Emerald Girl's Fulfilled Prophecies

[Mark777]

Here are three prophecies that were fulfilled. Each can be historically studied and verified. Each has a clear text and is detailed. Anyone, feel free to add other fulfilled prophecies.

1. : The return of the Jews to the land of Israel

The prophecy - Jeremiah 31: 4-12:

"Again I will build you and you will be rebuilt, O virgin of Israel! Again you will take up your tambourines, And go forth to the dances of the merrymakers. Again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria; The planters will plant And will enjoy them. For there will be a day when watchmen on the hills of Ephraim call out, Arise, and let us go up to Zion, To the LORD our God. For thus says the LORD, Sing aloud with gladness for Jacob, And shout among the chief of the nations; Proclaim, give praise and say, O LORD, save Your people, The remnant of Israel. Behold, I am bringing them from the north country, And I will gather them from the remote parts of the earth, Among them the blind and the lame, The woman with child and she who is in labor with child, together; A great company, they will return here. With weeping they will come, And by supplication I will lead them; I will make them walk by streams of waters, On a straight path in which they will not stumble; For I am a father to Israel, And Ephraim is My firstborn. Hear the word of the LORD, O nations, And declare in the coast-lands afar off, And say, He who scattered Israel will gather him And keep him as a shepherd keeps his flock.. For the LORD has ransomed Jacob And redeemed him from the hand of him who was stronger than he. They will come and shout for joy on the height of Zion, And they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD

[shepherdsgrace]

John 16:16-33. Jesus told the disciples, "In a little while you will see Me no more, and then after a little while you will see Me" (v.16). The disciples did not understand Jesus (vv.17-18). Jesus then enlarged on this prophecy, "I tell you the truth, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. A woman giving birth to a child has pain because her time has come; but when her baby is born she forgets the anguish because of her joy that a child is born into the world. So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy" (vv.20-22).

In this passage Jesus was predicting His death and resurrection. In His death, they would grieve and be in pain; in His resurrection , they would have their grief turned to joy.

In the period after the resurrection of Christ, Jesus instructed them, "In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. I tell you the truth, My Father will give you whatever you ask in My name. Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete" (vv.23-24) While Jesus was with them, of course, they could ask Him for explanation of what He said and would have opportunity to have direct communication. After He left, however, Jesus assured them that the Father would reveal to them what they needed to know and would give whatever they need. Though what Jesus said was only partially understood by the disciples, He assured them of the Father's love. He tells them plainly He is going back to the Father (vv.25-28).

When the disciples said now they understood and put their trust in Christ, Jesus said, "You believe at last!" (v.31) Jesus then went on to predict how they would scatter at the time of His crucifixion and leave Jesus alone. Jesus summarized His message to them,"I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world"(v.33

The above comes from the Prophecy Knowledge Handbook by John F. Walvoord. All the prophecies of Scripture are explained in one volume.....a great simple reading text for anyone interested. 808 pages of prophecy fulfilled!

[Mark777]

Shepherdgrace,

That was cool! I do not have that book by Walvoord but I have his Revelation commentary - which is well written.

Mark