Genesis 17:19 says that Messiah will be a descendant of Isaac.
Jesus was a decendant of Isaac. Luke 3:34
Numbers 24:17 says that Messiah will be a descendant of Jacob.
Jesus was a decendant of Jacob. Matthew 1:2
Genesis 49:10 says that Messiah will be from the tribe of Judah.
Jesus was from the tribe of Judah. Luke 3:33
Micah 5:2 says that Messiah will be born in Bethlehem Ephrathah
(the city of David, different from Bethlehem Zebulun).
Jesus was born in Bethlehem Ephrathah. Luke 2:4-7
Daniel 9:25 gives the time that Messiah was to come
Jesus was born at the appointed time. Luke 2:1-2
Isaiah 7:14 says that Messiah would be born of a virgin.
Jesus was born of a virgin. Luke 1:26-31
Jeremiah 31:15 says that there will be a slaughter of children
There was a slaughter of children following Jesus' birth. Matthew 2:16-18
Hosea 11:1 says that Messiah would live in Egypt as a child.
Jesus lived in Egypt as a child. Matthew 2:14-15
Isaiah 40:3-5 and Malachi 3:1 say that Messiah would be preceded by someone who would prepare the way for Him.
Jesus was preceded by John the Baptizer, who prepared the way for Him.
Luke 3:3-6 and Luke 7:24-27
Malachi 4:5-6 says that Elijah will come before the Messiah.
John the Baptizer had the role of Elijah. Matthew 11:13-14
Psalm 2:7 says that Messiah will be called Son by G-d Himself.
Jesus was called Son by G-d Himself. Matthew 3:17
Isaiah 9:1-2 says that Messiah will have a ministry in Galilee.
Jesus had a ministry in Galilee. Matthew 4:13-16
Psalm 78:2-4 says Messiah will speak in parables.
Jesus spoke in parables. Matthew 13:34-35
Isaiah 53:3 says that Messiah will be rejected by the Jewish people.
Jesus was rejected by the Jewish people. John 1:11, Luke 23:18
Zechariah 9:9 says that Messiah will enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey,
to the rejoicing of the people.
Jesus entered Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, to the rejoicing of the people. Mark 11:7-11
Psalm 8:2 says Messiah will loved by little children.
Jesus was loved by little children. Matthew 21:15-16
Isaiah 53:1 says that Messiah will not be believed when He reveals Himself as the arm of the L-RD.
Jesus was not believed, even when He performed miracles. John 12:37-38
Psalm 41:9 says Messiah will be betrayed by a close friend.
Jesus was betrayed by a close friend. Luke 22:47-48
Zechariah 11:12 says that Messiah will be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver.
Jesus was betrayed for 30 pieces of silver. Matthew 26:14-15
Isaiah 53:7 says Messiah will be silent before His accusers.
Jesus was silent before His accusers. Mark 15:4-5
Isaiah 50:6 says Messiah will be spit on and hit.
Jesus was spit on and hit. Matthew 26:67
Psalm 35:19 says Messiah will be hated without cause.
Jesus was hated without cause. John 15:24-25
Isaiah 53:5 says Messiah would be given as a sacrifice for our sins.
Jesus gave Himself as a sacrifice for our sins. Romans 5:6-8
Isaiah 53:12 says Messiah would be put to death alongside of criminals.
Jesus was put to death alongside of criminals. Mark 15:27-28
Psalm 22:16 says Messiah will be pierced through the hands and feet.
Jesus was pierced through the hands and feet. John 20:27
Psalm 22:7-8 gives the words that will be used to mock the Messiah.
When Jesus was crucified, his mockers used the same words. Luke 23:35
Psalm 109:4 says Messiah will pray for His enemies.
Jesus prayed for His enemies. Luke 23:34
Psalm 22:17-18 says someone will cast lots for Messiah's clothes.
Soldiers cast lots for Jesus' clothes. Matthew 27:35-36
Psalm 34:20 says none of Messiah's bones will be broken.
Although it was the custom during crucifixion, and it was planned to break His legs,
not one of Jesus' bones were broken. John 19:32-36
Zechariah 12:10 says Messiah's side will be pierced.
Jesus' side was pierced. John 19:34
Isaiah 53:9 says that Messiah will be buried in a rich person's grave.
Jesus was buried in a rich man's grave. Matthew 27:57-60
Psalm 16:10 and Psalm 49:15 say Messiah will rise from the dead.
Jesus rose from the dead. Mark 16:6-7
NOTE: Some have suggested that Jesus, knowing the Tenach (the Jewish Bible), set about to fulfill the prophecies about Messiah in order to fool the people. None of those accusers has been able to explain how Jesus was able to plan the time, place and lineage of His own birth, or the reaction of people to Him, or get the ones who hated Him to use the same words predicted in Scripture, hit and spit on Him, cast lots for His clothes and not break His bones.
Have you trusted in Y'shua ha Mashiach? (the Jewish way to say "Jesus the Messiah"). Jesus came to the Jews first, but also to the Gentiles. During this unsettled time, G-d is offering you a hope and a future. Will you take it?
"Come, all you who are thirsty,
come to the waters;
and you who have no money,
come, buy and eat!
Come, buy wine and milk
without money and without cost.
Why spend money on what is not bread,
and your labor on what does not satisfy?
Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good,
and your soul will delight in the richest of fare.
Give ear and come to me;
hear me, that your soul may live.
I will make an everlasting covenant with you,
my faithful love promised to David."
Isaiah 55:1-3, NIV
