Jesus The Christ
Secular references to Jesus – Yeshua
- Jewish Antiquities—Josephus, a non-believer, wrote a 20-volume history of the Jewish people around 93 A.D. It mentioned the “brother of Jesus, who is called Messiah. “
- Annals of Imperial Rome – A.D. 116 mentions that Emperor Nero falsely blamed “the persons commonly called Christians, who were hated for their enormities. Christus, the founder of the name, was put to death by Pontius Pilate, procurator of Judea in the reign of Tiberius.” written by Tacitus a Roman senator and historian.
- Letter to Emperor Trajan that early Christians would “sing hymns to Christ as to a god.” written by Roman governor Pliny the Younger
Jesus in Prophecy
Let us engage in a discussion about Jesus, the Son of God, and the Groom. He remarkably fulfilled more than 300 widely recognized prophecies from the Old Testament. It is God the Father’s desire for us to comprehend our identity in Christ Jesus, for our restoration to Him hinges upon the Lamb of God. The Prophet Isaiah foretold the suffering that Jesus would endure on our behalf, a staggering 600 to 700 years prior to His arrival.
Well Known Prophecies Jesus Fulfilled:
- Born in Bethlehem – Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1, Luke 2:4-7
- Born of a Virgin – Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:18, Luke 1:26-35
- Slaughter of Infants – Jeremiah 31:15, Matthew 2:16-18
- Escape into Egypt – Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:14-15
- Ministry in Galilee – Isaiah 9:1-2, Matthew 4:12-16
- Priest Like Melchizedek – Psalm 110:4, Zechariah 6:12-13, Hebrews 6:20, 5:5-6, 7:15-17
- Rejected by Jews – Isaiah 53:3, Psalm 2:2, John 1:11, 5:43, Luke 4:29, 17:25
- Triumphal Entry – Zechariah 9:9, Isaiah 62:11, John 12:13-14, Matthew 21:1-11
- Betrayed by a Friend – Psalm 41:9, Mark 14:10
- Sold for 30 Pieces of Silver, Potter’s Field – Zechariah 11:12-13, Matthew 26:15
- False Witnesses’ Accused Him – Psalm 27:12, Matthew 26:59
- Silent When Accused – Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 27:12
- Struck and Spit Upon – Isaiah 50:6, Mark 14:65
- Hated Without Cause – Psalm 69:4, John 15:23
- Hands and Feet Pierced – Psalm 22:16, Luke 24:39
- Crucified With Sinners – Isaiah 53:12, Matthew 27:38
- Mocked and Insulted – Psalm 22:6-8, Matthew 27:39-40
- Given Gall and Vinegar – Psalm 69:21, John 19:29
- Prays for His Enemies – Psalm 109:4, Luke 23:34
- Side Pierced – Zechariah 12:10, John 19:34
- Soldiers Cast Lots for His Clothes – Psalm 22:18, Matthew 15:24
- Not a Bone to Be Broken – Psalm 34:20, John 19:33
- Buried With the Rich – Isaiah 53:9, Matthew 27:57-60
- Resurrection – Psalm 16:10, Matthew 28:9
- Ascension into Heaven – Psalm 68:18, Luke 24:51
