Was Jesus the Messiah?
There are many Old Testament prophecies that prove conclusively that Jesus is the Jewish Messiah. Isaiah 7:14 says that the Messiah would be born by virgin birth; Genesis 49:10 prophesies that He would be from the tribe of Judah; Micah 5:2 states that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem; Isaiah 53:5-6 foretells that Messiah would be wounded for our transgressions and would be beaten with stripes for our healing; Psalms 22:16 prophesied that His death would be by crucifixion (they pierced my hands and my feet).
In Zechariah 11:12-13, the price of betrayal was revealed 500 years before it happened. It says that His price would be 30 pieces of silver. It also states that His price would be thrown to the potter in the house of the Lord. Judas threw the betrayal money on the floor of the temple. The priest then took the money and bought a potter’s field, perfectly fulfilling the prophecy.
There are many more messianic prophecies in the Old Testament than I can list here. But this last one is amazing. In Daniel 9:24-27, the famous prophecy of Daniel’s 70 Weeks is recorded. In verse 26, it explicitly states that the Messiah would come and be cut off before the city and the sanctuary were destroyed. We know the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple in 70 AD. Thus the Messiah had to be here before 70 AD. Who was the Messiah that came prior to 70 AD, and was he cut off? This obviously speaks of Jesus.
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October 12th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Thank you very much for all the question and answer which gave me an encouragement to dig deeper about PROPHECY and also to know more GOd’S plan according to HIS WORDS.More power to all of you .GOD BLESS.
February 4th, 2011 at 1:44 am
God Bless You.
i never miss your program.
@ 50yrs old, between you & glen beck, my days are flled with “study”!!
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Gods Peace be with you.
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March 15th, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Thank you so much for helping me and others see and understand the PROPHECY’S they help me grow stronger in the lord!! and empower me to share the TRUTH with others!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!! Together we our saveing lives for JESUS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
March 19th, 2011 at 6:15 am
I PRAISE GOD FOR YOUR MINISTRY. IT IS SO REFRESHING TO READ AND STUDY THE SCRIPTURES. YOUR INSIGHT AND EXPLANATION IS EXCELLENT. YOU MAKE IT EASY TO UNDERSTAND,AND YOUR NEVER THREATNING TO THOSE BELIEVERS WHO TEACH ONLY CONFESSION. YOU EXPLAINED VERY RESPECTFULLY THAT THERE WAS MORE TO DO WHEN BEING BORN AGAIN.YOU SPARK A DESIRE IN ME TO STUDY AND DIG INTO THE MEAT OF THE WORD. . WOULD YOU PLEASE SEND ME ANYTHING YOU HAVE AVAILABLE TO ENHANCE MY BIBLICAL KNOWLEDGE SO THAT I CAN RIGHTLY DIVIDE THE WORD WHEN MINISTERING TO OTHERS. I’M SO EXCITED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR STUDYING TO COME TO THIS UNDERSTANDING IN THE WORD. (BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY GHOST). PLEASE KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS THAT I MAY NOT ONLY TEACH AND PREACH THIS MESSAGE OF SALVATION BUT LIVE IT. GOD BLESS YOU.
March 25th, 2011 at 10:17 am
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March 23rd, 2011 at 8:16 am
Greetings to all, the Holy scripture tells us that Jesus was the Messiah. He came to set up the Kingdom with the Jews, but they rejected him. In fact, he is the creator God as revealed from the Old Testament through the New Testament. John 1:1-3
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.” (Creater-God).
In the Old Testament he is Jehovah (Jahweh-Iam plus Havah-to be revealed). The Old Testament describes Jehovah with seven (GOD’s perfect number of completion) names. In the New testament John also gives seven names of Jehovah.
Christ is Jevovah (GOD) made flesh. John 1:14a
“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us,…” Colossians 1:16: “For by him (Son in verse 13) were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; (that even goes into realm of Satan and his powers) all things were created by him, and for him.”
Keep in mind that our Creator came to earth to die on the Cross, shead his blood (for our sin)and destroy death to bring us Salvation (The Gospel) (1 Corinthians 15: 1-6).
May God Bless you.
April 11th, 2011 at 11:10 pm
I enjoy listening to you on the Endtime program on tv. I have been learning alot from you. I got saved at 17 years old, sadly, I’m 43 years old and going thru a difficult time. I am in a valley, have been for awhile now, I need your prayers that God will bring me out of the valley. I am in spiritual warfare with satan, battling depression and greiving over my Mother’s death. It has been 2 years since my Mother’s death. I covet your prayers.
May 6th, 2011 at 4:34 pm
You are in our prayers. Just stay faithful to God and He will help your through your struggle.
June 6th, 2011 at 6:34 pm
Hi Beverly,
I have prayed for you, and that the blood of the lamb plead on you, and warring Angels be with you through these battles, and other angels be with you for your depression, and grievance of your Mother…May God bless you! My heart goes out to you, as I am dealing with similiar issues. Since I dont know your last name or where abouts, I asked God to also see through my eyes at your post, and know who you are. Also, my condolences for your mother. May our Heavenly Father wrap his glory, and his love around you! And May these angels help you in many ways! Your sister in Christ our Lord!
April 14th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Hi everyone:
Can we know exactly how many prophecies are there in regards to the first coming of OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST?
THANKS, ARMANDO
April 20th, 2011 at 8:05 am
Thanks Irvin Baxter and staff for bringing us the truth!
May 19th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
QUESTION:How do you get a new question started? I see the questions you have on the left side column. I have a question I need help with.
Thank You
May 23rd, 2011 at 11:03 am
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December 29th, 2011 at 11:15 am
What is a messiah? I have never heard that term before. I have heard of Christ but not a messiah.
December 29th, 2011 at 4:55 pm
The term Messiah simply means savior. Jesus was the savior of the world therefore Jesus Christ was the Messiah.
January 6th, 2012 at 10:15 am
Jesus is the Messiah! It takes God’s Holy Spirit to reveal this truth and show in your heart to believe this truth. I am thankful beyond measure that I was given this truth that I believe. Glory to God forever and ever!
January 6th, 2012 at 10:21 am
The Lord revealed something to me recently that hit me with a powerful awareness. I too have grieved about the passing of my dad. The Lord showed me how the greatest pain ever was the heart of the Lord who came to full fill prophecy and tell the people that God wishes not one should perish but that all should have everlasting eternal life. Suddenly my pain was diminished immensly. IF JESUS could carry this pain for US, who are we to carry pain for one who has left us? We need to ask ourselves what are we in pain about? 1. We miss them? 2. They perished and did not accept salvation? 3. That they went to the House of the Lord before us? How childish I seemed. Jesus carried it all for us and we did nothing to deserve it. He did it because God is to be glorified. We should let our light shine in this dark world 24/7 and understand that God is good.
January 6th, 2012 at 11:24 am
It is clear that Jesus is the Messiah!!!
My favorite scripture of proof is 1 Tim 3:16 that says: “And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.”
And who became flesh:
John 1:1-3,14
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. 14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
And who was the Child:
Ish 9:6
6 For unto us a child is born , unto us a son is given : and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor , The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
and the Word
Luke 24:44-46
Jesus says: “…, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled , which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures [WORD], And said unto them, Thus it is written , and thus it behoved Christ to suffer , and to rise from the dead the third day:…”
So YES HE IS THE PROMISE…
January 6th, 2012 at 12:45 pm
If Jesus is not the messiah .. then that would mean that politicians would be our greatest hope .. GOD HELP US .. however .. I believe he is… .. WHEW !!!
January 6th, 2012 at 12:46 pm
In my opinion Gen 18 is the most profound proof (although there are others) that Jesus is the God of the old testament, particularly verse 22 And the men turned their faces from thence, and went toward Sodom: but Abraham stood yet before the Lord.
January 6th, 2012 at 12:49 pm
Straight from the tribe of Judah. Gen 49:10 The sceptre shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the gathering of the people be.
January 6th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
Its also amazing and sort of a prophecy in its own. The comparison to the story of joseph and the gospel of jesus. Both fathers loved them dearly. Both were plotted aganist. Both were shunned by their kind. Both forgave their.brothers. we serve a mighty savior AMEN?!