A Biblical Vision, Part I: Mastering the Old Testament Witness to Christ

Ses s i on 6: The Ol d Tes tament and the Fu l f i l lment of Mes s i an i c Pred i c t i ons 107

3. Abundant references throughout the Old Testament to Messiah’s death

a. Betrayed by a friend, Ps. 41.9 – Even my close friend in whom I trusted, who ate my bread, has lifted his heel against me.

b. Falsely accused for wrongdoing, Ps. 35.11 – Malicious witnesses rise up; they ask me of things that I do not know.

c. Spit upon in his suffering, Isa. 50.6 – I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.

d. None of his bones would be broken, Ps. 34.20 – He keeps all his bones; not one of them is broken.

D. Prophecies concerning the resurrection of Jesus Christ

1. Many passages anticipate it; few are specific.

2. Critical text applied specifically to the resurrection of Jesus: Ps. 16.8-11 – I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken. [9] Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure. [10] For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption. [11] You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.