His Lineage from the Tribe of Judah

The Old Testament Prophecy:

“THE SCEPTER WILL NOT DEPART FROM JUDAH, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs.”
—Genesis 49:10.

The New Testament Fulfillment:

“For it is clear that OUR LORD DESCENDED FROM JUDAH.”
—Hebrews 7:14.

His Rejection

The Old Testament Prophecy:

“He was despised and REJECTED by men.”
—Isaiah 53:3.

The New Testament Fulfillment:

“He came to that which was his own, but HIS OWN DID NOT RECEIVE HIM.”
—John 1:11.

His Betrayal

The Old Testament Prophecy:

“Even MY CLOSE FRIEND, whom I trusted, he who shared my bread, has lifted up his heel against me.”
—Psalm 41:9.

The New Testament Fulfillment:

“Jesus answered, ‘It [the betrayer of Jesus; cf, verse 21] is the one to whom I will give this piece of bread when I have dipped it in the dish.’ Then, dipping the piece of bread, he gave it to JUDAS ISCARIOT.”
—John 13:26.