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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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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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Jesus’ Tomb Prophesied in Isaiah

A Rich Man’s Tomb for the Savior

Isaiah 53:9 gives us a prophecy that might seem small at first glance, but when we look deeper, it’s absolutely incredible. Jesus’ tomb is prophesied in Isaiah 53:9 which says, “His grave was assigned with wicked men, yet He was with a rich man in His death, because He had done no violence, nor was there any deceit in His mouth.”

Jesus was crucified like a criminal. The Romans usually threw the bodies of crucified men into a common grave, or worse, left them to rot. His grave should have been with the wicked. That was the plan. But God had a different plan. Instead, a rich man named Joseph of Arimathea stepped in.

Joseph of Arimathea Steps Up

Joseph of Arimathea was a member of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council. These were the same men who had condemned Jesus to death. Yet Joseph was different. He was a secret follower of Jesus, and when he saw his fellow leaders execute the Lord, something in him changed. Joseph couldn’t stay silent anymore.

He boldly approached Pilate, the Roman governor, and asked for Jesus’ body. This was a dangerous move. Aligning himself with Jesus could have ruined his reputation, maybe even his life. But Joseph knew the Scriptures, and he knew Isaiah 53:9 had to be fulfilled. He understood this was his moment.

Jesus’ Burial Fulfills Prophecy In Isaiah

Joseph had a new tomb, freshly cut out of rock. It was expensive and meant for a wealthy person, yet he gave it up for Jesus. The body of Christ was placed in this rich man’s tomb, exactly as Isaiah had prophesied 780 years earlier. Think about that. Nearly eight centuries before it happened, God had already planned the burial of His Son.

This detail in Scripture reminds us that nothing happens by accident. Every part of Jesus’ life, death, and even His burial was orchestrated by God. The prophecy in Isaiah wasn’t just a vague prediction—it was fulfilled down to the last detail.

What This Means for Us

Joseph of Arimathea challenges us today. He was willing to take a stand for Jesus when it mattered most. He didn’t let fear hold him back. Are we willing to do the same? Do we boldly declare our faith, even when it’s risky?

Also, Jesus’ burial proves that God is in control. If He planned something as small as where Jesus would be buried, then we can trust Him with the details of our own lives. We serve a God who sees everything, plans everything, and never forgets His promises.

Isaiah 53:9 is more than just an old prophecy. It is proof that Jesus is exactly who He said He was. Jesus was never a victim. He was always the Victor. Even in His death, God’s plan was unfolding perfectly. And three days later, that rich man’s tomb was empty! Just as Jesus’ tomb was not the end of His story, our lives in Him are just the beginning of something far greater.

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