Throughout the Old Testament, God told his people that a Messiah was coming. Jesus Christ fulfilled those prophecies!
Here are some key verses of prophecy that Jesus—the Messiah—fulfilled when he came. There are many more prophecies about the Messiah throughout the Old Testament. Consider researching on your own or using this list to get you started.
Prophecy about the coming Messiah:
- Genesis 3:15
- Genesis 12:3; 18:17-18; 22:18; 26:4
- Genesis 28:14
- Genesis 49:10
- Psalm 22 (Note: Jesus quoted the first verse of Psalm 22 while he was on the cross. In Hebrew practice, this implied that he was calling to mind the entire Psalm. As you read, take special note of verses 14-18.)
- Psalm 132:11
- Isaiah 7:14
- Isaiah 9:1-7 (especially 1-2 and 6-7)
- Isaiah 52:13-53:12
- Jeremiah 23:5-6
- Ezekiel 34:23
- Micah 5:2
- Zechariah 9:9
- Malachi 3:1-3
