What does Jesus' prediction in Matthew 20:18 reveal about His divine knowledge? Jesus’ Exact Prediction “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death.” (Matthew 20:18) Details That Display Divine Knowledge • Location: “Jerusalem”—the very city where the Passover crowds would gather • Perpetrators: “the chief priests and scribes”—specific ruling groups, not vague enemies • Outcome: “They will condemn Him to death”—a clear legal verdict, not mere hostility Prophetic Precision Confirmed • Fulfilled literally just days later (Matthew 26:57–66; 27:1) • Matches earlier prophecies Jesus gave (Matthew 16:21; 17:22–23; Luke 18:31–33) • Aligns with centuries-old Messianic prophecy (Isaiah 53:3–8) What the Prediction Reveals About Jesus • Omniscience: He knows future events in detail before they unfold (John 13:19) • Sovereignty: He is not a victim of circumstance but moves toward the cross knowingly (John 10:17–18) • Unity with the Father’s plan: “This Man was handed over by God’s set plan and foreknowledge” (Acts 2:23) Why It Matters for Us Today • Confidence in Scripture: Fulfilled prophecy underlines the Bible’s reliability • Assurance of Christ’s deity: Only God fully foreknows and directs history (Isaiah 46:9–10) • Security in His promises: The One who predicted His own suffering and resurrection can be trusted with every promise He makes (2 Corinthians 1:20) |
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