1. The Real A Man of Prophecy or A Man of Cultural Hopes?

2. Jesus: A Man of Prophecy

3. Illustration #1 –Peter Stoner (1963) –Applying OT prophecy to Jesus Christ. –The odds of one man fulfilling 8 prophecies: 1/100,000,000,000,000,000 Jesus: A Man of Prophecy

4. Illustration #2

5. Jesus: A Man of Prophecy Jesus was the fulfillment!

6. Jesus Vs. Cultural Hopes Many Expectations of how Jesus would fulfill prophecy. –A military leader –A roman Slayer –An earthly king Were they just completely foolish? History molds expectation

7. Jesus: Cultural Expectation Isaiah 49- Restoration of Israel –The Law reinstated and demanded Isaiah 42- Addition of Gentiles –Gentile obedience to the Law (circumcision) Everlasting Kingdom of David –Physical king INSTEAD JESUS CAME!!!! A GREATER FULFILLMENT

8. A FEW APPLICATIONS: Our culture can greatly influence our expectations Clinging to the word allows our expectations to better fit the fulfillment. God’s fulfillment is often much greater than what we might ever expect. We must be willing to accept the fulfillment.