Let's check that out!
I searched through the opening chapters of each of the Gospels, looking for Old Testament (O.T.) prophecy scripture references about Jesus.
Reference
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Summary
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Fulfillment
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Isaiah 7:14
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Virgin will give birth to a son.
The son will be called
Immanuel.
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Matthew 1:23
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Micah 5:2,4
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Bethlehem birth
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Matthew 2:6
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Hosea 11:1
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Will spend time of Egypt
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Matthew 2:15
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Jeremiah 31:15
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Slaughter of babies
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Matthew 2:18
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Called a Nazarene
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Matthew 2:23
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Isaiah 40:3
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Someone (John) will prepare the
way
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Matthew 3:3
Mark 1:3
John 1:23
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Malachi 3:1
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Someone (John) will prepare the
way
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Mark 1:2
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Isaiah 40:3-5
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Someone (John) will prepare the
way
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Luke 3:6
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***Only 4 passages have the word "Nazarene" in them. They are all New Testament (N.T.). 29 passages have the word "Nazareth" in them. They are all also N.T. If I have understood the commentary about this missing direct reference, Matthew 2:23 uses the words "prophets" which implies that several passages were combined to come to the conclusion that He will be called a Nazarene.
I recommend using your favorite online (or hard copy) Bible to study this prophecies and their fulfillment. I personally use www.biblegateway.com. I hope this post helps to build the anticipation of Christmas and add to your sense of wonder at how Jesus ended up fulfilling these prophecies.
Wow you have done a lot of research. Mom
ReplyDeleteThanks. I enjoy this type of research!
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