We’re kicking off a new series exploring Messianic prophecy—what the Scriptures foretold about Christ’s coming, death, and resurrection, and how those prophecies shaped (and sometimes shocked) expectations in the first century.
In this episode, we trace how the New Testament repeatedly anchors the gospel in fulfilled prophecy. From Peter’s message to Cornelius (Acts 10) and Paul’s synagogue address (Acts 13), to the disciples’ surprise on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24), we see that the Messiah’s suffering and resurrection were foretold—even if many expected only the kingdom.
Highlights
Why Peter proclaims that “all the prophets bear witness” to Christ (Acts 10:34–43).
How Paul proves the resurrection from the Psalms (Acts 13:16–41; cf. Psalms 2; 16).
The widespread expectation of Messiah (John 1:40–41; John 4:25–26; Matthew 16:13–17).
The unexpectedness of the cross (Matthew 16:21–23; Luke 24:13–27).
Why the kingdom awaits the future (Acts 1:6) while we live in the present dispensation of grace.
The gospel “according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:1–4).
Key Scriptures
Acts 10:34–43 • Acts 13:16–41 • 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 • John 1:40–41 • John 4:20–26 • Matthew 16:13–23 • Luke 24:13–27 • Acts 1:6
What you’ll learn
How the apostles used Old Testament prophecy to authenticate Jesus as the Messiah.
Why many in Jesus’ day anticipated the kingdom but not the suffering Messiah.
How fulfilled prophecy strengthens confidence that the Bible is the Word of God.
Coming up in this series
We’ll walk through key Old Testament passages that foretold the suffering, death, and resurrection of the Messiah, and consider how some prophecies were missed—and why.
