The prophecy of the Lord Jesus for our consideration and edification, written centuries prior to His earthly existence is

Prophecy #153

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Messiah’s Resurrection assured

Old Testament Prophecy

Psalm 118:17-18

I shall not die, but I shall live,     and recount the deeds of the Lord. The Lord has disciplined me severely,     but he has not given me over to death.

New Testament Fullfillment

Luke 24:5-7

And as they were frightened and bowed their faces to the ground, the men said to them, “Why do you seek the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men and be crucified and on the third day rise.”

1 Cor 15:20

But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.

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351 Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus Christ

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