| MESSIANIC PROPHECY |
TANACH REFERENCE |
FULLFILLMENT |
| 1) The Messiah would be resurrected Read Commentary What proof do you have that Jesus was the Messiah? The Returning King: The “Two Messiahs” in Zechariah |
Psalm 16:8–11 |
Acts 2:22–32 Acts 13:35–37 |
| 2) The Messiah would bring in a new covenant Read Commentary Jesus’ References to Old Testament Scriptures |
Jeremiah 31:31 |
Matthew 26:28 Mark 14:24 Luke 22:20 1 Corinthians 11:25 2 Corinthians 3:6 Hebrews 8:6–13 Hebrews 9:15 Hebrews 12:24 |
| 3) The Messiah would be forsaken and pierced, but vindicated Read Commentary Jesus’ References to Old Testament Scriptures |
Psalm 22:1–31 |
Matthew 27:39 Matthew 27:43–44 Matthew 27:46 Mark 15:34 John 19:24 Hebrews 2:12 |
| 4) The Messiah would be the rejected cornerstone Read Commentary Jesus’ References to Old Testament Scriptures |
Psalm 118:22–24 |
Matthew 21:42 Mark 12:10–11 Luke 20:17–18 Acts 4:9–12 Ephesians 2:20 1 Peter 2:6-8 |
| 5) The Messiah would do life-affirming redemptive deeds Read Commentary Jesus’ References to Old Testament Scriptures |
Isaiah 61:1–2 |
Luke 4:17–21 |
| 6) The Messiah would be born of a virgin Read Commentary The Genealogy of the Messiah |
Isaiah 7:14 |
Matthew 1:22–23 Luke 1:31–35 |
| 7) The Messiah would come according to a timetable Read Commentary The Messianic Time Table According to Daniel the Prophet |
Daniel 9:24–27 |
Matthew 24:15–16 Mark 13:14–15 Galatians 4:4 |
8) The Suffering Servant (Isaiah 53:4-6,11)
9) The Messiah would bear our sins and suffer in our place (Isaiah 53:4-6,11)
10) The Messiah would not remain dead, but see his seed, prolong his days and be exalted (Isaiah 53:10-11)
Read Extensive Commentary The Rabbis’ Dilemma: A Look at Isaiah 53 Who’s the Subject of Isaiah 53? You Decide! |
Isaiah 52:13–53:12 |
Matthew 8:16–17 Matthew 20:28 Matthew 26:28 Matthew 27:59–60 Mark 10:45 Mark 14:24 Luke 22:20 John 12:37–38 Acts 8:32–35 Romans 10:16 Hebrews 9:28 1 Peter 2:21–25 |
| 11) The Messiah would be a prophet like Moses Read Commentary A Prophet Like Unto Moses A Prophet Like Moses |
Deuteronomy 18:15–19 |
Matthew 13:57 Matthew 21:46 Luke 24:19 John 1:21 John 1:25 John 6:14 John 7:40 Acts 3:22 Acts 7:37 |
| 12) The Messiah would be pierced Read Commentary Jewish Messianic Interpretations of Zechariah 12:10 Two Pictures of Messiah |
Zechariah 12:10 |
Matthew 24:30 John 19:31–37 Revelation 1:7 |
| 13) The Messiah would be preceded by Elijah the prophet Read Commentary Jesus and Elijah: Comparisons and Contrasts Guess Who’s Coming to the Seder? |
Malachi 4:5–6 [Hebrew Bible, verses 3:23–24] |
Matthew 11:14–15 Matthew 16:14 Matthew 17:9–13 Mark 6:14–16 Mark 9:11–13 Luke 1:16–17 John 1:21 |
| 14) The Messiah would come riding on a donkey Read Commentary The Returning King: The “Two Messiahs” in Zechariah Jesus as Messiah in the Gospels |
Zechariah 9:9 |
Matthew 21:1–7 |
| 15) The Messiah would be called out of Egypt Read Commentary The Son of God |
Hosea 11:1 |
Matthew 2:13–15 |
| 16) The Messiah would be called God’s Son Read Commentary The Son of God |
Psalm 2:1–12 |
Mark 1:11 Luke 3:22 Acts 4:25–28 Acts 13:33 Hebrews 1:5 Hebrews 5:5 |
| 17) The Messiah would be betrayed for thirty pieces of silver Read Commentary Two Pictures of Messiah |
Zechariah 11:12–13 |
Matthew 26:14–15 Matthew 27:3 Matthew 27:9–10 |
| 18) The Messiah would be the Son of Man Read Commentary Is the Messiah Divine? Yeshua–Let’s Clear Things Up Prominent Titles of Jesus |
Daniel 7:13–14 |
Matthew 9:6 Matthew 12:8 Matthew 13:41 Matthew 16:13 Matthew 16:27 Mark 8:31 Luke 6:22 Luke 9:22 John 1:51 John 3:13–14 Acts 7:56 and many others |
| 19) The Messiah would be a willing sacrifice Read Commentary Ram or Lamb? |
Genesis 22:1–18 |
John 3:16 Hebrews 11:17-19 |
| 20) The Messiah would be the Passover lamb Read Commentary John’s Gospel in Jewish Evangelism |
Exodus 12:1–51 |
John 1:29 John 1:36 John 19:33 John 19:36 1 Corinthians 5:7–8 1 Peter 1:19 |
| 21) The Messiah would be the star coming out of Jacob Read Commentary John’s Gospel in Jewish Evangelism |
Numbers 24:17 |
Matthew 2:2 Revelation 22:16 |
| 22) The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem Read Commentary A look at one of the predictions of the Messiah’s coming in the Hebrew Scriptures. O Little Town of Controversy Biblical Locales, Then and Now |
Micah 5:2 [Hebrew Bible verse 1] |
Matthew 2:1–6 John 7:40–43 |
| 23) The Messiah would be greater than David Read Commentary |
Psalm 110:1–4 |
Matthew 22:4–45 Mark 12:35–37 Luke 20:41–44 Acts 2:34–36 1 Corinthians 15:25–28 Hebrews 1:3 Hebrews 1:13 Hebrews 4:14–5:10 |
| 24) The Messiah would be a descendant of David Read Commentary A look at one of the predictions of the Messiah’s coming in the Hebrew Scriptures |
2 Samuel 7:12–16 |
Matthew 1:1 Luke 1:32–33 Acts 15:15–16 Hebrews 1:5 |
| 25) The Messiah is spoken of throughout the Hebrew Bible Read Commentary Prophecies of the Messiah in the Hebrew Bible |
Hebrew Bible |
Luke 24:25–27 Luke 24:32 |
| 26) The Messiah would be the Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace Read Commentary If Jesus is the Messiah |
Isaiah 9:6–7 [Hebrew Bible 9:5-6] |
Luke 1:32–33 Luke 1:79 John 6:51 John 14:27 Acts 10:36 Romans 9:5 |
| 27) The Messiah would be preceded by a messenger Read Commentary Overview of the Major Prophets: How well do you know the Jewish Bible? |
Malachi 3:1 |
Matthew 11:10 Mark 1:2 Luke 1:76 |
| 28) The Messiah would be the coming one to whom the scepter belongs Read Commentary Jacob’s Prophecies |
Genesis 49:10 |
Matthew 2:6 Matthew 2:11 Romans 1:5 Romans 15:18 Romans 16:26 Hebrews 7:14 Revelation 5:5 |
| 29) The Messiah would be acclaimed Read Commentary |
Psalm 118:25–29 |
Matthew 21:9 Mark 11:9–10 Luke 13:35 Luke 19:38 John 12:13 |
| 30) The Messiah would be the seed of the woman Read Commentary |
Genesis 3:15 |
Romans 16:20 Galatians 4:4 Revelation 12:9 Revelation 12:17 |
| 31) The Messiah would be the descendant of Abraham through whom all nations would be blessed Read Commentary |
Genesis 12:3 |
Acts 3:24-26 |
| 32) The Messiah would be lifted up Read Commentary |
Numbers 21:6–9 |
John 3:14–18 |
| 33) The Messiah would be our Kinsman-Redeemer Read Commentary |
Ruth 4:4–9 |
Luke 1:50 Luke 1:58 Luke 1:68 Luke 1:72 Luke 1:78 1 Peter 1:18 Hebrews 2:11 |
| 34) The Messiah would be the righteous sufferer Read Commentary |
Psalm 69 |
Matthew 27:33–34 John 2:17 John 15:25 Acts 1:20 Romans 11:9–10 Romans 15:1–3 |
| 35) The Messiah would be the great light Read Commentary |
Isaiah 9:1–2 [Hebrew Bible 8:23-9:1] |
Matthew 4:13–16 Luke 1:76–79 |
| 36) The Messiah would be called a Nazarene Read Commentary |
Isaiah 11:1 Isaiah 53:3 |
Matthew 2:23 |
| 37) The Messiah would perform signs of healing Read Commentary |
Isaiah 35:5–6 |
Matthew 11:4–6 Luke 7:20–23 |
| 38) The Messiah would be preceded by a forerunner Read Commentary |
Isaiah 40:3–5 |
Matthew 3:1–3 Mark 1:1-3 Luke 1:76 Luke 3:1–6 Luke 7:27 John 1:22–23 |
| 39) The Messiah would be a light for the nations of the world Read Commentary |
Isaiah 42:1–7 |
Matthew 12:15–18 Luke 2:27–32 John 8:12 |
| 40) The Messiah would be the object of a murderous plot, but hope lies ahead Read Commentary |
Jeremiah 31:15 |
Matthew 2:16–18 |
