My Journey to Life - Daily Study Guide

Q5. Does the Bible speak of these Old Testament predictions being fulfilled in Jesus?

Picture: Q5. Does the Bible speak of these Old Testament predictions being fulfilled in Jesus? JTLD 139.1

Yes! No one else fulfills these prophecies. The New Testament traces His genealogy to Abraham (Matthew 1:1) and identifies Him as the Messiah, who would occupy the throne of David (Acts 2:29, 30). The miraculous virgin birth of Jesus to Mary is described in Matthew 1:18-23,and Jesus was born in Bethlehem (Luke 2:4-7). JTLD 139.2

Jesus’ divine-human nature is reflected in one of His names—Immanuel, meaning “God with us.” The name “Jesus” encapsulates His mission to save His people from their sins. Jesus applied the Messianic prophecy of Isaiah 61:1, 2 to Himself in Luke 4:17-21. His betrayal by a friend is described in Matthew 26:47-50 and His burial in a rich man’s grave in Matthew 27:57-60. His resurrection from the dead is a theme of the New Testament and core of the Christian’s hope (Matthew 28:2-7; 1 Corinthians 15:14). JTLD 139.3

• Bible Discovery: Psalms 119:160; Isaiah 45:19; Matthew 1:21, 23; Luke 1:26-35; John 1:1, 14; 7:18; John 8:39-47; 14:6; Colossians 2:9
• Further Reading: Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, pp. 59.3-60.1