Messianic Prophecies in the Old Testament
Messiah's Resume
Historically our Jewish people have been looking for the coming
of One referred to as the Messiah. Maimonides (or Rambam)
in his 13 Principles of Faith states that we believe with full faith
in the coming of the Messiah. Though the title 'Messiah' is only
used a few times in the Tanakh referring to this individual
(Daniel 9:25-26; Psalm 2:2), ancient rabbis recognized that
there are many biblical references to this individual. These
references are Messianic Prophecies describing one or more
things about this coming Messiah. You could say that these
Messianic Prophecies formulate a 'Resume for the Messiah'.
Here is some of His resume.
Messiah’s birth place Micah 5:2
“Bethlehem Ephrathah […]; One will come from you to be ruler over Israel for Me. His origin is from antiquity, from eternity.”
Messiah’s unique birth Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.”
Messiah’s royal and divine nature Isaiah 9:6
“He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”
Messiah’s work as healer Isaiah 35:5
“Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped.”
Messiah’s rejection Isaiah 53:3
“He was despised and rejected by men.”
Messiah’s death
Time: Before 70 CE Daniel 9:26-27
Reason: For our sins Isaiah 53:5-6
“He was pierced for our transgressions…and the LORD has punished Him for the iniquity of us all.”
Manner: Crucifixion Psalm 22:16
“...they pierced my hands and my feet.”
Messiah’s resurrection Psalm 16:10
“...you will not allow your Faithful One to see decay.”
Messiah’s second coming Zechariah 12:10
“...and they will look at Me whom they pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child…”
We believe the Messiah is Yeshua!
Yeshua (Jesus), who was raised in Nazareth, has fulfilled over a hundred of the Messianic prophecies,and the ones He hasn't fulfilled yet, He will fulfill when He returns one day. So we see that Messiah's Resume is really Yeshua's Resume as Messiah! Recognize Yeshua as Messiah and Lord. Trust Him to forgive you of your sins and receive everlasting life through Him!
Historically our Jewish people have been looking for the coming
of One referred to as the Messiah. Maimonides (or Rambam)
in his 13 Principles of Faith states that we believe with full faith
in the coming of the Messiah. Though the title 'Messiah' is only
used a few times in the Tanakh referring to this individual
(Daniel 9:25-26; Psalm 2:2), ancient rabbis recognized that
there are many biblical references to this individual. These
references are Messianic Prophecies describing one or more
things about this coming Messiah. You could say that these
Messianic Prophecies formulate a 'Resume for the Messiah'.
Here is some of His resume.
Messiah’s birth place Micah 5:2
“Bethlehem Ephrathah […]; One will come from you to be ruler over Israel for Me. His origin is from antiquity, from eternity.”
Messiah’s unique birth Isaiah 7:14
“Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive, have a son, and name him Immanuel.”
Messiah’s royal and divine nature Isaiah 9:6
“He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”
Messiah’s work as healer Isaiah 35:5
“Then the eyes of the blind will be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped.”
Messiah’s rejection Isaiah 53:3
“He was despised and rejected by men.”
Messiah’s death
Time: Before 70 CE Daniel 9:26-27
Reason: For our sins Isaiah 53:5-6
“He was pierced for our transgressions…and the LORD has punished Him for the iniquity of us all.”
Manner: Crucifixion Psalm 22:16
“...they pierced my hands and my feet.”
Messiah’s resurrection Psalm 16:10
“...you will not allow your Faithful One to see decay.”
Messiah’s second coming Zechariah 12:10
“...and they will look at Me whom they pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child…”
We believe the Messiah is Yeshua!
Yeshua (Jesus), who was raised in Nazareth, has fulfilled over a hundred of the Messianic prophecies,and the ones He hasn't fulfilled yet, He will fulfill when He returns one day. So we see that Messiah's Resume is really Yeshua's Resume as Messiah! Recognize Yeshua as Messiah and Lord. Trust Him to forgive you of your sins and receive everlasting life through Him!
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