Did Jesus Lie?

Did Jesus Fulfill Over 300 Prophecies?

Jesus standing on an ancient scroll.

Below is a list of over 300 Old Testament prophecies documented to be fulfilled in the New Testament.

All prophecies listed with the original source verse and the New Testament fulfillment.

LINEAGE & BIRTH

  1. Genesis 3:15 fulfilled in Matthew 1:20 / Galatians 4:4 — Born of a woman (seed of a woman)
  2. Genesis 12:3 fulfilled in Matthew 1:1 / Acts 3:25 — Descendant of Abraham
  3. Genesis 17:19 fulfilled in Luke 3:34 / Matthew 1:2 — Descendant of Isaac
  4. Numbers 24:17 fulfilled in Matthew 1:2 / Luke 3:34 — Descendant of Jacob
  5. Genesis 49:10 fulfilled in Luke 3:33 / Matthew 1:2 — From the tribe of Judah
  6. Isaiah 11:1 fulfilled in Luke 3:23,32 / Matthew 1:6 — Branch from Jesse’s stump
  7. Jeremiah 23:5 fulfilled in Luke 3:31 / Matthew 1:6 — Descendant of David
  8. 2 Samuel 7:12-13 fulfilled in Luke 1:32-33 — Heir to David’s throne
  9. Psalm 45:6-7 fulfilled in Hebrews 1:8-9 — His throne is eternal
  10. Micah 5:2 fulfilled in Matthew 2:1 / Luke 2:4-7 — Born in Bethlehem
  11. Isaiah 7:14 fulfilled in Matthew 1:22-23 — Born of a virgin
  12. Daniel 9:25 fulfilled in Luke 2:1-2 — Time of His birth foretold
  13. Hosea 11:1 fulfilled in Matthew 2:14 — Called out of Egypt
  14. Jeremiah 31:15 fulfilled in Matthew 2:16-18 — Massacre of children at birth
  15. Isaiah 9:1-2 fulfilled in Matthew 4:13-16 — Ministry in Galilee
  16. Numbers 24:17 fulfilled in Matthew 2:2 — His star would appear
  17. Genesis 49:10 fulfilled in John 18:31 — The scepter would not depart Judah until Shiloh came
  18. Isaiah 9:6 fulfilled in Luke 1:31-33 — Called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God
  19. Isaiah 9:6 fulfilled in John 10:30 — He would be God
  20. Psalm 2:7 fulfilled in Matthew 3:17 — Declared the Son of God

PREPARATION FOR MINISTRY

  1. Isaiah 40:3-5 fulfilled in Luke 3:3-6 — Preceded by a messenger (John the Baptist)
  2. Malachi 3:1 fulfilled in Matthew 11:10 — A messenger would prepare His way
  3. Malachi 4:5-6 fulfilled in Matthew 11:13-14 — Elijah-type figure would come before Him
  4. Isaiah 11:2 fulfilled in Matthew 3:16-17 — The Spirit of God upon Him
  5. Psalm 2:7 fulfilled in Matthew 3:17 — Acknowledged as God’s Son at baptism
  6. Isaiah 61:1-2 fulfilled in Luke 4:17-21 — Anointed to preach to the poor and brokenhearted
  7. Deuteronomy 18:15 fulfilled in Acts 3:20-22 — A Prophet like Moses
  8. Isaiah 53:2 fulfilled in Luke 9:58 / Mark 6:3 — He would grow up without worldly splendor
  9. Psalm 45:2 fulfilled in Luke 4:22 — Words of grace upon His lips

MINISTRY & MIRACLES

  1. Isaiah 35:5-6 fulfilled in Matthew 9:35 — Miracles: the blind would see, deaf hear, lame walk
  2. Isaiah 42:1-4 fulfilled in Matthew 12:17-21 — He would not cry out or quarrel in the streets
  3. Isaiah 42:6 fulfilled in Luke 2:32 — A light to the Gentiles
  4. Isaiah 53:4 fulfilled in Matthew 8:16-17 — He would bear our infirmities
  5. Isaiah 29:18 fulfilled in Matthew 11:5 — Deaf would hear, blind would see
  6. Psalm 78:2 fulfilled in Matthew 13:34-35 — He would speak in parables
  7. Isaiah 6:9-10 fulfilled in Matthew 13:14-15 — People would hear but not understand
  8. Psalm 69:9 fulfilled in John 2:17 — Zeal for God’s house would consume Him
  9. Isaiah 29:13 fulfilled in Matthew 15:8-9 — People would honor Him with lips but not hearts
  10. Isaiah 56:7 fulfilled in Matthew 21:13 — The Temple would be a house of prayer
  11. Zechariah 9:9 fulfilled in Matthew 21:4-5 — He would enter Jerusalem on a donkey
  12. Psalm 8:2 fulfilled in Matthew 21:16 — Praised by children
  13. Psalm 118:26 fulfilled in Matthew 21:9 — Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
  14. Haggai 2:7-9 fulfilled in Luke 2:32 / John 12:41 — The Desire of all nations would come
  15. Zechariah 11:11 fulfilled in Matthew 27:9-10 — The poor of the flock waited on Him
  16. Malachi 3:1 fulfilled in Luke 7:27 — Messenger of the covenant
  17. Isaiah 28:16 fulfilled in 1 Peter 2:6 — A precious cornerstone in Zion
  18. Psalm 110:4 fulfilled in Hebrews 5:6 — A priest after the order of Melchizedek
  19. Zechariah 6:13 fulfilled in Hebrews 8:1-2 — He would be both priest and king

REJECTION

  1. Isaiah 53:3 fulfilled in Luke 23:18 / John 1:11 — He would be despised and rejected by men
  2. Psalm 118:22 fulfilled in Matthew 21:42 — The stone the builders rejected
  3. Isaiah 8:14 fulfilled in 1 Peter 2:8 — A stone of stumbling to Israel
  4. Psalm 69:8 fulfilled in John 7:5 — Strangers to His own mother’s children (rejected by family)
  5. Isaiah 53:1 fulfilled in John 12:37-38 — His message would not be believed
  6. Psalm 2:1-3 fulfilled in Acts 4:25-28 — Nations and rulers would conspire against Him
  7. Psalm 41:9 fulfilled in John 13:18 — Betrayed by a close friend
  8. Zechariah 11:12-13 fulfilled in Matthew 26:14-16 — Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver
  9. Zechariah 11:13 fulfilled in Matthew 27:5-7 — Silver thrown into the house of the Lord, used for potter’s field

TRIAL & SUFFERING

  1. Zechariah 13:7 fulfilled in Mark 14:27 — His shepherd would be struck and sheep scattered
  2. Psalm 35:11 fulfilled in Mark 14:57 — False witnesses would rise against Him
  3. Isaiah 53:7 fulfilled in Matthew 27:12-14 — He would not open His mouth to defend Himself
  4. Isaiah 50:6 fulfilled in Matthew 26:67 — His face struck and spat upon
  5. Psalm 35:19 fulfilled in John 15:24-25 — Hated without cause
  6. Zechariah 13:6 fulfilled in Matthew 26:67-68 — Wounds between His hands
  7. Isaiah 53:8 fulfilled in Luke 23:14-15 — Judged and taken away
  8. Psalm 38:11 fulfilled in Luke 23:49 — Friends stood far off
  9. Psalm 109:25 fulfilled in Matthew 27:39 — People shook their heads at Him

CRUCIFIXION

  1. Psalm 22:1 fulfilled in Matthew 27:46 — My God, why have You forsaken Me?
  2. Psalm 22:7-8 fulfilled in Matthew 27:39-44 — People would shake heads and mock Him
  3. Psalm 22:14 fulfilled in John 19:34 — Poured out like water, bones out of joint
  4. Psalm 22:15 fulfilled in John 19:28 — Thirst — tongue cleaving to jaws
  5. Psalm 22:16 fulfilled in John 20:25-27 — Hands and feet pierced
  6. Psalm 22:17 fulfilled in Luke 23:35 — They would stare and look at Him
  7. Psalm 22:18 fulfilled in Matthew 27:35 — Garments divided by casting lots
  8. Psalm 22:31 fulfilled in John 19:30 — ‘It is finished’ — He has done this
  9. Psalm 69:21 fulfilled in Matthew 27:34 — Given gall and vinegar to drink
  10. Psalm 109:4 fulfilled in Luke 23:34 — He would pray for His enemies
  11. Isaiah 53:5 fulfilled in Romans 5:6-8 / 1 Peter 2:24 — Wounded for our transgressions
  12. Isaiah 53:6 fulfilled in 1 Peter 2:25 — The Lord laid on Him the iniquity of us all
  13. Isaiah 53:9 fulfilled in Matthew 27:57-60 — Buried with the rich in His death
  14. Isaiah 53:12 fulfilled in Luke 23:34 — Numbered with transgressors; interceded for them
  15. Isaiah 53:12 fulfilled in Mark 15:28 — Crucified between two criminals
  16. Zechariah 12:10 fulfilled in John 19:34 — His side pierced
  17. Zechariah 12:10 fulfilled in John 19:37 — They shall look on Him whom they pierced
  18. Amos 8:9 fulfilled in Matthew 27:45 — Darkness at noon during His death
  19. Psalm 31:5 fulfilled in Luke 23:46 — He would commit His spirit to the Father
  20. Exodus 12:46 fulfilled in John 19:36 — No bone of His would be broken
  21. Psalm 34:20 fulfilled in John 19:36 — God guards all His bones; not one broken
  22. Numbers 21:9 fulfilled in John 3:14 — Lifted up like Moses lifted the serpent
  23. Isaiah 63:3 fulfilled in Revelation 19:15 — He trod the winepress alone

RESURRECTION & ASCENSION

  1. Psalm 16:10 fulfilled in Mark 16:6-7 / Acts 2:31 — He would not see corruption (bodily resurrection)
  2. Psalm 49:15 fulfilled in Mark 16:6 — God would redeem His soul from the grave
  3. Psalm 2:7 fulfilled in Acts 13:33 — You are My Son, today I have begotten You (resurrection)
  4. Hosea 6:2 fulfilled in 1 Corinthians 15:4 — Raised on the third day
  5. Psalm 68:18 fulfilled in Ephesians 4:8 — He would ascend on high, leading captivity captive
  6. Psalm 110:1 fulfilled in Mark 16:19 — Sit at the right hand of God
  7. Psalm 47:5 fulfilled in Acts 1:9 — God is gone up with a shout
  8. Isaiah 52:13 fulfilled in Acts 5:31 / Philippians 2:9 — He would be exalted and lifted very high

PRIESTHOOD & KINGSHIP

  1. Psalm 110:4 fulfilled in Hebrews 5:6 — A priest forever after the order of Melchizedek
  2. Psalm 110:1 fulfilled in Matthew 22:44 — The Lord said to my Lord: ‘Sit at My right hand’
  3. Psalm 2:6 fulfilled in Luke 1:32-33 — Installed as King on Zion
  4. Isaiah 9:7 fulfilled in Luke 1:33 — Of the increase of His government there shall be no end
  5. Daniel 7:13-14 fulfilled in Matthew 24:30 / Revelation 1:13 — Son of Man coming on the clouds with dominion
  6. Zechariah 9:9 fulfilled in John 12:13-15 — Your King comes to you, righteous and having salvation
  7. Zechariah 6:13 fulfilled in Hebrews 8:1 — He shall be a priest on His throne
  8. Genesis 14:18 fulfilled in Hebrews 7:1-3 — Melchizedek as type of Christ — priest and king

THE HOLY SPIRIT & NEW COVENANT

  1. Joel 2:28-32 fulfilled in Acts 2:16-21 — He would pour out the Spirit on all flesh
  2. Isaiah 32:15 fulfilled in Acts 2:1-4 — The Spirit poured out from on high
  3. Jeremiah 31:31-34 fulfilled in Luke 22:20 / Hebrews 8:8-12 — He would establish a new covenant
  4. Isaiah 55:3 fulfilled in Acts 13:34 — The sure mercies of David would come
  5. Isaiah 59:20-21 fulfilled in Romans 11:26-27 — The Redeemer coming to Zion; Spirit not departing
  6. Ezekiel 36:25-27 fulfilled in John 3:5 — Cleansing with water; new spirit put within us

MISSION TO THE GENTILES

  1. Isaiah 49:6 fulfilled in Acts 13:47 — A light for the Gentiles to the ends of the earth
  2. Isaiah 42:6 fulfilled in Luke 2:32 — Given as a covenant for the people, a light to the Gentiles
  3. Isaiah 11:10 fulfilled in Romans 15:12 — The Root of Jesse would stand as a banner for the nations
  4. Psalm 22:27 fulfilled in Revelation 7:9 — All ends of the earth would remember and turn to the Lord
  5. Psalm 117:1 fulfilled in Romans 15:11 — All nations would praise Him
  6. Malachi 1:11 fulfilled in 1 Timothy 2:8 — In every place incense would be offered to His name

TYPES, SYMBOLS & ADDITIONAL PROPHECIES

  1. Genesis 22:18 fulfilled in Galatians 3:16 — In Abraham’s Seed all nations would be blessed
  2. Psalm 110:1 fulfilled in 1 Corinthians 15:25 — All enemies put under His feet
  3. Isaiah 11:4 fulfilled in Revelation 19:15 — He would strike the earth with the rod of His mouth
  4. Isaiah 25:8 fulfilled in 1 Corinthians 15:54 — He would swallow up death in victory
  5. Isaiah 53:10 fulfilled in Matthew 27:50-51 — His soul was made an offering for sin
  6. Isaiah 53:11 fulfilled in Romans 5:18-19 — By His knowledge He shall justify many
  7. Psalm 72:10-11 fulfilled in Matthew 2:1-11 — Kings would bring gifts and bow before Him
  8. Psalm 69:4 fulfilled in John 15:25 — Hated without cause
  9. Psalm 109:8 fulfilled in Acts 1:20 — Another would take his office (Judas replaced)
  10. Isaiah 50:4 fulfilled in John 7:46 — The tongue of the learned — He would speak with wisdom
  11. Zechariah 11:12 fulfilled in Matthew 26:15 — Priced at 30 pieces of silver
  12. Zechariah 11:13 fulfilled in Matthew 27:3-10 — Potter’s field purchased with the betrayal money
  13. Psalm 41:9 fulfilled in Luke 22:47-48 — Betrayed with a kiss by a close companion
  14. Isaiah 53:4 fulfilled in Matthew 8:17 — He bore our griefs and carried our sorrows
  15. Psalm 69:9 fulfilled in Romans 15:3 — The reproaches of those who reproach God fell on Him
  16. Isaiah 61:1 fulfilled in Luke 4:18 — He would preach liberty to captives
  17. Psalm 2:2 fulfilled in Acts 4:26-27 — Kings and rulers conspiring against the Lord’s Anointed
  18. Psalm 118:25-26 fulfilled in John 12:13 — Hosanna — Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord
  19. Isaiah 62:11 fulfilled in Matthew 21:5 — Say to the daughter of Zion: your salvation comes
  20. Zechariah 9:9 fulfilled in Mark 11:7-10 — Coming on a colt, the foal of a donkey
  21. Haggai 2:6-9 fulfilled in Luke 2:22-32 — The Desire of all nations coming to the Temple
  22. Psalm 69:7-9 fulfilled in John 2:17 — Zeal for Your house has eaten Me up
  23. Isaiah 53:3 fulfilled in John 12:37 — Who has believed our report?
  24. Psalm 31:11 fulfilled in Mark 14:50 — A reproach to all His enemies; those who saw Him fled
  25. Psalm 38:11 fulfilled in Luke 23:49 — Friends and family stood far off
  26. Psalm 88:8 fulfilled in Luke 23:49 — You have put away My acquaintances from Me
  27. Zechariah 13:6 fulfilled in John 20:27 — Wounds in His hands
  28. Isaiah 50:6 fulfilled in Matthew 26:67 / 27:30 — His beard pulled out, cheeks struck, spat upon
  29. Micah 5:1 fulfilled in Matthew 27:30 — Smiting the judge of Israel on the cheek
  30. Psalm 22:17 fulfilled in Matthew 27:36 — Looked upon, stared at in suffering
  31. Exodus 12:3-6 fulfilled in 1 Corinthians 5:7 — The Passover Lamb — type of Christ
  32. Isaiah 53:7 fulfilled in 1 Peter 1:19 — As a lamb led to slaughter — spotless and without blemish
  33. Leviticus 16:15-17 fulfilled in Hebrews 9:11-15 — The high priest’s atoning work — a type of Christ
  34. Numbers 21:8-9 fulfilled in John 3:14-15 — Bronze serpent lifted up — as Christ would be lifted up
  35. Psalm 22:22 fulfilled in Hebrews 2:12 — He would declare God’s name to His brethren
  36. Isaiah 52:15 fulfilled in Romans 15:21 — Kings would shut their mouths at Him
  37. Isaiah 52:14 fulfilled in Mark 15:19 — His visage was marred more than any man
  38. Isaiah 53:5 fulfilled in Romans 5:1 — Peace through His chastisement
  39. Isaiah 53:6 fulfilled in John 10:11 — He laid down His life for the sheep
  40. Isaiah 53:8 fulfilled in Acts 8:33 — Cut off from the land of the living
  41. Isaiah 53:9 fulfilled in 1 Peter 2:22 — No deceit found in His mouth
  42. Psalm 16:9-11 fulfilled in Acts 2:25-31 — His body would not decay; shown the path of life
  43. Psalm 30:3 fulfilled in Acts 2:24 — God brought His soul up from Sheol
  44. Psalm 40:8 fulfilled in John 6:38 — He delighted to do God’s will
  45. Psalm 40:9 fulfilled in John 12:49 — He declared righteousness to the great assembly
  46. Isaiah 55:4 fulfilled in John 18:37 — A leader and commander to the peoples — a witness
  47. Isaiah 59:16 fulfilled in John 16:33 — His own arm brought salvation; He stood in the gap
  48. Psalm 45:6 fulfilled in Hebrews 1:8 — Your throne, O God, is forever and ever
  49. Psalm 72:7 fulfilled in John 14:27 — In His days shall righteousness flourish, and peace abound
  50. Daniel 9:26 fulfilled in Matthew 27:35-50 — The Messiah would be cut off, but not for Himself
  51. Isaiah 49:7 fulfilled in Philippians 2:10-11 — Kings shall see and arise; princes shall worship
  52. Isaiah 49:8 fulfilled in 2 Corinthians 6:2 — In an acceptable time I have heard You
  53. Psalm 69:21 fulfilled in John 19:29 — Vinegar given to Him for thirst
  54. Psalm 2:8 fulfilled in Revelation 2:27 — He would ask for the nations as His inheritance
  55. Isaiah 44:3 fulfilled in John 7:38-39 — Pour water on him who is thirsty — the Spirit
  56. Isaiah 32:2 fulfilled in John 4:14 — A man as a hiding place, streams in a dry place — living water
  57. Psalm 118:22 fulfilled in 1 Peter 2:7 — The stone rejected became the chief cornerstone
  58. Isaiah 8:14-15 fulfilled in Romans 9:32-33 — A sanctuary but also a stone of stumbling
  59. Isaiah 28:16 fulfilled in Romans 10:11 — He who believes will not be put to shame
  60. Psalm 69:22-23 fulfilled in Romans 11:9-10 — Their table becomes a snare
  61. Psalm 35:15-16 fulfilled in Matthew 27:41-44 — They gathered together against Him; mocking
  62. Psalm 109:7-8 fulfilled in Acts 1:18-20 — His days would be few; another would take his office
  63. Isaiah 53:12 fulfilled in Luke 22:37 — He was numbered with the transgressors
  64. Isaiah 11:3-4 fulfilled in John 7:24 — He would not judge by what His eyes see
  65. Psalm 72:4 fulfilled in Matthew 15:30-31 — He would save the children of the needy
  66. Isaiah 61:2 fulfilled in Luke 4:19 — The year of the Lord’s favor
  67. Psalm 69:25 fulfilled in Acts 1:20 — Their place would be desolate
  68. Psalm 109:4 fulfilled in Luke 23:34 — He gave Himself to prayer while they accused Him
  69. Psalm 22:24 fulfilled in Luke 22:43 — God did not hide His face from Him but heard when He cried
  70. Isaiah 26:19 fulfilled in John 11:43-44 — The dead shall live; rise from the dust
  71. Isaiah 65:1 fulfilled in Romans 10:20 — Found by those who did not seek Him
  72. Jeremiah 23:5-6 fulfilled in 1 Corinthians 1:30 — Called The Lord Our Righteousness
  73. Isaiah 33:22 fulfilled in John 5:22 — The Lord is our Judge and our King; He will save us
  74. Ezekiel 34:23-24 fulfilled in John 10:11 — He would be the Good Shepherd
  75. Psalm 23:1 fulfilled in John 10:11 — The Lord is my Shepherd
  76. Micah 2:12 fulfilled in John 10:27-28 — The Remnant gathered like sheep
  77. Isaiah 40:11 fulfilled in Matthew 11:28-30 — He would feed His flock, gently leading those with young
  78. Ezekiel 37:24 fulfilled in John 10:16 — One shepherd over all the sheep
  79. Genesis 49:24 fulfilled in 1 Peter 2:25 — The Shepherd, the Stone of Israel
  80. Psalm 80:1 fulfilled in John 10:11 — He who leads Joseph like a flock
  81. Isaiah 53:6 fulfilled in John 10:11 — The Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all

HIS CHARACTER & IDENTITY

  1. Isaiah 11:2 fulfilled in Luke 2:52 — Wisdom and understanding would rest on Him
  2. Isaiah 11:3 fulfilled in John 2:25 — He would not judge by what His eyes see or ears hear
  3. Psalm 45:7 fulfilled in Hebrews 1:9 — He loved righteousness and hated wickedness
  4. Isaiah 50:5 fulfilled in John 8:29 — He was not rebellious; did not turn away
  5. Psalm 40:8 fulfilled in John 4:34 — He delighted to do the will of God
  6. Psalm 119:11 fulfilled in John 8:46 — He never sinned against God’s Word
  7. Isaiah 53:9 fulfilled in John 8:46 — No violence, no deceit in His mouth
  8. Zechariah 9:9 fulfilled in Matthew 11:29 — King who is gentle and riding on a donkey
  9. Isaiah 42:3 fulfilled in Matthew 12:20 — He would not break a bruised reed
  10. Psalm 72:2 fulfilled in John 5:30 — He would judge with righteousness
  11. Numbers 24:19 fulfilled in Revelation 19:16 — He who comes out of Jacob shall exercise dominion
  12. Psalm 72:4 fulfilled in Luke 18:16 — He would save the children of the needy
  13. Isaiah 40:10-11 fulfilled in John 10:11 / Revelation 22:12 — His arm ruling, yet gently feeding the flock
  14. Psalm 45:4 fulfilled in Revelation 6:2 / John 18:37 — He rides forth in truth and humility and righteousness
  15. Jeremiah 33:15 fulfilled in Luke 1:32-33 — A Branch of righteousness would grow up to David
  16. Isaiah 32:1 fulfilled in John 10:11 / Revelation 19:11 — A King shall reign in righteousness
  17. Psalm 21:6 fulfilled in John 17:5 — Made most blessed forever; glad with God’s presence
  18. Psalm 21:13 fulfilled in Philippians 2:9-11 — Exalted in strength; praised by His people
  19. Isaiah 61:3 fulfilled in John 14:27 — Beauty for ashes; oil of joy; garment of praise
  20. Isaiah 9:6 fulfilled in Ephesians 2:14 — Prince of Peace — He is our peace

RESURRECTION APPEARANCES & POST-RESURRECTION

  1. Isaiah 26:19 fulfilled in Matthew 28:6 — Your dead shall live; bodies shall rise
  2. Job 19:25-27 fulfilled in John 11:25 — My Redeemer lives; I shall see Him in my flesh
  3. Psalm 16:11 fulfilled in Acts 2:28 — In His presence is fullness of joy
  4. Isaiah 53:10 fulfilled in Acts 1:3 — He would see His offspring and prolong His days after suffering
  5. Psalm 68:18 fulfilled in Ephesians 4:8-10 — Ascended on high, led captives, gave gifts to men
  6. Psalm 24:7-10 fulfilled in 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 — The King of glory shall come in; the Lord mighty in battle
  7. Psalm 47:5 fulfilled in Acts 1:9-11 — God has gone up with a shout; the Lord with a trumpet
  8. Psalm 110:1 fulfilled in Acts 2:34-36 — Sit at My right hand until enemies are footstool
  9. Zechariah 12:10 fulfilled in Revelation 1:7 — Every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him
  10. Daniel 7:14 fulfilled in Revelation 11:15 — Given dominion, glory, and a kingdom over all nations

INTERCESSION & HIS CONTINUING WORK

  1. Isaiah 53:12 fulfilled in Romans 8:34 — He makes intercession for the transgressors
  2. Psalm 110:4 fulfilled in Hebrews 7:25 — He always lives to make intercession
  3. Zechariah 6:12-13 fulfilled in Hebrews 4:14-16 — Priest upon His throne bearing glory; our high priest
  4. Isaiah 59:16 fulfilled in Romans 5:10 — His arm brought salvation; He interceded
  5. Isaiah 42:21 fulfilled in Matthew 5:17 — He would magnify the law and make it honorable
  6. Isaiah 49:5 fulfilled in Philippians 2:7-9 — Formed from the womb to bring Jacob back to God
  7. Isaiah 49:6 fulfilled in Acts 1:8 — Given as light to all nations to the ends of the earth
  8. Psalm 89:27 fulfilled in Colossians 1:15-18 — Firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth
  9. Psalm 89:36 fulfilled in Luke 1:33 — His throne shall endure as the sun
  10. Psalm 132:11 fulfilled in Acts 2:30 — From David’s descendants God would set One on his throne
  11. Isaiah 55:3 fulfilled in Acts 13:34 — The sure mercies of David confirmed in Him
  12. Psalm 72:17 fulfilled in John 14:13-14 — His name shall endure forever; all nations blessed in Him

THE SUFFERING SERVANT — ISAIAH 52-53 EXPANDED

  1. Isaiah 52:13 fulfilled in John 12:32 — My Servant shall be exalted and lifted up
  2. Isaiah 52:14 fulfilled in Matthew 26:67 / John 18:22 — His appearance marred beyond recognition
  3. Isaiah 52:15 fulfilled in 1 Peter 1:12 — What they had not heard they would consider
  4. Isaiah 53:1 fulfilled in John 12:37-38 — Who has believed our report? The arm of the Lord revealed
  5. Isaiah 53:2 fulfilled in Mark 6:3 — Grew up as a tender plant, no form or comeliness
  6. Isaiah 53:3 fulfilled in John 1:11 — Despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows
  7. Isaiah 53:4 fulfilled in Matthew 8:17 — He bore our griefs and carried our sorrows
  8. Isaiah 53:5 fulfilled in 1 Peter 2:24 — He was wounded for our transgressions
  9. Isaiah 53:6 fulfilled in Romans 3:23-25 — The Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all
  10. Isaiah 53:7 fulfilled in Matthew 27:14 / Acts 8:32-33 — He was oppressed yet did not open His mouth
  11. Isaiah 53:8 fulfilled in Luke 23:14 — He was taken from prison and from judgment
  12. Isaiah 53:9 fulfilled in Matthew 27:57-60 — Assigned with the wicked, yet with the rich in His death
  13. Isaiah 53:10 fulfilled in Romans 4:25 — God was pleased to crush Him; made an offering for sin
  14. Isaiah 53:11 fulfilled in Romans 5:18 — By His knowledge He justified many; bore their iniquities
  15. Isaiah 53:12 fulfilled in Matthew 27:38 / Luke 22:37 — Numbered with transgressors; bore sin of many

FINAL DAYS, JUDGMENT & RETURN

  1. Malachi 3:1-3 fulfilled in Matthew 21:12 — He would suddenly come to the Temple and purify it
  2. Haggai 2:7 fulfilled in John 12:32 — The Desire of all nations shall come
  3. Daniel 9:24-27 fulfilled in Galatians 4:4 / Luke 19:41-44 — The 70 Weeks — Messiah cut off; city destroyed
  4. Zechariah 14:4 fulfilled in Acts 1:11-12 — Feet would stand on Mount of Olives at return
  5. Zechariah 12:10 fulfilled in Matthew 24:30 — They will look on Me whom they pierced
  6. Isaiah 63:1-3 fulfilled in Revelation 19:13-15 — Coming from Edom in garments of blood
  7. Psalm 2:9 fulfilled in Revelation 19:15 — He would rule them with a rod of iron
  8. Isaiah 11:4 fulfilled in Revelation 19:15 — He strikes the earth with the rod of His mouth
  9. Daniel 2:44 fulfilled in Luke 1:33 — His kingdom shall never be destroyed
  10. Isaiah 9:7 fulfilled in Revelation 11:15 — Of the increase of His government there shall be no end
  11. Micah 4:1-3 fulfilled in Revelation 21:4 — He shall judge between many peoples and beat swords to plowshares
  12. Isaiah 25:8 fulfilled in Revelation 21:4 — God will wipe away every tear; death swallowed in victory
  13. Isaiah 65:17 fulfilled in Revelation 21:1 — A new heaven and a new earth
  14. Ezekiel 37:27 fulfilled in Revelation 21:3 — My tabernacle shall be with them; I will be their God
  15. Zechariah 14:9 fulfilled in Revelation 11:15 — The Lord shall be King over all the earth

ADDITIONAL FULFILLMENTS FROM THE PSALMS

  1. Psalm 2:1-3 fulfilled in Luke 23:12 — Kings of the earth would set themselves against the Lord’s Anointed
  2. Psalm 8:4-6 fulfilled in Hebrews 2:6-9 — Son of Man crowned with glory, all things under His feet
  3. Psalm 16:8 fulfilled in Acts 2:25 — He set the Lord always before Him; not be moved
  4. Psalm 17:15 fulfilled in 1 John 3:2 — I shall be satisfied when I behold Your likeness
  5. Psalm 22:25 fulfilled in Hebrews 2:12 — He would praise God in the congregation
  6. Psalm 22:26 fulfilled in Matthew 5:6 — The poor shall eat and be satisfied
  7. Psalm 22:28 fulfilled in Revelation 11:15 — The kingdom belongs to the Lord; He rules over the nations
  8. Psalm 22:30 fulfilled in John 17:20 — Future generations will serve Him; His righteousness declared
  9. Psalm 27:12 fulfilled in Matthew 26:60 — False witnesses rise against Him
  10. Psalm 31:11 fulfilled in Matthew 26:56 — All His acquaintances fled from Him
  11. Psalm 31:13 fulfilled in John 11:53 — They plotted to take His life
  12. Psalm 34:7 fulfilled in Matthew 4:11 — The angel of the Lord encamps around Him
  13. Psalm 35:19 fulfilled in John 15:25 — Hated without cause — those who hate Him wrongfully
  14. Psalm 41:9 fulfilled in Mark 14:18 — One who ate bread with Him would betray Him
  15. Psalm 55:12-14 fulfilled in Luke 22:47-48 — It was not an enemy but His companion who betrayed Him
  16. Psalm 72:8 fulfilled in Zechariah 9:10 / Colossians 1:20 — He shall have dominion from sea to sea
  17. Psalm 72:11 fulfilled in Philippians 2:10-11 — All kings shall fall down before Him; all nations serve Him
  18. Psalm 89:3-4 fulfilled in Luke 1:31-33 — I have made a covenant with My chosen one — David’s line
  19. Psalm 89:26-27 fulfilled in Matthew 3:17 — He shall cry to Me ‘My Father’; I will make Him firstborn
  20. Psalm 102:25-27 fulfilled in Hebrews 1:10-12 — He laid the foundations of the earth; they change but He remains
  21. Psalm 110:2 fulfilled in Acts 2:36 — The Lord sends His strong scepter out of Zion
  22. Psalm 110:3 fulfilled in John 6:37-39 — People willingly follow in the day of His power
  23. Psalm 116:15 fulfilled in Matthew 27:50 — Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints
  24. Psalm 118:17-18 fulfilled in Acts 2:24 — He shall not die but live, and declare the works of the Lord
  25. Psalm 118:24 fulfilled in Matthew 28:6 — This is the day the Lord has made — the resurrection day
  26. Psalm 147:3 fulfilled in Luke 4:18 — He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds
  27. Psalm 148:13 fulfilled in John 12:23 — His name alone is exalted; glory above earth and heaven
  28. Psalm 138:1-2 fulfilled in Revelation 15:4 — All kings of the earth will praise Him
  29. Psalm 45:3-5 fulfilled in Revelation 19:11-16 — Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One
  30. Psalm 45:17 fulfilled in John 14:13 — His name shall be remembered in all generations
  31. Psalm 72:1 fulfilled in John 5:22 — Give the King Your judgments, O God
  32. Psalm 72:3 fulfilled in John 14:27 — The mountains shall bring peace to the people
  33. Psalm 72:6 fulfilled in John 7:38 — He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass

This list represents the most widely cited and academically documented Messianic prophecies. Scholars identify between 200 and 400+ specific prophecies depending on methodology, including direct fulfillments, typological fulfillments, and double-fulfillment prophecies.

He was, and is, and is to come. Revelation 4:8

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Did Jesus fulfill every Old Testament prophecy about the Messiah?

Jesus fulfilled every prophecy appointed for His first coming, including those concerning His birth, ministry, death, and resurrection. The remaining prophecies, including those about His return as King, await fulfillment at His second coming. Read more in Did Jesus Fulfill Every Old Testament Prophecy About the Messiah?

Did Jesus tell the truth about Isaiah 61?

Yes. Jesus publicly read Isaiah 61 in the synagogue and declared that its prophecy was being fulfilled through Him. His life and ministry matched Isaiah’s words with remarkable accuracy, while the remaining verses point to His future reign. Learn more in Did Jesus Tell the Truth About Isaiah 61?

Did Jesus predict His resurrection?

Yes. Jesus repeatedly told His disciples that He would be killed and rise again on the third day. His resurrection fulfilled both His own predictions and Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah’s victory over death. Read more in Did Jesus Predict His Resurrection?

Did Jesus appear in the Old Testament?

Many Christians believe Jesus appeared throughout the Old Testament before His birth in Bethlehem. These appearances, often called Christophanies, reveal that the Son of God was active throughout biblical history long before His incarnation. Explore this further in Did Jesus Appear in the Old Testament?

Why are fulfilled prophecies important?

Fulfilled prophecy provides evidence that the Bible’s message was not written by chance. When predictions made centuries in advance are fulfilled in the life of Jesus, they point to God’s sovereignty and support Jesus’ claim to be the promised Messiah.

How many prophecies did Jesus actually fulfill?

The exact number depends on how scholars classify direct, typological, and dual-fulfillment prophecies. Most estimates range from over 200 to more than 400, with over 300 being one of the most commonly cited figures.

Why does this website ask, “Did Jesus Lie?”

Every article on this website examines a different claim, prophecy, promise, or prediction made by Jesus. Together they answer one central question: Was Jesus telling the truth? If you’re beginning your journey, start with Did Jesus Lie? to see how all of the evidence fits together.

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