160 likes | 583 Views
The Fulfillment of Prophecy. “That it might be fulfilled” • Matthew 1:22-23 • Matthew 2:13-15 • Matthew 12:14-21 • Matthew 21:1-5. The Nature of Prophecy Proclaiming a message revealed by God Not Always Foretelling Always “Forth-telling” I Kings 12:22-24 I Kings 13:1-2.
E N D
“That it might be fulfilled” • Matthew 1:22-23 • Matthew 2:13-15 • Matthew 12:14-21 • Matthew 21:1-5
The Nature of Prophecy Proclaiming a message revealed by God • Not Always Foretelling • Always “Forth-telling” I Kings 12:22-24 I Kings 13:1-2
Fulfillment of Scripture English Definition: “To bring about the accomplishment of something promised, hoped for, or anticipated” Greek Definition: pleroo “To make full, fill up, cause to abound, complete”
Types of Fulfillment • Predictive
Predictive Fulfillment “This thing will happen at this time” • Daniel 2:40-44 • Deuteronomy 18:20-22 • Matthew 8:16-17 • Isaiah 53:3-6
Types of Fulfillment • Predictive • Expansive
Expansive Fulfillment Expanding the Meaning • Acts 2:25-32 • Psalm 16:1-11 • Matthew 1:22-25 • Isaiah 7:1-17
Types of Fulfillment • Predictive • Expansive • Duplicative
Duplicative Fulfillment Event that duplicates what is said about something else • Acts 1:15-20 • Psalm 109:1-9 • Matthew 2:15 • Hosea 11:1
Types of Fulfillment • Predictive • Expansive • Duplicative • Allegorical
Allegorical Fulfillment Something symbolizes something else • Galatians 4:21-31 • Romans 5:12-14
Why Does This Matter? • Correct Interpretation • Appreciation for how the Holy Spirit speaks to us • Greater respect for the power of God