Liberty University
APOL 480 - Biblical Studies and Apologetics
Messianic Prophecies and Fulfillments
Multiple Choice (1–15)
1. Which Old Testament book contains the prophecy of the suffering servant
fulfilled in Jesus?
A. Psalms
B. Isaiah
C. Genesis
D. Daniel
Answer: B
2. Where is the prophecy of the Messiah being born in Bethlehem found?
A. Isaiah 9:6
B. Jeremiah 23:5
C. Micah 5:2
D. Zechariah 9:9
Answer: C
3. Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey fulfilled which prophecy?
A. Isaiah 53
B. Zechariah 9:9
C. Malachi 3:1
D. Psalm 22
Answer: B
4. The betrayal of Jesus for 30 pieces of silver was prophesied in:
A. Amos
B. Zechariah
C. Ezekiel
D. Proverbs
Answer: B (Zechariah 11:12-13)
5. Which Psalm prophesies that the Messiah’s hands and feet would be pierced?
A. Psalm 1
B. Psalm 22
C. Psalm 46
D. Psalm 119
Answer: B
6. The virgin birth of Christ was prophesied in:
A. Isaiah 7:14
B. Jeremiah 31:31
C. Micah 5:2
D. Genesis 3:15
Answer: A
7. Which Old Testament figure prophesied that the Messiah would come from the
tribe of Judah?
A. Moses
B. Abraham
C. Jacob
D. David
Answer: C (Genesis 49:10)
8. “Out of Egypt I called My son” is a prophecy fulfilled when:
A. Jesus returned from exile
B. Jesus was baptized
C. Jesus came out of the wilderness
D. Jesus' family fled to Egypt
Answer: D (Hosea 11:1)
9. The casting of lots for Jesus’ garments fulfills a prophecy in which Psalm?
A. Psalm 2
B. Psalm 22
C. Psalm 23
D. Psalm 110
Answer: B
10. Which prophet predicted that the Messiah would be preceded by a forerunner
like Elijah?
A. Zechariah
B. Micah
C. Malachi
D. Hosea
Answer: C (Malachi 3:1; 4:5–6)
11. Isaiah 9:6 refers to the Messiah as:
A. The Prince of Egypt
B. The Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace
C. The Son of Joseph
D. The Righteous Teacher
Answer: B
12. Which New Testament book records the fulfillment of many messianic
prophecies in Jesus' life?
A. Acts
B. Revelation
C. Matthew
D. Romans
Answer: C
13. Genesis 3:15 is often called the “protoevangelium” because it is:
A. The first covenant
B. The first mention of Israel
C. The first prophecy of the Messiah
D. The origin of the Ten Commandments
Answer: C
14. The prophecy that the Messiah would be a descendant of David is found in:
A. Exodus 20
B. 2 Samuel 7
C. Ecclesiastes 12
D. Genesis 12
Answer: B
15. The Messiah’s resurrection was hinted at in:
A. Psalm 16:10
B. Proverbs 8:22
C. Lamentations 3:23
D. Isaiah 9:6
Answer: A
True/False (16–20)
16. Jesus fulfilled over 300 prophecies from the Old Testament.
True
17. The early church never used Old Testament prophecies to prove Jesus was the
Messiah.
False
18. Messianic prophecies were written hundreds of years before Jesus’ birth.
True
19. The fulfillment of prophecy is not considered evidence of Jesus' divinity.
False
20. Zechariah prophesied the Messiah would be pierced.
True (Zechariah 12:10)
Short Answer (21–25)
21. Why is the fulfillment of Messianic prophecy important in apologetics?
Answer: It supports the divine inspiration of Scripture and validates Jesus’ identity as
the promised Messiah.
22. Give one example of a prophecy fulfilled by Jesus’ birth.
Answer: Born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14, fulfilled in Matthew 1:22–23)
23. How does Psalm 22 describe the crucifixion, centuries before it was practiced?
Answer: It mentions pierced hands and feet, mocked suffering, thirst, and casting lots
for garments.
24. What prophecy did Jesus fulfill by remaining silent before His accusers?
Answer: Isaiah 53:7 – “He was oppressed...yet he opened not his mouth.”
25. What is the significance of Micah 5:2 in relation to Jesus’ identity?
Answer: It prophesied the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem, affirming Jesus’
birthplace and messianic claim.
