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Messianic Prophecy: Betrayed By A Friend

Ps 41:9 Even my own familiar friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted up his heel against me. Matt 26:48-49 Now His betrayer had given them a sign, saying, "Whomever I kiss, He is the One; seize Him." Immediately he went up to Jesus and said, "Greetings, Rabbi!" and kissed Him....

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Prophetic Patterns: How Old Testament Prophecies Foreshadow the Messiah

The Old Testament is filled with pronouncements from prophets – divinely inspired messengers who spoke of God's will. But some prophecies hold a special place, offering cryptic yet intriguing glimpses of a future Messiah, a redeemer figure. This post explores the concept of "prophetic patterns" in the Old Testament. We'll delve into how seemingly u...

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The Prophet Hosea

Hosea (760-720 B.C.) "hoshea" (deliverer) Israel`s continued unfaithfulness is dramatically illustrated in brokenhearted Hosea`s relationship with his unfaithful wife. God`s love is also illustrated in Hosea`s willingness to buy back his wife after her harlotry had led her to be sold at the slave block. In the years leading up to the fall of ...

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The Prophet Obadiah

Obadiah (586-583 B.C.) "obadi yah" (servant of Yaweh). Obadiah prophesied judgement against Edom for attacking Judah at the time of the Babylonian invasion and for rejoicing over the misfortunes that befell Jerusalem. Obad 1:13-15 You should not have entered the gate of My people in the day of their calamity. Indeed, you should not have gaze...

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Messianic Prophecy: The Seed Of Abraham

Gen 12:3 I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed." Gal 3:16 Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, "And to seeds," as of many, but as of one, "And to your Seed," who is Christ....

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Messianic Prophecy: Ascend Into Heaven

Ps 68:18 You have ascended on high, you have led captivity captive; you have received gifts among men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God might dwell there. Acts 1:9 Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight....

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Messianic Prophecy: The Tribe Of Judah

Gen 49:10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh comes; and to Him shall be the obedience of the people. Matt 1:2 Abraham begot Isaac, Isaac begot Jacob, and Jacob begot Judah and his brothers....

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The Significance of Isaiah 53: Understanding its Messianic Implications

Isaiah 53 is a powerful and enigmatic passage in the Old Testament. It portrays a suffering servant who bears the sins of others, ultimately bringing about their redemption. This figure has sparked centuries of debate, particularly regarding its messianic implications. The Suffering Servant: The chapter describes a figure who endures humiliation, r...

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The Prophet Isaiah

Isaiah (745-695 B.C.) "yesha yahu" (Yaweh is salvation). Isaiah lived in Jerusalem at the time Judah was threatened by the Assyrians. He warned Jerusalem about idolatry and foreign alliances, although he was usually scoffed at. He spoke about the miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem from the Assyrians. He also spoke of the destruction and cap...

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The Prophet Daniel

Daniel (606-534 B.C.) "Dani El" (My Judge is God). Daniel was taken captive during Nebuchadnezzar`s first attack on Jerusalem in 607 B.C., he became a chief minister at the royal court in Babylon. God used him mightily through dreams and interpretation of visions. Some of the famous miracles of the Bible are found in Daniel such as The Fiery...

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