Examples of prophesy in the new testament

Here are some examples of prophecy in the New Testament:

  1. Jesus' birth (Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1-6) - The prophet Micah predicted that a ruler would be born in Bethlehem, and Jesus' birth in Bethlehem fulfilled this prophecy.
  2. Jesus' crucifixion (Psalm 22:16-18, John 19:34) - Psalm 22 predicted that the Messiah would be pierced and that his bones would not be broken, which was fulfilled when Jesus was crucified.
  3. Jesus' resurrection (Psalm 16:10, Acts 2:31) - Psalm 16 predicted that God would not leave Jesus' soul in Hades, and Jesus' resurrection fulfilled this prophecy.
  4. The destruction of Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44, 21:5-6) - Jesus predicted the destruction of Jerusalem, which occurred in 70 AD, and this event was seen as a fulfillment of the prophecy.
  5. The coming of the Holy Spirit (Joel 2:28-32, Acts 2:1-4) - Joel predicted that the Holy Spirit would be poured out on all people, and this event occurred on the day of Pentecost.
  6. The conversion of the Gentiles (Isaiah 49:6, Acts 13:47) - Isaiah predicted that the Messiah would be a light to the Gentiles, and the conversion of the Gentiles to Christianity fulfilled this prophecy.
  7. The betrayal of Jesus (Psalm 41:9, John 13:18) - Psalm 41 predicted that the Messiah's friends would betray him, and Judas Iscariot's betrayal of Jesus fulfilled this prophecy.
  8. The death of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11) - Peter predicted that Ananias and Sapphira would die if they lied to the Holy Spirit, and they were struck dead as a result of their deception.
  9. The persecution of the church (Matthew 24:9-10, Acts 8:1) - Jesus predicted that the church would be persecuted, and this event occurred as the church spread throughout the Mediterranean world.
  10. The return of Jesus (Matthew 24:29-31, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) - Jesus predicted his return, and this event has not yet occurred, but is expected to happen in the future.

These are just a few examples of the many prophecies in the New Testament that were fulfilled by Jesus and the early Christian church.