Messianic Prophecies, Part 2 by Myra Kahn Adams for Town Hall
Thanks for joining us this New Year’s weekend as we conclude our two-part study of the Messianic prophecies found in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament.
If you missed reading Part One, now would be a good time to catch up and help make Part Two more meaningful. But here is a quick recap: We discussed what Jesus said about the ancient Hebrew Scriptures relevant to His identity and the Christmas-themed passages heralding his lineage and birth. Then, our VIP guest, Rabbi Jonathan Cahn, explained the overall meaning of the prophecies.
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Today, we begin with what is only a sample of Messianic prophecies about who Jesus was (is) and what He endured — referencing fulfillment in the New Testament. And again, we are honored that Rabbi Cahn is joining us to review Isaiah 53 — widely considered the most complete and profound Messianic prophecy.
The purpose of this brief two-part study is to encourage further research about these enthralling Messianic prophecies that non-believers downplay, twist, and rationalize to not be about Jesus. You decide:
Messiah’s throne will be anointed and eternal (Psalm 45:6-7) (Daniel 2:44) fulfilled: (Luke 1:33) (Hebrews 1:8-12).
A messenger would prepare the way for Messiah (Isaiah 40:3-5) fulfilled: (Luke 3:3-6).
Messiah would be declared the Son of God (Psalm 2:7) fulfilled: (Matthew 3:16-17).
Messiah would be a priest in the order of Melchizedek (Psalm 110:4) fulfilled: (Hebrews 5:5-6). (For more about Melchizedek, see Vol.1 and Vol. 50.)
Messiah would be called King (Psalm 2:6) (Zechariah 9:9) fulfilled: (Matthew 27:37) (Mark 11:7-11).
Messiah would be betrayed (Psalm 41:9) (Zechariah 11:12-13) fulfilled: (Luke 22:47-48) (Matthew 26:14-16).
Messiah would be spat upon and struck (Isaiah 50:6) fulfilled: (Matthew 26:67).
Messiah’s hands and feet would be pierced (Psalm 22:16) (Zechariah 12:10) fulfilled: (John 20:25-27).
Messiah’s bones would not be broken (Exodus 12:46) (Psalm 34:20) fulfilled: (John 19:33-36).
Messiah would be forsaken by God (Psalm 22:1) fulfilled (Matthew 27:46).
