What Prophecies Did Jesus Fulfill — In Biblical Context
Jesus fulfilled over 300 Old Testament prophecies including His birthplace, lineage, ministry, betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection.
Jesus fulfilled over 300 Old Testament prophecies including His birthplace, lineage, ministry, betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection.
"And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me." — Luke 24:44 (KJV)
The Biblical Context
The sheer number and specificity of prophecies Jesus fulfilled is staggering. He was born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14/Matthew 1:23), in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2/Matthew 2:1), from David's line (Jeremiah 23:5/Matthew 1:1). He entered Jerusalem on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9/Matthew 21:5), was betrayed for 30 silver pieces (Zechariah 11:12/Matthew 26:15), was silent before accusers (Isaiah 53:7/Matthew 27:12), was crucified with criminals (Isaiah 53:12/Luke 23:33), had His garments divided by lots (Psalm 22:18/John 19:24), and rose on the third day (Psalm 16:10/Acts 2:31). The cumulative probability of one person fulfilling even 48 of these prophecies has been calculated at 1 in 10^157.
Where It Sits in Scripture
The core passage for this question, Luke 24:44, sits inside Luke 24. To grasp the full meaning, read the surrounding paragraph — the verses before set up the thought, the verses after carry it forward.
"And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me."
Supporting Passages
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed."
"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil."
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