KNOWING CHRIST - Old Testament only
He was despised and forsaken of men,
A man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. (Isaiah 53:3)
WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS (click on the underlined verses to read them)
Christ was a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Isa 53:3 (See below or see all of Isaiah 53)
His appearance would be marred more than any man. Isa 52:13-15
Daniel prophesied that the Messiah would be cut off, but not for Himself. Dan 9:24-27
Zechariah prophesied that the Messiah would be lowly and would have salvation. Also, His dominion would be from sea to sea. Zec 9:9-10 (This verse was quoted in the New Testament. Matt 21:1-5)
The Messiah would suffer and be rejected. Psalm 118:22-23 (This verse, quoted in the New Testament. Acts 4:10-12, 1 Pet 2:6-8)
In the midst of being physically abused, the Messiah would know that God would help Him and that He would not be disgraced or ashamed. Isa 50:5-7
Despite His suffering, He would not be disheartened or crushed as He faithfully brought forth justice. Isa 42:1-4 (This verse was quoted this verse in Matt 12)
His demeanor would be characterized as quiet and gentle. Isa 42:1-4 (He quoted this verse in Matt 12)
Despite being despised by man and abhorred by nations, His faithfulness would ultimately cause all powerful men to worship. Isa 49:6-7
In the midst of being physically abused, He would not be rebellious and did not turn away. Isa 50:5-7
Without turning away, He would give Himself to being hit, spit upon, and having his beard plucked. He would not hide His face from shame. Isa 50:5-7
God said we should be holy because He is holy. Lev 11:44-45
The Messiah's footsteps will be our pathway. Psalm 85:12-13
Man despises Him and nations abhor Him. Isa 49:6-7
Possible prophesy of His suffering and crucifixion. Psalm 22:14-18
He had no stately form or majesty that people would be attracted to Him. Isa 53:2 (See all of Isaiah 53)
He was despised by men. Isa 53:3 (See all of Isaiah 53)
Christ was a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Isa 53:3 (See all of Isaiah 53)
He bore our griefs and carried our sorrows, yet we esteemed Him stricken. Isa 53:4 (See all of Isaiah 53)
He suffered for our sins and for our well-being. Isa 53:5 (See all of Isaiah 53)
When He was oppressed and afflicted, He did not open His mouth. Isa 53:7 (See all of Isaiah 53)
In addition, no one around understood Him. They did not know what a loving, sacrificial and great thing He was doing. Isa 53:8 (See all of Isaiah 53)
It pleased God to bruise He because He when he became a guilt offering, God's future plan would be fulfilled. Isa 53:10-11 (See all of Isaiah 53)
He would see the labor of His soul, and be satisfied. Isa 53:10-11 (See all of Isaiah 53)
AHe bore the sins and justified many. Isa 53:11-12 (See all of Isaiah 53)
He will be rewarded because He poured out Himself to death. Isa 53:12 (See all of Isaiah 53)
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