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The book of Psalms is a compilation of inspired songs used in the worship of God. Many of these songs predict the coming of the Messiah and prophesy events that were later fulfilled in the life of Jesus Christ. Approximately twenty-five psalms (about one out of every six) contain at least one messianic prophecy. These messianic psalms are referenced in eleven books of the New Testament, particularly in the gospels and the book of Acts. Below, you will find nearly seventy specific mentions of Christ in the Psalms that find fulfillment in the New Testament. While some scholars may identify additional allusions, we have focused on those with the most evident connections to Jesus. The list below presents the references in Psalms where each prophecy is located and its corresponding fulfillment in the New Testament:
Regarding the birth of the Messiah:
1. The Messiah will come from the lineage of David (Psalm 89:3-4, 29-36;132:11-17;Matthew 1:1).
2. The Messiah will come for all people (Psalm 18:49;Ephesians 3:4-6).
3. The Messiah will recognize His Father from childhood (Psalm 22:9;Luke 2:40).
4. The Messiah will be called by God while still in the womb (Psalm 22:10;Luke 1:30-33).
Regarding the nature and title of the Messiah:
5. The Messiah will be known as the King of the Jews (Psalm 2:6;John 12:12-13;18:32).
6. The Messiah will be recognized as the Son of God (Psalm 2:7;L1. Luke 1:31-35; Matthew 3:16-17; Hebrews 1:5-6).
7. The Messiah is God (Psalm 45:6-7b; Hebrews 1:8-9).
8. The Messiah will call God His Father (Psalm 89:26; Matthew 11:27).
9. The Messiah will be God’s only “begotten” Son (Psalm 89:27; Mark 16:6; Colossians 1:18; Revelation 1:5).
10. The Messiah will be eternal (Psalm 102:25-27a; Revelation 1:8; Hebrews 1:10-12).
11. The Messiah is the creator of all things (Psalm 102:25-27b; John 1:3; Ephesians 3:9; Hebrews 1:10-12).
12. The Messiah will be Lord and King (Psalm 110:1a; Matthew 22:41-45).
13. The Messiah will be a Priest after the order of Melchizedek (Psalm 110:4; Hebrews 6:17-20).
14. The Messiah will be the “Stone” rejected by the builders (Psalm 118:22; Matthew 21:42-43).
Concerning the Messiah’s ministry:
15. Infants will give praise to the Messiah (Psalm 8:2; Matthew 21:15-16).
16. The Messiah will reveal that the Hebrew Scriptures were written of Him (Psalm 40:6-8b; Luke 24:44; JJohn 5:39-40).
17. The Messiah will fulfill God’s (His Father’s) will (Psalm 40:7-8;John 5:30).
18. The Messiah will not hide His purpose from believers (Psalm 40:9-10;Luke 4:16-21).
19. The Messiah will share a message of compassion (Psalm 45:2;Psalm 55:12-14;Luke 4:22).
20. The Messiah will be upset by unjust actions in the temple by the Jews (Psalm 69:9a;John 2:13-17).
21. The Messiah will teach using parables (Psalm 78:2;Matthew 13:34-35).
22. The Messiah will calm a turbulent sea (Psalm 107:28–29;Matthew 8:24-26).
23. The Messiah will act justly (Psalm 45:6-7c;John 5:30).
24. The Messiah will arrive in the Lord’s name (Psalm 118:26;Matthew 21:9).
Concerning the Messiah’s betrayal and death:
25. Leaders in politics and religion will plot against the Messiah (Psalm 2:1-3;Matthew 26:3-4;Mark 3:6).
26. The Messiah will feel abandoned by God during His crucifixion (Psalm 22:1b;Mark 15:34).
27. The Messiah will pray continually before His death (Psalm 22:2; Matthew 26:38-39).
28. The Messiah will be despised and rejected by His own (Psalm 22:6; Luke 23:21-23).
29. The Messiah will be mocked (Psalm 22:7; Psalm 109:25; Matthew 27:39).
30. Unbelievers will say to the Messiah, “He trusted in God, let Him now deliver Him” (Psalm 22:8; Matthew 27:41-43).
31. The Messiah will be abandoned by His disciples (Psalm 22:11; Psalm 69:20; Mark 14:50).
32. The Messiah will be encompassed by wicked beings (Psalm 22:12-13; Colossians 2:15).
33. From the Messiah’s body will flow blood and water (Psalm 22:14a; John 19:34).
34. The Messiah will be crucified (Psalm 22:14b; Matthew 27:35).
35. The Messiah will thirst while dying (Psalm 22:15; Psalm 69:21; John 19:28).
36. The Messiah will be observed by Gentiles at His crucifixion (Psalm 22:16a; Luke 23:36).
37. The Messiah will be observed by Jews at His crucifixion (Psalm 22:16b; Matthew 27:41-43).
38. The Messiah’s hands and feet will be pierced. (Psalm 22:16c; Zechariah 12:10; John 20:25-27).
Erred (Psalm 22:16c; Matthew 27:38).
39. The Messiah’s garments will be divided among the soldiers by casting lots (Psalm 22:18; John 19:23-24).
40. The Messiah will be accused by false witnesses (Psalm 27:12; Psalm 35:11; Psalm 109:2; Matthew 26:59-61).
41. The Messiah will cry out to God, “Into your hands I commend my spirit” (Psalm 31:5; Luke 23:46).
42. There will be many attempts to kill the Messiah (Psalm 31:13; Matthew 27:1).
43. The Messiah will have no bones broken (Psalm 34:20; John 19:32-33).
44. The Messiah will be hated without reason (Psalm 35:19; John 18:19-23; 15:24-25).
45. The Messiah will be silent as a lamb before his accusers (Psalm 38:13-14; Matthew 26:62-63).
46. The Messiah will be God’s sacrificial lamb for the redemption of all mankind (Psalm 40:6-8a; Hebrews 10:10-13).
47. The Messiah will be betrayed by one of his own disciples (Psalm 41:9; Mark 14:17-18).
48. The Messiah will be hated and rejected without cause (Psalm 69:7,9;Matthew 26:65-67;Romans 15:3).
50. The Messiah will be spurned by the Jews (Psalm 69:8a;John 1:11).
51. The Messiah’s very own siblings will reject Him (Psalm 69:8b;John 7:3-5).
52. The Messiah’s heart will be shattered (Psalm 69:20a;John 19:34).
53. The Messiah will be given gall mixed with vinegar while dying (Psalm 69:21a;Matthew 27:34).
54. The Messiah will pray for His enemies (Psalm 109:4;Luke 23:34).
55. The Messiah’s betrayer will have a brief life (Psalm 109:8a;Acts 1:16-18;John 17:12).
56. The Messiah’s betrayer will be replaced by a more trustworthy man (Psalm 109:8b;Acts 1:20-26).
Concerning the Messiah’s resurrection and exaltation:
57. The Messiah will rise from the dead (Psalm 16:8-10a;Matthew 28:6;Acts 2:25-32).
58. The Messiah’s body will not undergo decay (natural decomposition) (Psalm 16:8-10b;Acts 13:35-37).
59. The Messiah will be glorified in the presence of God (Psalm 16:11; Acts 2:25-33).
60. The Messiah will request His inheritance from God (Psalm 2:8a; John 17:4-24).
61. The Messiah will have full authority over all things (Psalm 2:8b-9; 8:6; Matthew 28:18; Hebrews 1:1-2).
62. The Messiah will bring destruction upon those who do not honor Him (Psalm 2:12; John 3:36).
63. The Messiah will welcome many people into the family of God (Psalm 22:22; Hebrews 2:10-12; Matthew 12:50; John 20:14).
64. The enemies of the Messiah will stumble and fall (Psalm 27:2; John 18:3-6).
65. The throne of the Messiah will be everlasting (Psalm 45:6-7a; Luke 1:31-33; Hebrews 1:8-9).
66. The Messiah will ascend back to heaven (Psalm 68:18a; Luke 24:51; Ephesians 4:8).
67. The Messiah will bestow good gifts upon believing individuals (Psalm 68:18b; Matthew 10:1; Ephesians 4:7-11).
68. The Messiah will be exalted to the right hand of God (Psalm 80:17; Psalm 110:1,5; Acts 5:31).
(Adapted with permission)on from Shalach.org)
