In the part of the Bible which is called the Old Testament, there are over 300 predictions down through history which look forward to the coming of a Messiah or Saviour. That Messiah or Saviour we Christians believe, was the man, the historical figure of Jesus Christ. Let’s continue our adventure! Are you ready?
The first Christmas almost 2,000 years ago is the time when the invisible becomes visible. When God who is outside of time and space, entered time and space. This Almighty God becomes a weakened baby, in what we call the incarnation. Almighty God has become one of his created beings – a helpless human.
We continue today by looking at Jesus’ ancestry – something very important for the nation of Israel at the time!
1. Prediction: Messiah would be born of a woman.
Predicted: Genesis 3:15
Fulfilled: Matthew 1:20 & Galatians 4:4
2. Prediction: Messiah would be born of a virgin.
Predicted: Isaiah 7:14
Fulfilled: Matthew 1:22-23 & Luke 1:30-31
3. Prediction: Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
Predicted: Micah 5:2
Fulfilled: Matthew 2:1 & Luke 2:4-6
7. Prediction: Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah.
Predicted: Genesis 49:10
Fulfilled: Luke 3:33; Hebrews 7:14
8. Prediction: Messiah would be heir to King David's throne.
Predicted: 2 Samuel 7:12-13; Isaiah 9:7
Fulfilled: Luke 1:32-33; Romans 1:3
9. Prediction: Messiah's throne will be anointed and eternal.
Predicted: Psalm 45:6-7; Daniel 2:44
Fulfilled: Luke 1:30-33; Hebrews 1:8-9
10. Prediction: Messiah would be called Immanuel.
Predicted: Isaiah 7:14
Fulfilled: Matthew 1:22-3
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