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

In the New Testament, particularly in Luke 24:27 and Luke 24:44, Jesus emphasizes that the entirety of the Old Testament points to Him. He explains to His disciples how Moses and the prophets foretold His coming, mission, and the nature of His salvation. These passages not only affirm Christ as the fulfillment of prophecy but also highlight the continuity of God's redemptive plan throughout scripture. The sermon draws upon this theme, elucidating how Philip preached Jesus to the Ethiopian eunuch by starting with Isaiah, showing that understanding the scriptures requires acknowledging Christ as their ultimate purpose and goal. The historical and prophetic evidence presented through both testaments affirms Jesus’ role as the promised Messiah.