Jesus Was Born Into This World to Die For the Sins of Mankind (Part 3)

Ever since the fall of man, there have been several prophecies in the Old Testament concerning the first coming and the ministry of trhe Messiah.  Those prophecies were realized in the New Testament.  Every prophecy that was made was correct.  There were many women in the Old Testament who were hoping they would be the ones that would give birth to the Christ child.  As it turned out, it was Mary who was chosen to give birth to the Christ child.  I'm going to list several prophecies in the Old Testament which foretold Christ's coming. 

* He was the "seed of a woman" -- prophecy (Genesis 3:15) and fulfilled: (Galatians 4:4)

* He was a descendent of Abraham -- prophecy (Genesis 12:3) and fulfilled (Matthew 1:1)

* He was from the tribe of Judah -- prophecy (Genesis 49:10) and fulfilled: (Luke 1:32-33)

* He was the heir to the throne of David --prophecy: (Isaiah 9:7) and fulfilled (Luke 1:32-33)

* His birthplace in Bethlehem -- prophecy (Micah 5:2) and fulfilled (John 1:2) (Luke 2:4-5, 7)

* Born of a virgin -- prophecy (Isaiah 7:14) and fulfilled (Luke 1:26-27, 30-31)

* Taken to Egypt -- prophecy (Hosea 11:1) and fulfilled (Matthew 2:14-15)

* Herod's killing of the infants -- prophecy (Jeremiah 31:15) and fulfilled (Matthew 2:16-18)

* Anointed by the Holy Spirit -- prophecy (Isaiah 11:2) and fulfilled (Matthew 3:16-17)

* Heralded by the messenger of the Lord (John the Baptist) -- prophecy (Isaiah 40:3-5); (Malachi 3:1) and fulfilled (Matthew 3:1-3)

* Would perform miracles -- prophecy (Isaiah 35:5-6) and fulfilled (Matthew 9:35)

* Would preach good news -- prophecy (Isaiah 61:1) and fulfilled (Luke 4:14-21)

* Would enter Jerusalem as a king on a donkey -- prophecy (Zechariah 9:9) and fulfilled (Matthew 21:4-9)

* Would be rejected by Jews --prophecy (Psalm 118:22) and fulfilled (I Peter 2:7)

* Die a humiliating death --prophecy (Psalm 22) (Isaiah 53) involving:
   1. rejection (Isaiah 53:3) (John 1:10-11; 7:5, 48)
   2. betrayal by a friend (Psalm 41:9) (Luke 22:3-4) (John 13:18)
   3. sold for 30 pieces of silver (Zechariah 11:12) (Matthew 26:14-15)
   4. silence before his accusers (Isaiah 53:7) (Matthew 27:12-14)
   5. being mocked (Psalm 22: 7-8) (Mathew 27:31)
   6. beaten (Isaiah 52:14) (Matthew 27:26)
   7. spit upon (Isaiah 50:6) (Matthew 27:30)
   8. piercing his hands and feet (Psalm 22:16) (Matthew 27:31)
   9. being crucified with thieves (Isaiah 53:12) (Matthew 27:38)
  10. praying for his persecutors (Isaiah 53:12) (Luke 23:34)
  11. piercing his side (Zechariah 12:10) (John 19:34)
  12. given gall and vinegar to drink (Psalm 69:21) (Matthew 27:34) (Luke 23:36)
  13. no broken bones (Psalm 34:20) (John 19:32-36)
  14. buried in a rich man's tomb (Isaiah 53:9) (Matthew 27:57-60)
  15. casting lots for his garments (Psalm 22:18) (John 19:23-24)

* Would rise from the dead! -- prophecy (Psalm 16:10) and fulfilled (Mark 16:6) (Acts 2:31)

*Ascend into Heaven -- (Psalm 68:18) (Acts 1:9)

* Would sit down at the right hand of God (Psalm 110:1) (Hebrews 1:3)