Prophecies Surrounding Jesus’ Death, Burial and

Resurrection

Triumphal Entry and Betrayal

• Zechariah 9:9 foretold the triumphal entry on the foal of a donkey (Matthew 21:1-11)

• The betrayal– Psalm 41:9; 55:12-14 By a friend (John 13:18-

30)– Zechariah 11:12-13 The purchase price which

was thrown down in the temple and used to purchase a potter’s field (Matthew 26:14-15; 27:3-10)

The Arrest and Trial

• Zechariah 13:7 foretold the Christ would be forsaken by his disciples (Matthew 26:31, 55-56)

• The anointed would be accused by false witnesses (Psalm 27:12; 35:11; Matthew 26:57-62; Mark 14:55-61)

• Christ’s judgment was taken away through an illegal trial at night (Isaiah 53:8)– He offered no defense, though on trial for his life

(Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 26:57-68; 27:11-14; Luke 23:1-11; John 19:1-13)

The Cruel Sacrifice

• The Messiah would be scourged and they would spit in his face (Isaiah 50:6; Matthew 26:67-68; 27:26-31)

• Death by crucifixion (Psalm 22:16, 18; John 19:23-24)

• Offered gall and vinegar (Psalm 69:21; Matthew 27:34; John 19:28-29)

• Enduring cruel mocking and his side pierced (Psalm 22:6-11; 34:20; Zechariah 12:10; Matthew 27:39-44)

The Piercing and Burial

• The Singer of Israel knew he would be pierced and not one bone would be broken– Psalm 22:16– Psalm 34:20– Zechariah 12:10– John 19:33-37

• He should have been buried among the wicked, but his body was placed in a rich man’s tomb (Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-60; John 19:38-42)

God Foresaw the Resurrection

• His body would not see corruption (Psalm 16:10)

• He would see his seed after being put to death (Isaiah 53:10; Hebrews 2:10-13; 1 Peter 1:22-23; 3:18-22)

• He would bring many sons to glory (Isaiah 53:11; Acts 2:38-41; 4:4, 14; 6:1, 7; 8:4-8)

The Ascension

• Psalm 68:18 foretold his ascension – The apostles would not have been amazed

and disheartened if they had known of these verses (Acts 1:9-11; 2:34a; Hebrews 1:13)

• After he ascended, the Christ would sit down and wait for the day all would bow to his authority (Psalm 110:1; Acts 2:34b)