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Messianic Prophecy: Part 2. (Read Part 1 First!)
Messianic Prophecy - The Odds of Fulfillment
We can understand the power of messianic prophecy when we consider statistical odds that one person fulfilled all of them. If we study just seven of the specific prophecies, that were later fulfilled by Jesus Christ, we are amazed by the impossibility!
To illustrate, here are some conservative "odds" next to seven established prophecies.
Messianic Prophecy Odds Without God
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Jesus would be a descendant of David.
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104 (1 in 10,000)
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Jesus would be born in Bethlehem.
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105 (1 in 100,000)
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Jesus would be a miracle worker.
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105 (1 in 100,000)
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Jesus would present Himself as King riding on a donkey.
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106 (1 in 1,000,000)
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Jesus would be betrayed by a friend for 30 pieces of
silver.
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106 (1 in 1,000,000)
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Jesus would be crucified.
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106 (1 in 1,000,000)
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Jesus would first present Himself as King 173,880 days
from the decree of Artaxerxes to rebuild Jerusalem.
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106 (1 in 1,000,000)
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Total Probability
(without God)
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1038 (1 in a 100 billion, billion, billion, billion)
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Messianic Prophecy - The Purpose!
Messianic prophecy tells us that His first coming was to be the sacrificial lamb for the sins we have all committed. This atonement paves the way for mankind to enter into an eternal relationship with God the Father. It’s up to us to accept His sacrifice.
Today we see so much evil and conflict in the world and much of it is centered in the Middle East with perpetual threats of war over the land of Israel. The hostilities over this tiny piece of land will only continue to escalate. Wars and destruction have plagued the world throughout history and all attempts at world peace are temporary at best. Only the Messiah will bring true, lasting peace. The Messiah’s second coming will be to claim and reward His faithful believers and to defeat evil putting an end to all war, disease, and disasters. Then He will establish eternal peace in His Holy Kingdom on earth.
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