also many - And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.books that would be written. Amen.


Jeremiah is mention as representative of the Jeremiah is mention as representative of the prophets.prophets.


Jeremiah is mention as representative of the Jeremiah is mention as representative of the prophets.prophets.

The significance of this prophecy is that the The significance of this prophecy is that the betrayal of Jesus was foretold!betrayal of Jesus was foretold!


The piercing of Jesus by the soldiers after The piercing of Jesus by the soldiers after His death was foretold. His death was foretold. (Zech 12:10; Jn 19:30-37; Rev 1:7)(Zech 12:10; Jn 19:30-37; Rev 1:7)


Zechariah 12:10Zechariah 12:10 - " And I will pour on the - " And I will pour on the house of David and on the inhabitants of house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and Jerusalem the Spirit of grace and supplication; then supplication; then they will look on Me they will look on Me whom they piercedwhom they pierced. Yes, they will mourn . Yes, they will mourn for Him as one mourns for for Him as one mourns for his his only only son, son, and and grieve for Him as one grieves for a grieve for Him as one grieves for a firstborn.firstborn.


John 19:30-37John 19:30-37 - So when Jesus had received - So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And the sour wine, He said, "It is finished!" And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. 31 bowing His head, He gave up His spirit. 31 Therefore, because it was the Preparation Therefore, because it was the Preparation Day, Day, that the bodies should not remain on the cross that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and might be broken, and that that they might be taken they might be taken away. away.


32 Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of 32 Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who was crucified with the first and of the other who was crucified with Him. 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw Him. 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. 34 But legs. 34 But one of the soldiers pierced His side one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spearwith a spear, and immediately blood and water , and immediately blood and water came out. 35 And he who has seen has testified, came out. 35 And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you may believe.is telling the truth, so that you may believe.


36 For these things were done 36 For these things were done that the that the Scripture should be fulfilledScripture should be fulfilled, "Not , "Not one one of of His bones shall be broken." 37 His bones shall be broken." 37 And again And again another Scripture saysanother Scripture says, ", "They shall look on They shall look on Him whom they piercedHim whom they pierced.”.”


This is strong eyewitness evidence of the This is strong eyewitness evidence of the death of Christ!death of Christ!


This is strong evidence of the resurrection This is strong evidence of the resurrection of the righteous and the wicked at the of the righteous and the wicked at the 2nd coming of Jesus. 2nd coming of Jesus. (Jn 5:28-29; Acts 24:15)(Jn 5:28-29; Acts 24:15)


John 5:28-29John 5:28-29 - "Do not marvel at this; for - "Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which the hour is coming in which all who are in all who are in the graves will hear His voicethe graves will hear His voice 29 "and 29 "and come forth -- come forth -- those who have done goodthose who have done good, to , to the resurrection of lifethe resurrection of life, and , and those who have those who have done evildone evil, to , to the resurrection of the resurrection of condemnationcondemnation..


Acts 24:15Acts 24:15 - "I have hope in God, which - "I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that they themselves also accept, that there will there will be a resurrection of be a resurrection of the the deaddead, , both of both of the the just and just and the the unjustunjust..


The scattering and stumbling of the The scattering and stumbling of the Apostles at the arrest of Jesus is foretold. Apostles at the arrest of Jesus is foretold. (Zech 13:7; Mt 26:31, 55-56; Mk 14:27, (Zech 13:7; Mt 26:31, 55-56; Mk 14:27, 48-50)48-50)


Zechariah 13:7Zechariah 13:7 - " Awake, O sword, - " Awake, O sword, against My Shepherdagainst My Shepherd, Against the Man who , Against the Man who is My Companion," Says the LORD of is My Companion," Says the LORD of hosts. "hosts. "Strike the Shepherd, And the sheep Strike the Shepherd, And the sheep will be scatteredwill be scattered; Then I will turn My hand ; Then I will turn My hand against the little ones.against the little ones.


Matthew 26:31Matthew 26:31 - Then Jesus said to them, - Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, because of Me this night, for it is writtenfor it is written: : 'I 'I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep of will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep of the flock will be scatteredthe flock will be scattered.‘.‘


Matthew 26:55-56Matthew 26:55-56 - In that hour Jesus said - In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, "Have you come out, as to the multitudes, "Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to against a robber, with swords and clubs to take Me? I sat daily with you, teaching in take Me? I sat daily with you, teaching in the temple, and you did not seize Me. 56 the temple, and you did not seize Me. 56 "But "But all this was done that the Scriptures of all this was done that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilledthe prophets might be fulfilled." Then all ." Then all the disciples forsook Him and fled.the disciples forsook Him and fled.


Mark 14:27Mark 14:27 - Then Jesus said to them, "- Then Jesus said to them, "All All of you will be made to stumble because of of you will be made to stumble because of Me this nightMe this night, for , for it is writtenit is written: : 'I will strike 'I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep will be the Shepherd, And the sheep will be scatteredscattered.‘.‘


Mark 14:48-50Mark 14:48-50 - Then Jesus answered - Then Jesus answered and said to them, "Have you come out, as and said to them, "Have you come out, as against a robber, with swords and clubs to against a robber, with swords and clubs to take Me? 49 "I was daily with you in the take Me? 49 "I was daily with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me. temple teaching, and you did not seize Me. But But the Scriptures must be fulfilledthe Scriptures must be fulfilled." 50 ." 50 Then they all forsook Him and fled.Then they all forsook Him and fled.


The stumbling and denial by the Apostles The stumbling and denial by the Apostles was not unanticipated.was not unanticipated.


The stumbling and denial by the Apostles The stumbling and denial by the Apostles was not unanticipated.was not unanticipated.

The power of the great Shepherd is also The power of the great Shepherd is also emphasized. emphasized.

Prophecies of the Reign of the MessiahProphecies of the Reign of the Messiah

The outpouring of the Holy Spirit beginning The outpouring of the Holy Spirit beginning at the day of Pentecost was foretold. at the day of Pentecost was foretold. (Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2:14-21)(Joel 2:28-32; Acts 2:14-21)


Joel 2:28-32Joel 2:28-32 - " - " And it shall come to pass And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visionsdreams, Your young men shall see visions. . 29 And also on 29 And also on My My menservants and on menservants and on My My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days. those days.


30 "And I will show wonders in the heavens 30 "And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: Blood and fire and pillars and in the earth: Blood and fire and pillars of smoke. 31 The sun shall be turned into of smoke. 31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD. the LORD.


32 And it shall come to pass 32 And it shall come to pass That That whoever whoever calls on the name of the LORD Shall be calls on the name of the LORD Shall be savedsaved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem . For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be deliverance, As the LORD there shall be deliverance, As the LORD has said, Among the remnant whom the has said, Among the remnant whom the LORD calls.LORD calls.


Acts 2:14-21Acts 2:14-21 - But Peter, standing up with - But Peter, standing up with the eleven, raised his voice and said to the eleven, raised his voice and said to them, "Men of Judea and all who dwell in them, "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and heed my words. 15 "For these are not heed my words. 15 "For these are not drunk, as you suppose, since it is drunk, as you suppose, since it is only only the the third hour of the day. 16 "third hour of the day. 16 "But this is what But this is what was spoken by the prophet Joelwas spoken by the prophet Joel::


17 'And it shall come to pass in the last 17 'And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, days, says God, That I will pour out of My That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams. 18 And on My menservants and on dreams. 18 And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those daysin those days; And they shall prophesy. ; And they shall prophesy.


19 I will show wonders in heaven above 19 I will show wonders in heaven above And signs in the earth beneath: Blood and And signs in the earth beneath: Blood and fire and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall fire and vapor of smoke. 20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the LORD. 21 And it shall awesome day of the LORD. 21 And it shall come to pass come to pass That That whoever calls on the whoever calls on the name of the LORD Shall be savedname of the LORD Shall be saved.‘.‘


The entrance of the Gentiles into the The entrance of the Gentiles into the kingdom of God was foretold. kingdom of God was foretold. (Amos 9:11-12; Acts 15:13-18)(Amos 9:11-12; Acts 15:13-18)


Amos 9:11-12Amos 9:11-12 - " On that day - " On that day I will raise I will raise up The tabernacle of Davidup The tabernacle of David, which has , which has fallen down, And repair its damages; I will fallen down, And repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins, And rebuild it as in the raise up its ruins, And rebuild it as in the days of old; 12 That they may possess the days of old; 12 That they may possess the remnant of Edom, And remnant of Edom, And all the Gentiles who all the Gentiles who are called by My nameare called by My name," Says the LORD ," Says the LORD who does this thing.who does this thing.


Acts 15:13-18Acts 15:13-18 - And after they had become - And after they had become silent, James answered, saying, "Men silent, James answered, saying, "Men and and brethren, listen to me: 14 "Simon has brethren, listen to me: 14 "Simon has declared how declared how God at the first visited the God at the first visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people for Gentiles to take out of them a people for His nameHis name. 15 "And . 15 "And with this the words of with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is writtenthe prophets agree, just as it is written::


16 16 'After this I will return And will rebuild 'After this I will return And will rebuild the tabernacle of Davidthe tabernacle of David, which has fallen , which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will set down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will set it up; 17 So that the rest of mankind may it up; 17 So that the rest of mankind may seek the LORD, seek the LORD, Even all the Gentiles who Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the LORD are called by My name, Says the LORD who does all these thingswho does all these things.' 18 ".' 18 "Known to Known to God from eternity are all His worksGod from eternity are all His works..


Questions to Consider:Questions to Consider:


Questions to Consider:Questions to Consider: 1. How can we know for sure when an O.T. 1. How can we know for sure when an O.T.

prophecy is fulfilled?prophecy is fulfilled?



prophecy is fulfilled?prophecy is fulfilled? 2. What are the limitations of using the O.T 2. What are the limitations of using the O.T

without the guidance of the N.T. in without the guidance of the N.T. in understanding fulfilled prophecy?understanding fulfilled prophecy?



prophecy is fulfilled?prophecy is fulfilled? 2. What are the limitations of using the O.T 2. What are the limitations of using the O.T

without the guidance of the N.T. in without the guidance of the N.T. in understanding fulfilled prophecy?understanding fulfilled prophecy?

3. Why were two donkeys used in the 3. Why were two donkeys used in the triumphal entrance of Jesus? triumphal entrance of Jesus?


4. Was John the Baptist the fulfillment of 4. Was John the Baptist the fulfillment of Malachi’s prophecy of the coming of Malachi’s prophecy of the coming of Elijah? Explain. Elijah? Explain.


4. Was John the Baptist the fulfillment of 4. Was John the Baptist the fulfillment of Malachi’s prophecy of the coming of Malachi’s prophecy of the coming of Elijah? Explain. Elijah? Explain.

5. Was Jesus betrayal by Judas prophesied? 5. Was Jesus betrayal by Judas prophesied? Why does this help us in our faith?Why does this help us in our faith?


4. Was John the Baptist the fulfillment of 4. Was John the Baptist the fulfillment of Malachi’s prophecy of the coming of Elijah? Malachi’s prophecy of the coming of Elijah? Explain. Explain.

5. Was Jesus betrayal by Judas prophesied? 5. Was Jesus betrayal by Judas prophesied? Why does this help us in our faith?Why does this help us in our faith?

6. How did Amos’s prophecy of the Gentiles 6. How did Amos’s prophecy of the Gentiles help in the debate over circumcision and the help in the debate over circumcision and the place of the Old Law in the Jerusalem? place of the Old Law in the Jerusalem?

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God gave future promises of a coming Messiah through the prophets. n We can know when a passage is fulfilled when the N. T. tells us! (Acts 2:16-17)