What do the prophets say about the suffering of Christ?
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The prophets foretold that the Messiah would suffer for the transgressions of His people, revealing the necessity of His afflictions.
The prophets, throughout the Old Testament, offer a narrative rich with indications of the Messiah's sufferings. From the first mention of the coming Redeemer in Genesis 3:15, to vivid depictions in Isaiah 53, the prophetic writings articulate that the Messiah would endure significant sorrows and shame. The Apostle points out in Acts that these predictions encompass His being 'bruised for our iniquities' and 'wounded for our transgressions.' This prophetic unity serves to reinforce the essential truth that Christ's sufferings fulfill divine purpose—specifically, the atonement for sin and the restoration of a broken relationship between God and humanity.
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