How do we know Jesus is the Messiah mentioned in Daniel?
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Jesus fulfills the prophecies of Daniel by being cut off for His people and bringing reconciliation through His sacrifice.
The prophecy in Daniel 9 speaks clearly of a coming 'Messiah, the Prince,' who would be 'cut off, but not for Himself' (Daniel 9:26). This is a clear reference to Jesus Christ, who, despite being without sin, offered Himself as a sacrifice for His people. The New Testament writers affirm this connection, as Jesus' death fulfilled the prophecy, making reconciliation for iniquities and establishing a new covenant through His blood. The timeline of 70 weeks leading to His coming shows God's precise plan and timing for redemption, indicating that Jesus is indeed the promised Messiah.
Scripture References:
Daniel 9:26, Matthew 26:28, Hebrews 9:12
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