Prophecies about the Messiah

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 7 C.R.E | Strand 4.0 The Early Life of Jesus Christ | Sub-Strand 4.1 Prophecies about the Messiah (6 lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Outline the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah
• Elaborate the fulfilment of these Old Testament prophecies
• Value the fulfilment of the Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah

Summary

Centuries before Jesus' birth, the Old Testament contains prophecies -- specific statements about a coming Messiah (an anointed deliverer). This topic covers several of these prophecies and how the New Testament presents their fulfilment in the birth of Jesus Christ.