Interspersed throughout the time of the kings, the Lord sent the Israelites prophets who spoke of the coming of Messiah. Here are just a few prophesies and their fulfillment. I was an adult when I first learned many of these prophesies and how each one was fulfilled in Jesus. It is undeniable that He is the One promised to Adam and Eve, and the One promised to me, and the One promised to you. Read each prophesy and its fulfillment and stand in awe of our good God; the light of the world.

Prophesy – Isaiah 9:6-7

For to us a child is born,
    to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon his shoulder,
    and his name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
    Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and of peace
    there will be no end,
on the throne of David and over his kingdom,
    to establish it and to uphold it
with justice and with righteousness
    from this time forth and forevermore.
The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Fulfillment – Matthew 1:1

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.

Prophesy – Isaiah 7:14

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.

Fulfillment – Matthew 1:18-25

Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit^.  She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”  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).  When Joseph woke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him: he took his wife,  but knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.

Prophesy – Micah 5:2

But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah,
    who are too little to be among the clans of Judah,
from you shall come forth for me
    one who is to be ruler in Israel,
whose coming forth is from of old,
    from ancient days.

Fulfillment – Matthew 2:1

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.

Prophesy – Isaiah 40:3-5

A voice cries:
“In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord;
    make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Every valley shall be lifted up,
    and every mountain and hill be made low;
the uneven ground shall become level,
    and the rough places a plain.
And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed,
    and all flesh shall see it together,
    for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”

Fulfillment – Matthew 3:1-3

In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said,

“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord;
    make his paths straight.’”

Prophesy – Isaiah 53:7

He was oppressed, and he was afflicted,
    yet he opened not his mouth;
like a lamb that is led to the slaughter,
    and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
    so he opened not his mouth.

Fulfillment – Mark 15:3-5

And the chief priests accused him of many things.  And Pilate again asked him, “Have you no answer to make? See how many charges they bring against you.”  But Jesus made no further answer, so that Pilate was amazed.

Prophesy – Isaiah 9:2

 The people who walked in darkness
    have seen a great light;
those who dwelt in a land of deep darkness,
    on them has light shone.

John 8:12

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Who God Is and Who You Are in Him:

Biblical Account	Points to Jesus as…	You, in Him, are…
Creation	The Creator	A New Creation
Adam & Eve	The Sinless Savior	A Saved Sinner
Noah	The Way of Salvation	Saved from Judgement
Abraham	The Promised Offspring	Heirs of the Promise
Isaac	The Lamb of God	Ransomed
Jacob	The Mediator	Recipients of Grace
Joseph	The Provider	Cared For
Moses	The Deliverer	Delivered from Sin & Death
Joshua	Immanuel; God with Us	More than Conquerors
Ruth	The Redeemer	Redeemed
Samuel	Sovereign	Chosen
David	King	Royalty
Solomon	Wisdom	Equipped to be Wise
Prophets	The Light of the World	Children of Light

When You Pray..

Pray for:

1. Yourself
2. Your Spouse
3. Your Children/Grandchildren
4. Your Family – Parents, Siblings, Nieces & Nephews