Prophecies fulfilled by Jesus (#6)

19. That he would be the rejected cornerstone.

OT, Psalm 118:22 – The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone.

NT, Matthew 21:42 – Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; The Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.”

20.  That his miracles would not be believed.

OT, Isaiah 53:1 – Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?

NT, John 12:37-38 – Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him.  This was to fulfill the words of Isaiah the prophet: “Lord, who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?”

21.  That his friend would betray him for 30 pieces of silver.

OT, Zechariah 11:12 – I told them, “If you think it best, give me my pay; but if not, keep it.”  So they paid me 30 pieces of silver.

NT, Matthew 26:14-15 – Then one of the Twelve – the one called Judas Iscariot – went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I hand him over to you?”  So they counted out for him thirty silver coins.