Old Testament Prophecies Regarding the Messiah

He was to be of David's family

(2 Samuel 7:12-16; Ps 89:3-4; 110:1; 132:11; Isaiah 9:6-7; 11:1)

12 For when you die and are buried with your ancestors, I will raise up one of your descendants, your own offspring, and I will make his kingdom strong. 13 He is the one who will build a house—a temple—for my name. And I will secure his royal throne forever. 14 I will be his father, and he will be my son. If he sins, I will correct and discipline him with the rod, like any father would do. 15 But my favor will not be taken from him as I took it from Saul, whom I removed from your sight. 16 Your house and your kingdom will continue before me[a] for all time, and your throne will be secure forever.’” — 2 Samuel 7:12-16

3 The Lord said, “I have made a covenant with David, my chosen servant.
I have sworn this oath to him:
4 ‘I will establish your descendants as kings forever;
they will sit on your throne from now until eternity.’” — Psalm 89:3-4

The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit in the place of honor at my right-hand
until I humble your enemies,
making them a footstool under your feet.”

The Lord swore an oath to David
with a promise he will never take back:
“I will place one of your descendants
on your throne.

For a child is born to us,
a son is given to us.
The government will rest on his shoulders.
And he will be called:
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
7 His government and its peace
will never end.
He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David
for all eternity.
The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies
will make this happen!

Out of the stump of David’s family will grow a shoot—
yes, a new Branch bearing fruit from the old root.

He would be born of a virgin
Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 7:14

He would be born in Bethlehem
Micah 5:2

He would sojourn in Egypt
Hosea 11:1

He would live in Galilee
Isaiah 9:1-2

He would live in Nazareth
Isaiah 11:1

To be announced by an Elijah-like herald
Isaiah 40:3-5; Malachi 3;1; 4:5

Would occasion massacre of Bethlehem's children
Genesis 35:19-20; Jeremiah 31:15

Would proclaim a Jubilee to the world
Isaiah 58:6; 61:1

His mission would include the Gentiles
Isaiah 42:1-4

Ministry would be one of healing
Isaiah 53:4

He would teach through parables
Isaiah 6:9-10; Ps 78:2

He would be disbelieved, rejected by Rules
Ps 69:4; 118:22; Isaiah 6:10; 29:13; 53:1

Would make a triumphal entry into Jerusalem
Zech. 9:9; Ps 118:26

Betrayed by a friend for 30 pieces of silver
Zech. 11:1-13; Ps 41:9

Would be like a smitten shepherd
Zech. 13:7

Would be given vinegar and gall
Ps 39:21

They would cast lots for His garment
Ps 22:18

His Side would be pierced
Zech. 12:10; Ps 22:16

Not a bone would be broken
Ex. 12:46; Num 9:12; Ps 34:20

Would die among malefactors
Isaiah 53:9, 12

His dying words foretold
Ps 22:1; 31:5

Would be buried by a rich man
Isaiah 53:9

Rise from dead on 3rd day
Genesis 22:4; Jonah 1:7; Hosea 6:2

Resurrection followed by the destruction of Jerusalem
Dan 9:26; 11:31; 12:1, 11