Predictions Attributed to Jesus That Believers Say Came True

Summary:

• Jesus Christ, the Son of God, also predicted key events in the Bible, many of which were fulfilled later.

• Jesus predicted his teachings would last forever, even beyond the existence of heaven and earth.

• Jesus foretold the betrayal by one of his disciples, the abandonment by all, and Peter’s denial three times.

Jesus Christ is not only considered the Son of God, but also in the Bible is also referred to as a prophet who predicted key events. Most of these prophesies were fulfilled later according to scripture: not only in his own life, but in the activities of those around him. Here we have a polished one with distinct subheadings of each prophecy and its fulfilment.

Jesus Predicted That His Words Would Last Forever

 

According to Jesus, his teaching would live longer than all other things. Even when heaven and earth are gone, he says in Matthew 24:35, he will not have passed; his words will be there. To the believers, this prediction is the global impact of his teachings that has lasted over the period.

Jesus Predicted That the Story of Mary of Bethany Would Be Told

 

Some of the disciples criticized Mary of Bethany when she poured expensive oil on Jesus. But Jesus justified her and told them that she was preparing to bury him. He also predicted that her story would be spread everywhere the gospel is preached.

Fulfillment: The Story of Mary of Bethany Continues to Be Shared

 

According to what is written in Matthew 26:1013, Jesus told her that her action would be known around the world. Her story is even re-told today in the teaching of Christianity and is consistent with this statement.

Jesus Predicted That He Would Be Betrayed by One of His Disciples

 

One day, at a dinner with his disciples, Jesus told them that one of them would betray him. This scene is reflected in Matthew 26:2122 with the disciples being shocked and sad.

Fulfillment: Judas Iscariot Betrayed Jesus

 

This prophecy was fulfilled when Jesus was arrested by a crowd headed by Judas Iscariot who identified him with a kiss as is recorded in the Gospels.

Jesus Predicted That All of His Disciples Would Abandon Him When He Was Betrayed

 

Jesus had cautioned his disciples that they would be scattered with the taking away of Jesus. This prophecy is found in Matthew 26:3132.

Fulfillment: The Disciples deserted Him

 

In Matthew 26:56, when Jesus was arrested, all his disciples ran away leaving Him alone, as he had mentioned.

Jesus Predicted That Peter Would Deny Him Three Times

 

Before the cock crowed, Jesus told Peter that he would deny knowing him three times. Jesus insisted that this would occur, although Peter was sure it would not.

Fulfillment: Peter Denied Jesus Three Times

 

Peter, later in the night three times denied Jesus. At the rooster crowing, he recalled what Jesus said and was full of remorse, which is written in Matthew 26:74-75.

Jesus Predicted That Religious Rulers Would Cause Him Suffering

 

Jesus prophesied that he would be subjected to religious leaders, die, and be resurrected. This is in Matthew 16:21.

Fulfillment: Jesus Suffered and Was Crucified

 

The Gospel narrations show that religious leaders dominated in the arrest, suffering, and crucifixion of Jesus, which is a central part of Christian faith, and which is believed to have fulfilled his prophecy.