A blessing of God Prophecy
Old Testament prophecy was not only about the rise and fall of cities and states. No, absolutely not. In fact, a good part of the prophecies were given to decode secret. It all started back at least 2091 BC, God said to Abram (later Abraham): ". All in the earth, because thou shalt be saved" (Genesis 12:3 CEV)
Around 2050 BC, the forecast is a little 'clearer. God says to Abraham: "... your descendants. a blessing for all peoples of the earth "(Genesis 22:18 CEV), but the response of the children of Abraham, God?" And 'the line through Isaac that his name be perpetuated "(Genesis 21:12 REB).
The promise is inherited from Isaac's son Jacob (later Israel). "All peoples on earth will be blessed for you and your descendants." (Genesis 28:14)
God gave this blessing rather vague first Abraham, then to his son Isaac and his son Jacob. But it is Jacob, who directs them tothe next generation. On his deathbed in 1859 BC, Jacob says: "The scepter shall not depart from Judah nor a lawgiver from between his feet up to the person to whom it belongs and the obedience of the peoples is his." (Genesis 49:10)
Jacob gives us the first solid clues that could help us solve the puzzle. The blessing is an individual. The individual will become the king of Judah, and his government will extend beyond the borders of Judah in foreign countries. Epredictions above, we know that all nations and all peoples on earth will be blessed by this mysterious future king.
Isaiah's prophecy of the Messiah
Isaiah prophesied about BC 701, tells us that this king has promised will come from the family of Jesse. (Isaiah 11:1) The prophet adds: "The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him." (Isaiah 11:2) And Isaiah goes on to say the king will be equipped with "wisdom, understanding, counsel, strength, knowledge and fear of the Lord." (Isaiah11:2)
Jeremiah's prophecy of the Messiah
Between 626 and 585 BC, Jeremiah narrows the future King David's ancestors to descendants. The weeping prophet says: "The days come, saith the Lord, for I am a source righteous Branch of David, a king, the wise rule to maintain law and justice in the country." (REB Jeremiah 23:05)
To summarize, we can say that the prophets predicted a future king jew who is wise, just, full of the Spirit of God,Understanding, knowledge and fear of the Lord. He will reign over Judah and other nations. All will be blessed by his government. Moreover, this future king will be able, his pedigree to King David and his father Jesse, and the Patriarch, Judah, Jacob, Isaac and Abraham.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg prophetic. Tips, advice and some simple predictions are scattered throughout the Old Testament. The figure is transformed into the mysteryWritings. Ironically, we know more about him before his birth, as we have long been the most biblical characters know when they lived and died.
Prophecies of life and death and resurrection of the Messiah
This is what Scripture tells us He will be born in Bethlehem. (Micah 5:2) and 'born before the Romans destroyed the Temple in 70 AD. (Malachi 3:1) and his messenger to prepare the way before him. (Malachi 3:1)
There are also a number of reasons why he is given.To preach good news to the poor. (Isaiah 61:1)
To bring the light of the Gentiles, and salvation to the ends of the earth. (Isaiah 49:6), to teach with parables (Psalm 78:2) and to suffer and die to bear our sins. (Isaiah 53:5-12)
How do we determine the king promised? He will work miracles of healing the blind, lame, deaf and dumb. (Isaiah 35:5-6) He enter Jerusalem riding a donkey. (Zechariah 9:9) He will be rejected by the people. (Isaiah 53:3) and hated by the Jews. (Psalm69:4) and (Isaiah 49:7)
What has happened? He is betrayed by a friend for thirty pieces of silver thrown into the house of the Lord for the potter. (Psalm 41:9) and (Zechariah 11.12 to 13)
What should expect after his betrayal? His disciples abandon him. They are (Zechariah 13:7) And 'mocked and abused. (Isaiah 50:6), (Psalm 22:7), and (Micah 5:1) false witnesses accuse him. (Psalm 27:12) He will not answer his accusers. (Isaiah 53:7) He isnumbered with criminals. (Isaiah 53:12) His clothes are very divided on his coat to be thrown. (Psalm 22:18)
And what about his death? The kings and rulers for their attitude toward the Lord and his anointed. (Psalm 2:2) His hands and feet are pierced. (Psalm 22:16) The crowd around him is an insult and mock him. (Psalm 22:6-8) Darkness is at noon. (Amos 8:9) and 'to intercede for the transgressors. (Isaiah 53:12)
He will be given gall and vinegar tohis thirst. (Psalm 69:21) He called out: "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" (Psalm 22:1) He will commit his spirit to God (Psalm 31:5) They pass through it, but does not break any bones. (Zechariah 12:10) and (Psalm 34:20) And they bury him with the rich. (Isaiah 53:9)
That sounds more like the end of the story, but the prophecies. We find that do not expire this mysterious king in his tomb. (Psalm 16:10) He will be raised from the dead. (Psalm30:3) and (Isaiah 53:11) His reign will extend over all the earth, and will last forever. (Daniel 2:35 and 44)
What an amazing series of prophecies! Whatever became of them?
Consider Question: Do you think that these prophecies are specific enough to identify the Messiah?
Quote of the day. "Now I define faith as a force continues to believe, what we once thought to be sincere, honest and compelling reason to change our thoughts are true, before we brought"Christian Reflections (1941) CS [Clive Staples] Lewis (1898-1963)
Note: All biblical references taken from the New International Version, unless otherwise indicated.
CEV - Contemporary English Version
REB - Revised English Bible
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