Gospel Outreach International

Many people think prophecy in the Bible is just about telling the future. But there’s much more to it than that. This study looks at how prophecy works, especially the prophecies about Jesus’s birth, and shows how God keeps His promises throughout history.

Also henceforth I am he; there is none who can deliver from my hand; I work, and who can turn it back? Isaiah 43

• Study focuses on biblical prophecy and the virgin birth
• Explains that prophets were primarily “forth-tellers” not “foretellers”
• Discusses prophecies as promises from God that are always fulfilled
• Traces prophecies about Christ’s birth from Genesis 3:15 onwards
• Discusses historical context of Christ’s birth
• Emphasises God’s control in timing and fulfillment of prophecies

Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Isaiah 7:14

While we may not know the exact date of Jesus’s birth, that’s not what really matters. What’s important is understanding that God kept His promises about the virgin birth and sending a Savior. These fulfilled prophecies show us that God is in control of history and continues to work out His plans today.

Bible References

• Matthew 1:
• Isaiah 43
• Genesis 3:15
• Isaiah 7:14
• Isaiah 9
• Jeremiah 31:22
• Micah 5:2
• Psalm 23
• Daniel