One of the wondrous qualities of scripture is the giving of the prophetic promise, and the subsequent miraculous fulfillment of it. Only the LORD can prophesy, for the testimony (martyria) of Jesus IS the Spirit of prophesy (Rev. 19:10), and only the LORD can fulfill prophecy.
The same holds true of the prophecies and fulfillment regarding the important events that occurred on what we call "Palm Sunday". Everything that occurred that day was prophesied many centuries before. Let us see the fulfillment unfold before our eyes:
The same holds true of the prophecies and fulfillment regarding the important events that occurred on what we call "Palm Sunday". Everything that occurred that day was prophesied many centuries before. Let us see the fulfillment unfold before our eyes:
"And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto Me. And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway, he will send them. All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet..." Mt. 21:1-4 (fulfilling the prophecy below):
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: He is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt, the foal of an ass." Zech. 9:9 (Isa. 62:11)
"And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way." Mt. 21:8 (2 Ki. 9:13, Lev. 23:40)
"And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna ("Save now") to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest." Mt. 21:9 (fulfilling the prophecy below):
"This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I beseech Thee, O LORD, I beseech Thee, send now prosperity. Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of the house of the LORD." Ps. 118:24-26 (A Psalm of Passover)
"And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves, and said to the, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves." Mt. 21:12-13 (Fulfilling the prophecy below):
"Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, and make them joyful in My house of prayer...For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations." Isa. 56:7
After this, Jesus healed the blind and the lame that were brought to Him in the temple that day. However, not everyone was pleased, not everyone was rejoicing that day, the day that Salvation entered into Jerusalem, and into the house of God. Even though the prophetic promises were well known, and even though these prophecies were fulfilled in their sight, in their hearts they thought otherwise:
And when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things that He did, and the children crying in the temple, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David, they were sore displeased..." Mt. 21:!5
Jesus reminded them that even the cries of the children that were so displeasing to these men, were a fulfillment of prophecy:
"Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast Thou ordained strength..." Ps. 8:2
As we can see, Christ's entry into Jerusalem that day fulfilled prophecy. His death a few days later, including the manner of His death, and His resurrection were also prophesied. Prophesies of His second coming, and the establishing of His millennial kingdom reign here on earth are also recorded in scripture, and we are living in the days when we could very well see their fulfillment. This makes our understanding of the written prophecies very important. We will discuss much more next week, but the following are some of the prophecies that were either fulfilled by the death and resurrection of Jesus, or pertain to His soon return:
"In that day, there shall be a fountain (spring of life, flow of blood) opened (let loose, to free, to open oneself) to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness." Zech. 13:1
"As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant, I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water." Zech. 9:11
As we can see, Christ's entry into Jerusalem that day fulfilled prophecy. His death a few days later, including the manner of His death, and His resurrection were also prophesied. Prophesies of His second coming, and the establishing of His millennial kingdom reign here on earth are also recorded in scripture, and we are living in the days when we could very well see their fulfillment. This makes our understanding of the written prophecies very important. We will discuss much more next week, but the following are some of the prophecies that were either fulfilled by the death and resurrection of Jesus, or pertain to His soon return:
"In that day, there shall be a fountain (spring of life, flow of blood) opened (let loose, to free, to open oneself) to the house of David and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness." Zech. 13:1
"As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant, I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water." Zech. 9:11
After Jesus was crucified, the centurion opened a wound in His side with a spear, water and blood flowed out fulfilling this prophecy. Witnessing this and other things at the site, this soldier declared that this truly was the Son of God (Mt. 27:54). As prophesied above, Jesus' blood is the only provision to wash sin away, and make us clean. The blood of His covenant freed the captives of Sheol, as He descended to them after His death (1 Pet. 3:18-19, 4:6 , Ps. 68:18). It also frees us from the pit that would have been our destination without His blood.
"And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends". Zech. 13:6
"And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace, and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him,, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn." Zech. 12:10
Not only do these two verses from Zechariah prophesy about the nature of the Son's wounds, but the people shall see the evidence of them, after the fact. There is physical evidence that we all can see right now, which we will discuss next week, that bears witness to His wounds, and there is a second coming at which His wounds will be evident, even as they were evident to His disciples after His resurrection (Jn. 20:20, 25-27). His wounds bear witness to exactly who He is.
"Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD. And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be My people, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hast sent Me unto thee." Zech. 2:10-11
While this prophecy reminds us of Jesus' joyous entrance into Jerusalem on "Palm Sunday" before the Passover, the scope of its promise to us goes beyond that event, and brings us the promise of His return. He doesn't just return but He will dwell with us here. Also many nations will be joined to Him at that time. This describes His millennial reign (Rev. 22:7, 12, Isa. 62:11).
As we can see, every part of Jesus' life and ministry fulfilled, and will fulfill, all that has been prophesied regarding Him, including the events of Palm Sunday.
The prophecies and their sure fulfillment fill us with hope in God, and with the assurance that He will keep His Word. Search the scriptures for yourself, pray to accept Him, and enter into that hope, truth and assurance that the LORD has provided so miraculously for us.
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"And one shall say unto him, What are these wounds in thine hands? Then he shall answer, Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends". Zech. 13:6
"And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace, and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him,, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn." Zech. 12:10
Not only do these two verses from Zechariah prophesy about the nature of the Son's wounds, but the people shall see the evidence of them, after the fact. There is physical evidence that we all can see right now, which we will discuss next week, that bears witness to His wounds, and there is a second coming at which His wounds will be evident, even as they were evident to His disciples after His resurrection (Jn. 20:20, 25-27). His wounds bear witness to exactly who He is.
"Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion: for lo, I come, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, saith the LORD. And many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day, and shall be My people, and I will dwell in the midst of thee, and thou shalt know that the LORD of hosts hast sent Me unto thee." Zech. 2:10-11
While this prophecy reminds us of Jesus' joyous entrance into Jerusalem on "Palm Sunday" before the Passover, the scope of its promise to us goes beyond that event, and brings us the promise of His return. He doesn't just return but He will dwell with us here. Also many nations will be joined to Him at that time. This describes His millennial reign (Rev. 22:7, 12, Isa. 62:11).
As we can see, every part of Jesus' life and ministry fulfilled, and will fulfill, all that has been prophesied regarding Him, including the events of Palm Sunday.
The prophecies and their sure fulfillment fill us with hope in God, and with the assurance that He will keep His Word. Search the scriptures for yourself, pray to accept Him, and enter into that hope, truth and assurance that the LORD has provided so miraculously for us.
To Contact/Submit Prayer Request/Support the Ministry/Order the new book "NAZAH":
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To Hear/Watch the complete message from Dr. Stevenson:
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To receive Christ, and His salvation:
Jesus, I want to know You as my Lord, and as my Savior, who covers my sins, and cleanses my heart. Come into my heart, and also fill me with the Holy Spirit, who will lead me into all truth, and will teach me how to follow You. I believe that You are the Son of God, the Messiah, that You were crucified for me, and rose from the dead to give me everlasting life. I believe that You are coming again. I choose life!
Lord Jesus, in Your name I believe, pray, and receive all of these things. Amen.
Lord Jesus, in Your name I believe, pray, and receive all of these things. Amen.
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