Old Testament Prophecies in the Gospels

The Seed of the Woman Crushing the Serpent

Blessing to All Nations Through Abraham’s Offspring

An Everlasting Throne in the Royal Line of David

“The Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”

Born of a Virgin Named Immanuel (God With Us)

“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel" (which means, God with us).”

Ruler Born in Bethlehem Ephrathah

“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem... For so it is written by the prophet: "And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah..."”

Called Out of Egypt

“And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt and remained there until the death of Herod. This was to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet, "Out of Egypt I called my son."”

The Voice in the Wilderness Preparing the Way

“As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way, the voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,'" John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness...”

A Great Light Dawning on Galilee of the Gentiles

“And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea... so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: "The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali... the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light."”

Anointed with the Spirit to Proclaim Good News and Liberty

“And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were fixed on him. And he began to say to them, "Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing."”

Opening His Mouth to Speak in Parables and Hidden Truths

“All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable. This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet: "I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world."”

The Gentle King Entering Zion Riding on a Donkey

“This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying, "Say to the daughter of Zion, 'Behold, your king is coming to you, humble, and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.'"”

Betrayed for Thirty Pieces of Silver Cast into the Temple

“Then Judas, his betrayer, seeing that Jesus was condemned, repented and brought back the thirty pieces of silver... throwing down the pieces of silver into the temple, he departed... Then was fulfilled what had been spoken by the prophet...”

Silent and Uncomplaining Like a Lamb Led to the Slaughter

“But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he gave no answer. Then Pilate said to him, "Do you not hear how many things they testify against you?" But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.”

Hands and Feet Pierced, Bones Counted

“There they crucified him, and with him two others, one on each side, and Jesus between them... And again another Scripture says, "They will look on him whom they have pierced."”

Garments Divided and Lots Cast for Clothing

“When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one part for each soldier; also his tunic. But the tunic was seamless... so they said to one another, "Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see whose it shall be." This was to fulfill the Scripture...”

Offered Gall and Sour Wine for Thirst

“They offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it... And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, and put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink.”

Not One of His Bones Broken

“But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs... For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: "Not one of his bones will be broken."”

Assigned with Criminals, Yet Buried with the Rich

“When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus... and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had cut in the rock.”

Resurrection from the Dead: Flesh Not Seeing Corruption

“He foresaw and spoke about the resurrection of the Christ, that he was not abandoned to Hades, nor did his flesh see corruption. This Jesus God raised up, and of that we all are witnesses.”

Ascension and Enthronement at God’s Right Hand

“So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.”