When we think about the life of Jesus, it’s hard not to wonder about the things he predicted would happen in his lifetime. Here we’ll take a look at three of his most famous predictions and see how many times he predicted they would come true. 1. Jesus predicted his death and resurrection would happen within his lifetime. First, Jesus predicted his death would happen. He made this prediction quite a few times.
For example, in Matthew 24:21, he said, “For then there will be great tribulations, such as have not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever will be.” And in Mark 13:20, he said, “But concerning that day and hour, no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but only the Father.” “For just as the Father has life in himself, he has given the Son life in himself.”So it’s clear that Jesus predicted his death would happen within his lifetime. And, as we’ll see in a moment, he also predicted his resurrection would happen at the same time. 2. Jesus predicted his resurrection would happen within three days. Second, Jesus predicted his
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How many times did Jesus predict his death and resurrection?
There are many debates surrounding the life of Jesus and what exactly he said and did while he was alive. One of the biggest debates is whether or not Jesus predicted his death and resurrection. While some people believe that Jesus did indeed predict his death and resurrection, others believe that he did not. So, how many times did Jesus predict his death and resurrection?
The answer to this question depends on who you ask. Some people believe that Jesus predicted his death and resurrection a total of three times, while others believe that he predicted it more than three times. Still, others believe that he never predicted his death and resurrection at all.
So, what do we know for sure? Well, we know that Jesus did say that he would be killed and that he would rise from the dead on the third day. We also know that he spoke about his death and resurrection on multiple occasions. However, whether or not Jesus predicted his death and resurrection is still up for debate.
The predictions made by Jesus about his death and resurrection
In the Bible, Jesus Christ makes several predictions about his death and resurrection. Some of these predictions are made in private to his disciples, while others are made in public speeches. Here, we will take a look at some of the more notable predictions that Jesus made about his death and resurrection.
It is important to note that, while many Christians believe that Jesus was fully aware of his divinity, the Bible does not explicitly state this. Rather, the predictions that Jesus made about his death and resurrection could be seen as him simply knowing, as a human being, that these things were going to happen to him.
The first prediction that we see Jesus make is in the book of Matthew, during his private conversation with his disciples. Here, Jesus tells his disciples that he will be betrayed by one of them and that he will be killed. However, he goes on to say that he will rise from the dead on the third day.
This prediction is fulfilled when Jesus is betrayed by Judas Iscariot and is crucified. However, as Jesus predicted, he does rise from the dead on the third day.
In the book of John, we see Jesus make another private prediction to his disciples. Here, Jesus tells his disciples that he is going to die but that he will come back to life. This prediction is fulfilled when Jesus dies on the cross and is resurrected on the third day.
Finally, in the book of Mark, we see Jesus make a public prediction about his death and resurrection. Here, Jesus tells the crowd that he will be killed but that he will rise again on the third day. This prediction is also fulfilled, as Jesus is crucified and resurrected on the third day.
In conclusion, we see that Jesus made several predictions about his death and resurrection. These predictions were made in private to his disciples as well as in public speeches. All of these predictions were fulfilled, as Jesus was betrayed, crucified, and resurrected on the third day.
Why did Jesus predict his death and resurrection?
Jesus predicted his death and resurrection on numerous occasions, often in very specific detail. For instance, in Matthew 16:21, Jesus tells Peter that he will be crucified and raised on the third day. In Matthew 17:22–23, Jesus again predicts his death, this time telling the disciples that he will be killed and raised after three days. And in John 12:32–33, Jesus says that he will be lifted (i.e., crucified) and that everyone who believes in him will also be lifted.
Why did Jesus predict his death and resurrection? There are a few possible explanations.
First, Jesus may have predicted his death and resurrection to fulfill the prophecy. The Old Testament contains numerous passages that speak of the coming Messiah being killed and raised from the dead (see, for example, Psalm 22 and Isaiah 53). By predicting his death and resurrection, Jesus was showing that he was the Messiah—the one who had been promised by God.
Second, Jesus may have predicted his death and resurrection to give his disciples a message of hope. By telling his disciples that he would be killed but would rise again, Jesus was telling them that death is not the end. There is life beyond death, and Jesus would be the first to experience it. This would give his disciples hope as they faced their deaths.
Third, Jesus may have predicted his death and resurrection to prepare his disciples for what was to come. By telling them ahead of time that he would be killed and would rise again, Jesus was preparing them for the events of his crucifixion and resurrection. This would help them to understand and believe what was to come.
There are likely other reasons why Jesus predicted his death and resurrection, but these are three of the most likely explanations. Whatever the reasons, it is clear that Jesus saw his death and resurrection as part of God’s plan for him. And he was willing to go through with it, even though it meant leaving his disciples behind.
How did the predictions made by Jesus come true?
How did the predictions made by Jesus come true?
It is often said that the predictions made by Jesus came true because he was a prophet. However, there is much more to it than that. Jesus was not just a prophet; he was also the Son of God. As such, he had a unique relationship with the Father that enabled him to know things that no one else could know.
The predictions made by Jesus were not just about his death and resurrection. He also predicted the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, the fall of the city, and the rise of the Gentiles. All of these things came to pass just as he said they would.
The predictions made by Jesus came true because he was in complete harmony with the will of the Father. He knew what was going to happen because he was one with the Father. This is why he could say, “I and the Father are one.” (John 10:30)
The predictions made by Jesus came true because he had the power to make them come true. He was not just a man; he was the Son of God. When he spoke, things happened. This is why the disciples said, “His word is power.” (Luke 4:32)
The predictions made by Jesus came true because he was willing to sacrifice himself to make them come true. He knew that his death would bring salvation to the world, and he was willing to lay down his life to make it happen.
The predictions made by Jesus came true because God was with him. The Father was with him every step of the way, and He enabled Jesus to do everything he said he would do.
The predictions made by Jesus came true because Jesus is the truth. He is the way, the truth, and the life. (John 14:6) And because he is the truth, everything he said came to pass.
What impact did the predictions made by Jesus have on his disciples?
It is safe to say that the predictions made by Jesus had a profound impact on his disciples. After all, these predictions ultimately came true and resulted in some of the most significant events in human history.
The disciples must have been deeply affected by Jesus’ predictions of his death and resurrection. These predictions would have been hard to believe at first, but as they watched Jesus die on the cross and then come back to life, they would have been convinced that he was who he said he was.
The impact of Jesus’ predictions would have been even greater if the disciples had known about them beforehand. Imagine how you would feel if you knew that someone you loved was going to die and then come back to life. The disciples must have felt a mix of fear, confusion, and hope as they tried to make sense of what was happening.
In the end, the predictions made by Jesus had a profound impact on his disciples. They would have been deeply affected by his death and resurrection, and they would have been left with a new understanding of who he was and what he meant to the world.
What can we learn from the predictions made by Jesus about his death and resurrection?
The New Testament gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all record that Jesus predicted his death and resurrection on multiple occasions. These predictions are sometimes called the “Messianic prophecies.”
Some people argue that the predictions made by Jesus about his death and resurrection prove that he was the Messiah. They point to the fact that Jesus accurately predicted his death and resurrection, which no one could have done unless he was divine.
Others argue that the predictions made by Jesus about his death and resurrection do not prove that he was the Messiah. They point out that many people throughout history have accurately predicted their deaths. For example, the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates accurately predicted his death by drinking hemlock.
The predictions made by Jesus about his death and resurrection are certainly interesting, but they do not definitively prove that he was the Messiah.
Joseph Bates is a teacher at the University of Holy Cross. He has served on the staff of Northern Baptist and United Methodist churches in Tampa, Ohio, and Florida.
