Prophecy fullfilment

Prophecy FulfillmentProphecy Fulfillment
In the BibleIn the Bible
April 2016April 2016

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OverviewOverview
 What is prophecy?What is prophecy?
 Test of a true prophetTest of a true prophet
 The importance of prophecyThe importance of prophecy
 Messianic propheciesMessianic prophecies
 The significance of messianic propheciesThe significance of messianic prophecies
 Messianic prophecy issuesMessianic prophecy issues
 Probability of fulfillment of propheciesProbability of fulfillment of prophecies
 Other Old Testament (OT) propheciesOther Old Testament (OT) prophecies
 End Time propheciesEnd Time prophecies

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What is Prophecy?What is Prophecy?
 ProphecyProphecy – the future told in advance by God– the future told in advance by God
through a prophetthrough a prophet
 John 5:39John 5:39, “You search the Scriptures; for in, “You search the Scriptures; for in
them you think you have eternal life; and thesethem you think you have eternal life; and these
are they which testify of Me.”are they which testify of Me.”
 The reliability of the Bible is confirmedThe reliability of the Bible is confirmed
by the accuracy of its propheciesby the accuracy of its prophecies
– Cannot be said of any other “sacred writings”Cannot be said of any other “sacred writings”
– Other writings make great claims but contain noOther writings make great claims but contain no
prophecy unique to them that establishes “truth”prophecy unique to them that establishes “truth”

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Test of a TrueTest of a True
ProphetProphet
 Deut. 18:22Deut. 18:22, “When a prophet speaks in, “When a prophet speaks in
the name of the Lord, if the thing does notthe name of the Lord, if the thing does not
happen or come to pass, that is the thinghappen or come to pass, that is the thing
which the Lord has not spoken; thewhich the Lord has not spoken; the
prophet has spoken it presumptuously;prophet has spoken it presumptuously;
you shall not be afraid of him.”you shall not be afraid of him.”
 True Prophet – prophecy is fulfilledTrue Prophet – prophecy is fulfilled

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Why Did God UseWhy Did God Use
Prophecy?Prophecy?
 Is. 48:3-5Is. 48:3-5, “I have declared the former things, “I have declared the former things
from the beginning; they went forth from Myfrom the beginning; they went forth from My
mouth, and I caused them to hear it. Suddenly Imouth, and I caused them to hear it. Suddenly I
did them, and they came to pass. Because Idid them, and they came to pass. Because I
know that you were obstinate, and your neckknow that you were obstinate, and your neck
was an iron sinew, and your brow bronze, evenwas an iron sinew, and your brow bronze, even
from the beginning I have declared it to you;from the beginning I have declared it to you;
before it came to pass I proclaimed it to you, lestbefore it came to pass I proclaimed it to you, lest
you should say, ‘My idol has done them, and myyou should say, ‘My idol has done them, and my
carved image and my molded image havecarved image and my molded image have
commanded them.’”commanded them.’”

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The Importance ofThe Importance of
ProphecyProphecy
 Is. 46:9-10Is. 46:9-10, “Remember the former things of, “Remember the former things of
old, For I am God, and there is no other; I amold, For I am God, and there is no other; I am
God, and there is none like Me, Declaring theGod, and there is none like Me, Declaring the
end from the beginning, And from ancientend from the beginning, And from ancient
times things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘Mytimes things that are not yet done, Saying, ‘My
counsel shall stand, And I will do all Mycounsel shall stand, And I will do all My
pleasure.’”pleasure.’”

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Prophecy …Prophecy …
1.1. Proves the existence of GodProves the existence of God
2.2. Proves Scripture and CreationProves Scripture and Creation
3.3. Proves the divine origin of ScriptureProves the divine origin of Scripture
4.4. Fulfilled in Jesus’ First ComingFulfilled in Jesus’ First Coming
5.5. Proves Jesus is coming againProves Jesus is coming again
6.6. Motivates believersMotivates believers
7.7. Proves God loves usProves God loves us

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1. Prophecy Proves1. Prophecy Proves
The Existence ofThe Existence of
GodGod
 Prophecy is “history written in advance”Prophecy is “history written in advance”
 Eschatology is the study of end timesEschatology is the study of end times
(last things)(last things)
 Over 1000 prophecies (when written) foundOver 1000 prophecies (when written) found
in Scripture (28% of Scripture)in Scripture (28% of Scripture)
– Over 500 already fulfilledOver 500 already fulfilled
– We can trust God for the fulfillment of theWe can trust God for the fulfillment of the
remaining 500remaining 500
 Fulfilled prophecy credentials the BibleFulfilled prophecy credentials the Bible

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The Lord SavesThe Lord Saves
IsraelIsrael
 Ezekiel 38 and 39Ezekiel 38 and 39
– 8 times God declares that He will destroy8 times God declares that He will destroy
the enemies of Israel on the mountains ofthe enemies of Israel on the mountains of
IsraelIsrael
– God declares “I am the Lord”God declares “I am the Lord”
 Soul harvest described inSoul harvest described in RevelationRevelation
– Every tongue, nation, peopleEvery tongue, nation, people
– 2 witnesses2 witnesses
– 144,000 Jewish witnesses144,000 Jewish witnesses

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4. Prophecy Fulfilled in4. Prophecy Fulfilled in
Jesus’ First ComingJesus’ First Coming
 Prophets – holy men of God who spoke asProphets – holy men of God who spoke as
they were moved by the Holy Spiritthey were moved by the Holy Spirit
 Jesus is the only person who fulfilled allJesus is the only person who fulfilled all
109 prophecies of the Messiah109 prophecies of the Messiah
– Seed of the womanSeed of the woman
– Born of tribe of Judah … in the line of DavidBorn of tribe of Judah … in the line of David
– Born of a virginBorn of a virgin
– Born in BethlehemBorn in Bethlehem
 Jesus is the one and only MessiahJesus is the one and only Messiah
– 1 in 13 billion people who have ever lived!1 in 13 billion people who have ever lived!

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Messianic PropheciesMessianic Prophecies
 The only one who fulfilled 109 propheciesThe only one who fulfilled 109 prophecies
 Jesus is the only way of salvationJesus is the only way of salvation
 Jesus to be brought out of Egypt,Jesus to be brought out of Egypt, Hos.Hos.
11:111:1
 He will reclaim sight to the blind,He will reclaim sight to the blind, Is. 42:7Is. 42:7
 50 prophecies about His death:50 prophecies about His death:
– Sold for 30 pieces of silver,Sold for 30 pieces of silver, Zech. 11:12Zech. 11:12
– Betrayed by a friend,Betrayed by a friend, Ps. 41:9Ps. 41:9
– Slain between two malefactors,Slain between two malefactors, Is. 53:12Is. 53:12

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Key Messianic ProphecyKey Messianic Prophecy
Chapters in the OTChapters in the OT
 Genesis – Moses, 1400 B.C.Genesis – Moses, 1400 B.C.
 Psalm 22 – King David, 1000 B.C.Psalm 22 – King David, 1000 B.C.
 Psalm 69 – King David, 1000 B.C.Psalm 69 – King David, 1000 B.C.
 Isaiah 9 – Prophet Isaiah, 700 B.C.Isaiah 9 – Prophet Isaiah, 700 B.C.
 Isaiah 53 – Prophet Isaiah, 700 B.C.Isaiah 53 – Prophet Isaiah, 700 B.C.
 Daniel 9 – Prophet Daniel, 550 B.C.Daniel 9 – Prophet Daniel, 550 B.C.
 Zechariah 11 – Prophet Zechariah, 500 B.C.Zechariah 11 – Prophet Zechariah, 500 B.C.
 Malachi – Prophet Malachi, 420 B.C.Malachi – Prophet Malachi, 420 B.C.

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Psalm 22 & IsaiahPsalm 22 & Isaiah
52:13-53:1252:13-53:12
 They tell stories that perfectly parallelThey tell stories that perfectly parallel
events in the life of Christ that took placeevents in the life of Christ that took place
much later (700 to 1000 years later)much later (700 to 1000 years later)
 Psalm 22 – predicted 11 separate thingsPsalm 22 – predicted 11 separate things
about Jesus’ crucifixionabout Jesus’ crucifixion
 Isaiah chapters 9 and 53 refer to manyIsaiah chapters 9 and 53 refer to many
attributes of the Messiah to comeattributes of the Messiah to come
 The Bible was inspired by God!The Bible was inspired by God!

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Messianic Prophecies - 1Messianic Prophecies - 1
Event Prophecy Fulfillment
Born of the “seed” of
a woman
Gen. 3:15 Luke 1:34-35
Raised from the dead Ps. 16:10,11 Luke 24:4-7
Would cry out to God Ps. 22:1 Matt. 27:46
Would be forsaken by
God
Ps. 22:1 Mark 15:34
Crucified (hands &
feet pierced)
Ps. 22:16 Luke 24:39-40

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“He trusted God, let
Him deliver Him”
Ps. 22:8 Matt. 27:41-43
Would thirst Ps. 22:15 John 19:28
No bones broken Ps. 22:17 John 19:32-33,36
Garments divided Ps. 22:18 John 19:23-24
Betrayed by a friend Ps. 41:9 John 13:18-21

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Ascend to heaven Ps. 68:18 Luke 24:51
Born of a virgin Is. 7:14 Luke 1:26-35
Called Immanuel Is. 7:14 Matt. 1:23
Ministry in Galilee Is. 9:1-2 Matt. 4:12-16
Light to the Gentiles Is. 9:1-2 Luke 2:28-32

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Born as a male Is. 9:6-7 Mark 1:1
John 1:1-3, 14
Would be Son of God Is. 9:6 Luke 1:35
Despised Is. 53:3 Luke 4:28-29
Rejected Is. 53:3 Matt. 27:21-23
Side pierced Zech. 12:10 John 19:34,37

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Messianic Prophecies - 5Messianic Prophecies - 5
Silent when accused Is. 53:7 Matt. 27:12-14
Buried by a rich man Is. 53:9 Luke 23:50-53
Die for all mankind Is. 53:11 John 12:27
Condemned with
criminals
Is. 53:12 Luke 23:32-33
Part of new and
everlasting covenant
Is. 55:3-4 Matt. 26:28;
Mark 14:24

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Born in Bethlehem Micah 5:2 Luke 2:4-7
Enter Jerusalem on a
donkey
Zech. 9:9 Matt. 21:1-11
Sold for 30 pieces of
silver
Zech. 11:12 Matt. 26:15
Silver used to buy a
potter’s field
Zech. 11:13 Matt. 27:7
Forerunner to
prepare the way
Mal. 3:1 Matt. 11:10

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Significance of theSignificance of the
Messianic PropheciesMessianic Prophecies
 Prophecies written down later on?Prophecies written down later on?
– NO, early documents found as part of the DeadNO, early documents found as part of the Dead
Sea Scrolls confirm the dates of the propheciesSea Scrolls confirm the dates of the prophecies
 How do we know these are Messianic?How do we know these are Messianic?
– They were recognized and discussed by the JewsThey were recognized and discussed by the Jews
before Jesus’ birthbefore Jesus’ birth
 Two missions fulfilled in one person?Two missions fulfilled in one person?
– Is. 61:1-3Is. 61:1-3 – Good News & Day of Wrath– Good News & Day of Wrath
– Made possible by Jesus’ resurrectionMade possible by Jesus’ resurrection

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Couldn’t Someone ElseCouldn’t Someone Else
Fulfill These Prophecies?Fulfill These Prophecies?
 Couldn’t anyone else have fulfilledCouldn’t anyone else have fulfilled
these prophecies if they really tried?these prophecies if they really tried?
 How do we know Jesus is THEHow do we know Jesus is THE
Messiah?Messiah?
– Other religions say they have a ProphetOther religions say they have a Prophet
that followed in Jesus’ footsteps – the realthat followed in Jesus’ footsteps – the real
Messiah?Messiah?
 Jews are still waiting for the MessiahJews are still waiting for the Messiah
– The “real” Messiah still to come?The “real” Messiah still to come?

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Messianic ProphecyMessianic Prophecy
IssuesIssues
 Many of the prophecies are not underMany of the prophecies are not under
human controlhuman control
– Born in BethlehemBorn in Bethlehem
– Born of a virginBorn of a virgin
– Come out of Egypt (as a young child)Come out of Egypt (as a young child)
 Many have proclaimed to be theMany have proclaimed to be the
MessiahMessiah
– Some have founded religions and cultsSome have founded religions and cults
 Jesus Himself warned of falseJesus Himself warned of false
MessiahsMessiahs
– Matt. 7:15Matt. 7:15;; 24:1124:11,, 23-2523-25;; Mark 13:21-Mark 13:21-

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Issues - 2Issues - 2
 Examine these prophets yourselfExamine these prophets yourself
– Was their appearance predicted?Was their appearance predicted?
– Did they fulfill ALL the messianicDid they fulfill ALL the messianic
prophecies?prophecies? NONO, not even close, not even close
 The Jews, God’s chosen people, areThe Jews, God’s chosen people, are
still waiting for their Messiahstill waiting for their Messiah
– Rom. 11:25-27Rom. 11:25-27, “ … all Israel will be, “ … all Israel will be
saved ….”saved ….”

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 Jesus appealed to the OT prophecies toJesus appealed to the OT prophecies to
substantiate His claimssubstantiate His claims
– Luke 24:27Luke 24:27, “And beginning at Moses and all the, “And beginning at Moses and all the
Prophets, He expounded to them in all theProphets, He expounded to them in all the
Scriptures the things concerning Himself.”Scriptures the things concerning Himself.”
– Luke 24:44Luke 24:44, “ …these are the words which I, “ …these are the words which I
spoke to you while I was still with you, that allspoke to you while I was still with you, that all
things must be fulfilled which were written in thethings must be fulfilled which were written in the
Law of Moses and the Prophets and the PsalmsLaw of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms
concerning Me.”concerning Me.”
– John 5:46John 5:46, “For if you believed Moses, you, “For if you believed Moses, you
would believe Me; for he wrote about Me.”would believe Me; for he wrote about Me.”

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Issues - 4Issues - 4
 The Apostles appealed to fulfilled prophecy toThe Apostles appealed to fulfilled prophecy to
substantiate Jesus as Son of God, Savior,substantiate Jesus as Son of God, Savior,
MessiahMessiah
– Acts 3:18Acts 3:18, “But those things which God foretold by, “But those things which God foretold by
the mouth of all His prophets, that the Christ wouldthe mouth of all His prophets, that the Christ would
suffer, He has thus fulfilled.”suffer, He has thus fulfilled.”
– 1 Cor. 15:3-41 Cor. 15:3-4, “For I delivered to you first of all, “For I delivered to you first of all
that which I also received that Christ died for ourthat which I also received that Christ died for our
sins according to the Scriptures, and that He wassins according to the Scriptures, and that He was
buried, and that He rose again the third dayburied, and that He rose again the third day
according to the Scriptures.”according to the Scriptures.”

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8 Key Prophesied Events8 Key Prophesied Events
1.1. One person in the World born in Bethlehem. 1:200,000One person in the World born in Bethlehem. 1:200,000
2.2. One person rode into Jerusalem, riding a foal of a donkey,One person rode into Jerusalem, riding a foal of a donkey,
claiming to be king of the Jews. 1:100claiming to be king of the Jews. 1:100
3.3. One person paid thirty pieces of silver to turn someone in to theOne person paid thirty pieces of silver to turn someone in to the
authorities. 1:1000authorities. 1:1000
4.4. One person has been wounded in their hands. 1:1000One person has been wounded in their hands. 1:1000
5.5. A person charged and been innocent and not defendedA person charged and been innocent and not defended
himself. 1:1000himself. 1:1000
6.6. Jesus was crucified between two thieves, but was buried inJesus was crucified between two thieves, but was buried in
the tomb of one of the richest men. 1:1000the tomb of one of the richest men. 1:1000
7.7. Died from crucifixion 1:10,000Died from crucifixion 1:10,000
8.8. The money paid to betray Jesus would be returned to theThe money paid to betray Jesus would be returned to the
priests and used to buy a potter's field 1:100,000priests and used to buy a potter's field 1:100,000

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Probability of FulfillmentProbability of Fulfillment
Number of Events Probability *
8 1 in 10^17 +
16 1 in 10^45
24 1 in 10^73
48 1 in 10^157
+ Probability calculated by Stoner & Newman.
* Probability of less than 1 in 10^50 is ZERO!

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Probability of Fulfillment -Probability of Fulfillment -
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 Probability of flipping a coin to come up headsProbability of flipping a coin to come up heads
– 10 times in a row? 1 in 2^10, i.e. 1 in 1,00010 times in a row? 1 in 2^10, i.e. 1 in 1,000
– 100 times in a row? 1 in 1,000,000 (a million)100 times in a row? 1 in 1,000,000 (a million)
 Probability of fulfilling 48 prophecies by chanceProbability of fulfilling 48 prophecies by chance
– e.g., place of birth 700 years in advancee.g., place of birth 700 years in advance
– e.g., manner of death (unknown at the time)e.g., manner of death (unknown at the time)
– 1 in 10^157, i.e. 1 followed by 157 zeroes!1 in 10^157, i.e. 1 followed by 157 zeroes!
 Probability of fulfilling 48 or 300 prophecies byProbability of fulfilling 48 or 300 prophecies by
chance is ZERO!chance is ZERO!

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Jesus in ProphecyJesus in Prophecy
 Ps. 40:7Ps. 40:7, “Then I said, "Behold, I come; In the, “Then I said, "Behold, I come; In the
scroll of the book [it is] written of me.”scroll of the book [it is] written of me.”
 John 5:39John 5:39, “You search the Scriptures, for in, “You search the Scriptures, for in
them you think you have eternal life; and thesethem you think you have eternal life; and these
are they which testify of Me.”are they which testify of Me.”
 John 5:46John 5:46, “For if you believed Moses, you, “For if you believed Moses, you
would believe Me; for he wrote about Me.”would believe Me; for he wrote about Me.”
 Heb. 10:7Heb. 10:7, “Then I said, 'Behold, I have come--, “Then I said, 'Behold, I have come--
In the volume of the book it is written of Me-- ToIn the volume of the book it is written of Me-- To
do Your will, O God.'"do Your will, O God.'"

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Jesus – Fulfilled inJesus – Fulfilled in
ProphecyProphecy
 Ps. 110:1Ps. 110:1,, “A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my“A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my
Lord, "Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemiesLord, "Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies
Your footstool.“Your footstool.“
 Matt. 22:41-46Matt. 22:41-46,, While the Pharisees were gatheredWhile the Pharisees were gathered
together, Jesus asked them, saying, "What do you thinktogether, Jesus asked them, saying, "What do you think
about the Christ? Whose Son is He?" They said to Him,about the Christ? Whose Son is He?" They said to Him,
["The] [Son] of David.“ He said to them, "How then does["The] [Son] of David.“ He said to them, "How then does
David in the Spirit call Him 'Lord,' saying: 'The LORDDavid in the Spirit call Him 'Lord,' saying: 'The LORD
said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, Till I make Yoursaid to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your
enemies Your footstool"'? If Davidenemies Your footstool"'? If David then calls Him 'Lord,'then calls Him 'Lord,'
how is He his Son?“And no one was able to answer Himhow is He his Son?“And no one was able to answer Him
a word, nor from that day on did anyone dare questiona word, nor from that day on did anyone dare question
Him anymore.Him anymore.

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Jesus’ Two ComingsJesus’ Two Comings
ForetoldForetold
 Is. 61:1-2Is. 61:1-2, “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is, “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is
upon Me, because the LORD hasupon Me, because the LORD has
anointed Me To preach good tidings to theanointed Me To preach good tidings to the
poor; He has sent Me to heal thepoor; He has sent Me to heal the
brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to thebrokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the
captives, And the opening of the prison tocaptives, And the opening of the prison to
[those who are] bound; To proclaim the[those who are] bound; To proclaim the
acceptable year of the LORDacceptable year of the LORD, And the, And the dayday
of vengeance of our Godof vengeance of our God;”;”

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Jesus’ First ComingJesus’ First Coming
FulfilledFulfilled
 Luke 4:16-22Luke 4:16-22,, So He came to Nazareth, where He hadSo He came to Nazareth, where He had
been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into thebeen brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the
synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. And Hesynagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. And He
was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He hadwas handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had
opened the book, He found the place where it was written: "Theopened the book, He found the place where it was written: "The
Spirit of the LORD [is] upon Me, Because He has anointed MeSpirit of the LORD [is] upon Me, Because He has anointed Me
To preach the gospel to [the] poor; He has sent Me to heal theTo preach the gospel to [the] poor; He has sent Me to heal the
brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to [the] captives Andbrokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to [the] captives And
recovery of sight to [the] blind, [To] set at liberty those who arerecovery of sight to [the] blind, [To] set at liberty those who are
oppressed; To proclaimoppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORDthe acceptable year of the LORD." Then." Then
He closed the book, and gave [it] back to the attendant and satHe closed the book, and gave [it] back to the attendant and sat
down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixeddown. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed
on Him. And He began to say to them, "Today this Scripture ison Him. And He began to say to them, "Today this Scripture is
fulfilled in your hearing."fulfilled in your hearing."

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Daniel’s 70 WeeksDaniel’s 70 Weeks
 Dan. 9:24-27Dan. 9:24-27, “Seventy weeks have been, “Seventy weeks have been
decreed … “decreed … “
– 70 weeks of years70 weeks of years
– Decree of Artaxerxes to Nehemiah in 444 BCDecree of Artaxerxes to Nehemiah in 444 BC
– Neh. 2:1-8Neh. 2:1-8, “ … that I may rebuild it. … “, “ … that I may rebuild it. … “
 Fulfillment of Daniel’s prophecyFulfillment of Daniel’s prophecy
– Christ’s crucifixion (Messiah cut off) in 33 ADChrist’s crucifixion (Messiah cut off) in 33 AD
– 69 weeks of 360-day years69 weeks of 360-day years
– Destruction of the city and Temple in 70 ADDestruction of the city and Temple in 70 AD
 7070thth
week yet to be fulfilledweek yet to be fulfilled
– Tribulation period in the end timesTribulation period in the end times

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King CyrusKing Cyrus
 Isaiah (700 BC) prophesied:Isaiah (700 BC) prophesied:
– Is. 44:28Is. 44:28, “Who says of Cyrus, ', “Who says of Cyrus, 'He isHe is My shepherd,My shepherd,
And he shall perform all My pleasure, Saying toAnd he shall perform all My pleasure, Saying to
Jerusalem, You shall be built, And to the temple, YourJerusalem, You shall be built, And to the temple, Your
foundation shall be laid.’”foundation shall be laid.’”
– Jerusalem and Temple still standingJerusalem and Temple still standing
 Prophecy fulfilled:Prophecy fulfilled:
– City and Temple destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar in 586City and Temple destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar in 586
BCBC
– Jerusalem conquered by Persians in 539 BCJerusalem conquered by Persians in 539 BC
– King Cyrus gave decree to rebuild temple in JerusalemKing Cyrus gave decree to rebuild temple in Jerusalem
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Prophecy About BabylonProphecy About Babylon
 Babylon shall be destroyedBabylon shall be destroyed
– Is. 13:19-21Is. 13:19-21, “And Babylon … shall never be inhabited,, “And Babylon … shall never be inhabited,
neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation;neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation;
neither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall theneither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall the
shepherds make their fold there. But wild beasts of theshepherds make their fold there. But wild beasts of the
desert shall lie there; and their house shall be full ofdesert shall lie there; and their house shall be full of
doleful creatures.” [712 BC]doleful creatures.” [712 BC]
– Jer. 51:26,43Jer. 51:26,43, “And they shall not take of thee a stone, “And they shall not take of thee a stone
for corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt befor corner, nor a stone for foundations; but thou shalt be
desolate for ever, saith the Lord. … Neither doth any sondesolate for ever, saith the Lord. … Neither doth any son
of man pass thereby.” [600 BC]of man pass thereby.” [600 BC]

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Babylon PredictionsBabylon Predictions
1.1. Babylon shall be destroyedBabylon shall be destroyed
2.2. It shall never be re-inhabitedIt shall never be re-inhabited
3.3. The Arabs shall not pitch their tentsThe Arabs shall not pitch their tents
therethere
4.4. There shall be no sheepfolds thereThere shall be no sheepfolds there
5.5. Wild beasts shall occupy the ruinsWild beasts shall occupy the ruins
6.6. The stones shall not be taken away forThe stones shall not be taken away for
other buildingsother buildings
7.7. Men shall not pass by the ruinsMen shall not pass by the ruins

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Prophecy FulfillmentProphecy Fulfillment
 Babylon conquered by King Cyrus in 538 BCBabylon conquered by King Cyrus in 538 BC
– Had been one of greatest cities of all timeHad been one of greatest cities of all time
– 90 feet thick walls, 300 feet high90 feet thick walls, 300 feet high
– Adequate water and food for long siegeAdequate water and food for long siege
 Alexander the Great seizes Babylon in 331 BCAlexander the Great seizes Babylon in 331 BC
 Today Arabs pitch tents near Babylon, but areToday Arabs pitch tents near Babylon, but are
superstitioussuperstitious
 Guides will not stay there at nightGuides will not stay there at night
 Ruined city uninhabited by humansRuined city uninhabited by humans
 Has very few visitors todayHas very few visitors today

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City of TyreCity of Tyre
 Ezek. 26:4,5,14Ezek. 26:4,5,14 , “And they shall destroy the, “And they shall destroy the
walls of Tyre and break down her towers; I willwalls of Tyre and break down her towers; I will
also scrape her dust from her, and make her likealso scrape her dust from her, and make her like
the top of a rock. It shall be a place for spreadingthe top of a rock. It shall be a place for spreading
nets in the midst of the sea for I have spoken saysnets in the midst of the sea for I have spoken says
the Lord God; it shall become plunder for thethe Lord God; it shall become plunder for the
nations. … I will make you like the top of a rock;nations. … I will make you like the top of a rock;
you shall be a place for spreading nets, and youyou shall be a place for spreading nets, and you
shall never be rebuilt, for I the Lord have spoken,shall never be rebuilt, for I the Lord have spoken,
says the Lord God.”says the Lord God.”
– Ezekiel, 592-570 BCEzekiel, 592-570 BC

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Ezekiel’s 7Ezekiel’s 7
PredictionsPredictions
1.1. Nebuchadnezzar will destroy the mainlandNebuchadnezzar will destroy the mainland
city of Tyre,city of Tyre, 26:826:8
2.2. Many nations will come against Tyre,Many nations will come against Tyre, 26:326:3
3.3. Will be made a bare and flat rock,Will be made a bare and flat rock, 26:426:4
4.4. Fishermen will spread nets over the site,Fishermen will spread nets over the site,
26:526:5
5.5. The debris will be thrown into the water,The debris will be thrown into the water,
26:1226:12
6.6. Tyre will never be rebuilt,Tyre will never be rebuilt, 26:1426:14
7.7. Tyre will never be found again,Tyre will never be found again, 26:2126:21

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Tyre Prophecy SummaryTyre Prophecy Summary
 EzekielEzekiel predicted that the city ofpredicted that the city of TyreTyre wouldwould
be destroyed and would never be rebuilt, andbe destroyed and would never be rebuilt, and
that it would become a barren rock whichthat it would become a barren rock which
fishermen would use to mend their netsfishermen would use to mend their nets
 Tyre was destroyed and rebuilt multipleTyre was destroyed and rebuilt multiple
times throughout historytimes throughout history
 Tyre was utterly destroyed byTyre was utterly destroyed by
Muslim invaders in 1291 ADMuslim invaders in 1291 AD
 All that is left of the ancient site ofAll that is left of the ancient site of
Tyre is a small fishing communityTyre is a small fishing community
that uses the barren ground to drythat uses the barren ground to dry
their netstheir nets

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Fulfillment ofFulfillment of
ProphecyProphecy
 Nebuchadnezzar laid siege to mainland TyreNebuchadnezzar laid siege to mainland Tyre
(585-573 BC), 3 years after prophecy(585-573 BC), 3 years after prophecy
– People moved by ship to islandPeople moved by ship to island
– City of Tyre on island remained for a few 100City of Tyre on island remained for a few 100
yearsyears
 Alexander the Great built causeway to theAlexander the Great built causeway to the
island in 332 BCisland in 332 BC
– Destroyed mainland cityDestroyed mainland city
– Threw debris into the water toThrew debris into the water to
make causewaymake causeway
– Large part of the old site now bareLarge part of the old site now bare
– Fishermen spread their nets hereFishermen spread their nets here

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City of SidonCity of Sidon
 Ezek. 28:22-23Ezek. 28:22-23 , “and say, ‘Thus says the Lord, “and say, ‘Thus says the Lord
God: Behold I am against you, O Sidon; I will beGod: Behold I am against you, O Sidon; I will be
glorified in your midst; and they shall know that Iglorified in your midst; and they shall know that I
am the Lord, when I execute judgments in heram the Lord, when I execute judgments in her
and am hallowed in her. For I will sendand am hallowed in her. For I will send
pestilence upon her, and blood in her streets;pestilence upon her, and blood in her streets;
the wounded shall be judged in her midst by thethe wounded shall be judged in her midst by the
sword against her on every side; then they shallsword against her on every side; then they shall
know that I am the Lord.”know that I am the Lord.”

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City of Sidon – 2City of Sidon – 2
 In 570 BC,In 570 BC, EzekielEzekiel predicted that the city ofpredicted that the city of SidonSidon
would suffer much violence and bloodshedwould suffer much violence and bloodshed
throughout its history, yet remain in existencethroughout its history, yet remain in existence
– No mention of her destructionNo mention of her destruction
– Blood will be in the streetsBlood will be in the streets
– A sword will be on every sideA sword will be on every side
 Sidonians were vassals of the Persian kingSidonians were vassals of the Persian king
– Rebelled in 351 BCRebelled in 351 BC
– Defended their city against attacks by PersiaDefended their city against attacks by Persia
– Sidonian king betrayed city to its enemySidonian king betrayed city to its enemy
– 40,000 citizens perished by setting their homes on fire to40,000 citizens perished by setting their homes on fire to
avoid torture by their enemiesavoid torture by their enemies

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City of Sidon – 3City of Sidon – 3
 Sidon has been invaded many timesSidon has been invaded many times
– Citizens butchered and houses destroyedCitizens butchered and houses destroyed
– Each time it was rebuiltEach time it was rebuilt
 Taken and retaken 3 timesTaken and retaken 3 times
during the Crusadesduring the Crusades
 Bombarded by England,Bombarded by England,
France, Turkey in 1840France, Turkey in 1840
 33rdrd
largest city in Lebanonlargest city in Lebanon
with a population ofwith a population of
200,000 today200,000 today

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Samaria ProphecySamaria Prophecy
 Hos. 13:16Hos. 13:16, “Samaria is held guilty, for she has, “Samaria is held guilty, for she has
rebelled against her God. They shall fall by therebelled against her God. They shall fall by the
sword, their infants shall be dashed in pieces,sword, their infants shall be dashed in pieces,
and their women with child ripped open.”and their women with child ripped open.”
 Mic. 1:6Mic. 1:6, “Therefore I will make Samaria a, “Therefore I will make Samaria a
heap of ruins in the field, places for planting aheap of ruins in the field, places for planting a
vineyard; I will pour down her stones into thevineyard; I will pour down her stones into the
valley, and I will uncover her foundations.”valley, and I will uncover her foundations.”

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Samaria Prophecy –Samaria Prophecy –
22
 PredictionsPredictions
1.1. The city will fall violentlyThe city will fall violently
2.2. It will become “as a heap in the field”It will become “as a heap in the field”
3.3. Vineyards will be planted thereVineyards will be planted there
4.4. Samaria’s stones will be poured into the valleySamaria’s stones will be poured into the valley
5.5. The foundations shall be “discovered”The foundations shall be “discovered”
 FulfillmentFulfillment
– Sargon took Samaria in 722 BCSargon took Samaria in 722 BC
– Taken by Alexander the Great in 331 BCTaken by Alexander the Great in 331 BC
– Taken again in 120 BC by John HyreanusTaken again in 120 BC by John Hyreanus
– All five predictions fulfilledAll five predictions fulfilled

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City of AshkelonCity of Ashkelon
 Jer. 47:5Jer. 47:5, “Baldness has come upon Gaza,, “Baldness has come upon Gaza,
Ashkelon is cut off wAshkelon is cut off withith the remnant of theirthe remnant of their
valley. How long will you cut yourself?” [626-valley. How long will you cut yourself?” [626-
586 BC]586 BC]
 Zeph. 2:4,6Zeph. 2:4,6, “For Gaza shall be forsaken, and, “For Gaza shall be forsaken, and
Ashkelon desolate; they shall drive out AshdodAshkelon desolate; they shall drive out Ashdod
at noonday, and Ekron shall be uprooted. …at noonday, and Ekron shall be uprooted. …
The seacoast shall be pastures, with sheltersThe seacoast shall be pastures, with shelters
for shepherds and folds for flocks.”[640-621for shepherds and folds for flocks.”[640-621
BC]BC]

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City of Ashkelon – 2City of Ashkelon – 2
 PredictionsPredictions
1.1. The Philistines will not continueThe Philistines will not continue
2.2. Baldness shall come upon GazaBaldness shall come upon Gaza
3.3. Desolation shall come on AshkelonDesolation shall come on Ashkelon
4.4. Shepherds and sheep will dwell in the areaShepherds and sheep will dwell in the area
around Ashkelonaround Ashkelon
5.5. Remnant of the house of Judah willRemnant of the house of Judah will
reinhabit Ashkelonreinhabit Ashkelon
 Fulfillment (Gaza)Fulfillment (Gaza)
– New city of Gaza built in a different placeNew city of Gaza built in a different place
– Old city of Gaza buried under sand dunesOld city of Gaza buried under sand dunes

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City of Ashkelon – 3City of Ashkelon – 3
 In 625 BC,In 625 BC, ZephaniahZephaniah predicted that thepredicted that the
city ofcity of AshkelonAshkelon would be destroyed, butwould be destroyed, but
that it would eventually be inhabited by thethat it would eventually be inhabited by the
JewsJews
– Philistines are no longerPhilistines are no longer
– Ashkelon was destroyed inAshkelon was destroyed in
1270 AD by Sultan Bibars1270 AD by Sultan Bibars
 Israel – reestablished in 1948Israel – reestablished in 1948
 The Jews have rebuilt andThe Jews have rebuilt and
re-inhabited Ashkelon as are-inhabited Ashkelon as a
Garden City on the coast ofGarden City on the coast of
the Mediterraneanthe Mediterranean

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Nation of EgyptNation of Egypt
 Is. 19:21-22Is. 19:21-22, “Then the Lord will be, “Then the Lord will be
known to Egypt, and the Egyptians willknown to Egypt, and the Egyptians will
know the Lord in that day, and will makeknow the Lord in that day, and will make
sacrifice and offering; yes, they will makesacrifice and offering; yes, they will make
a vow to the Lord and perform it. And thea vow to the Lord and perform it. And the
Lord will strike Egypt, He will strike andLord will strike Egypt, He will strike and
heal it; they will return to the Lord, and Heheal it; they will return to the Lord, and He
will be entreated by them and heal them.”will be entreated by them and heal them.”

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Nation of Egypt – 2Nation of Egypt – 2
 In 740-680 BC,In 740-680 BC, IsaiahIsaiah predictedpredicted
EgyptEgypt would still be a nationwould still be a nation
in the last daysin the last days
 Egypt fought in manyEgypt fought in many
wars during its 4000wars during its 4000
year historyyear history
 It remains inIt remains in
existence todayexistence today

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Predictions About The JewishPredictions About The Jewish
People, The IsraelitesPeople, The Israelites
 Deut. 28:64Deut. 28:64, “Then the Lord, “Then the Lord
will scatter you among allwill scatter you among all
peoples, from one end of thepeoples, from one end of the
earth to the other, and thereearth to the other, and there
you shall serve other gods,you shall serve other gods,
which neither you nor yourwhich neither you nor your
fathers have known – wood andfathers have known – wood and
stone.”stone.”

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The Jewish DiasporaThe Jewish Diaspora
 In 1410 BC,In 1410 BC, MosesMoses predicted thatpredicted that IsraelIsrael
would be scattered among the nationswould be scattered among the nations
 The Romans destroyedThe Romans destroyed
Jerusalem in 70 ADJerusalem in 70 AD
 The Jews were scatteredThe Jews were scattered
throughout the worldthroughout the world

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Regathering ProphesiedRegathering Prophesied
 Is. 11:11-12Is. 11:11-12, “It shall come to pass in that day, “It shall come to pass in that day
that the Lord shall set His hand again thethat the Lord shall set His hand again the
second time to recover the remnant of Hissecond time to recover the remnant of His
people who are left, from Assyria and Egypt,people who are left, from Assyria and Egypt,
from Pathros and Cush, from Elam and Shinar,from Pathros and Cush, from Elam and Shinar,
from Hamath and the islands of the sea. He willfrom Hamath and the islands of the sea. He will
set up a banner for the nations, and willset up a banner for the nations, and will
assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gatherassemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather
together the dispersed of Judah from the fourtogether the dispersed of Judah from the four
corners of the earth.”corners of the earth.”

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Regathering FulfilledRegathering Fulfilled
 Isaiah and Ezekiel prophesied that Israel wouldIsaiah and Ezekiel prophesied that Israel would
be regathered in its land in the last daysbe regathered in its land in the last days
 Ezek. 37:21Ezek. 37:21, “Then say to them, ‘Thus says, “Then say to them, ‘Thus says
the Lord God: Surely I will take the children ofthe Lord God: Surely I will take the children of
Israel from among the nations, wherever theyIsrael from among the nations, wherever they
have gone, and will gather them from every sidehave gone, and will gather them from every side
and bring them into their own land;’”and bring them into their own land;’”
 Israel was reestablished in 1948 ADIsrael was reestablished in 1948 AD
 The Jews continue to return to their land todayThe Jews continue to return to their land today

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Other Biblical PropheciesOther Biblical Prophecies
 Jericho will be rebuilt,Jericho will be rebuilt, Josh. 6:26Josh. 6:26 [1451 BC][1451 BC]
 Zion will be plowed,Zion will be plowed, Micah 3:12Micah 3:12 [750 BC][750 BC]
 Palestine will become waste,Palestine will become waste, Ezek. 36:33-35Ezek. 36:33-35
[587 BC][587 BC]
 Moab and Ammon will be taken by men out of theMoab and Ammon will be taken by men out of the
east,east, Ezek. 25:3-4,9-10; Jer. 48:47; 49:6Ezek. 25:3-4,9-10; Jer. 48:47; 49:6
[600 BC][600 BC]
 Edom will be conquered,Edom will be conquered, Jer. 49:16-18Jer. 49:16-18 [600 BC][600 BC]
 Nineveh will be destroyed,Nineveh will be destroyed, Nah. 1:14Nah. 1:14;; Zeph.Zeph.
2:13-152:13-15

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End Time PropheciesEnd Time Prophecies
Regathering
of Israel
Is. 11:11-12; Ezek. 37:21
Rom. 9-11
The Great
Tribulation
Dan. 9:27; 7:25; 12:7
Matt. 24:21; Rev. 11:2-3; 12:14; 13:5
Antichrist Dan. 7:8; 9:26-27
2 Th. 2:3-10; Rev. 13:1-10
Abomination
of Desolation
Dan. 9:27; 12:11
Matt. 24:15; 2 Th. 2:3-4; Rev. 13:14-15
The Second
Coming
Dan. 2:44; 7:13-14
Rev. 19:11; 20:1,4

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Fulfilled ProphecyFulfilled Prophecy
 These and many other biblical propheciesThese and many other biblical prophecies
have been fulfilledhave been fulfilled
 Fulfilled prophecy is powerful evidence ofFulfilled prophecy is powerful evidence of
the divine inspiration of the Biblethe divine inspiration of the Bible
 Jer. 28:9Jer. 28:9, “As for the prophet who, “As for the prophet who
prophesies of peace, when the word of theprophesies of peace, when the word of the
prophet comes to pass, the prophet will beprophet comes to pass, the prophet will be
known as one who the Lord has trulyknown as one who the Lord has truly
sent.”sent.”

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ConclusionsConclusions
 God’s Word is TruthGod’s Word is Truth
– Fulfilled prophecies confirm itFulfilled prophecies confirm it
 So many messianic prophecies cannot beSo many messianic prophecies cannot be
fulfilled by chancefulfilled by chance
 So many other prophecies cannot be fulfilledSo many other prophecies cannot be fulfilled
by chanceby chance
 God’s Word (The Bible) matches reality!God’s Word (The Bible) matches reality!
 Confidence in prophecies yet to be fulfilled inConfidence in prophecies yet to be fulfilled in
the futurethe future

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