Thursday, January 9, 2014

Jesus is the Christ

Here are some Old Testament Prophecies that help prove Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of God: Jesus of Nazareth is the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of God: (read on) Even my friend in whom I trusted, one who ate my bread, as lifted his heel against me (Ps 41:9) Strike the Shepherd and the sheep will be scattered (Zch 13:7) I gave my back to those who beat me, and my cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spitting (Is 50:6) They pierced my hands and my feet (Ps 22:16) Everyone who see me mocks me; they sneer and shake their heads; He relies on the Lord; let Him rescue; let the Lord deliver him, since He takes pleasure in him (PS 22:7-8) They gave me gall for my food, and for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink (Ps 69:21) I am poured out like water, and all my bones are disjointed; my heart is like wax, melting within me (Ps 22:14) Yet He Himself bore our sickness, and He carried our pains; but we in turn regarded HIm stricken, struck down by God and afflicted (Isa 53:4) He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open His mouth. Like a lamb led to the slaughter and like a sheep silent before her shearers, He did not open His mouth (Is 53:7) They divided my garments among themselves, and they cast lots for my clothing (Ps 22:18) He submitted Himself to death (Isa 53:12) You may not break any of its bones (Ex 12:46) He protects all his bones; not one of them is broken (Ps 34:20) They will look at me whom they pierced (Zch 12:10) For you will not abandon me to Sheol; You will not follow Your Faithful One to see the Pit (Ps 16:10) You ascended to the heights, taking away captives; You received gifts from people, even from the rebellious so that the Lord God might live there (Ps 68:18) The Lord declared to my Lord; Sit at my right hand until I make Your enemies Your footstool (Ps 110:1) Peter affirms this in his first sermon when he writes: Acts 2:22-25 22 "Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23 This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. 24 But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. Acts 2:36 36 "Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." What will you do with this information? Acts 3:19-20 19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. The amazing grace and love of God are both incomprehensible. Thank you God!!