Matthew’s Prophecies

Question 1

Describe the prophecy that possesses Mary with the supernatural

Answer 1

• the Messiah would be born of a virgin
• Matthew 1:22-23
• it explains that the events surrounding the virgin birth of Jesus took place to fulfill a prophecy from the OT
• specifically, it refers to Isaiah 7:14, where it is predicted that a virgin would conceive & bear a son, & he would be called “Immanuel,” which means “God with us.”
• this passage emphasises the divine nature and success of scripture in the birth of Jesus

Question 2

Describe the prophecy that exiles Jesus

Answer 2

• the Messiah would be called out of Egypt
• Matthew 2:13-15
• describes the flight of Joseph, Mary & the baby Jesus to Egypt
• after the visit of the wise men, an angel appears to Joseph in a dream, warning him that King Herod is seeking to kill the child