The Messiah was the “anointed one” or the coming “King of Israel”
We could also think of the Messiah as being the savior. Many believe to this day that the Messiah has not yet come and they are still in search of him. The only clues available about the coming Messiah are contained in the prophecies of the Old Testament. In order to understand who the Messiah is let’s look at the prophecies which describe and speak of Him.
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14
We learn here that the Messiah is going to be born of a virgin. Honestly that sounds impossible and definitely should make finding the Messiah very easy.
But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Micah 5:2
In this passage we discover that Bethlehem is the prophesied birthplace of the coming king.
Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. Jeremiah 23:5
The King, the Messiah, will be a descendant of David.
Thus saith the LORD; A voice was heard in Ramah, lamentation, and bitter weeping; Rahel weeping for her children refused to be comforted for her children, because they were not. Jeremiah 31:15
At first glance this prophecy may not seem to have anything to do with the Messiah, but we will find that this directly relates to the time of the Messiah’s birth. Children were going to be slaughtered or killed at the time of His birth.
Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. Psalm 41:9
Now we are seeing some things that will occur during the life of the Messiah. We learn from the psalmist that He will actually be betrayed by a friend.
And I said unto them, If ye think good, give me my price; and if not, forbear. So they weighed for my price thirty pieces of silver. Zechariah 11:12
The prophet Zechariah speaks of the Messiah on more than one occasion and we will look at another one of his prophecies. However, in this prophecy we discover that the Messiah would be sold or worth thirty pieces of silver.
And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. Zechariah 12:10
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. Psalm 22:16
Within these two prophecies we understand that the Messiah would be crucified, He would be pierced in His hands and His feet. Now what makes this prophecy even more interesting is the fact that the Book of Psalms was written around 1,000 BC and crucifixions were not instituted until approximately 500 BC. So the Messiah was foretold of dying in a way that was unknown to man at that time.
They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. – Psalm 22:18
We find another unique prophecy about the Messiah; that lots would be cast for His clothing.
So let’s look at the overall picture and see what we know about the Messiah. He would be born of a virgin in Bethlehem and be a descendant of King David. At the time of his birth children were going to be slaughtered. Later on in His life He would be betrayed by a friend, sold for thirty pieces of silver, crucified, and lots would be cast for His clothes. Now in all honesty it would seem a little unreal for one person to fulfill all of these prophecies. But there was a man; this man was Jesus Christ. In Matthew 1:18-23 we find that He was born of a virgin. In Matthew 2:1 we find that He was born in Bethlehem. In Revelation 22:16 Jesus was the offspring of David. In Matthew 2:16-18 Herod decreed that children under the age of two be killed at the time of Jesus’ birth. In John 13:18 Jesus was betrayed by a friend. In Matthew 26:15 He was sold for thirty pieces of silver. In John 19:16-18, and 37 we learn that He was crucified. Finally, in Matthew 27:35 we read that lots were cast for His clothing.
There are many more messianic prophecies in the Old Testament than I’ve listed 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 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?
Jesus Christ was the only man to ever meet every specification given to us in the Old Testament. It is without question that Jesus Christ was and is the Messiah.
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If the name Jesus only been around 500 years why change his name from the mess name from messiah? There is only 22 alphabet in the hebrew language and J is not one of the letters. So where did scolars and historian come up with the.
name Jesus?
No Jesus was not the Messiah,the fact is you can not prove Jesus ever existed as a flesh and blood person,no contemporary historian or philosopher of the time knows one thing about a miracle worker,crucified and resurrected from the dead Jesus.Not even Philo who lived all the way through Jesus supposed time and who wrote extensively about the Jewish religion and happenings in Galilee at exactly the same time Jesus was supposed to be doing miracles in Galilee.Yes there were Jesus’es (people named Jesus)in the first century,it was a common name,but yet there is not one iota not one ounce of reliable proof that the miracle working,crucified and resurrected from dead Jesus ever existed.Now let’s look at some of your supposed proofs listed above.Claimed fulfilled O.T. prophecies fulfilled by Jesus does not prove him historical,if you read those claimed fulfilled prophecies from the O.T.it is easy to see they were never Messiah prophecies to begin with,the 4 gospel writers pulled lines and verses out of context with surrounding verses and made them seem prophecies fulfilled.
Isaiah 7:14 was never ever a future prophecy about a virgin birth of Jesus some 700 years later.First the Hebrew word “Almah”is mis-translated as virgin when it only means young woman or maiden,had the writer of Isaiah actually meant a virgin he would have used the Hebrew word “Bethulah”which does mean a sexual virgin.How do i know this is a mis-translation?Because 5 other times in the book of Isaiah when this same writer actually means a sexual virgin he uses the Hebrew word “Bethulah”which shows the writer knew the difference in the 2 Hebrew words.Second Isa.7:14 is pulled out of context with surrounding verses and made to stand alone.Verses 15-16 are about the same child as described in verse 14,but Jesus did not come eating Butter(or curds)and honey,neither would he have had to learn the difference in good and evil.
The mother was to call him Immanuel but Jesus was called Jesus except one time in Matthew (Matt.1:23)where the writer trys to tie him to Isa.7:14.Read in context the entire chapter of Isa.7 and continue on through Isa.8:8 in Isa.8:3 you see the child concieved and born and in Isa.8:8 you see the child called Immanuel.All of this was done in the time of Ahaz it was not a future prophecy.Neither does it show it was a dual prophecy.
Micah 5:2 you mention above was never a prophecy about where a Messiah was to be born,it to is pulled out of context.Reaf Micah 5:1-6 in context,verse one mentions troops(army)verse six shows Assyria wasted in war these verses including verse two is about a military leader which Jesus never was.Anytime you see the words Bethlehem Ephratah connected together it does not mean the town of Bethlehem it means the man named Bethlehem who had a clan named Ephrathites as shown in Ruth 1:1-2 and other places in the O.T.Notice the writer of Matthew in Matt.2:6 delibertly leaves out the word Ephratah and adds the word Juda to make it seem to mean the town of Bethlehem.
Also the two geneologies of Jesus in Matt.chapter one and Luke chapter three could never allow Jesus to be the Messiah,if you read your O.T.well you would know for Jesus to have the bloodline of the tribe of Judah(David or Soloman)the bloodline must come through the father,tribalbloodline can not come through the mother,Joseph was not Jesus father,his father was the Holy Spirit so Jesus could in no way shape or form be the Jewish Messiah.The rest of your claimed prophecies fulfilled by Jesus you mention above are also pulled out of context and made to seem prophecies fulfilled.Not only is there zero proof Jesus as a flesh and blood person ever lived but the supposed prophecies he fulfilled are also lies.Try doing better research rather than being mind controlled the Bible is inerrant,infallible and god inspired.
In Real Truth,
Jay Osborne
Jay, may I ask what your qualifications on this subject are?
1 Timothy 3:16 says that God was manifest in the flesh. So if Jesus was not God then someone was. Daniel 9:24-27 gives us the prophecy of the 70 weeks. The Messiah was to come and to be cut off after 69 weeks then the city and the sanctuary were to be destroyed. Jerusalem was destroyed by the Romans in 70 AD. So the Messiah had to have come sometime before 70 AD. So if it was not Jesus, I would be curious to know who it was.
Jesus is my Saviour. Let the whole World look on HIM John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
Jesus Christ is the Messiah, this need to be cemented into the sleeping Evangelistic Church
Jesus was the messiah and the reason why the jews don’t believe in him is because it was prophesied that they wouldnt (the stone in which the builders REFUSED is become the chief corner stone) and Isaiah 53 is messianic because it can not refer to Israel as being one unit because Israel has commited violent acts I mean look at the wars they fought in and they did have deceit in their mouth because at some points they called Baal god and even in Daniel it says that the messiah will be cut off and the messiah would be Lord(Psalm 110:1) all these jesus fulfilled so therefore he was the messiah.
I too believe that the Jesus Christ is the Messiah about whom said in Daniel 9:24-27. The name Messiah means the anointed one. Christ came as anointed one when He was baptized by John the baptist. The study of 2300 days prophecy describes all these truth about Christ’s Messianic office.
So thankful and humbled before Almighty GOD, that HE reached down in LOVE to redeem me by HIS own holy, righteous Blood. GOD created us all to be in HIS image and likeness…holy, pure, just, love, kindness, goodness, peace, joy, truth…yet when mankind fell into sin of corruption upon themselves and others…He became the LAMB slain from the foundation of the earth…right to the heart HE felt the pain, hurt, ageny, grief as a LAMB being slain in HIS very Spirit…He would give instructions, lead, guide by His Spirit, or Word, through visions, dreams…some would heed, others would fall into sin of distruction upon themselves and die lost….did He feel the pain every time one would fall, was it like He was being crucified to HIS very heart, as a LAMB being slain; for HE IS THEIR SAVIOR AND GOD…many were not understanding HIM fully, He wished that non would perish, but that all would come to KNOW HIM, and repent….the prophecy came in Isaiah 53, and other passages…MESSIAH=JESUS=JEHOVAH/SALVATION CAME in a body of Flesh to shed RIGHTEOUS HOLY BLOOD, THE LAMB SHOWED US IN EARTH HOW HE FELT IN HEAVEN EVERY TIME WE FAIL…PLEASE DO NOT REFUSE THE LOVE OF THE LAMB….REDEEMER AND SAVIOR=GOD!
I believe Jesus is the messiah.
I believe that Jesus is the Messiah.
YES
yes jesus is the messiah
i know i had two out body
experience
My prayer is that those that believe different , will pray to Jesus Christ and ask him for clear understanding.. so that the truth can set them free. without a doubt Jesus Christ i s the one and only Messiah
In Gen.49:[18] I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD. Jacob was looking forward to seeing Jesus. the word translated to “Salvation” here is “Yeshua” or Jesus in English. Gen.49:18 was just before Jacob died.
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?!
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.
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.
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 !!!
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…
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.
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!
What is a messiah? I have never heard that term before. I have heard of Christ but not a messiah.
Messiah and Christ are synonymous terms that mean “the Annointed One.” Messiah is Hebrew and Christ is Greek.
The term Messiah simply means savior. Jesus was the savior of the world therefore Jesus Christ was the Messiah.
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Hi everyone:
Can we know exactly how many prophecies are there in regards to the first coming of OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST?
THANKS, ARMANDO
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.
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!
You are in our prayers. Just stay faithful to God and He will help your through your struggle.
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.
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.
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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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God Bless You.
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@ 50yrs old, between you & glen beck, my days are flled with “study”!!
“jesus”: “be ready to give the reasons for this HOPE that you have”.
Gods Peace be with you.
jamie lynn
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.