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How do we know Jesus is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy?

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Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecies through His life, death, and resurrection, accomplishing all that was foretold about the Messiah.

Throughout the Old Testament, the prophets spoke of a coming Messiah, detailing various aspects of His nature and mission. Jesus' life and works provide a comprehensive fulfillment of these prophecies. From His miraculous birth in Bethlehem to His redemptive death on the cross, all events align with the predictions made by prophets like Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Micah. This culminates in the understanding that every aspect of the Old Covenant points toward Christ, who embodies the promises of God to His people. Therefore, He is not just a continuation of the story; He is the definitive answer to the prophecies concerning sin, redemption, and reconciliation with God.
Scripture References: Isaiah 9:6-7, Micah 5:2, Jeremiah 31:31, Isaiah 11:1, Matthew 2:23, Luke 24:27, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 41:37-57, Genesis 49:8-10, Matthew 1:2-6, Hebrews 7:14, Zechariah 9:9, John 12:12-15, Isaiah 7:14, Jeremiah 23:5

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