Day 51
Today’s reading: John 19:1-42
Prophecies Fulfilled
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Prophecies Fulfilled 〰️
Reflections
There are over 360 prophecies about the Messiah, all of which Jesus fulfilled. Do you realize how incredible that is? According to Dr. Peter Stoner, the probability of one man fulfilling just 48 of those prophecies is 1 in 10 to the 157th power—an astronomical number that leaves no room for doubt that Jesus is the Messiah. Even seemingly small details, like the sour wine mentioned in Psalm 69:21 and His extreme thirst in Psalm 22:15, were precisely fulfilled when Jesus said, “I thirst.”
So when Jesus declared, “It is finished,” He wasn’t just making a closing statement. Not only is that a fulfillment in itself but also, He was proclaiming that every prophecy concerning Him up to that moment had been fulfilled. What an incredible God we serve! If God was so intentional about fulfilling His word concerning Jesus, we can be confident that His plans for our lives will also come to pass. Not a single detail of our existence escapes His attention—not even the number of hairs on our heads. Your presence here is no accident. Have you discovered what God has spoken about you? Are you aware of His promises for your life?
Study Questions
What accusations did the people bring against Jesus when they presented Him to the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate?
What did Pilate ultimately find Jesus guilty of, and what was the significance of his ruling?
Research the history of the ancient Roman scourging known as flagellation. What was its purpose and how was it carried out?
When Jesus said, “It is finished,” what did He mean? How does this statement connect to Psalm 22?
Why was it significant that Jesus’ legs were not broken? Read Exodus 12 for context. What other Old Testament prophecies were fulfilled in this passage? Use a study Bible for reference.
Highlight
“After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said ( to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.”” John 19:28 ESV
