Prophecies fulfilled by Jesus (#11 and last)

35. That he would be raised from the dead.

OT, Psalm 16:9-10 – Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body will also rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay.

NT, Matthew 28:2-4 – There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it.  His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow.  The guards were so afraid of him they shook and became like dead men.

Matthew 28:5-7 – The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified.  He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.  Come and see the place where he lay.  Then go quickly and tell his disciples: He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee.  There you will see him.  Now I have told you.”

36.  That he would ascend.

OT, Psalm 24:7-8 – Lift up your heads, O you gates, be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of Glory may come in.  Who is this King of Glory?  The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle.

NT, Mark 16:19 – After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God.

Luke 24:50-51 – When he had led them out of the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them.  While he was blessing them, he left them, and was taken up into heaven.