Genesis 3:15, the Protoevangelium or ‘first gospel,’ contains God’s promise that the woman’s seed would crush the serpent’s head. This ancient prophecy finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who through His death and resurrection defeated Satan and secured eternal victory for all who believe.
John the Baptist’s declaration ‘Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world’ identifies Jesus as the fulfillment of every Old Testament sacrifice. Christ is the ultimate Passover Lamb, whose blood provides eternal redemption for all who look to Him in faith.
Isaiah 7:14 prophesied that a virgin would conceive and bear a son named Immanuel, meaning ‘God with us.’ This remarkable prophecy found its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, born of the virgin Mary, who is truly God incarnate dwelling among humanity to accomplish our salvation.
Psalm 16:10 prophesies that God would not leave His Holy One in the grave or allow Him to see corruption. This verse finds its perfect fulfillment in Jesus Christ’s resurrection, as Peter declared at Pentecost—David died and decayed, but Christ rose on the third day, His body untouched by corruption.
Zechariah 12:10 prophesies that Israel will look upon the One they pierced and mourn. This mysterious verse finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ, whose pierced side at the cross became the fountain of grace and salvation for all who look upon Him in faith.
Discover how Micah 5:2 prophesied both the birthplace of Christ in little Bethlehem and His eternal preexistence, revealing the baby in the manger was the everlasting God.