John 19
Outline
1-7 | Jesus is scourged and mocked
8-12 | Pilate becomes fearful of who Jesus is
13-15 | The People demanded Jesus be crucified
16 | Jesus handed over for crucifixion
17-22 | The crucifixion
23-25a | Soldiers divide Jesus clothing
25b-27 | Disciples at the cross
28-30 | Jesus’ death
31-37 | Jesus is pronounced dead
38-42 | Joseph of Arimathea buries Jesus in his tomb
Reflections
There are many prophecies about Jesus’ arrest, trial, crucifixion, burial that were fulfilled. Below is a listing of them with references to the Old Testament prophecy and the New Testament fulfillment, with the references to John’s gospel in bold.1, 2, 3, 4
Topic | Prophecy | Old Testament | New Testament |
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r r e s t, T r i a l, and D e a t h – E v e n t s I n O n e D a y |
Betrayed by a Friend | Psalm 41:9; 55:12-14 | Matthew 10:4; 26:49-50; John 13:21 |
Sold for 30 Pieces of Silver | Zechariah 11:12 | Matthew 26:15; 27:3 | |
Money Thrown Into God’s House | Zechariah 11:13 | Matthew 27:5 | |
Price Given for Potter’s Field | Zechariah 11:13 | Matthew 27:7 | |
Forsaken by Disciples | Zechariah 13:7 | Mark 14:50 | |
Accused by False Witnesses | Psalm 35:11 | Matthew 26:59-60 | |
Silent before Accusers | Isaiah 53:7 | Matthew 27:12 | |
Wounded and Bruised | Psalm 22:16; Isaiah 53:5; Zechariah 13:6 | Matthew 27:26 | |
Smitten and Spit Upon | Isaiah 50:6; Micah 5:1 | Matthew 26:67; Luke 22:63 | |
Mocked | Psalm 22:7-8 | Matthew 27:29, 41-43 | |
Fell under the Cross | Psalm 109:24-25 | Matthew 27:31-32; Luke 23:25; John 19:17 | |
Hands and Feet Pierced | Psalm 22:16; Zechariah 12:10 | Luke 23:33; John 20:25 | |
Crucified with Thieves | Isaiah 53:12 (Deuteronomy 21:23) | Matthew 27:38; Mark 15:27-28 | |
Made Intercession for His Persecutors | Isaiah 53:12 | Luke 23:34 | |
Rejected by His Own People | Isaiah 53:3; Psalm 69:8; 118:22 | Matthew 21:42-43; John 1:11; 7:5, 48 | |
Hated Without Cause | Psalm 69:4; Isaiah 49:7 | John 15:25 | |
Friends Stood Afar Off | Psalm 38:11 | Matthew 27:55-56; Luke 23:49; Mark 15:40 | |
People Shook Their Heads | Psalm 22:4; 109:25 | Matthew 27:39 | |
Stared Upon | Psalm 22:17 | Luke 23:35 | |
Garments Parted and Lots Cast | Psalm 22:18 | John 19:23-24 | |
To Suffer Thirst | Psalm 69:21 | John 19:28 | |
Gall and Vinegar Offered to Him | Psalm 69:21 | Matthew 27:34; John 19:28-29 | |
His Forsaken Cry | Psalm 22:1 | Matthew 27:46 | |
Committed Himself to God | Psalm 31:5 | Like 23:46 | |
Bones Not Broken | Psalm 34:20 | John 19:33 | |
Heartbroken | Psalm 22:14 | John 19:34 | |
His Side Pierced | Zechariah 12:10 | John 19:34 | |
Darkness over the Land | Amos 8:9 | Matthew 27:45 | |
Buried in a Rich Man’s tomb | Isaiah 53:9 | Matthew 27:57-60; John 19:38-42 |
1 – McDowell, Josh. The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1999. Print.
2 – 100 Prophecies Fulfilled By Jesus. Torrance: RW Research, Rose Publishing, 2002. Print.
3 – Jesus. Torrance: Bristol Works, Rose Publishing, 2009. Print. Rose Bible Basics.
4 – Why Trust The Bible. Torrance: Bristol Works, Rose Publishing, 2009. Print. Rose Bible Basics.