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The Prophecy Timeline

Messianic prophecy in the order it was spoken: from the patriarchs to the fall of Jerusalem. Each era carries the promises made inside it, in its own words, with the passage where the New Testament says it landed.

  1. Kingdom1000 BC · 6
  2. Israel Falls722 BC · 13
  3. Judah Falls & Exile586 BC · 2
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Prophecies Shown
20
Fulfilled
0
Awaiting Fulfillment
3
Eras

Kingdom

1000 BC722 BC · 6 prophecies
His Nature & Character

King Over All

Fulfilled

Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

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The promise
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
Psalm 2:6KJV
The fulfillment
And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Matthew 27:37KJV

The Messiah would be God's anointed King.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus was declared King, even ironically by his executioners.

His Nature & Character

Priest After Melchizedek's Order

Fulfilled

The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.

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The promise
The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Psalm 110:4KJV
The fulfillment
So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him... Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.
Hebrews 5:5–6KJV

The Messiah would be an eternal priest of a different order than Aaron.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus serves as eternal high priest, offering himself once for all.

His Nature & Character

The Beloved Son

Fulfilled

Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.

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The promise
Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
Psalm 2:7KJV
The fulfillment
While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
Matthew 17:5KJV

The Messiah would be God's uniquely beloved Son.

The fulfillment, in full

God declared Jesus as His beloved Son at baptism and transfiguration.

His Nature & Character

The Holy One

Fulfilled

For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

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The promise
For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Psalm 16:10KJV
The fulfillment
Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Acts 2:27KJV

The Messiah would be uniquely holy.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus is called the Holy One; his body did not decay in the tomb.

His Nature & Character

The Stone the Builders Rejected

Fulfilled

The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.

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The promise
The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
Psalm 118:22KJV
The fulfillment
Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner.
Matthew 21:42KJV

Though rejected by leaders, the Messiah would become the cornerstone.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus was rejected by Jewish leaders but became the foundation of the Church.

His Nature & Character

Zealous for God

Fulfilled

For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.

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The promise
For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.
Psalm 69:9KJV
The fulfillment
And his disciples remembered that it was written, The zeal of thine house hath eaten me up.
John 2:17KJV

The Messiah would be consumed with zeal for God's house.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus cleansed the temple, demonstrating holy zeal.

Israel Falls

722 BC586 BC · 13 prophecies
His Nature & Character

Called the Servant

Fulfilled

Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him.

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The promise
Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him.
Isaiah 42:1KJV
The fulfillment
Behold my servant, whom I have chosen; my beloved, in whom my soul is well pleased: I will put my spirit upon him.
Matthew 12:18KJV

The Messiah would be God's chosen Servant.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus came to serve, not to be served.

His Nature & Character

Called Wonderful

Fulfilled

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

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The promise
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6KJV
The fulfillment
And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth.
Luke 4:22KJV

The Messiah would be called by divine names indicating his nature.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus displayed all these characteristics throughout his ministry.

His Nature & Character

Compassionate

Fulfilled

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

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The promise
He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
Isaiah 40:11KJV
The fulfillment
But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.
Matthew 9:36KJV

The Messiah would be full of compassion.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus consistently showed compassion to crowds and individuals.

His Nature & Character

Everlasting Father

Fulfilled

His name shall be called... The everlasting Father.

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The promise
His name shall be called... The everlasting Father.
Isaiah 9:6KJV
The fulfillment
I and my Father are one.
John 10:30KJV

The Messiah would possess eternal, fatherly care.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus demonstrates eternal care for his people as Father of Eternity.

Scholars’ notes

'Father of Eternity' indicates eternal nature, not confusion with the Father.

His Nature & Character

Filled With God's Spirit

Fulfilled

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek.

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The promise
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek.
Isaiah 61:1KJV
The fulfillment
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor.
Luke 4:18KJV

The Messiah would be empowered by God's Spirit.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus read this passage in Nazareth and declared it fulfilled in himself.

His Nature & Character

Full of Wisdom and Power

Fulfilled

And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.

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The promise
And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD.
Isaiah 11:2KJV
The fulfillment
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Luke 2:52KJV

The Messiah would possess the fullness of God's Spirit.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus displayed divine wisdom and power throughout his ministry.

His Nature & Character

Judge of All

Partially Fulfilled

For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.

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The promise
For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.
Isaiah 33:22KJV
The fulfillment
I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
John 5:30KJV

The Messiah would serve as divine judge.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus judges now and will judge all at the final judgment.

His Nature & Character

Meek and Lowly

Fulfilled

He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench.

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The promise
He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench.
Isaiah 42:2–3KJV
The fulfillment
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
Matthew 11:29KJV

The Messiah would be gentle and humble.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus exhibited meekness and gentleness toward the broken.

His Nature & Character

Mighty God

Fulfilled

His name shall be called... The mighty God.

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The promise
His name shall be called... The mighty God.
Isaiah 9:6KJV
The fulfillment
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.
Titus 2:13KJV

The Messiah would be called 'Mighty God.'

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus is identified as God throughout the New Testament.

His Nature & Character

Pre-existence / Eternal

Fulfilled

But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah... yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

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The promise
But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah... yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Micah 5:2KJV
The fulfillment
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:1KJV

The Messiah would be eternal, existing from everlasting.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus claimed pre-existence: 'Before Abraham was, I am.'

His Nature & Character

Prince of Peace

Fulfilled

His name shall be called... The Prince of Peace.

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The promise
His name shall be called... The Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6KJV
The fulfillment
For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us.
Ephesians 2:14KJV

The Messiah would bring and be our peace.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus reconciles humanity to God and brings peace between peoples.

His Nature & Character

Righteous and Just

Fulfilled

But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth... And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins.

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The promise
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth... And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins.
Isaiah 11:4–5KJV
The fulfillment
But ye denied the Holy One and the Just, and desired a murderer to be granted unto you.
Acts 3:14KJV

The Messiah would be perfectly righteous.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus lived a sinless life of perfect righteousness.

His Nature & Character

Without Sin

Fulfilled

Because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.

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The promise
Because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.
Isaiah 53:9KJV
The fulfillment
Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth.
1 Peter 2:22KJV

The Messiah would be completely without sin.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus lived a sinless life, something no other human has done.

Judah Falls & Exile

586 BC400 BC · 2 prophecies
His Nature & Character

The Good Shepherd

Fulfilled

And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

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The promise
And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
Ezekiel 34:23KJV
The fulfillment
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
John 10:11KJV

The Messiah would be the perfect shepherd over God's people.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus declared himself the Good Shepherd who lays down his life.

His Nature & Character

The Anointed One (Christ/Messiah)

Fulfilled

Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks.

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The promise
Know therefore and understand, that from the going forth of the commandment to restore and to build Jerusalem unto the Messiah the Prince shall be seven weeks, and threescore and two weeks.
Daniel 9:25–26KJV
The fulfillment
He first findeth his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.
John 1:41KJV

The Anointed One would come at a specific time.

The fulfillment, in full

Jesus is the Christ (Greek) / Messiah (Hebrew) - the Anointed One.

Spanning 2100 BC to 100 AD of biblical history.

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