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

Prophecy #329

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Ministry to “poor,” the believing remnant

Old Testament Prophecy

Zechariah 11:7

So I became the shepherd of the flock doomed to be slaughtered by the sheep traders. And I took two staffs, one I named Favor, the other I named Union. And I tended the sheep.

New Testament Fulfillment

Matt 9:35-36

And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

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