Bible passage
Prophecy
Fulfillment
1
Genesis 3:15
When sin first enters the world, God promises a savior — the Messiah — to resolve the problem of sin and reconcile people with God (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/genesis_3_15a.htm)
Galatians 4:4-5, Matthew 1:18
2
Genesis 3:15
The Messiah would be born of a woman — he would be a human, as opposed to an angel or other type of being (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/genesis_3_15b.htm)
Galatians 4:4-5, Matthew 1:18
3
Genesis 22:18
The Messiah would be a descendant of Abraham, because of Abraham’s great faith (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/genesis_22_18.htm)
Matthew 1:1, Luke 3:34, Romans 4:13, Galatians 3:7
4
Genesis 26:1-5
The Messiah would be a descendant of Abraham’s son Isaac (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/genesis_26_2_5.htm)
Romans 9:7, Hebrews 11:18, Matthew 1:2
5
Genesis 28:10-14
The Messiah would be a descendant of Abraham’s grandson Jacob (He would be an Israelite) (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/genesis_28_10.htm)
Matthew 1:2, Luke 3:34
6
Genesis 49:10
The Messiah would be a descendant of Abraham’s great-grandson Judah (He would be a Jew) (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/genesis_49_10.htm)
Matthew 1:3, Luke 3:33
7
Isaiah 11:1-10
The Messiah would be a descendant of Jesse, who is a descendant of Judah (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_11_1.htm)
Matthew 1:6, Luke 3:32
8
2 Samuel 7:12-16
The Messiah would be a descendant of King David, who is a son of Jesse (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/2_samuel_7_14.htm)
Matthew 1:6, Luke 3:31
9
Isaiah 11:1
The Messiah would appear after a great devastation for Jesse’s descendants (Babylonian conquest) (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_11_1.htm)
Luke 3:1-23. History: The Babylonians destroyed the Kingdom of Judah and forced many Jews into exile and captivity (about 2,600 years ago).
10
Jeremiah 23:3-6
The Messiah would appear after the regathering of exiles (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/jeremiah_23_3.htm)
Luke 3:1-23. History: Jews began returning to their homeland after the fall of the Neo-Babylonian Empire (about 2,500 years ago).
11
Daniel 9:24-26
The Messiah would appear after the rebuilding of Jerusalem (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/daniel_9_24c.htm)
Luke 3:1-23. History: Jerusalem was fully rebuilt when Jesus arrived as the Messiah about 2,000 years ago.
12
Genesis 49:10
The Messiah would appear after a succession of rulers from the Tribe of Judah (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/genesis_49_10.htm)
Matthew 2. History: Herod the Great became the first foreigner to reign from Jerusalem as king over the Jews in Israel. Jesus was born during his reign.
13
Ezekiel 21:26-27
The Messiah would appear after a disruption to the succession of Davidic kings, who were members of the Tribe of Judah
Matthew 2. History: Zedekiah, who lived during the time of Ezekiel, was the last Davidic king until Jesus was born.
14
Micah 5:1-2
The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/micah_5_2.htm)
Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:1-21
15
Genesis 17:15-21
The predicted miraculous birth of Isaac foreshadows the predicted miraculous birth of Jesus
Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38. Both births were the result of miracles and the fulfillment of prophecy.
16
Isaiah 7:13-14
Isaiah foretold the miraculous virgin birth of Jesus (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_7_14.htm) and The original Christmas story (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/original-christmas-story.htm)
Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38
17
Isaiah 7:14
The Messiah would be called Immanuel (God with us) (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_7_14.htm)
Matthew 1:23
18
Daniel 9:26
The Messiah would arrive before the (Roman) destruction of Jerusalem (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/daniel_9_24b.htm)
Luke 3:1-23. History: The Romans destroyed Jerusalem in AD 70. Jesus appeared as the Messiah in about AD 30.
19
Malachi 3:1
The Messiah would arrive at a time when there was a Temple in Jerusalem (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/malachi_3_1.htm)
Matthew 21:12. History: The Temple was destroyed AD 70, about 2,000 years ago, and has never been rebuilt.
20
Isaiah 40:1-9
The Messiah would be preceded by a forerunner (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_40_1.htm)
Matthew 3:1-4
21
Malachi 3:1
A messenger would prepare the way for the Lord (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/malachi_3_1.htm)
Mark 1:1-11
22
Daniel 9:24-27
The Messiah would arrive 483 years after a call to restore and to build Jerusalem (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/daniel_9_24c.htm)
John 1:29-34. History: Artaxerxes began giving permission to restore and rebuild Jerusalem in 457 BC. Jesus began his public ministy in AD 26.
23
Isaiah 61:1-2
The public ministry of Jesus is foreshadowed by Isaiah (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_61_1.htm)
Luke 4:14-30
24
Isaiah 9:1-2
The Messiah would have a ministry in Galilee and be a light to Gentiles (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_9_1.htm)
Matthew 4:12-17
25
Isaiah 35:4-6
The Messiah would perform miracles (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_35_4.htm)
Matthew 4:23-25. Jesus performed miracles on 50 occasions, according to Jesus the Miracle Worker (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1965048005)
26
Psalm 78:1-2
The Messiah would teach in parables (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_78_1.htm)
Matthew 13:3, 13-15
27
Deuteronomy 18:15-18
The Messiah would be like Moses, who was a prophet, leader, intermediary, deliverer and miracle worker (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/deuteronomy_18_15.htm)
John 5:45-47, 6:14
28
Isaiah 42:1-9
The Messiah would be humble and meek (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_42_1.htm)
Matthew 11:28-30
29
Psalm 2:1-12
The Messiah would have a father-son relationship with God (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_2_7.htm)
Matthew 14:33
30
Isaiah 9:6-7
The Messiah would be a son who would be called Mighty God (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_9_6.htm)
Matthew 1:23, John 10:30, 20:27-29
31
Zechariah 9:9
He would humbly announce himself publicly as the Messiah by riding a lowly donkey into Jerusalem (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/zechariah_9_9.htm)
Matthew 21:6-9
32
Jeremiah 31:31-34
The Messiah would be associated with a “new covenant” involving forgiveness of sin (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/jeremiah_31_31.htm)
Hebrews 8
33
Psalm 41
Psalm 41 foreshadowed the betrayal of Jesus (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_41_9.htm)
John 13:18
34
Psalm 22:6
The Messiah would be despised (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_22_1.htm)
Luke 23:21-23
35
Psalm 118:22-24
The Messiah would be rejected even though he is the cornerstone of a plan from God
Matthew 21:42-43
36
Isaiah 53:1-3
The Messiah would be despised and rejected (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_53_1.htm)
Matthew 27:21-23
37
Daniel 9:24-26
Daniel predicted the timing of when the Messiah would be rejected (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/daniel_9_24b.htm)
Mark 15:1-15
38
Isaiah 53:7
The Messiah would be persecuted (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_53_7.htm)
Matthew 27:27-31
39
Isaiah 53:7
The Messiah would be silent before his accusers (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_53_7.htm)
Matthew 27:12-14
40
Isaiah 50:6-7
The Messiah would be spat upon and beaten (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_50_6.htm)
Matthew 26:67, 27:30
41
Psalm 35:19, 69:4
The Messiah would be hated without reason or cause
John 15:25
42
Isaiah 53:12
The Messiah would be ‘numbered with the transgressors’ (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_53_12.htm)
Luke 22:37, 23:32
43
Isaiah 50:4-10
The Messiah would serve God with perfect obedience
Matthew 26:39, John 8:28
44
Isaiah 50:4-10
The Messiah would willingly submit to the will of God and the abuse of people
Matthew 26:47-56
45
Genesis 22:1-18
The near-sacrifice of Isaac foreshadows the sacrifice of Jesus (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/genesis_22_1_14.htm)
John 19:1-37
46
Psalm 22
Psalm 22 foreshadows the crucifixion of Jesus (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_22_1.htm)
Matthew 27:32-44, John 19:1-37, 20:27
47
Psalm 22:8
The Messiah would be mocked for his faith in God (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_22_1.htm)
Matthew 27:39, 27:43
48
Psalm 22:17-18
The Messiah would be stripped of his clothing (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_22_1.htm)
Luke 23:34-35
49
Psalm 22:18
Onlookers would cast lots for his clothing (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_22_1.htm)
Matthew 27:35, Luke 23:34, John 19:23
50
Psalm 22:16
The Messiah’s hands and feet would be pierced (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_22_1.htm)
John 19:37, 20:27
51
Psalm 22:15
The Messiah’s suffering would include thirst (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_22_1.htm)
John 19:28
52
Psalm 22:1
The Messiah would cry out to God (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_22_1.htm)
Matthew 27:46
53
Zechariah 12:10
Zechariah foreshadows the piercing of Jesus (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/zechariah_12_10.htm)
John 19:34-37
54
Isaiah 53:12
The Messiah would intercede for sinners
Matthew 10:32, Luke 23:34, Romans 8:34
55
Isaiah 53:4-9
The Messiah would suffer and die for the sins of others (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_53_4.htm)
John 19:1-37, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 4:10
56
Isaiah 53:8-9
The Messiah would be “cut off out of the land of the living” (executed)
John 19:1-37
57
Daniel 9:26
The Messiah would be “cut off” (executed)
John 19:1-37
58
Daniel 9:24
The Messiah’s sacrificial death would bring an end to the problem of sin
Galatians 1:3-5
59
Genesis 3:15
The Messiah would defeat evil at his own expense (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/genesis_3_15a.htm)
John 19:1-37, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 4:10
60
Isaiah 53:9
The Messiah would be buried in a rich man’s grave (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_53_9.htm)
Matthew 27:57-61
61
Psalm 16:8-11
God’s holy one (the Messiah) would be resurrected (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_16_8.htm)
John 20:1-18; Acts 2:29-32, 13:32-37, 1 Corinthians 15
62
Isaiah 53:10-12
The Messiah would be resurrected and see the results of his atoning death
John 20:1-18, Acts 1:8
63
Psalm 110
The Messiah would be seated at the right hand of God the Father, meaning he would ascend into heaven (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_110_1.htm)
Matthew 26:64, Luke 24:50-53, John 20:17, Acts 1:1-12. Jesus ascended 40 days after his resurrection.
64
Isaiah 11:10
The Messiah would appeal to Gentiles (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_11_1.htm)
Acts 1:8, 13:47-48. History: Christianity is the world’s largest religion.
65
Isaiah 42:1-4
The Messiah would affect people throughout the world (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_42_1.htm)
Matthew 28:19-20, John 12:18-21
66
Isaiah 42:6
The Messiah would be a light to people around the world (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_42_1.htm)
Luke 2:22-40
67
Zechariah 9:9-11
The Messiah would have a worldwide impact
Acts 1:8, 13:47-48.
68
Isaiah 49:6
The Messiah would bring salvation to the ends of the earth (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/isaiah_49_6.htm)
Acts 13:47-48. History: Christianity is the world’s most widespread religion.
69
Psalm 110
The Messiah will return to preside over Judgment Day (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/psalm_110_1.htm)
Daniel 7:13-14, 12:1-2. To be fulfilled in the future when Jesus returns.
70
Daniel 7:13-14
The Messiah will reign eternally over the Kingdom of God, also known as the Kingdom of Heaven (https://www.aboutbibleprophecy.com/daniel_7_13.htm)
Luke 1:31-33