May 2025 | Core Church LA

When the Bible Predicts Perfectly

There’s no other book in history that predicts the future without missing a single detail. When the Bible predicts perfectly, it proves its divine authorship. God spoke through His prophets long before Jesus was born, and everything they said came true exactly.

Let’s look at four chapters—Isaiah 7, Isaiah 53, Isaiah 61, and Psalm 22—and see how they all point to Jesus with 100% accuracy.

Isaiah 7: God Promised a Sign

In Isaiah 7:14, God gave a powerful prophecy to King Ahaz. It said, “Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.” This name means “God with us.”

Seven hundred years later, this prophecy came true when Jesus was born of a virgin. Matthew 1:22–23 confirms it. When the Bible predicts perfectly like this, it shows that God is outside of time. He knew what would happen, and He made sure we would know too.

Isaiah 53: The Suffering Savior

Isaiah 53 is one of the clearest pictures of Jesus in the Old Testament. It talks about someone who would be “despised and rejected,” “pierced for our transgressions,” and “led like a lamb to the slaughter.” Every verse speaks of pain, suffering, and sacrifice.

Jesus fulfilled all of this on the cross. He was rejected by His own people, was pierced in His hands and feet, and He died as the perfect sacrifice for our sin. There’s no doubt Isaiah was talking about Jesus.

This chapter alone shows that when the Bible predicts perfectly, we can trust it with our lives.

Psalm 22: The Cross Before the Cross

Psalm 22 was written by King David around 1000 B.C. But if you read it, it sounds like someone standing at the foot of the cross. It says, “They pierced my hands and my feet,” and “They divide my garments among them.” That’s exactly what happened to Jesus when He died (see John 19:23–24).

Back in David’s day, crucifixion didn’t even exist yet. But the Holy Spirit showed David what Jesus would face. Every word in Psalm 22 matches the events of Good Friday.

Isaiah 61: The Ministry Begins

Isaiah 61 talks about someone who will preach good news to the poor, heal the brokenhearted, and free the captives. When Jesus stood up in the synagogue in Luke 4, He read from this exact chapter. Then He said, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”

Jesus knew this was written about Him. His ministry fulfilled this prophecy down to the detail. This shows again that when the Bible predicts perfectly, it gives us reason to believe.

When The Bible Predicts Perfectly

Every prophecy about Jesus’ first coming was fulfilled. His birth, His death, His resurrection—nothing was off. That’s why we can trust the Bible when it says He’s coming back again.

Jesus told us to repent, be alert, and be ready. If the Bible got it right once, it will get it right again. So don’t wait. Get right with God today and stay ready for what’s coming.

The message is simple: when the Bible predicts perfectly, we better pay attention.

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The Message At the Tomb

The Message at the Tomb

John 20 gives us one of the most powerful pictures in the whole Bible. Jesus has risen from the dead, but He leaves behind a message—one that speaks louder than words. The message at the tomb is not just that Jesus is alive, but that He’s coming back. Let’s look at how this story unfolds and what it means for us today.

The Empty Tomb Speaks Life

Mary Magdalene comes early in the morning while it’s still dark. She finds the stone rolled away. That moment of fear and confusion quickly turns into hope. When Peter and John run to the tomb, they don’t find Jesus’ body. What they find instead is just as important.

The burial cloths lay in a pile, but the face cloth is folded up neatly. This isn’t random. The message at the tomb starts with the empty linen—it means death didn’t win. Jesus overcame sin and the grave. That pile of cloths says He’s finished paying the price for us. He crushed the enemy.

The Folded Cloth Speaks Return

Now comes the detail that gives us chills. John 20:7 says the face cloth was “rolled up” or folded by itself. In Jewish tradition, this meant something very specific. When a master finished a meal, he’d toss the napkin to signal he was done. But if he folded it neatly, it meant, “I’m coming back.”

Jesus folded the face cloth on purpose. It was His quiet, powerful way of saying, “I’m not finished. I will return.” The message at the tomb isn’t just about the past—it’s also about the future.

The Appearance Speaks Peace

Later in John 20, Jesus appears to His disciples. They are hiding, scared, and unsure. But Jesus walks in and says, “Peace be with you.” He shows them His hands and side. He gives them the Holy Spirit and sends them out with purpose.

What started at the tomb becomes a mission in their hearts. Jesus gives them peace, power, and purpose. That same message still applies to us today. We don’t just visit an empty tomb—we carry the message of the risen Lord with us wherever we go.

The Response Speaks Belief

Thomas, one of the disciples, wasn’t there when Jesus showed up the first time. He doubted. But Jesus met him right where he was. He showed him His scars and told him to believe.

That’s what Jesus still does for us. He gives us reasons to believe. And He blesses those who believe even without seeing. That includes us.

Why the Message at the Tomb Still Matters

The tomb is empty, but the message is full of hope. Jesus is alive. He conquered sin. And He’s coming back. The folded cloth says it all.

We have peace in our hearts and purpose in our hands. Let’s live like we believe it. Let’s carry the message at the tomb to a world that needs it now more than ever.

Key takeaway: The folded cloth was no accident. Jesus rose from the dead and left a message—He’s not finished. He’s coming back.

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At the Feet of Jesus

In the Gospels, we find a woman named Mary who shows us what it means to truly love Jesus. Every time we read about her, she’s at the feet of Jesus. Let’s look at three special times this happens and see what we can learn.

Listening at His Feet

The first time we see Mary, she’s sitting at Jesus’ feet, listening to Him teach. While her sister Martha is busy serving, Mary chooses to be close to Jesus, soaking in every word. Jesus says Mary made the better choice. This shows us how important it is to spend time with Jesus, learning from Him.

Crying at His Feet

Later, Mary’s brother Lazarus dies. When Jesus comes, Mary runs to Him, falls at His feet, and says, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” She’s heartbroken. But even in her sadness, she knows to go to Jesus. He comforts her and then raises Lazarus from the dead. This teaches us to bring our pain to Jesus. He understands and cares.

Giving at His Feet

In John 12, Mary does something amazing. She takes a whole jar of expensive perfume and pours it on Jesus’ feet. Then she wipes His feet with her hair. The house fills with the sweet smell. Some people think it’s a waste, but Jesus says it’s beautiful. Mary gives her best to Jesus, holding nothing back. This shows us how to worship with all our hearts.

What We Learn

Mary’s actions teach us three big lessons:

1. Listen to Jesus: Spend time reading the Bible and praying. Let His words guide you.

2. Bring Him Your Pain: When you’re sad or hurting, go to Jesus. He wants to help you.

3. Give Him Your Best: Worship Jesus with all you have. Don’t hold back your love.

Being at the feet of Jesus means putting Him first in everything. Mary shows us how to do that. Let’s follow her example and stay close to Jesus every day.

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Three Words Satan Hates

Jesus didn’t face Satan in a strong moment. He didn’t meet him after a meal, or after a miracle, or when surrounded by followers. No, in Matthew chapter 4, Jesus was alone, hungry, and physically weak. He had fasted 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness. It was just Him, the desert, and the devil.

And still, Satan lost.

Why? Because Jesus had a weapon. And He used it every time.

That weapon? The Word of God.

The three words that Satan hates? “It is written.”

The Three Words Satan Hates: “It Is Written”

Right out of the gate, Satan tempted Jesus to turn stones into bread. After all, Jesus was starving. But Jesus didn’t argue. He didn’t fight, and He didn’t shout. He simply replied, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God’” (Matthew 4:4).

That hit Satan hard. But he didn’t give up.

Next, Satan took Jesus to the top of the temple and told Him to jump. This time, Satan even quoted Scripture! But Jesus answered again with those three words Satan hates: “It is written: ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test’” (Matthew 4:7).

One more time, Satan tried to tempt Jesus. He showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and offered them in exchange for worship. Jesus had enough. He said, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God and serve Him only’” (Matthew 4:10).

Every time Jesus faced temptation, He didn’t argue with the devil. He didn’t panic. Instead, He stood on truth. He declared the living Word of God—and Satan fled.

Why the Three Words Satan Hates Still Work Today

Those same three words Satan hates still work today. Why? Because God’s Word hasn’t changed. Hebrews 4:12 says the Word is “living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword.” The Bible isn’t just words on a page. It’s power in your mouth.

When you speak God’s Word in faith, darkness flees. When temptation comes, don’t debate it. Don’t try to out-think the enemy. Just respond the way Jesus did: “It is written.”

Feeling unloved? Say: “Nothing can separate me from the love of God” (Romans 8:39).

Feeling weak? Say: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

Feeling attacked? Say: “No weapon formed against me shall prosper” (Isaiah 54:17).

Satan fears a believer who knows the Word and speaks it. He doesn’t care if you own a Bible. He runs when you use it.

Let the Word Fight for You

In Matthew 4, Jesus teaches us how to fight: speak the Word. Don’t lean on your feelings. Don’t try to outsmart temptation. Just open your Bible, find what God says, and speak it out loud.

Those three words Satan hates are your weapon too. Use them. Speak them. Live by them.

Don’t just know the Word. Stand on it. And watch the enemy run every time.

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