“Prophecy as Proof of Inspiration”
Ben
Bailey
I.
What is Prophecy?
A. To many, prophecy is the ability to predict the future
(usually vaguely) with a mediocre accuracy rate (fortune tellers, palm readers,
Nostradamus).
B. Biblical prophecy is the ability to predict/foretell a
future event with such exacting accuracy and detail to necessarily require
divine guidance.
C. Prophecy does not always mean looking into the
future. In fact, prophecy can look
backwards as well as forward. For
example, Moses is believed to have written the first five books of the Bible,
but Moses wasn’t even alive during the time of Genesis.
D. A scientist picked out 48 prophecies of Christ and
statistically determined that the chances of one man fulfilling all of them were
1 in 10 to the exponent of 157. The
chances of you winning the lottery are 1 to the exponent of 10.
E. In addition, true prophecy is evident in its
fulfillment. True prophecy does not
leave us wondering whether it has been fulfilled. Notice Deut. 18:21-22.
II.
Biblical
prophecies and their fulfillment.
Concerning the Jews
1.
Babylonian Captivity Jer.
25:9-12 2 Chron.
36:20-21
2.
Cyrus to build temple Isa.
44:28(175 years) Ezr. 1:1, 2 Chron
36:22
3.
Concerning the Church
1.
Established in Roman Rule Dan.
2:44 Acts 2:47
2. Is
the rebuilt temple of David Amos
9:11-12 Acts 15:16-17
3. In
the latter days Isa.
2:2 Heb1:1; Acts
2:16f
4. The
New
5. The
word from
6.
Eternal 2
Sam 7:12ff Lk. 1:32-33
Concerning Christ Birth
1.
Born of Seed of Woman Gen
3:15 Gal 4:4
2.
Born of a virgin Isa.
7:14 Matt 1:18-25
3.
Seed of Abraham Gen
22:18 Matt 1:1
4.
Seed of David 2
Sam 7:12ff Lk 3:31
5.
Tribe of
6.
Born in Bethelehem Mic.
5:2 Matt. 2:1-6
7.
Escaped death Hos.
11:1 Matt. 2:15
Concerning His Nature
1. He
pre-existed creation Micah
5:2 Col. 1:17
2. He
would be LORD Ps.
110:1 Acts 2:36
3.
Called Immanuel Isa.
7:14 Matt. 1:22-23
4.
Prophet Deut.
18:18-19 Acts 3:18-25
5.
Priests Ps.
110:4 Heb. 5:5-6
6.
King Ps.
2:6 Jn.
18:33-37
7.
Anointed by Spirit Isa.
11:2 Mk. 1:10
8.
Zealous for God Ps.
69:9 Jn. 2:15-17
Concerning His Ministry
1.
Preceded by a messenger Isa.
40:3 Mt. 3:1-3
2.
Begin in
3.
Ministry of Miracles Isa.
35:5-6 Mt. 9:35,Acts
3:8
4. Teacher
of Parables Ps.
78:1-4 Matt. 13:34-35
5.
Enter Jerusalem on donkey Zech
9:9 Matt 21:1-7
6.
Stone of stumbling to Jews Isa.
28:16; Ps. 118:22 I Pet. 2:6-8
7.
Light to Gentiles Isa.
49:6 Acts.
13:46-48
Concerning Jesus Crucifixion
1.
Betrayed by friend Ps.
41:9 Ax 1:16
Jn.13:18ff
2.
Sold for 30 pieces of silver Zech
11:12 Matt. 26:14-15
3. 30
pieces thrown in temple Zech
11:13 Matt. 27:3-5
4. 30
pieces buys potters field Zech
11:13 Matt. 27:6-10
5.
Forsaken by his disciples Zech
13:7 Mk. 14:27 + 50
6.
Accused by false witnesses Ps.
35:20-21 Matt.
26:59-61
7.
Silent before accusers Isa.
53:7 Matt.
27:12-14
8.
Wounded and bruised Isa.
53:4-6 I Pet 2:24
9.
Beaten and spit upon Isa.
50:6 Matt. 26:67-68
10. Mocked Ps.
22:6-8 Matt. 27:27-31
11. Hands and feet pierced Ps. 22:16 Jn. 20:24-28
12. Crucified with thieves Isa. 53:12 Matt. 27:38
13.
Prayed for enemies Isa.
53:12 Lk 23:34
14.
Hated w/out cause Ps.
69:4 Jn. 15:25
15. People wag their head Ps. 22:7; 109:25 Matt. 27:39
16.
Stared at Him Ps.
22:17 Lk. 23:35
17.
Clothes divided Ps.
22:18 Jn. 19:23-24
20.
Became thirsty Ps.
22:15 Jn. 19:28
21.
Gall &Vinegar offered Ps.
69:21 Matt. 27:34
22. Forsaken
cry Ps. 22:1 Matt. 27:46
23. Bones not broken Ps. 34:20 Jn. 19:32ff
24. Side pierced Zech. 12:10 Jn. 19:34 + 37
25. Darkness over land Amos 8:9 Lk.
23:44-45
26. Buried in rich man’s tomb Isa. 53:9 Matt. 27:57-60
27. Back beaten/ scourged Zech 13:6 Matt. 27:26
Concerning His Resurrection
& Ascension
1.
Raised from dead Ps.
16:8-11 Acts 2:24-31
2.
Begotten as son of God Ps.
2:7 Acts 13:33
3.
Ascended to God Ps.
68:18 Eph. 4:8-10
4.
Seated beside God Ps.
110:1 Heb. 1:3
5.
Ascended on cloud Dan.
7:13 Acts. 1:9-11