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15 unique facts about Old Testament
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prophecies about Jesus.
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The earliest prophecy about Jesus is
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found in Genesis 3:15, the
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This scripture predicts a coming
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descendant of Eve who would crush the
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serpent's head seen by early Christians
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as the first announcement of the
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Messiah's victory over Satan.
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The Messiah was prophesied to come from
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Abraham's lineage. Genesis 12 3:22-18
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God's covenant promised that all nations
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would be blessed through Abraham
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fulfilled in Jesus whose genealogy
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Matthew and Luke carefully connect to
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the Messiah would come from the tribe of
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Jacob's blessing declared the scepter
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shall not depart from Judah a prophecy
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interpreted in ancient Jewish tradition
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as pointing to a future King Jesus.
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The Messiah would be a descendant of
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King David. 2 Samuel 70:12-13.
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God promised David an everlasting
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throne. Historically, Jews expected a
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son of David, which is why many in Jesus
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ministry addressed him by that title.
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The birthplace of the Messiah was
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foretold centuries earlier. Micah 5:2.
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Micah prophesied Bethlehem as the
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birthplace of the ruler whose origins
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are from ancient times.
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Remarkably specific, this prophecy was
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used by the chief priests when Herod
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inquired about Messiah's birthplace.
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Isaiah foretold a virgin birth. Isaiah
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The Hebrew term Alma refers to a young
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unmarried woman. Early Jewish and
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Christian interpreters believed this
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pointed to a miraculous birth fulfilled
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by Jesus. Matthew 1:22-23.
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The Messiah would be called Emmanuel,
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meaning God with us. Isaiah 7:14.
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This title expresses the divine presence
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among God's people. An idea echoed in
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the Gospel of John. The word became
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flesh and dwelt among us.
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Isaiah 9:67 predicted a divine child
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with titles like mighty God and prince
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of peace. No earthly king fits these
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descriptions. Historically, Christians
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saw this prophecy as revealing the
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Messiah's divine nature and eternal
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The ministry of John the Baptist was
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foretold as the forerunner preparing the
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way. Isaiah 43, Malachi 3:1.
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Both prophets describe one who would cry
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out in the wilderness, preparing the
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people for the Lord's arrival, fulfilled
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exactly in John the Baptist's ministry.
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The Messiah would bring light to
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Galilee. Isaiah 9:1-2,
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a surprising prophecy. Galilee was seen
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as spiritually dark and mixed with
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Jesus beginning his ministry, there was
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a direct fulfillment. Matthew 4:13:16
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Zechariah 9:9 predicted the Messiah's
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triumphal entry riding on a donkey.
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Riding a donkey symbolized peace. Jesus
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fulfilled this to the letter which
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triggered the crowds shouting messianic
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cries, "Hosana to the son of David."
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The Messiah would be betrayed by a close
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King David wrote of betrayal by a
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trusted companion. historically applied
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to Judas's Scariot's betrayal of Jesus.
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The exact price of betrayal, 30 pieces
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of silver, was foretold. Zechariah
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This prophecy even includes the money
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being thrown into the temple and given
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to the potter matching Matthew 27-3 to10
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with astonishing detail.
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The suffering and crucifixion of the
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Messiah were described in detail in
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Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22.
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These prophecies describe
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being pierced. Psalm 22:16, Isaiah 53:5,
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being despised and rejected,
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casting lots for his clothing, Psalm
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bearing the sins of many.
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Written centuries before crucifixion
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The resurrection was foreshadowed in
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Psalm 16:10 in Jonah's three days in the
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David wrote that God would not let his
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holy one see decay. Jesus applied
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Jonah's experience to his death and
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resurrection as the sign to Israel.
