Is the Old Testament Pointing to Jesus as the Messiah? 1.Daniel 9:26: “After the sixty-two weeks, Messiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself; and the people of the prince who is to come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary.” This prophecy indicates that the Messiah must come and be “cut off” (a reference to His death) before the destruction of the Second Temple in AD 70, which aligns with the life and death of Jesus. 2.Isaiah 9:6: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” This verse speaks of a divine ruler, often interpreted by Christians as pointing to Jesus, whose nature is both human and divine. 3.Isaiah 53: “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities… by his wounds we are healed.” This passage describes the suffering servant who bears the sins of others, which is seen as a prophetic description of Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross. 4.Micah 5:2: “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.” This prophecy about the Messiah’s birth in Bethlehem is fulfilled in the New Testament, where Jesus is born in Bethlehem, establishing His divine origin and role as ruler. 5.Psalm 22:16-18: “They pierce my hands and my feet. I can count all my bones; people stare and gloat over me. They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment.” These verses describe the suffering and crucifixion of an individual, which many Christians believe prefigures Jesus’ own crucifixion and the events surrounding it. Conclusion: The preponderance of evidence from these Old Testament scriptures strongly suggests that they point to Jesus as the Messiah. The prophecies about His birth, suffering, death, and divine nature align with the events of Jesus’ life as described in the New Testament, presenting a consistent and compelling case for Jesus as the fulfillment of these ancient prophecies.