How do we know Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecies?

The fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in Jesus is a cornerstone of Christian belief. Scriptures such as 1 Peter 1:10-11 explain that the prophets predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. Jesus meets these prophecies through His virgin birth, lineage from David, and His sacrificial death. Each Old Testament figure, from the lamb in the Passover to the high priest's role, acts as a precursor to Christ's ultimate fulfillment of the Law and prophecies, confirming His identity as the Messiah.