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Evidence that Jesus is the Messiah. Do you have any doubts?

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Okay, someone asked me how I knew Jesus was who he said he was. Below I will give the prophecies Messiah had to fulfill in order to be proclaimed Messiah. My question to anyone who takes the time to read through it, is if you have any doubts after reading it, and why with specifics if possible, so that I can address them if they come up with the person I would like to send this teaching to. I ewould be extreemly greatful for your time, thought, consideration, and assistance on this. Thank you.

Here is what Messiah has to fulfill in Ancestry:

Line of Isaac Line of Jacob Line of Abraham Tribe of Judah Line of David Line of Jesse Comes from Zion

Here is what Messiah has to fulfill with His birth and childhood:

Born of a woman (notice I do not say a man) Born of a virgin Name to be Immanuel There will be a slaughter of children at the time of His birth. Flight to Egypt Return from Egypt Born at Bethleham

Here is what Messiah has to fulfill in the line of Priest/Prophet

Of the line of priests in the order of Melchizedek God to send a prophet of His coming He will be a prophet like Moses He will be the mediator of a new Covenant Messiah to enter the temple.

Here is what Messiah has to fulfill in regards to being honored:

He will be adored by infants Wise men will bring Him gifts He will be the Chief Cornerstone

Here is what Messiah has to fulfill in regards to His deity:

He will be God's Son He will come in the name of the Lord Messiah to BE God He will have a special annointment of the Holy Spirit He will be King upon the Holy Hill Everything will be subject to God's Son He will be annointed and eternal Messiah will be called Lord He will make Salvation available to the Gentiles Death will be swallowed in victory He will be the good shepherd to come He will enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey He will do God's perfect will. He will have zeal for His Father's house He will be a righteous branch He will be the chosen servant of the Lord He will be a sinless servant of God He will be "Our Righteousness" He will have the characteristics of the coming king

Here is what Messiah will have to fulfill in regards to His ministry:

He will be a teacher of parables His ministry will begin in Galilee He will have a ministry of Miracles He will be preceeded by a messenger His way will be prepared He will heal the brokenhearted He will be a light to the Gentiles.

Here is what Messiah will have to fulfill in regards to being rejected:

He will be cursed for hanging on a tree He will be accused by false witnesses He will be silent before His accusers The people will hate Him, without reason His friends will stand afar off A close friend will betray him There will be reproaches upon Him People will shake their heads He will be a stone of stumbling to the Jews Hearts will be closed to the Gospel He will be smitten and spat upon Not believed upon by people. Men will despise and reject Him He will be numbered with the transgressors Israel to reject the Messiah He will be betrayed for 30 peices of silver His disciples will forsake Him He will be mocked Soldiers will gamble for His clothes The people will stare at Him

Here is what Messiah has to fulfill in regards to His Sacrifice

Messiah will be as the passover lamb His blood will be shed as a sacrifice He will be on a cross He will win a victory over death He will bear our griefs and sorrows He will be wounded for our transgressions He will be bruised for our sins Sacrifice to be vicarious Iniquities will be laid on Him His soul will be an offering for our sin. He will be named "Our Righteousness" He will be our peace

Here is what Messiah would have to fulfill in His death:

He will die by crucifixion He will hang on a tree His heart will be broken He will suffer thirst He will commit Himself to God None of His bones will be broken Soldiers will offer Him gall and Vinegar He will pray for His enemies He will fall under the cross He will be taken from prison and from Judgement His grave will be made with the wicked He will be buried with the rich The "Anointed One" will be cut off His price will be a potters field He will be peirced through His hands and feet His side will be peirced

Here is what Messiah would have to fulfill in regards to His ressurection:

His body would not see corruption His soul will be brought from the grave He will rise after three days

Here is what Messiah will have to fulfill with His Ascension:

He will be seated at the right hand of God