How do we know that Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecies?
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Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecies in specific and detailed ways, as demonstrated throughout the Gospel narratives, particularly in His birthplace and the manner of His life and death.
Throughout the New Testament, we find numerous references that affirm Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. For instance, in Luke's Gospel, the mention of Jesus being born in Bethlehem aligns with the prophecy from Micah 5:2. The fulfillment of the Passover lamb typology is also seen in Jesus's sacrificial death on the cross, where none of His bones were broken, as foretold in Exodus 12:46 and later echoed in John 19:36. The consistency of Jesus with these prophecies underscores the divine plan of redemption that was established long before His earthly ministry. This prophetic fulfillment demonstrates God's sovereignty and the reliability of His Word.
Scripture References:
Micah 5:2, Exodus 12:46, John 19:36
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