The prophecy of the Lord Jesus for our consideration and edification, written centuries prior to His earthly existence is
Prophecy #143
Description
His exaltation predicted
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 97:9
For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.
New Testament Fullfillment
Acts 1:11
and said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”
Eph 1:20
that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places,
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Prophecy #142
Description
Identified as Messianic, used to tempt Christ
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 91:11-12
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone
New Testament Fullfillment
Luke 4:10-11
for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you, to guard you,’
and “‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.’”
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Prophecy #141
Description
He is from everlasting (Micah 5:2)
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 90:2
Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
New Testament Fullfillment
John 1:1
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
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Prophecy #140
Description
His character-Faithfulness
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 89:36-37
His offspring shall endure forever, his throne as long as the sun before me. Like the moon it shall be established forever, a faithful witness in the skies
New Testament Fullfillment
Rev 1:5
and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood
Rev 19:11
Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war.
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Prophecy #139
Description
David’s Seed, throne, kingdom endure forever
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 89:35-37
Once for all I have sworn by my holiness; I will not lie to David. His offspring shall endure forever, his throne as long as the sun before me. Like the moon it shall be established forever, a faithful witness in the skies
New Testament Fullfillment
Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David,
and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
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Prophecy #138
Description
Emmanuel to be higher than earthly kings
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 89:27
And I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
New Testament Fullfillment
Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David,
and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
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Prophecy #137
Description
Firstborn
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 89:27
And I will make him the firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.
New Testament Fullfillment
Col 1:15-18
He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities–all things were created through him and for him.
And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent.
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In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.
(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)
I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.
The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.
To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.
Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!
This post will consider the song
Easy Listening – Steve Taylor
A portion of the song that rings so true today.
Tickle my ear and I’ll pay for your show Sing about stuff that I already know Whisper sweet nothings Pour a nightcap Gimme that old-time easy listening
I don’t think I have found a song of this fella’s that doesn’t bite a bit.
Take a listen!
Easy Listening – Steve Taylor
Gather-me-grandchildren if you love a good mystery Gather-me-grandchildren for a little church history It’s 2044 You’re avoiding our turn-of-the-century ways
How did we strike it rich? Kissing up to the powerful How did we make our pitch? Satellites by the towerful Why do you young people have to go and get caught up in a radical phase?
My conscience was clear and my wallet was full I didn’t hear none of this “sacrifice” bull Tough times call for a backtrack Gimme that old-time easy listening
Cuddle up, yeah, yeah 12 hours, twice a day Cuddle up, yeah, yeah Simmer down Attaway
Color me old-fashioned, but I still remember when The sermons were affirming, ’cause the Lord liked us better then It’s 2044 And I don’t want to be my brother’s keeper no more
Color me chicken yellow if I liked it in the ozone Call me lemon jello if I lacked a little backbone We’re King’s Kids, dang it And we used to know what a housekeeper was for
Tickle my ear and I’ll pay for your show Sing about stuff that I already know Whisper sweet nothings Pour a nightcap Gimme that old-time easy listening
Cuddle up, yeah, yeah 12 hours, twice a day Cuddle up, yeah, yeah Simmer down Attaway
Cuddle up, yeah, yeah Order now, don’t delay Cuddle up, yeah, yeah Sleep it off Drool away
Gather-me-round children, ’cause your faith is a mystery Gather me grandchildren for a little church history It’s 2044 And I miss our turn-of-the-century ways
How did we strike it rich? Kissing up to the powerful How did we make our pitch? Satellites by the towerful Why do you young hotheads have to go and get caught up in a radical phase?
I’m ok, you’re ok, we’re ok, so I think I’m gonna buy my own radio show Spread the good news and the Barry Manilow Happy talk, no rock, non-stop easy listening
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
The prophecy of the Lord Jesus for our consideration and edification, written centuries prior to His earthly existence is
Prophecy #136
Description
They stood afar off and watched
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 88:8
You have caused my companions to shun me; you have made me a horror to them.
New Testament Fullfillment
Luke 23:49
And all his acquaintances and the women who had followed him from Galilee stood at a distance watching these things.
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Prophecy #135
Description
The Suffering and Reproach of Calvary
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 88
O Lord, God of my salvation, I cry out day and night before you. Let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry! For my soul is full of troubles, and my life draws near to Sheol. I am counted among those who go down to the pit; I am a man who has no strength, like one set loose among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, like those whom you remember no more, for they are cut off from your hand. You have put me in the depths of the pit, in the regions dark and deep. Your wrath lies heavy upon me, and you overwhelm me with all your waves. Selah You have caused my companions to shun me; you have made me a horror[b] to them. I am shut in so that I cannot escape; my eye grows dim through sorrow. Every day I call upon you, O Lord; I spread out my hands to you. Do you work wonders for the dead? Do the departed rise up to praise you? Selah Is your steadfast love declared in the grave, or your faithfulness in Abaddon? Are your wonders known in the darkness, or your righteousness in the land of forgetfulness? But I, O Lord, cry to you; in the morning my prayer comes before you. O Lord, why do you cast my soul away? Why do you hide your face from me? Afflicted and close to death from my youth up, I suffer your terrors; I am helpless. Your wrath has swept over me; your dreadful assaults destroy me. They surround me like a flood all day long; they close in on me together. You have caused my beloved and my friend to shun me; my companions have become darkness.
New Testament Fullfillment
Matt 27:26-50
Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters, and they gathered the whole battalion before him.
And they stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him,
and twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. And kneeling before him, they mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
And they spit on him and took the reed and struck him on the head.
And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him and led him away to crucify him.
As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross.
And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull),
they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it.
And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots.
Then they sat down and kept watch over him there.
And over his head they put the charge against him, which read, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.”
Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left.
And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads
and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.”
So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying,
“He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him.
He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desires him. For he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”
And the robbers who were crucified with him also reviled him in the same way.
Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour.
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
And some of the bystanders, hearing it, said, “This man is calling Elijah.”
And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, and put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink.
But the others said, “Wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him.”
And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit.
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Prophecy #134
Description
The Man of God’s right hand
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 80:17
But let your hand be on the man of your right hand, the son of man whom you have made strong for yourself!
New Testament Fullfillment
Mark 14:61-62
But he remained silent and made no answer. Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?”
And Jesus said, “I am, and you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.”
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Prophecy #133
Description
To speak the Wisdom of God with authority
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 78:2b
I will utter dark sayings from of old,
New Testament Fullfillment
Matt 7:29
for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.
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Prophecy #132
Description
He would teach in parables
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 78:1-2
Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old,
New Testament Fullfillment
Matt 13:34-35
All these things Jesus said to the crowds in parables; indeed, he said nothing to them without a parable.
This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet: “I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.”
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Prophecy #131
Description
All nations shall call Him blessed
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 72:17
May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun! May people be blessed in him, all nations call him blessed!
New Testament Fullfillment
John 12:13
So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!”
Rev 5:8-12
And when he had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.
And they sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation,
and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.”
Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,
saying with a loud voice, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!”
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Prophecy #130
Description
All nations shall be blessed by Him
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 72:17
May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun! May people be blessed in him, all nations call him blessed!
New Testament Fullfillment
Gal 3:8
And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.”
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Prophecy #129
Description
Belief on His name will produce offspring
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 72:17
May his name endure forever, his fame continue as long as the sun! May people be blessed in him, all nations call him blessed!
New Testament Fullfillment
John 1:12-13
But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God,
who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.
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Prophecy #128
Description
The corn of wheat to fall into the Ground
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 72:16
May there be abundance of grain in the land; on the tops of the mountains may it wave; may its fruit be like Lebanon; and may people blossom in the cities like the grass of the field!
New Testament Fullfillment
John 12:24-25
Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit.
Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
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Prophecy #127
Description
Great persons were to visit Him
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 72:10-11
May the kings of Tarshish and of the coastlands render him tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba bring gifts! May all kings fall down before him, all nations serve him!
New Testament Fullfillment
Matt 2:1-11
Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem,
saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.”
When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him;
and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.
They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet:
“‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’”
Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared.
And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.”
After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.
And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.
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Occasionally I will be dwelling on a verse or passage, ruminating on the message, (or to be honest, wandering off into some undisciplined daydreaming), and the Lord will bless me with a truth that is so obvious, so fresh and such a blessing that I just want to share it with you.
It was a Friday morning and on my way to work, Mark 14 queued up as the scripture I was listening to. It is the night of the arrest of the Lord. The last Passover had been celebrated, and the Lord and His disciples were in Gethsemane. Jesus had spoke to His disciples about the betrayer being at hand, with Judas showing up immediately. Judas, a crowd with swords and clubs, and the religious elite.
Thugs and the religious elite!
Make note of that in your soul my friend. The religious elite were the driving force behind this abduction, this forced seizure of the Son of Man. Of course He knew. Jesus knew His future, and the settled action of the religious elite with their thugs.
Jesus was brought before the council, that of the high priest, the chief priest, the elders and the scribes. Of course this was at night, and the council sought outside testimony in order to convict the Lord. Eventually the council found no testimony that could be used against the Messiah. Frustration must have been at a fever level, and the chief priest could take it no longer.
60 And the high priest stood up in the midst and asked Jesus, “Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?” 61 But he remained silent and made no answer. Mar 14:60-61a ESV
But He remained silent and made no answer. Jesus was in control.
Later that day, as I was chatting with my boss, he spoke of a fellow in our office, and his tendency to constantly talk when he is nervous.
I personally have been struggling recently with discussions in meetings with folks who speak over others, who are relentless in making themselves heard. In one discussion, I had to raise my voice to get the others attention. Why?
Is it that the message being touted is wrong? It may be, and there is a time when error has to be rebuked verbally. More on that later.
Is it that I am insecure? I gladly confess that I am insecure in my position, I have taken a position I am woefully unprepared for, and am going through the wringer in my adapting to new situations. Much of my struggle in clearly communicating messages stems from my professional inadequacy. Things are improving and for that I am thankful.
Is it that the other communicator is insecure. The more I listen and seek to “hear” the discussion, the more I am becoming aware of this possibility. Not all are such, but it helps to understand that we are all just a bit insecure.
But not Him. Not the Son of Man! He had the strength of character to remain silent.
I mentioned above that there is a time to rebuke error verbally. Based on the above Scripture, there is a time for quietness also. For the truth to be evident simply by it’s presence. Jesus remained silent and made no answer. Remember dear friend, that He knew what was ahead. The chief priest couldn’t hold back. He knew he had no case against the Son.
Mark 14:61 … the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?”
The chief priest was desperate. He gambled the entire proceedings on this question. No one else could help the chief priest in convicting the Holy One. The chief priest resorted to the very source of all truth.
Could Jesus have stayed silent? He didn’t.
Mark 14:62 And Jesus said, “I am…
As believers, we all know this single statement, the “I am” was the linchpin of truth that set the court in flames. Death was the verdict and the hatred began to be poured out on the Righteous One.
The characteristics of truth telling became a little clearer for me that morning. To tell the truth, to speak of reality instead of a façade of false hopes and empty dreams, to speak the truth properly is to have a characteristic of quietness, a security and a calmness.
Now I admit, I am imagining that as the Messiah spoke the truth of His identity, that He spoke it with a calmness and security. The text does not explicitly describe His demeanor, yet there is no “arguing” with the Chief Priest, but just a simple statement of the truth. Truth that would take Him to the cross.
Later that night, as my wife and I were ruminating through 1 Peter, we came across 3:15.
15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, – 1Peter 3:15 ESV
Quietness, gentleness, respect. Such odd characteristics of truth tellers for us who can argue an opponent to the ground. Are we not to shout it from the roofs, defend our position with arguments of logic and reason. Yes, and yet the characteristic of truth telling cannot be denied. Quietness, gentleness, respect.
Truth is not so fragile that we should feel threatened if it is attacked. Truth seemingly can be defeated at times, with the lies of this world apparently gaining acceptance and power. This should not surprise us, as the battle has often appeared to be lost for those clinging to the truth. The Scriptures are multitudinous of this fact!
Truth can be crucified, but Truth does not stay down, does not go away and does not disappear.
Truth, as the Scripture above instructs us, is to be found in the the Lord Jesus Christ, the fountainhead of truth. Be settled in this fact. Sanctify the Lord Jesus in your heart. As the Lord Jesus abides with you, you will increase in your steadfastness, your settled confidence, your spirit of quietness. And you will naturally defend the truth with quietness, gentleness and respect.
The Truth is your friend. The lies we listen to are not. Seek Him. And experience a quietness of soul.
The prophecy of the Lord Jesus for our consideration and edification, written centuries prior to His earthly existence is
Prophecy #126
Description
The Savior given and smitten by God
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 69:26
For they persecute him whom you have struck down, and they recount the pain of those you have wounded.
New Testament Fullfillment
John 17:4
I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do.
John 18:11
So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?”
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Prophecy #125
Description
Given vinegar in thirst
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 69:21
They gave me poison for food, and for my thirst they gave me sour wine to drink.
New Testament Fullfillment
Matt 27:34
they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it.
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Prophecy #124
Description
“My soul is exceeding sorrowful”
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 69:20
Reproaches have broken my heart, so that I am in despair. I looked for pity, but there was none, and for comforters, but I found none.
New Testament Fullfillment
Matt 26:38
Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.”
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Prophecy #123
Description
Messiah’s anguish of soul before crucifixion
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 69:14-20
Deliver me from sinking in the mire; let me be delivered from my enemies and from the deep waters. Let not the flood sweep over me, or the deep swallow me up, or the pit close its mouth over me. Answer me, O Lord, for your steadfast love is good; according to your abundant mercy, turn to me. Hide not your face from your servant, for I am in distress; make haste to answer me. Draw near to my soul, redeem me; ransom me because of my enemies! You know my reproach, and my shame and my dishonor; my foes are all known to you. Reproaches have broken my heart, so that I am in despair. I looked for pity, but there was none, and for comforters, but I found none.
New Testament Fullfillment
Matt 26:36-45
Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.”
And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled.
Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.”
And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”
And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour?
Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.”
And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.
So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again.
Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.
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Prophecy #122
Description
Zealous for the Lord’s House
Old Testament Prophecy
Psalm 69:9
For zeal for your house has consumed me, and the reproaches of those who reproach you have fallen on me.
New Testament Fullfillment
John 2:17
His disciples remembered that it was written, “Zeal for your house will consume me.”
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