Topical Encyclopedia
The prophetic anticipation of the Messiah as King in Zion is a central theme in the Old Testament, finding its fulfillment in the New Testament through the person and work of Jesus Christ. This entry explores the prophetic declarations and their realization in the life and ministry of Jesus, affirming His kingship and divine authority.
Old Testament Prophecies1.
Psalm 2:6-7: "I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain." This psalm is a royal psalm, often interpreted as a messianic prophecy. It speaks of God's anointed King, established in Zion, the symbolic and literal center of God's kingdom on earth. The psalmist declares the divine decree, affirming the King's sonship and authority.
2.
Isaiah 9:6-7: "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders... Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom." Isaiah prophesies a future ruler from the line of David, whose reign will be characterized by justice and righteousness, establishing an eternal kingdom.
3.
Zechariah 9:9: "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." This prophecy foretells the coming of a humble King, entering Jerusalem in peace, a stark contrast to the typical image of a conquering monarch.
New Testament Fulfillment1.
Matthew 21:4-5: "This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 'Say to the daughter of Zion, "See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey."'" The triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem is a direct fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy. Jesus' deliberate choice to ride a donkey signifies His role as the peaceful King of Zion, contrasting with earthly expectations of a militant messiah.
2.
John 18:36-37: "Jesus answered, 'My kingdom is not of this world... You say that I am a king. For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth.'" In His dialogue with Pilate, Jesus affirms His kingship, yet clarifies the nature of His kingdom as spiritual rather than political. His reign is established in truth and righteousness, transcending earthly dominions.
3.
Acts 2:30-36: Peter, in his Pentecost sermon, declares, "Therefore, being a prophet and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him that He would set one of his descendants on his throne... God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it... Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ." Peter connects the resurrection and exaltation of Jesus with the fulfillment of the Davidic covenant, affirming Jesus as the promised King in Zion.
4.
Hebrews 12:22-24: "But you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem... to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant." The author of Hebrews presents Jesus as the mediator of a new covenant, reigning from the heavenly Zion. This spiritual reality fulfills the prophetic vision of a divine kingdom, with Jesus as its eternal King.
The fulfillment of these prophecies in the New Testament underscores the continuity of God's redemptive plan, with Jesus Christ as the sovereign King in Zion, whose reign is marked by peace, justice, and eternal truth.
Torrey's Topical Textbook
Luke 1:32He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give to him the throne of his father David:
Torrey's Topical TextbookJohn 18:33-37
Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said to him, Are you the King of the Jews?
Torrey's Topical Textbook
Library
Quotations from the Old Testament in the New.
... Respecting this class of quotations, it is only necessary to remark that the ... more
numerous are the passages which are cited as prophecies of Christ and his ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxxix quotations from the.htm
The Hebrew Prophecies.
... common denominator for this collection of prophecies.". ... upon several interesting
critical inquiries respecting the component ... to destroy the authority of Christ. ...
/.../gladden/who wrote the bible/chapter v the hebrew prophecies.htm
Translated from the Greek.
... 2932] For if the judgment respecting the "Jew ... Moreover, there are many prophecies
which predict regarding ... took its commencement lower down with Christ, who is ...
/.../origen/origen de principiis/translated from the greek.htm
The Greater Prophets.
... Respecting the authenticity of this narrative there has been much ... (4.) Christ himself
recognizes ... refers to the future fulfilment of one of his prophecies as a ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxii the greater prophets.htm
Interpretation of Prophecy.
... to become absorbed in calculations beforehand respecting its dates ... a sober comparison
of the prophecies with the ... have a true reference to Christ's person and ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxxviii interpretation of prophecy.htm
False Teachings of the Apostasy.
... There are very many theories respecting the millennium. ... as to place the fulfilment
of such prophecies in a ... said, "Get thee behind me, Satan." Christ did not ...
//christianbookshelf.org/orr/the gospel day /chapter iii false teachings of.htm
The Twelve Minor Prophets.
... closed by a symbolic prophecy of Christ as both ... To the second part belong the prophecies
contained in ... of duty, adding glorious promises respecting the future ...
/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxiii the twelve minor.htm
That the Scriptures are Divinely Inspired.
... again, makes a similar revelation respecting Jerusalem, saying ... of Paul as those of
Christ speaking in him ... it certainly follows that those prophecies also which ...
/.../origen/origen de principiis/chapter i that the scriptures are.htm
The Unity of the Divine Essence in Three Persons Taught, in ...
... are foolish, so our own language respecting him is ... Spirit is the true Jehovah who
dictated the prophecies. ... For ever since Christ was manifested in the flesh he ...
/.../calvin/the institutes of the christian religion/chapter 13 the unity of.htm
The Seven Trumpets.
... as more appropriately pertaining to other prophecies, the defence ... It is that respecting
which they inquired, as the ... gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: who shall ...
/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the seven trumpets.htm
Resources
How can I identify messianic prophecies in the Old Testament? | GotQuestions.orgHow many prophecies did Jesus fulfill? | GotQuestions.orgWhat biblical prophecies were fulfilled in AD 70? | GotQuestions.orgProphecies: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.comBible Concordance •
Bible Dictionary •
Bible Encyclopedia •
Topical Bible •
Bible Thesuarus
