Fulfilled prophecy - Ruminating in the Word of God

The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing,
majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of
him and what came to my mind and heart in Luke 24:44,

"This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must
be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the
Prophets and the Psalms."

This is something Jesus told his followers when he appeared to them in
Jerusalem following his crucifixion and resurrection. He told them
that in the Scriptures it was written that he would suffer and rise
from the dead on the third day. He went on to say that the Scriptures
also said that repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in
his name, beginning in Jerusalem.

The "Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms" is a reference to the
Bible, as far as it had been developed at that point in time. It is
the same material we have in our Old Testament, arranged somewhat
differently with some of the books configured differently as well,
e.g. Lamentations was appended to Jeremiah, 1 and 2 Samuel considered
one book (as well as Kings and Chronicles). But, the same material as
we have it and a careful study of it reveals many prophecies
concerning the Christ who was to come: Jesus, the son of Joseph and
Mary, the Son of God.

The prophecies begin with the first book of the Old Testament, in
Moses' writings (Genesis 3:15) and continue throughout. Among the
many, some that are fascinating to me are Jeremiah 23:5-6; Isaiah
9:2-7; Micah 5:2; Isaiah 7i:14; Psalm 2:7; Isaiah 52:13-53:12;
Deuteronomy 18:15; Isaiah 61:1-2; Isaiah 28:16 and so many more!
Studying these prophecies is truly life-changing.

Here is what makes the Bible so unique and different from any other
so-called religious writings. It is authenticated through so many
prophecies that are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Some are fulfilled and
some yet remain to be fulfilled when Jesus Christ returns. Peter
explains that the Scriptures are inspired by God, and as such are
therefore fulfilled with precision and accuracy. He said, "Above all,
you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the
prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the
will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the
Holy Spirit." 2 Peter 1:20-21. Also Paul taught, "All Scripture is
God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and
training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly
equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy 3:16-17.

What a treasure we have in our Bibles! All there, provided us by God!
We should all take great interest in what is found within its pages!
As the resurrected Christ told us, "Everything must be fulfilled that
is written about me…"! What is found there is exciting and
fascinating. Look them up and see if you don't find all these
prophetic utterances contained within the Scriptures fulfilled with
startling accuracy!

Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share
your thoughts of worship from your Bible reading today. I'd love to
hear from you!

Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com