The Bible foretold that the Messiah would come into the world and deliver people from sickness, suffering, and death. Is Jesus Christ that one?
How would you recognize the Messiah?
According to Bible prophecy, the Messiah, or Christ, would come in two different roles, separated by a long period of time. In his first role, he would be a human. So that he could be clearly recognized, Bible writers foretold many aspects of his life and ministry. In fact, "the witness concerning Jesus" is a primary objective of Bible prophecy. -Revelation 19:10.
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS The Messiah would be . . .
* A descendant of King David, -Isaiah 9:7; Luke 3:23-31.
* Born in the town of Bethlehem. -Micah 5:2; Luke 2:4-7.
* A humble proclaimer of "good "good news."-Isaiah 61:1; Luke 4:43.
* Despised and held of no account. -Isaiah 53:2; Matthew 26:67, 68.
* Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver. -Zechariah 11:12, 13; Matthew 26:14, 15.
* Silent before the accusers as they unjustly condemned him to death. -Isaiah 53:6, 7; Matthew 27:12-14.
* A sacrificial "lamb," who would annul sin and enable humans to have a clean standing before God. -Isaiah 53:7; John 1:29 34, 36.
* Killed without any of his bones being broken. -Psalm 34:20; John 19:33, 36.
*Buried with the rich. -Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-60.
*Resurrected on the third day. -Matthew 16:21; 28:5-7.
Jesus fulfilled all those prophecies and many more. He also healed the sick and raised the dead. He thus not only provided us with further proof that he was the Messiah but also gave us a solid basis for faith in the Bible's promises that the will do those things on a global scale in the future. (Luke 7:21-23; Revelation 21:3, 4) After his resurrection, Jesus sat at God's "right hand," awaiting the time for him to finish his Messianic work. -Psalm 110:1-6.
Next time:Conclusion of THE BIBLE'S VIEWPOINT/THE MESSIAH-How will the Messiah complete his work?
From the AWAKE! magazine, 2015
According to Bible prophecy, the Messiah, or Christ, would come in two different roles, separated by a long period of time. In his first role, he would be a human. So that he could be clearly recognized, Bible writers foretold many aspects of his life and ministry. In fact, "the witness concerning Jesus" is a primary objective of Bible prophecy. -Revelation 19:10.
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS The Messiah would be . . .
* A descendant of King David, -Isaiah 9:7; Luke 3:23-31.
* Born in the town of Bethlehem. -Micah 5:2; Luke 2:4-7.
* A humble proclaimer of "good "good news."-Isaiah 61:1; Luke 4:43.
* Despised and held of no account. -Isaiah 53:2; Matthew 26:67, 68.
* Betrayed for 30 pieces of silver. -Zechariah 11:12, 13; Matthew 26:14, 15.
* Silent before the accusers as they unjustly condemned him to death. -Isaiah 53:6, 7; Matthew 27:12-14.
* A sacrificial "lamb," who would annul sin and enable humans to have a clean standing before God. -Isaiah 53:7; John 1:29 34, 36.
* Killed without any of his bones being broken. -Psalm 34:20; John 19:33, 36.
*Buried with the rich. -Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-60.
*Resurrected on the third day. -Matthew 16:21; 28:5-7.
Jesus fulfilled all those prophecies and many more. He also healed the sick and raised the dead. He thus not only provided us with further proof that he was the Messiah but also gave us a solid basis for faith in the Bible's promises that the will do those things on a global scale in the future. (Luke 7:21-23; Revelation 21:3, 4) After his resurrection, Jesus sat at God's "right hand," awaiting the time for him to finish his Messianic work. -Psalm 110:1-6.
Next time:Conclusion of THE BIBLE'S VIEWPOINT/THE MESSIAH-How will the Messiah complete his work?
From the AWAKE! magazine, 2015
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