8 the Fulfillment of Prophecy

THE

FULFILLMENT

OF

PROPHECY

By REV. DR. S. C. BROWN

THE UNDENIABLE PROOF OF THE MESSIAHSHIP

OF JESUS CHRIST, YESHUA.

Over 300 OT Prophecies fulfilled by Jesus Christ

Pure Christianity Series: Volume #8

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PURPOSE STATEMENT

In a world where few things are believed in, strictly by faith, how can Christians convince
skeptics of the eternal existence of Jesus Christ? We, as believers, are blessed with a faith that is
given to us free of charge and is tenderly cared for by the Holy Spirit of God. This Spirit
indwells us from the moment we take our blessed Savior into our lives and establish the
beginning of a personal relationship with Him. The dilemma comes from those who require more
than faith to believe. Where can evidence be found that would prove to the world that Jesus
Christ is the Son of God and man, and is the blessed Messiah that has been promised in Holy
Scripture?

The Jewish nation adheres only to the Torah, or as Christians call it, the Old Testament of the

Holy Bible. Actually, there are the Law (5 books), the Prophets (8 books)and the Writings (11

books). As Christians we have much to learn from the wonderful and colorful world of Judaism.
“The five Rolls were read yearly at Feasts: *
Song, at Passover, allegorically referring to the Exodus.
Ruth, at Pentecost, celebrating Harvest.
Esther, at Purim, commemorating Deliverance from Haman.
Ecclesiastes, at Tabernacles, most joyous of Feasts.
Lamentations, 9th of Ab, commemorating Destruction of Jerusalem.

The Septuagint (Greek word for Pentateuch) translators re-classified the Old Testament books according to subject-matter. English translators followed the Septuagint order, as we now have them.” They (our Jewish brothers and sisters) do not subscribe to the New Testament since they are not as yet convinced that Jesus was, and is, the Messiah that the Law, the Prophets and the Writings spoke of.

Jesus, Himself, said that He did not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets, but to fulfill them.
This word, fulfill, is a very important word since He is the only person to ever have completely
adhered to all of the requirements set forth by God in His holy Word…written long before Jesus’
birth and ministry on earth.

Throughout the Old Testament, prophets foretold of the coming of the Christ, or Messiah. The Blessed One of God. His birth, death and Ministry were all prophesied in great detail by these religious men as you will read in this guide. A great many wonderful miracles and “signs” were performed by and near Christ, and these events continue to influence mankind in our lives even today, some 2,000 years after His birth.

The prophets foretold of one (John the Baptist) that would come before the Messiah to prepare
His way, and also predicted the difficulties and persecution Christ would face in His life and
Ministry on earth. Much of what occurred in Jesus’ life was accurately prophesied, long before
His birth, and this guide should help you attach the prophecies with the fulfillments. Then,
hopefully, when you continue your study of the Holy Bible, you will have acquired a basic
understanding of the fulfillment of prophecy.

Perhaps if the Jewish nation could be shown from the very sacred text that they hold so strictly
to, that Jesus of Nazareth was, and is, the Messiah that they have long awaited; a significant
platform for discussion, a “door” if you will, could be opened. It is my solemn prayer that
hopefully a study such as the one I have enclosed, could become a seed, planted for positive
discussions to sprout from. The fertile soil has already been provided by the Lord, for the fields
are ripe and the harvest is ready for the gathering.

For Jesus said: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not

come to abolish them but to fulfill them...” Matt. 5:17 (NIV).

-*Reference information withdrawn from Halley’s Bible Handbook.” Zondervan Publishing.-