Stay Close to Jehovah - End Notes - 5. PROPHECIES ABOUT THE MESSIAH

Jesus is the one who fulfilled the many prophecies about the Messiah. 

Event                                                                        Prophecy                             Fulfillment

Born if the tribe of Judah                                Genesis 49:10                    Luke 3:23-33

Born of a virgin                                                     Isaiah 7:14                  Matthew 1:18-25

A descendant of King David                             Isaiah 9:7                    Matthew 1:1, 6-17

Jehovah declared Jesus to
be his Son                                                                 Psalm 2:7                   Matthew 3:17

Many people did not believe
that Jesus was the Messiah                               Isaiah 53:1                John 12:37, 38

Entered Jerusalem riding a 
donkey                                                                     Zechariah 9:9           Matthew 21":1-9

Betrayed by a close friend                                Psalm 41:9                  John 13:18, 21-30

Betrayed for 30 silver pieces                          Zechariah 11:12         Matthew 26:14-16

Silent when he was accused                            Isaiah 53:7                   Matthew 27:11-14

Lots were cast for his garments                     Psalm 22:18                 Matthew 27:35

Mocked while on the stake                               Psalm 22:7, 8           Matthew 27:39-43

None of his bones broken                                Psalm 34:20               John 29:33, 36

Buried with the rich                                          Isaiah 53:9                 Matthew 27:57-60

His resurrection                                                  Psalm 16:10               Acts 2:24, 27

Resurrected to  heaven to be
at God's right hand                                              Psalm 110:1                 Acts 7:55, 56



6.JEHOVAH'S PURPOSE FOR THE EARTH

Jehovah created the earth to be a paradise home for the humans who love him. His purpose has not changed. Soon, God will remove wickedness and give his people everlasting life.

7. SATAN THE DEVIL

Satan is the angel who started the rebellion against God. He is called Satan, which means "Resister," because he fights against Jehovah.  He is also called the Devil, which means "slanderer." This name was given to him because he tells lies about God and deceives people.

8. ANGELS

Jehovah created the angels long before he created earth.  They were created to live in heaven. There are more than a hundred million angels.  (Daniel 7:10) They have names and different personalities, and loyal angels humbly refuse to be worshipped by humans.  They have different ranks and are assigned a variety of work.  Some of this work includes serving before Jehovah's throne, delivering his messages, protecting and guiding his servants on earth, carrying out his judgments, and supporting the preaching work.  (Psalm 34:7; Revelation 14:6; 22:8, 9)   In the future, they will fight alongside Jesus in the war of Armageddon. -REVELATION 16:14, 16; 19:14, 15. 

Chapter paragraph 7; Chapter 5, paragraph 3

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