THEMES OF PROPHECY

Themes of Prophecy Acts 3:24 prophets foretold “these days” Days of Peter and his audience (First Century) Acts 26:22-23 The suffering and resurrection of Christ Light to the people (Jews) Light to the Gentiles Luke 24:44-47 Christ will suffer, rise from the dead on 3 rd day Repentance and remission of sins preached to all nations

The Suffering of Christ Foretold Psalm 22 Psalm 69 Psalm 109 Isaiah 50 Isaiah 53 Zechariah 11 Zechariah 13

The Resurrection of Christ Foretold Psalm 16:9-11 Isaiah 53:10-12 Acts 2:30-31 resurrection directly tied to the throne of David So all passages of Christ ruling are part of this prophetic theme Micah 5:2-4, 4:1-4 His universal rule Isaiah 2:1-4, 9:7; Isaiah 49:5-6 says the Servant: to restore Israel to be a light for the Gentiles

A Light to the People Restoration prophecies Isaiah 49:5-6 to restore Israel Micah 4:1-4 the law from Jerusalem Luke 24:47 Remnant prophecies Isaiah 11:11-16 (see v.10 with Romans 15:12) Return to the land prophecies Micah 4:6-8; 5:3 Prosperity in the land prophecies Amos 9:13- 15, Isaiah Salvation and forgiveness prophecies Jeremiah 31:31-34

A Light to the Gentiles Isaiah 49:5-6 to be a light for the Gentiles Micah 4:1-4, Isaiah 2:1-4 Peace prophecies Isaiah 11:6-9 (see v.10 with Romans 15:12) Universal dominion prophecies Amos 9:12, see Acts 15:14-17 Conquering the nations prophecies Obadiah 17-21, Daniel 2:31-45 Salvation and forgiveness prophecies Zechariah 9:9-10, Ephesians 2:13-22; 3:1-6; 1:3, Rom. 6:3