Christ’s Life a Fulfillment of Prophecy

Let’s look at a few of these prophetic passages from the Old Testament—and their fulfillment in the New Testament record of Christ’s life.

His Place of Birth

The Old Testament Prophecy:

“But you, BETHLEHEM Ephrathah, . . . out of you shall come forth to Me the One to be Ruler in Israel, whose goings forth are from of old, from everlasting.”
—Micah 5:2, NKJV.

The New Testament Fulfillment:

“Jesus was born in BETHLEHEM in Judea.”
—Matthew 2:1.

His Virgin Birth

The Old Testament Prophecy:

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The VIRGIN will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel [God with us].“
—Isaiah 7:14.

The New Testament Fulfillment:

“Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because WHAT IS CONCEIVED IN HER IS FROM THE HOLY SPIRIT. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus [the LORD saves].”
—Matthew 1:20, 21.