1. Prophecies Surrounding Jesus’ Death, Burial and Resurrection

2. Triumphal Entry and Betrayal Zechariah 9:9 foretold the triumphal entry on the foal of a donkey (Matthew 21:1-11) The betrayal –Psalm 41:9; 55:12-14 By a friend (John 13:18- 30) –Zechariah 11:12-13 The purchase price which was thrown down in the temple and used to purchase a potter’s field (Matthew 26:14-15; 27:3-10)

3. The Arrest and Trial Zechariah 13:7 foretold the Christ would be forsaken by his disciples (Matthew 26:31, 55- 56) The anointed would be accused by false witnesses (Psalm 27:12; 35:11; Matthew 26:57- 62; Mark 14:55-61) Christ’s judgment was taken away through an illegal trial at night (Isaiah 53:8) –He offered no defense, though on trial for his life (Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 26:57-68; 27:11-14; Luke 23:1-11; John 19:1-13)

4. The Cruel Sacrifice The Messiah would be scourged and they would spit in his face (Isaiah 50:6; Matthew 26:67-68; 27:26-31) Death by crucifixion (Psalm 22:16, 18; John 19:23-24) Offered gall and vinegar (Psalm 69:21; Matthew 27:34; John 19:28-29) Enduring cruel mocking and his side pierced (Psalm 22:6-11; 34:20; Zechariah 12:10; Matthew 27:39-44)

5. The Piercing and Burial The Singer of Israel knew he would be pierced and not one bone would be broken –Psalm 22:16 –Psalm 34:20 –Zechariah 12:10 –John 19:33-37 He should have been buried among the wicked, but his body was placed in a rich man’s tomb (Isaiah 53:9; Matthew 27:57-60; John 19:38-42)

6. God Foresaw the Resurrection His body would not see corruption (Psalm 16:10) He would see his seed after being put to death (Isaiah 53:10; Hebrews 2:10-13; 1 Peter 1:22-23; 3:18-22) He would bring many sons to glory (Isaiah 53:11; Acts 2:38-41; 4:4, 14; 6:1, 7; 8:4-8)

7. The Ascension Psalm 68:18 foretold his ascension –The apostles would not have been amazed and disheartened if they had known of these verses (Acts 1:9-11; 2:34a; Hebrews 1:13) After he ascended, the Christ would sit down and wait for the day all would bow to his authority (Psalm 110:1; Acts 2:34b)