Fifty Fulfilled Prophecies Regarding Christ’s Expiatory Sacrifice

It is often a great blessing to review the amazing accuracy of God’s Word by fixing our attention upon specific prophecies.

1. Prophetic announcement – Malachi 3:1……Mark 1:2
2. His heavenly commission – Isaiah 61:1-3……Luke 4:18-21
3. He will preach – Psalm 78:1-3……Luke 4:18-21
4. Of the priestly order of Melchizedek – Psalm 110:4……Hebrews 5:6
5. Jonah as a type of Christ – Jonah 1:7……Matthew 16:4
6. Triumphal entry into Jerusalem – Zechariah 9:9……Matthew 21:5
7. Falsely accused – Psalm 35:11……Mark 14:56
8. Dishonored – Psalm 69:19…..Matthew 27:29-31
9. Forsaken by friends – Psalm 38:11……Mark 14:50
10. Betrayed – Psalm 41:9……Mark 14:10
11. Double-crossed for silver – Zechariah 11:12……Matthew 26:15
12. The Rejected Cornerstone – Psalm 118:22-23……Matthew 21:42
13. Disavowed by men – Isaiah 53:3……Luke 23:21
14. Silent before accusers – Isaiah 53:7……Matthew 27:12-14
15. Face beaten – Isaiah 52:14……Luke 22:63-64
16. Spitting in His face – Isaiah 50:6……Matthew 27:30
17. Wounded and bruised – Isaiah 53:5-10……John 19:1-6
18. Stripes on His back – Isaiah 50:6……Matthew 27:26
19. Weak from carrying His cross – Psalm 109:24……Matthew 27:32
20. Hands and feet pierced – Psalm 22:16……John 20:25-27
21. No bones broken – Psalm 34:20…….John 20:33-36
22. Crucified with the wicked – Isaiah 53:9……Matthew 27:38
23. Garments gambled for – Psalm 22:16-18……John 19:24
24. Cry of the forsaken – Psalm 22:1……Matthew 27:46
25. Heart melted within Him – Psalm 22:14……John 19:34
26. Sun being hidden – Amos 8:9……Matthew 27:45
27. His thirst on the cross – Psalm 22:15……John 19:28
28. Given vinegar to drink – Psalm 69:21……John 19:29
29. Taunt to be delivered – Psalm 22:8……Matthew 27:43
30. Mockers shaking their heads – Psalm 109:25……Matthew 27:39
31. Being stared at – Psalm 22:17……Matthew 27:36
32. Looking at the Pierced One – Zechariah 12:10……John 19:37
33. No bitterness in His mouth – Isaiah 53:9……John 18:38
34. Forgiving His persecutors – Isaiah 53:12……Luke 23:34
35. Intercession for sinners – Isaiah 53:12……John 17:20-26
36. Commended His spirit to God – Psalm 31:5……Luke 23:46
37. His substitutionary death – Daniel 9:26……John 11:50-52
38. Shepherd injured and the sheep scattered – Zechariah 13:1-7……Matthew 26:31
39. Slain as a lamb – Isaiah 53:7……Revelation 5:12
40. Lacerated for our sins – Isaiah 53:5……I Peter 3:18
41. Healed by His stripes – Isaiah 53:5……I Peter 2:24
42. Burial with the rich – Isaiah 53:9……John 19:38-42
43. Purchase of the potter’s field – Zechariah 11:13……Matthew 27:3-9
44. The Man of Sorrows – Isaiah 53:12……Matthew 26:37-38
45. Savior of the Gentiles – Isaiah 49:6……Acts 13:47
46. His enemies His footstool – Psalm 110:1……Hebrews 10:13
47. Grave could not hold Him – Psalm 16:10……Mark 16:6
48. Resurrection – Psalm 16:10……Matthew 28:2-8
49. To sit at the right hand of power – Psalm 110:1……Luke 22:69
50. Our Heavenly High Priest – Zechariah 6:12-13……Hebrews 8:1
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Jesus told us that “He that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.”  (Matthew 10:38).

Meditate upon these prophecies and praise God for His sacrifice on the cross for our sins.

Maxim of the Moment

A problem is a chance for you to do your best. - Duke Ellington