PROVING THE HISTORICAL JESUS

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Josh Timonen’s testimony is so different from mine, which is why it was so interesting. His focus is entirely on proving the historical Jesus. It shows how a man who spent much of his life rejecting the idea of God became a faithful follower of Christ. Hear Josh’s story of how hearing the message of Jesus and the historical facts that back it up brought him into the family of God. Today, he works to help others come to know Jesus, just as he did.

My problem with believing in the Bible and the gospel was evolution. I studied science at Sydney University in Australia, which taught evolution as fact. I was 45 and General Manager at Abbott Laboratories when I attended a Creation Ministries International (http://www.creation.com) conference. I only went because Professor John Rendell Short, the Professor of Paediatrics at Brisbane University, was Chairman of CMI and on the program. I knew the man as he was evaluating a product for Abbott Laboratories’ Paediatric Division. Ross Laboratories and he was brilliant. At the conference, they showed a video by Dr Dean Kenyon, who was Professor of Biochemistry at Stanford University. He had written two evolutionary biochemistry textbooks, but now he was saying that the discovery of DNA and the electron microscope rang the death knell of evolution. DNA is complex information that controls all the functions of each cell and the organism. The electron microscope reveals complex machinery and transport devices in cells that are regulated by the information on the DNA. Information is not matter or energy, and its source is intelligence. Moreover, there is no way this complexity could have evolved; it had to be correct and in place. I came away from the conference so annoyed with myself and the educational establishment that teaches evolution and millions of years.

JORDAN PETERSON OPENS UP ABOUT JESUS CHRIST

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Jordan Peterson breaks down the deeper meaning of human consciousness, arguing that the mind’s complexity points to something beyond mere chance. He critiques postmodernism’s rejection of shared narratives, warning that without a unifying purpose, people fall into cycles of power struggles and self-indulgence. Using real-world examples, he explains why families, friendships, and societies thrive when built on commitment and sacrifice—not just personal freedom. In a world obsessed with self-expression and instant gratification, Peterson challenges us to seek true fulfilment through purpose and responsibility.

His discussion with Professor John Lennox (Oxford Professor of Mathematics) is incredible and worth your time. The video finishes with a segment of Lennox’s debate with atheist Christopher Hitchens, which is an added bonus.

PROOF JESUS IS WHO HE SAID HE WAS

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ScriptureProphecyFulfillment
1. Gen. 3:15Seed of a woman (virgin birth)Galatians 4:4-5, Matthew 1:18
2. Gen. 3:15He will bruise Satan’s headHebrews 2:14, 1John 3:8
3. Gen. 3:15Christ’s heel would be bruised with nails on the crossMatthew 27:35, Luke 24:39-40
4. Gen. 5:24The bodily ascension to heaven illustratedMark 16:19, Rev. 12:5
5. Gen. 9:26, 27The God of Shem will be the Son of ShemLuke 3:23-36
6. Gen. 12:3Seed of Abraham will bless all nationsGalatians 3:8, Acts 3:25, 26
7. Gen. 12:7The Promise made to Abraham’s SeedGalatians 3:16
8. Gen. 14:18A priest after the order of MelchizedekHebrews 6:20
9. Gen. 14:18King of Peace and RighteousnessHebrews 7:2
10. Gen. 14:18The Last Supper foreshadowedMatthew 26:26-29
11. Gen. 17:19Seed of Isaac (Gen. 21:12)Romans 9:7
12. Gen. 22:8The Lamb of God promisedJohn 1:29
13. Gen. 22:18As Isaac’s seed, will bless all nationsGalatians 3:16
14. Gen. 26:2-5The Seed of Isaac promised as the RedeemerHebrews 11:18
15. Gen. 28:12The Bridge to heavenJohn 1:51
16. Gen. 28:14The Seed of JacobLuke 3:34
17. Gen. 49:10The time of His comingLuke 2:1-7; Galatians 4:4
18. Gen. 49:10The Seed of JudahLuke 3:33
19. Gen. 49:10Called Shiloh or One SentJohn 17:3
20. Gen. 49:10Messiah to come before Judah lost identityJohn 11:47-52
21. Gen. 49:10Unto Him shall the obedience of the people beJohn 10:16
22. Ex. 3:13-15The Great “I AM”John 4:26; 8:58
23. Ex. 12:3-6The Lamb presented to Israel 4 days before PassoverMark 11:7-11
24. Ex. 12:5A Lamb without blemishHebrews 9:14; 1Peter 1:19
25. Ex. 12:13The blood of the Lamb saves from wrathRomans 5:8
26. Ex. 12:21-27Christ is our Passover1Corinthians 5:7
27. Ex. 12:46Not a bone of the Lamb to be brokenJohn 19:31-36
28. Ex. 15:2His exaltation predicted as YeshuaActs 7:55, 56
29. Ex. 15:11His Character-HolinessLuke 1:35; Acts 4:27
30. Ex. 17:6The Spiritual Rock of Israel1Corinthians 10:4
31. Ex. 33:19His Character-MercifulLuke 1:72
32. Lev. 1:2-9His sacrifice a sweet smelling savor unto GodEphesians 5:2
33. Lev. 14:11The leper cleansed-Sign to priesthoodLuke 5:12-14; Acts 6:7
34. Lev. 16:15-17Prefigures Christ’s once-for-all deathHebrews 9:7-14
35. Lev. 16:27Suffering outside the CampMatthew 27:33; Heb. 13:11, 12
36. Lev. 17:11The Blood-the life of the fleshMatthew 26:28; Mark 10:45
37. Lev. 17:11It is the blood that makes atonementRom. 3:23-24; 1John 1:7
38. Lev. 23:36-37The Drink-offering: “If any man thirst”John 7:37
39. Num. 9:12Not a bone of Him brokenJohn 19:31-36
40. Num. 21:9The serpent on a pole-Christ lifted upJohn 3:14-18; 12:32
41. Num. 24:17Time: “I shall see him, but not now.”John 1:14; Galatians 4:4
42. Deut. 18:15“This is of a truth that prophet.”John 6:14
43. Deut. 18:15-16“Had ye believed Moses, ye would believe me.”John 5:45-47
44. Deut. 18:18Sent by the Father to speak His wordJohn 8:28, 29
45. Deut. 18:19Whoever will not hear must bear his sinActs 3:22-23
46. Deut. 21:23Cursed is he that hangs on a treeGalatians 3:10-13
47. Joshua 5:14-15The Captain of our salvationHebrews 2:10
48. Ruth 4:4-10Christ, our kinsman, has redeemed usEphesians 1:3-7
49. 1 Sam. 2:35A Faithful PriestHeb. 2:17; 3:1-3, 6; 7:24-25
50. 1 Sam. 2:10Shall be an anointed King to the LordMt. 28:18, John 12:15
51. 2 Sam. 7:12David’s SeedMatthew 1:1
52. 2 Sam. 7:13His Kingdom is everlasting2Peter 1:11
53. 2 Sam. 7:14The Son of GodLuke 1:32, Romans 1:3-4
54. 2 Sam. 7:16David’s house established foreverLuke 3:31; Rev. 22:16
55. 2 Ki. 2:11The bodily ascension to heaven illustratedLuke 24:51
56. 1 Chr. 17:11David’s SeedMatthew 1:1; 9:27
57. 1 Chr. 17:12-13To reign on David’s throne foreverLuke 1:32, 33
58. 1 Chr. 17:13“I will be His Father, He…my Son.”Hebrews 1:5
59. Job 9:32-33Mediator between man and God1 Timothy 2:5
60. Job 19:23-27The Resurrection predictedJohn 5:24-29
61. Psa. 2:1-3The enmity of kings foreordainedActs 4:25-28
62. Psa. 2:2To own the title, Anointed (Christ)John 1:41, Acts 2:36
63. Psa. 2:6His Character-HolinessJohn 8:46; Revelation 3:7
64. Psa. 2:6To own the title KingMatthew 2:2
65. Psa. 2:7Declared the Beloved SonMatthew 3:17, Romans 1:4
66. Psa. 2:7, 8The Crucifixion and Resurrection intimatedActs 13:29-33
67. Psa. 2:8, 9Rule the nations with a rod of ironRev. 2:27; 12:5; 19:15
68. Psa. 2:12Life comes through faith in HimJohn 20:31
69. Psa. 8:2The mouths of babes perfect His praiseMatthew 21:16
70. Psa. 8:5, 6His humiliation and exaltationHebrews 2:5-9
71. Psa. 9:7-10Judge the world in righteousnessActs 17:31
72. Psa. 16:10Was not to see corruptionActs 2:31; 13:35
73. Psa. 16:9-11Was to arise from the deadJohn 20:9
74. Psa. 17:15The resurrection predictedLuke 24:6
75. Psa. 18:2-3The horn of salvationLuke 1:69-71
76. Psa. 22:1Forsaken because of sins of others2 Corinthians 5:21
77. Psa. 22:1“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”Matthew 27:46
78. Psa. 22:2Darkness upon Calvary for three hoursMatthew 27:45
79. Psa. 22:7They shoot out the lip and shake the headMatthew 27:39-44
80. Psa. 22:8“He trusted in God, let Him deliver Him”Matthew 27:43
81. Psa. 22:9-10Born the SaviourLuke 2:7
82. Psa. 22:12-13They seek His deathJohn 19:6
83. Psa. 22:14His blood poured out when they pierced His sideJohn 19:34
84. Psa. 22:14, 15Suffered agony on CalvaryMark 15:34-37
85. Psa. 22:15He thirstedJohn 19:28
86. Psa. 22:16They pierced His hands and His feetJohn 19:34, 37; 20:27
87. Psa. 22:17, 18Stripped Him before the stares of menLuke 23:34, 35
88. Psa. 22:18They parted His garmentsJohn 19:23, 24
89. Psa. 22:20, 21He committed Himself to GodLuke 23:46
90. Psa. 22:20, 21Satanic power bruising the Redeemer’s heelHebrews 2:14
91. Psa. 22:22His Resurrection declaredJohn 20:17
92. Psa. 22:27-28He shall be the governor of the nationsColossians 1:16
93. Psa. 22:31“It is finished”John 19:30, Heb. 10:10, 12, 14, 18
94. Psa. 23:1“I am the Good Shepherd”John 10:11, 1Peter 2:25
95. Psa. 24:3His exaltation predictedActs 1:11; Philippians 2:9
96. Psa. 30:3His resurrection predictedActs 2:32
97. Psa. 31:5“Into thy hands I commit my spirit”Luke 23:46
98. Psa. 31:11His acquaintances fled from HimMark 14:50
99. Psa. 31:13They took counsel to put Him to deathMt. 27:1, John 11:53
100. Psa. 31:14, 15“He trusted in God, let Him deliver him”Matthew 27:43
101. Psa. 34:20Not a bone of Him brokenJohn 19:31-36
102. Psa. 35:11False witnesses rose up against HimMatthew 26:59
103. Psa. 35:19He was hated without a causeJohn 15:25
104. Psa. 38:11His friends stood afar offLuke 23:49
105. Psa. 38:12Enemies try to entangle Him by craftMark 14:1, Mt. 22:15
106. Psa. 38:12-13Silent before His accusersMatthew 27:12-14
107. Psa. 38:20He went about doing goodActs 10:38
108. Psa. 40:2-5The joy of His resurrection predictedJohn 20:20
109. Psa. 40:6-8His delight-the will of the FatherJohn 4:34, Heb. 10:5-10
110. Psa. 40:9He was to preach the Righteousness in IsraelMatthew 4:17
111. Psa. 40:14Confronted by adversaries in the GardenJohn 18:4-6
112. Psa. 41:9Betrayed by a familiar friendJohn 13:18
113. Psa. 45:2Words of Grace come from His lipsJohn 1:17, Luke 4:22
114. Psa. 45:6To own the title, God or ElohimHebrews 1:8
115. Psa. 45:7A special anointing by the Holy SpiritMt. 3:16; Heb. 1:9
116. Psa. 45:7, 8Called the Christ (Messiah or Anointed)Luke 2:11
117. Psa. 45:17His name remembered foreverEphesians 1:20-21, Heb. 1:8
118. Psa. 55:12-14Betrayed by a friend, not an enemyJohn 13:18
119. Psa. 55:15Unrepentant death of the BetrayerMatthew 27:3-5; Acts 1:16-19
120. Psa. 68:18To give gifts to menEphesians 4:7-16
121. Psa. 68:18Ascended into HeavenLuke 24:51
122. Psa. 69:4Hated without a causeJohn 15:25
123. Psa. 69:8A stranger to own brethrenJohn 1:11; 7:5
124. Psa. 69:9Zealous for the Lord’s HouseJohn 2:17
125. Psa. 69:14-20Messiah’s anguish of soul before crucifixionMatthew 26:36-45
126. Psa. 69:20“My soul is exceeding sorrowful.”Matthew 26:38
127. Psa. 69:21Given vinegar in thirstMatthew 27:34
128. Psa. 69:26The Saviour given and smitten by GodJohn 17:4; 18:11
129. Psa. 72:10, 11Great persons were to visit HimMatthew 2:1-11
130. Psa. 72:16The corn of wheat to fall into the GroundJohn 12:24-25
131. Psa. 72:17Belief on His name will produce offspringJohn 1:12, 13
132. Psa. 72:17All nations shall be blessed by HimGalatians 3:8
133. Psa. 72:17All nations shall call Him blessedJohn 12:13, Rev. 5:8-12
134. Psa. 78:1-2He would teach in parablesMatthew 13:34-35
135. Psa. 78:2To speak the Wisdom of God with authorityMatthew 7:29
136. Psa. 80:17The Man of God’s right handMark 14:61-62
137. Psa. 88The Suffering and Reproach of CalvaryMatthew 27:26-50
138. Psa. 88:8They stood afar off and watchedLuke 23:49
139. Psa. 89:9He calms the wind and the seaMatthew 8:26
140. Psa. 89:27FirstbornColossians 1:15, 18
141. Psa. 89:27Emmanuel to be higher than earthly kingsLuke 1:32, 33
142. Psa. 89:35-37David’s Seed, throne, kingdom endure foreverLuke 1:32, 33
143. Psa. 89:36-37His character-FaithfulnessRevelation 1:5; 19:11
144. Psa. 90:2He is from everlasting (Micah 5:2)John 1:1
145. Psa. 91:11, 12Identified as Messianic; used to tempt ChristLuke 4:10, 11
146. Psa. 97:9His exaltation predictedActs 1:11; Ephesians 1:20
147. Psa. 100:5His character-GoodnessMatthew 19:16, 17
148. Psa. 102:1-11The Suffering and Reproach of CalvaryJohn 19:16-30
149. Psa. 102:25-27Messiah is the Preexistent SonHebrews 1:10-12
150. Psa. 109:25RidiculedMatthew 27:39
151. Psa. 110:1Son of DavidMatthew 22:42-43
152. Psa. 110:1To ascend to the right-hand of the FatherMark 16:19
153. Psa. 110:1David’s son called LordMatthew 22:44, 45
154. Psa. 110:4A priest after Melchizedek’s orderHebrews 6:20
155. Psa. 112:4His character-Compassionate, Gracious, et alMatthew 9:36
156. Psa. 118:17, 18Messiah’s Resurrection assuredLuke 24:5-7; 1Cor. 15:20
157. Psa. 118:22, 23The rejected stone is Head of the cornerMatthew 21:42, 43
158. Psa. 118:26The Blessed One presented to IsraelMatthew 21:9
159. Psa. 118:26To come while Temple standingMatthew 21:12-15
160. Psa. 132:11The Seed of David (the fruit of His Body)Luke 1:32, Act 2:30
161. Psa. 129:3He was scourgedMatthew 27:26
162. Psa. 138:1-6The supremacy of David’s Seed amazes kingsMatthew 2:2-6
163. Psa. 147:3, 6The earthly ministry of Christ describedLuke 4:18
164. Prov. 1:23He will send the Spirit of GodJohn 16:7
165. Prov. 8:23Foreordained from everlastingRev. 13:8, 1Peter 1:19-20
166. Song. 5:16The altogether lovely OneJohn 1:17
167. Isa. 2:3He shall teach all nationsJohn 4:25
168. Isa. 2:4He shall judge among the nationsJohn 5:22
169. Isa. 6:1When Isaiah saw His gloryJohn 12:40-41
170. Isa. 6:8The One Sent by GodJohn 12:38-45
171. Isa. 6:9-10Parables fall on deaf earsMatthew 13:13-15
172. Isa. 6:9-12Blinded to Christ and deaf to His wordsActs 28:23-29
173. Isa. 7:14To be born of a virginLuke 1:35
174. Isa. 7:14To be Emmanuel-God with usMatthew 1:18-23, 1Tim. 3:16
175. Isa. 8:8Called EmmanuelMatthew 1:23
176. Isa. 8:14A stone of stumbling, a Rock of offense1Peter 2:8
177. Isa. 9:1, 2His ministry to begin in GalileeMatthew 4:12-17
178. Isa. 9:6A child born-HumanityLuke 1:31
179. Isa. 9:6A Son given-DeityLuke 1:32, John 1:14, 1Tim. 3:16
180. Isa. 9:6Declared to be the Son of God with powerRomans 1:3, 4
181. Isa. 9:6The Wonderful One, PelehLuke 4:22
182. Isa. 9:6The Counsellor, YaatzMatthew 13:54
183. Isa. 9:6The Mighty God, El Gibor1Cor. 1:24, Titus 2:13
184. Isa. 9:6The Everlasting Father, Avi AdthJohn 8:58; 10:30
185. Isa. 9:6The Prince of Peace, Sar ShalomJohn 16:33
186. Isa. 9:7Inherits the throne of DavidLuke 1:32
187. Isa. 9:7His Character-JustJohn 5:30
188. Isa. 9:7No end to his Government, Throne, and kingdomLuke 1:33
189. Isa. 11:1Called a Nazarene-the Branch, NetzerMatthew 2:23
190. Isa. 11:1A rod out of Jesse-Son of JesseLuke 3:23, 32
191. Isa. 11:2Anointed One by the SpiritMatthew 3:16, 17, Acts 10:38
192. Isa. 11:2His Character-Wisdom, Knowledge, et alColossians 2:3
193. Isa. 11:3He would know their thoughtsLuke 6:8, John 2:25
194. Isa. 11:4Judge in righteousnessActs 17:31
195. Isa. 11:4Judges with the sword of His mouthRev. 2:16; 19:11, 15
196. Isa. 11:5Character: Righteous & FaithfulRev. 19:11
197. Isa. 11:10The Gentiles seek HimJohn 12:18-21
198. Isa. 12:2Called Jesus-YeshuaMatthew 1:21
199. Isa. 22:22The One given all authority to governRevelation 3:7
200. Isa. 25:8The Resurrection predicted1Corinthians 15:54
201. Isa. 26:19His power of Resurrection predictedMatthew 27:50-54
202. Isa. 28:16The Messiah is the precious corner stoneActs 4:11, 12
203. Isa. 28:16The Sure Foundation1Corinthians 3:11, Mt. 16:18
204. Isa. 29:13He indicated hypocritical obedience to His WordMatthew 15:7-9
205. Isa. 29:14The wise are confounded by the Word1Corinthians 1:18-31
206. Isa. 32:2A Refuge-A man shall be a hiding placeMatthew 23:37
207. Isa. 35:4He will come and save youMatthew 1:21
208. Isa. 35:5-6To have a ministry of miraclesMatthew 11:2-6
209. Isa. 40:3, 4Preceded by forerunnerJohn 1:23
210. Isa. 40:9“Behold your God.”John 1:36; 19:14
211. Isa. 40:10.He will come to rewardRevelation 22:12
212. Isa. 40:11A shepherd-compassionate life-giverJohn 10:10-18
213. Isa. 42:1-4The Servant-as a faithful, patient redeemerMatthew 12:18-21
214. Isa. 42:2Meek and lowlyMatthew 11:28-30
215. Isa. 42:3He brings hope for the hopelessMt. 12:14-21; John 4:1-54
216. Isa. 42:4The nations shall wait on His teachingsJohn 12:20-26
217. Isa. 42:6The Light (salvation) of the GentilesLuke 2:32
218. Isa. 42:1, 6His is a worldwide compassionMatthew 28:19, 20
219. Isa. 42:7Blind eyes opened.John 9:25-38
220. Isa. 43:11He is the only Saviour.Acts 4:12
221. Isa. 44:3He will send the Spirit of GodJohn 16:7, 13
222. Isa. 45:21-25He is Lord and SaviourPhilippians 3:20, Titus 2:13
223. Isa. 45:23He will be the JudgeJohn 5:22; Romans 14:11
224. Isa. 46:9, 10Declares things not yet doneJohn 13:19
225. Isa. 48:12The First and the LastJohn 1:30, Revelation 1:8, 17
226. Isa. 48:16, 17He came as a TeacherJohn 3:2
227. Isa. 49:1Called from the womb-His humanityMatthew 1:18
228. Isa. 49:5A Servant from the womb.Luke 1:31, Philippians 2:7
229. Isa. 49:6He will restore IsraelActs 3:19-21; 15:16-17
230. Isa. 49:6He is Salvation for IsraelLuke 2:29-32
231. Isa. 49:6He is the Light of the GentilesJohn 8:12, Acts 13:47
232. Isa. 49:6He is Salvation unto the ends of the earthActs 15:7-18
233. Isa. 49:7He is despised of the NationJohn 1:11; 8:48-49; 19:14-15
234. Isa. 50:3Heaven is clothed in black at His humiliationLuke 23:44, 45
235. Isa. 50:4He is a learned counselor for the wearyMatthew 7:29; 11:28, 29
236. Isa. 50:5The Servant bound willingly to obedienceMatthew 26:39
237. Isa. 50:6“I gave my back to the smiters.”Matthew 27:26
238. Isa. 50:6He was smitten on the cheeksMatthew 26:67
239. Isa. 50:6He was spat uponMatthew 27:30
240. Isa. 52:7Published good tidings upon mountainsMatthew 5:12; 15:29; 28:16
241. Isa. 52:13The Servant exaltedActs 1:8-11; Eph. 1:19-22, Php. 2:5-9
242. Isa. 52:14The Servant shockingly abusedLuke 18:31-34; Mt. 26:67, 68
243. Isa. 52:15Nations startled by message of the ServantLuke 18:31-34; Mt. 26:67, 68
244. Isa. 52:15His blood shed sprinkles nationsHebrews 9:13-14, Rev. 1:5
245. Isa. 53:1His people would not believe HimJohn 12:37-38
246. Isa. 53:2Appearance of an ordinary manPhilippians 2:6-8
247. Isa. 53:3DespisedLuke 4:28-29
248. Isa. 53:3RejectedMatthew 27:21-23
249. Isa. 53:3Great sorrow and griefMatthew 26:37-38, Luke 19:41, Heb. 4:15
250. Isa. 53:3Men hide from being associated with HimMark 14:50-52
251. Isa. 53:4He would have a healing ministryMatthew 8:16-17
252. Isa. 53:4Thought to be cursed by GodMatthew 26:66; 27:41-43
253. Isa. 53:5Bears penalty for mankind’s iniquities2Cor. 5:21, Heb. 2:9
254. Isa. 53:5His sacrifice provides peace between man and GodColossians 1:20
255. Isa. 53:5His sacrifice would heal man of sin1Peter 2:24
256. Isa. 53:6He would be the sin-bearer for all mankind1John 2:2; 4:10
257. Isa. 53:6God’s will that He bear sin for all mankindGalatians 1:4
258. Isa. 53:7Oppressed and afflictedMatthew 27:27-31
259. Isa. 53:7Silent before his accusersMatthew 27:12-14
260. Isa. 53:7Sacrificial lambJohn 1:29, 1Peter 1:18-19
261. Isa. 53:8Confined and persecutedMatthew 26:47-75; 27:1-31
262. Isa. 53:8He would be judgedJohn 18:13-22
263. Isa. 53:8KilledMatthew 27:35
264. Isa. 53:8Dies for the sins of the world1John 2:2
265. Isa. 53:9Buried in a rich man’s graveMatthew 27:57
266. Isa. 53:9Innocent and had done no violenceLuke 23:41, John 18:38
267. Isa. 53:9No deceit in his mouth1Peter 2:22
268. Isa. 53:10God’s will that He die for mankindJohn 18:11
269. Isa. 53:10An offering for sinMatthew 20:28, Galatians 3:13
270. Isa. 53:10Resurrected and live foreverRomans 6:9
271. Isa. 53:10He would prosperJohn 17:1-5
272. Isa. 53:11God fully satisfied with His sufferingJohn 12:27
273. Isa. 53:11God’s servant would justify manRomans 5:8-9, 18-19
274. Isa. 53:11The sin-bearer for all mankindHebrews 9:28
275. Isa. 53:12Exalted by God because of his sacrificeMatthew 28:18
276. Isa. 53:12He would give up his life to save mankindLuke 23:46
277. Isa. 53:12Numbered with the transgressorsMark 15:27-28; Luke 22:37
278. Isa. 53:12Sin-bearer for all mankind1Peter 2:24
279. Isa. 53:12Intercede to God in behalf of mankindLuke 23:34, Rom. 8:34
280. Isa. 55:3Resurrected by GodActs 13:34
281. Isa. 55:4A witnessJohn 18:37
282. Isa. 55:4He is a leader and commanderHebrews 2:10
283. Isa. 55:5God would glorify HimActs 3:13
284. Isa. 59:16Intercessor between man and GodMatthew 10:32
285. Isa. 59:16He would come to provide salvationJohn 6:40
286. Isa. 59:20He would come to Zion as their RedeemerLuke 2:38
287. Isa. 60:1-3He would shew light to the GentilesActs 26:23
288. Isa. 61:1The Spirit of God upon himMatthew 3:16-17
289. Isa. 61:1The Messiah would preach the good newsLuke 4:16-21
290. Isa. 61:1Provide freedom from the bondage of sinJohn 8:31-36
291. Isa. 61:1-2Proclaim a period of graceGalatians 4:4-5
292. Jer. 11:21Conspiracy to kill JesusJohn 7:1, Matthew 21:38
293. Jer. 23:5-6Descendant of DavidLuke 3:23-31
294. Jer. 23:5-6The Messiah would be both God and ManJohn 13:13, 1Ti 3:16
295. Jer. 31:22Born of a virginMatthew 1:18-20
296. Jer. 31:31The Messiah would be the new covenantMatthew 26:28
297. Jer. 33:14-15Descendant of DavidLuke 3:23-31
298. Eze.34:23-24Descendant of DavidMatthew 1:1
299. Eze.37:24-25Descendant of DavidLuke 1:31-33
300. Dan. 2:44-45The Stone that shall break the kingdomsMatthew 21:44
301. Dan. 7:13-14He would ascend into heavenActs 1:9-11
302. Dan. 7:13-14Highly exaltedEphesians 1:20-22
303. Dan. 7:13-14His dominion would be everlastingLuke 1:31-33
304. Dan. 9:24To make an end to sinsGalatians 1:3-5
305. Dan. 9:24To make reconciliation for iniquityRomans 5:10, 2Cor. 5:18-21
306. Dan. 9:24He would be holyLuke 1:35
307. Dan. 9:25His announcementJohn 12:12-13
308. Dan. 9:26Cut offMatthew 16:21; 21:38-39
309. Dan. 9:26Die for the sins of the worldHebrews 2:9
310. Dan. 9:26Killed before the destruction of the templeMatthew 27:50-51
311. Dan. 10:5-6Messiah in a glorified stateRevelation 1:13-16
312. Hos. 11:1He would be called out of EgyptMatthew 2:15
313. Hos. 13:14He would defeat death1Corinthians 15:55-57
314. Joel 2:32Offer salvation to all mankindRomans 10:9-13
315. Jonah 1:17Death and resurrection of ChristMatthew 12:40; 16:4
316. Mic. 5:2Born in BethlehemMatthew 2:1-6
317. Mic. 5:2Ruler in IsraelLuke 1:33
318. Mic. 5:2From everlastingJohn 8:58
319. Hag. 2:6-9He would visit the second TempleLuke 2:27-32
320. Hag. 2:23Descendant of ZerubbabelLuke 2:27-32
321. Zech. 3:8God’s servantJohn 17:4
322. Zech. 6:12-13Priest and KingHebrews 8:1
323. Zech. 9:9Greeted with rejoicing in JerusalemMatthew 21:8-10
324. Zech. 9:9Beheld as KingJohn 12:12-13
325. Zech. 9:9The Messiah would be justJohn 5:30
326. Zech. 9:9The Messiah would bring salvationLuke 19:10
327. Zech. 9:9The Messiah would be humbleMatthew 11:29
328. Zech. 9:9Presented to Jerusalem riding on a donkeyMatthew 21:6-9
329. Zech. 10:4The cornerstoneEphesians 2:20
330. Zech. 11:4-6At His coming, Israel to have unfit leadersMatthew 23:1-4
331. Zech. 11:4-6Rejection causes God to remove His protectionLuke 19:41-44
332. Zech. 11:4-6Rejected in favor of another kingJohn 19:13-15
333. Zech. 11:7Ministry to “poor,” the believing remnantMatthew 9:35-36
334. Zech. 11:8Unbelief forces Messiah to reject themMatthew 23:33
335. Zech. 11:8DespisedMatthew 27:20
336. Zech. 11:9Stops ministering to those who rejected HimMatthew 13:10-11
337. Zech. 11:10-11Rejection causes God to remove protectionLuke 19:41-44
338. Zech. 11:10-11The Messiah would be GodJohn 14:7
339. Zech. 11:12-13Betrayed for thirty pieces of silverMatthew 26:14-15
340. Zech. 11:12-13RejectedMatthew 26:14-15
341. Zech. 11:12-13Thirty pieces of silver cast in the house of the LordMatthew 27:3-5
342. Zech. 11:12-13The Messiah would be GodJohn 12:45
343. Zech. 12:10The Messiah’s body would be piercedJohn 19:34-37
344. Zech. 12:10The Messiah would be both God and manJohn 10:30
345. Zech. 12:10The Messiah would be rejectedJohn 1:11
346. Zech. 13:7God’s will He die for mankindJohn 18:11
347. Zech. 13:A violent deathMark 14:27
348. Zech. 13:7Both God and manJohn 14:9
349. Zech. 13:7Israel scattered as a result of rejecting HimMatthew 26:31-56
350. Zech. 14:4He would return to the Mt. of OlivesActs 1:11-12
351. Mal. 3:1Messenger to prepare the way for MessiahMark 1:1-8
352. Mal. 3:1Sudden appearance at the templeMark 11:15-16
353. Mal. 3:1Messenger of the new covenantLuke 4:43
354. Mal. 3:6The God who changes notHebrews 13:8
355. Mal. 4:5Forerunner in spirit of ElijahMt. 3:1-3; 11:10-14; 17:11-13
356. Mal. 4:6Forerunner would turn many to righteousnessLuke 1:16-17

The chart was taken from http://www.gobible.org

JESUS AND THE WORLDWIDE FLOOD OF NOAH’S DAY

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Right before His death, Jesus told His disciples key details about His return saying:

“For as were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.” Matthew 24:37-39

This Scripture is important for several reasons.

First, not only does Jesus know the catastrophic historical events recorded in Genesis 6 and 7, but He also knows His audience is familiar with them. Their prior understanding of the flood’s unexpected, total destruction is the basis for His comparison.

Second, Jesus describes the normal actions of the people living in Noah’s day as “unaware” that a flood was coming.  This is how we hear people describe natural disasters; they are consistently surprised by them.  It is an interesting note of historical authenticity that plays into His comparison.

Third, Jesus says the flood swept them all away.  The fact that Jesus is linking an event where “all flesh died that moved on the earth, birds, livestock, beasts, all swarming creatures that swarm on the earth, and all mankind” to His eventual return, means something about that return.  It’s going to be big, and it’s going to affect everyone.

According to Jesus, Noah, the ark, and a global flood that killed all the birds, beasts, and people on the earth, were as historically real as His second coming.  They are a historical preview of coming attractions that everyone would be wise to remember regarding their timing and scope.

This is one of the many reasons the idea that Noah’s flood was local somewhere in the Middle East is a misguided interpretation.  It does not fit the language of Genesis, which is well-known to both Jesus and His disciples and is central to His comparison.  Were the flood recorded in Genesis just local, it would make Jesus’ comparison be that ‘my return is going to be local, and it’s going to affect a few living creatures.’  But that’s not what either Jesus or Genesis says.

The fact that Jesus was well acquainted with the actual words of Genesis and knew them to be real history is why it is such a powerful statement.  If Noah was not real, or if everyone in the world was not killed, or if the flood was not global, then Jesus’ comments make no sense.  Jesus would say to a modern audience debating Noah and the extent of the flood, “Have you not read what I said about them?”

ONCE SAVED ALWAYS SAVED?

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According to Paul Bryan, the author of Who is this God?, “A genuine Christian cannot become apostate. Those who apostatize demonstrate that they were never genuine Christians.” As Scripture says,

“They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us” 1 John 2:19

George Barna in his 2020 survey on America’s Dominant Worldview observed that only 6% of adult Americans hold a biblical worldview and believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God from Genesis to Revelation. A saved person holds a Biblical worldview and trusts God no matter the circumstances.

I strongly believe that the proponents of “once saved always saved” are right but we need to distinguish between those who are genuinely saved and those who claim Christianity simply because they have confessed Christ.

Not everyone who thinks they are a Christian is truly a born-again follower of Christ. I don’t believe in “once saved, always saved” as a guarantee for those who only confess Christ for “fire insurance.” I don’t think they had a change of heart (repentance) and are born-again. They will face the coming wrath of God that will be poured out with the Trumpet and Bowl judgements (Revelation 8 & 16). We are fast approaching the last seven years before years returns to Earth. Many Biblical prophecies warn us about what will happen during these last seven years (70th week of Daniel) so we will not be surprised. The good news is that Satan and his followers will be defeated at the battle of Armageddon and Jesus will usher in His Millennial Kingdom. Satan has had his 6000 years to rule over planet Earth now he will be bound in the Abyss and Jesus will rule for 1000 years to fulfill the promises made to Abraham, David, and Jesus that the nation God established for His purposes will finally be the lead nation of the world with Jesus as its ruler only then when Jesus has put all his enemies under his feet will the end come.

“Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power. For He must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.” 1 Corinthians 15:24-25

JESUS CHRIST ALONE HOLDS YOUR DESTINY

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“Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. But I said to you that you have seen me and yet do not believe. All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. And this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up on the last day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes in him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.” John 6:35-40

“Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. I am the bread of life. Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and they died. This is the bread that comes down from heaven, so that one may eat of it and not die.“ John 6:47-50

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.“ John 14:6

“As the living Father sent me, and I live because of the Father, so whoever feeds on me, he also will live because of me. This is the bread that came down from heaven, not like the bread the fathers ate, and died. Whoever feeds on this bread will live forever.” John 6:57-58

I could use more Scriptures, but if you do not believe in these, I am not sure why you came to this website.

MADE IN THE IMAGE OF GOD?

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“When God created man (Adam), he made him in the likeness of God. Male and female he created them, and he blessed them and named them Man when they were created. When Adam had lived 130 years, he fathered a son in his own likeness, after his image, and named him Seth.” Genesis 5:1-3

Adam is said to be made in the image of God but after The Fall things have changed such that Adam’s son is not described as created in God’s image but in fallen Adam’s image and likeness. This is a statement of theological significance confirmed in Romans 5 and 1 Corinthians 15.

“Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned… ” Romans 5:12

“For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners,” Romans 5:19

“Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust,” 1 Corinthians 15:49

Adam’s image includes two things that God’s image did not include. It includes SIN and DEATH. All humans have become dead sinners because we bear Adam’s image. Sin is pollution, which is why Jesus describes the human heart as the source of all kinds of wickedness.

“What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” Mark 7:20-23

Whilst we are no longer made in God’s image the good news is that Jesus is made in God’s image.

“He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” Colossians 1:15

“the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” 2 Corinthians 4;4

“He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power.” Hebrews 1:3

The entrance of Jesus Christ into world history was not a surprise. It was part of God’s plan to undo the Fall as prophesied in Genesis 3:15. These words were spoken to Satan.

“I will put enmity between you and the woman and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel.” Genesis 3:15

Jesus is the woman’s child. He will be injured (bruised heel). But he (Jesus) will destroy sin and death by crushing Satan’s head.

“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we might receive adoption as sons.” Galatians 4:4-5

This is important because sin and death are our problem, not God’s. It is on us to put it right, but it is beyond our power to put it right because it is against God. So the powerful God became man to put things right for mankind.

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14

Scripture records that:

“For our sake, he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21

“so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.” Hebrews 2:9

Just before His death, Jesus said this astonishing thing in prayer.

“I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed.” John 16:4-5

HUNDREDS COMMITTED TO FOLLOW JESUS AT WILL GRAHAM’S ‘LOOK UP’ CELEBRATION ON AUSTRALIA’S GOLD COAST

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In Queensland’s Gold Coast (equiv. Miami, Florida) known for its entertainment and nightlife, an Evangelical event drew large crowds. Thousands attended the July 7th “Look Up Celebration,” led by Will Graham at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, committed to following Jesus.

“God moved mightily,” Graham wrote on Facebook. “As I shared about God’s love with a crowd of more than 4,600 people gathered at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, hundreds decided to put their hope and trust in Jesus Christ. Would you join me in praying for these new believers and for God to continue to work in the Gold Coast?”

“People have money, titles, degrees, possessions, but spiritually they’re wandering,” Graham said. “You may be searching and wandering. Tonight, God wants you to come home to Him.” 

“Many people believe there are multiple ways to God, but that’s not what the Bible says,” Will Graham told the crowd. “Jesus said, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me” John 14:6 There’s only one way to God, and that’s through His Son, Jesus Christ, and what He did on the cross. Jesus bled and died to pay the debt so that you and I can have a relationship with God.”

The event culminated with hundreds responding to Graham’s call to begin a new faith journey, visibly moving toward the stage to publicly commit to following Jesus Christ, said the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA).

Over 380 churches and more than 1,000 volunteers contributed to the preparation of the “Look Up Celebration,” BGEA added. The preparation included a Christian Life and Witness Course, aimed at educating participants on living and sharing their faith.

A prayer counselor identified only as Trinity, said it was like a revival. “I haven’t seen anything like this since I’ve been here,” he said. “It’s life-changing. There’s no greater miracle than the saving of souls. Tonight, I know there’s not just a celebration here with us, but there’s a celebration in Heaven.”

Will has shared the Gospel with more than 1 million people across six continents since beginning his evangelistic ministry in 2006, according to BGEA.

FRANKLIN GRAHAM’S U.K. “GOD LOVES YOU” TOUR

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Over 8,000 people traveled from around the U.K. to hear Franklin Graham preach in Birmingham on Saturday night. It was the American evangelist’s first time in the Midlands, with his visit coming 40 years since his late father, world-renowned evangelist Billy Graham, preached the Gospel in nearby Villa Park.

“Jesus Christ is not dead. He’s alive and He’s here tonight,” said Graham to cheers and applause inside the Birmingham Resorts World Arena.

Graham is back in the U.K. to continue his God Loves You Tour, with another night coming up in Glasgow on June 22.

His thoughts turning momentarily to his father, who preached many times in the U.K., Graham said, “I miss him and every time I come to this country I think of him because he loved this nation, he loved the people of this country.”

Birmingham was one of the eight cities that Graham had originally planned to visit in 2020, but it was postponed due to legal action against seven venues that canceled their legally binding contracts. The tour was eventually able to go ahead after the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association took successful legal action against the venues.

Last night, Graham preached from Luke 19, which tells the story of the salvation of Zacchaeus, a wealthy chief tax collector who put his faith in Christ and vowed to pay back fourfold anyone he had robbed.

The event was prayerfully supported by 500 churches around the U.K., with worship led by Michael W. Smith and former Hillsong worship leader Taya.

Graham heads to Glasgow, Scotland, next weekend and will be in London in 2025 for another stop on his God Loves You Tour. More details can be found at https://godlovesyoutour.org.uk/

THE COSMOS IS ON GOD’S TIMELINE

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We must never forget this planet, indeed the Cosmos is on God’s timeline. Also. that we were made to be in relationship with our Creator God. We are made in His image and are to be His image bearers on the Earth. It is also clear that God intended for us to live forever by eating from the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden. It is why after disobeying God, Adam and Eve were driven out of the Garden of Eden. “Then the Lord God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of us in knowing good and evil. Now, lest he reach out his hand and take also of the Tree of Life and eat, and live forever—” Genesis 3:22

Before Jesus went to die on the Cross note what he said about eternal life and how we gain access to it.

“Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him. And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.” John 17:1-3

God has given us the entire history of the Cosmos He created from its beginning to its firey end in the Bible.

Mankind has already forgotten that God judged the Earth previously with the worldwide flood of Noah’s day and what God said after that event.

“I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth. Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done. While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.” Genesis 8:21-22

Read the last sentence in that Scripture again. God will make sure that “While the earth remains seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease.” We are on God’s timeline nothing we do on His Earth will upset that timeline which He has given us in His Word, the Bible.

God’s pro-life command is given in Genesis 1 where humanity is told to “be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth..”. Genesis 1:28. This command is repeated in Genesis 9 with the additional emphasis to “increase greatly on the earth and multiply in it…” Genesis 9:7 This command has never been modified or diminished. Given that God prescibed the death penalty for those people that destroy a life it is clear that God’s instruction concerning human life is to make human life don’t destroy human life and this would of course include abortion. Those complicit in abortion are in a very grave position before God.

Back to God’s timeline, we are fast approaching the time of Jesus second coming to Earth. It is a time of rejoicing for those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour and a time of hell on earth for the unrepentant as God pours out His wrath with the Trumpet (Revelation 8:6-21,11:15-19) and Bowl judgements (Revelation 16:1-21).

Where are you headed? To a time of rejoicing or a time of hell on earth? I have given you the Scriptures for God’s Trumpet and Bowl judgements so you cannot say you were not told what is coming for those that do not accept God’s greatest gift: Jesus Christ, His Son.