Seventy Prophecies of Yeshua's
1. He
would be a descendent of Abraham (Avraham).
(Genesis
12:1-3; 18:18; 22:18; Matthew 1:1-2,17; Galatians 3:8,16)
2. He
would be from the tribe of Judah (Yehudah) .
(Genesis
49:8-10; Hebrews 7:14; Revelation 5:5)
3. He
would be a descendent of David. (2 Samuel 7:4-5,12-13;
1 Chronicles 17:11-14; Psalm 132:11; Luke 1:32-33,67-69; Acts 2:29-30; Matthew
1:17; Romans 1:3)
4. He
would be born in
(Micah
5:2; Matthew 2:4-6; John 7:42)
5. He would
be from
(Matthew
2:23; Luke 1:26-27; John 1:45; Judges 13:5-7,24)
6. The
exact time of His crucifixion was known (483 years from the decree to build the
temple, which was around 444 B.C.E.). (Daniel 9:25; Nehemiah 2:1-8;
7. He
would be born of a virgin.
(Isaiah
7:14; Matthew 1:20-23; Galatians 4:4; Genesis 3:15)
8. His
name would be Immanuel. Immanuel in Hebrew means "G-d with us."
(Isaiah
7:14; Matthew 1:21-23)
9. His
name would be Jesus (Yeshua in Hebrew), which means
"Savior" or "Salvation." The word Yeshua
in Hebrew means "salvation." It is derived from another Hebrew word, Yashah, which means "to save, deliver, preserve, bring
salvation, get victory." (Matthew 1:21)
10. His
name would be the Messiah. The word Christ in English comes from the Greek word
Christos, which means "The Anointed One." Christos in Greek is the word Mashiach
in Hebrew, which also means "The Anointed One." The word Mashiach means "Messiah," who is Yeshua. (John 1:41)
11. He
would be the only begotten Son of G-d.
(Psalm
2:2, 6-7; John 1:14; Acts 13:33; Hebrews 1:1-2,5)
12. He
would be the Son of G-d and G-d would be His Father.
(Psalm
89:26-27; 2 Samuel 7:8,12-14; 1 Chronicles 22:7-10; Hebrews 1:1-2,5; Mark
14:36; John 20:30-31)
13. He
would be circumcised the eighth day according to the law of purification.
(Luke
2:21-24; Leviticus 12:1-6)
14. He
would go to
(Hosea
11:1; Matthew 2:13-15)
15.
Young babies would die in an attempt to kill Yeshua at
His birth.
(Jeremiah
31:15; Matthew 2:16-18)
16. He
would be preceded by a messenger (a type of Elijah [Eliyahu]
known as John (Yochanan) the Immerser
[Baptist]) who would prepare the way of the Lord. (Malachi 3:1; Luke 1:13,76; Matthew 11:7,10)
17.The messenger, John (Yochanan)
the Immerser (Baptist), would be preaching in the
wilderness. (Isaiah 40:3-5; Luke 1:13,80,3:2-6)
18.He would be a prophet like Moses (Moshe).
(Deuteronomy
18:15; John 1:45; Acts 3:20-23)
19.He would be anointed of the Holy Spirit (Ruach HaKodesh).
(Isaiah
11:1-2; 42:1; Matthew 3:16)
20.He would preach and teach in the temple (Beit HaMikdash).
(Malachi
3:1; Luke 4:16; Matthew 26:55; John 7:28; 8:1-2)
21.He came specifically to the house of
(Matthew
15:21-26)
22.Yeshua would be rejected by His own people
Yeshua is the stone that the builders rejected.
(Psalm
118:22; Isaiah 3:10-12; Romans 9:11)
23.Yeshua would be received by the Gentiles (corporately).
[Note: It should be pointed out that many Gentiles are not believers in Yeshua and many others are believers in name only and not
true followers with their hearts. The believers in Messiah are commanded to
follow G-d with all of their heart (Deuteronomy 6:4-9).] (Isaiah 11:10; 42:6;
49:6,22; 54:3; 60:3,5,11,16; 61:6,9; 62:2; 66:12,19; Malachi 1:11; Luke
2:30-32; Acts 28:28)
24.He would speak in parables.
(Psalm
78:2-4; Matthew 13:34-35)
25.The ministry of Yeshua would be
in
(Isaiah
9:1-2; Matthew 4:12-16,23)
26.His ministry would be to heal the sick, set the captives
free, and preach deliverance. This is known as the basar
(gospel) in Hebrew.
(Isaiah
61:1-2; Luke 4:16-21; Matthew
27.Yeshua was to be the shepherd of
(Ezekiel
34:5-10; 1 Kings 22:17; Zechariah 10:2; Genesis 49:22,24; Psalm 23:1; 80:1;
Isaiah 40:10-11; Ezekiel 34:23-24; 37:24; John 10:11,14-15)
28.His message would not be believed.
(Isaiah
53:1; John 12:37-38)
29.The meek would praise Him.
(Psalm
8:1-2; Matthew 21:15-16)
30.Illegal merchandise trading would be done in the temple.
(Psalm
69:9; John 2:13-17; Isaiah 56:7; Matthew 21:12-13)
31.He would be hated.
(Psalm
69:4; 35:19; 109:2-3; 119:161; John 15:24-25)
32.He would be a reproach to the people.
(Psalm
69:9; 89:50-51; Romans 15:3)
33.He would not seek publicity.
(Isaiah
42:1-2; Matthew 12:15-19;
34.He can be trusted and would be compassionate.
(Isaiah
42:3; Matthew 12:15,20-21)
35.No evil words would proceed from His mouth.
(Isaiah
53:9; Luke 23:41; 1 Peter 2:21-22; 2 Corinthians 5:21)
36.His disciples would forsake Him.
(Zechariah
13:7; Matthew 26:31-35,56)
37.There was nothing physically beautiful in Him to be
desired.
(Isaiah
53:2; Psalm 22:6; Mark 6:1-3; Philippians 2:7)
38.He gave up the glory in Heaven for the poverty of earth.
(Luke
9:58; 2 Corinthians 8:9)
39.He would publicly enter
40.He would ride into
(Zechariah
9:9; Matthew 21:5)
41.He would be sold for 30 pieces of silver.
(Zechariah
11:12; Matthew 26:14-16)
42.His betrayal price would be given for a potter's field.
(Zechariah
11:13; Matthew 27:3,7-10)
43.He would be betrayed by a friend.
(Psalm
41:9; John 13:18-21)
44.Both Jew and Gentile would conspire against Him.
(Psalm
2:1-2; Acts 4:27-28; Matthew 26:3; 27:1-2)
45.He would be nailed to a tree.
(Deuteronomy
21:22-23; Psalm 22:16; John
46.He would suffer for others.
(Isaiah
53:6; Matthew 20:28)
47.He would die for our sins.
(Isaiah
53:5; 1 Corinthians 15:3; 1 Peter 2:24)
48.He would be mocked.
(Psalm
22:7-8; Matthew 27:39-43)
49.He would die with the transgressors.
(Isaiah
53: 12; Mark 15:27-28)
50.He would make intercession for His murderers.
(Isaiah
53:12; Luke 23:34)
51.He would be smitten.
(Micah
5:1; Isaiah 50:6; Lamentations 3:30; Matthew 26:67; 27:30)
52.He would be spit upon.
(Isaiah
50:6; Matthew 26:67, 27:30)
53.He would be forsaken by G-d.
(Psalm
22:1; Matthew 27:46)
54.He would be given gall and vinegar to eat and drink.
(Psalm
69:21; Matthew 27:34,48)
55.He opened not His mouth when accused.
(Isaiah
53:7; Matthew 26:63-64; 27:12-14)
56.His garments would be parted.
(Psalm
22:18; Matthew 27:35)
57.Not one bone would be broken.
(Psalm
34:20; John 19:33,36)
58.He would be pierced.
(Zechariah
12:10; John 19:34,37)
59.He would be like a lamb going to the slaughter.
(Isaiah
53:7; Acts 8:26-35)
60.He is King of the Jews (and the world).
(Psalm
2:6; John
61.He would be buried with the rich.
(Isaiah
53:9; Matthew 27:57-60)
62.He would die.
(Isaiah
53:12; Matthew 27:50)
63.His soul would not be left in hell.
(Psalm
16:10; 49:15; 56:13; Acts
64.He would rise from the dead.
(Psalm
16:10; Luke 24:6,31,34; Acts
65.Others would rise from the dead with Him.
(Psalm
68:18; Ephesians 4:8; Matthew 27:52-53)
66.He would rise the third day from the grave.
(Jonah
1:17; 1 Corinthians 15:4; Luke 24:45-46; Matthew 12:40)
67.He would ascend into Heaven.
(Psalm
68:18; Acts 1:9; Luke 24:50-51)
68.He would sit at the right hand of G-d.
(Psalm
110:1; Hebrews 1:2-3; Ephesians 1:20-21; 1 Peter 3:22)
69.He would usher in a New Covenant (Brit Hadashah).
(Jeremiah
31:31; Luke 22:20)
70.He would be a sure foundation to all who believe.
(Isaiah 28: 16; Romans 10:11; 1 Peter 2:4-6)