1. They Testify of Me John 5:30-40

2. Introduction Jewish view of the Old Testament –Carefully analyzed –Considered those ignorant of it to be cursed (John 7:49) –Yet, they failed to recognized Jesus when He came (John 3:19, 20)

3. Introduction Bible is God’s Word –Bears witness of the Messiah –Contains testimony about the Redeemer (Romans 3:21) –Jesus claimed to be the object of the prophecies –Confine ourselves to the Lord’s outline (Luke 24:44)

4. The Law They trusted in Moses and his writings –Needed to believe Moses (John 5:45-47) –Irony: They rejected the prophecies made by Moses

5. The Law The seed of woman –Came from Moses writing (Genesis 3:15) –Fulfilled in Christ (Galatians 3:16) –From above (John 8:23, 31-36) –Bruised Satan’s head (John 12:23, 31; 14:30; 16:11) –Bound Satan (Revelation 20:1, 2; 1 John 3:8)

6. The Law Atonement fulfilled in Him –Came when God was ready (Galatians 4:4, 5) –Can be adopted into His family –Fulfillment of many passages (Genesis 12:1-3; Deuteronomy 18:15-18)

7. The Prophets Numerous references –Place of birth (Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1) –Betrayal price (Zechariah 11:12; Matthew 26:15) –Manner while on trial (Isaiah 53:7; Matthew 27:12-19) –Manner of crucifixion (Isaiah 53:12; Matthew 27:38)

8. The Prophets Peter’s use of the power of prophecy –Many could have refuted the facts of His life –Peter’s use of prophecies (Acts 2)

9. The Prophets Jesus challenged them to search –Those who did endorsed Him –Many would not do the searching

10. The Psalms Predicted His universal reign –That He would reign is not disputed (Psalm 2:6; Matthew 27:37) –Manner of His reign didn’t suit them (John 6:14, 15; 18:36)

11. The Psalms Coming of David –Jesus is referred to as David (Hosea 3:5) –This identifies Him as the seed prophesied by Samuel (2 Samuel 7:11-14) –He is the righteous “branch” (Jeremiah 23:5)

12. The Psalms Other psalms –Christ is both priest and king (Psalm 110:4; Zechariah 6:13, 9:9) –His reign characterized by wisdom, justice, righteousness, and zeal (Psalm 69:9; 89:14; 97:2, 3)

13. Conclusion Reliable Scriptures Miracles prove His identity What have you done about it?