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PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE CRUCIFIXION
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Isaiah 53:7-12

Matthew 27:32-44

 

“He is despised and

rejected of men…”

 

PROPHECIES CONCERNING THE CRUCIFIXION
 
In great detail the prophets of the Old Testament spoke of the events of the Crucifixion. Although over fifty prophecies were fulfilled on that crucifixion day we will consider only a few here.  The prophets foretold the dividing of the garments of the Lord. His cloak, however, would not be divided but given to the winner of a gambling game popular with the Roman soldiers (Ps 22:18; John 19:24).
 
As Christ hanged on the cross, the soldiers offered Him a pain-killing drink of vinegar mixed with gall. But the Lord refused it (Matt 27:34). A short time later, He fulfilled the words of the prophet (Ps 69:21) by calling out “I thirst” (John 19:28) and was given a drink of plain vinegar on a reed (Matt 27:48).
 
The Scripture prophesied that the Saviour would die among thieves but be buried with the rich. He was indeed crucified between two thieves. But after His death, He was buried in the tomb of a rich man (Isa 53:9; Matt 27:38, 57-60).
 
The words which the Lord spoke on the cross were also part of Old Testament prophecy. The Lord’s cry to God the Father was foretold (Ps 22:1; Matt 27:46). When the redemptive act was over, when the suffering and shame of Calvary was finished, the Lord cried out, “…into thy hands I commend my spirit” (Luke 23:46), thus fulfilling the final prophecy of the Old Testament. This was prophesied by the Psalmist (Ps 31:5).
 
Jesus Christ the Saviour is indeed God Himself. We have seen this as we studied about Him in eternity past, as well as through the accuracy of Bible prophecy. As the world scoffs at Scripture and questions its truth, we must live in obedience to its instructions as a demonstration of our love for the Saviour and as a testimony to the truth of the Scripture.
 
THOUGHT: What is the importance of Bible prophecy about Christ?

PRAYER: I thank Thee, Father, for Thy undying love for me.

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