The Prophecy about the Son of God

1Chronicles 17:11 “And it shall come to pass, when your [David’s] days are expired that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will raise up your seed after you, which shall be of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom. 12 He shall build me an house, and I will establish his throne for ever. 13 I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before you: 14 But I will settle him in my house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore.”

Jesus fulfilled this prophecy - His Father is God, His ancestor is King David, and His throne is eternal.

Professor J. Clontz Aidan University - Author of Finding Jesus in the Old Testament: Proving that God Exists

The Temple Symbolized the Nativity and Ministry of Jesus

1Kings 5:1-18 Peace came to Israel and Solomon raised a large levy of Israelites to build the temple. John 2:20 Herod the Great also built the temple with a large levy of Israelites after peace came.

1Kings 6:21 Solomon who was a wise man brought gold to the temple. Matthew 2:11 The wise men brought gifts including gold to the infant Jesus.

1Kings 7:8 After Solomon brought gold to the temple he made a dwelling for the Egyptian Pharaoh’s daughter. Matthew 2:12-15 After the wise men brought gold to the infant Jesus - Joseph, Mary and Jesus made their dwelling in Egypt.
1Kings 7:13-14 Solomon fetched Hiram from Tyre who was from the tribe of Naphtali in northern Israel. He was filled with understanding to accomplish the works in the temple. Matthew 4:12-8:1, 15:21 Jesus fetched men from the Naphtali region of northern Israel who he filled with understanding to accomplish the works in his ministry. The farthest northern reach of Jesus calling people to his ministry was Tyre. 

1Kings 7:17 The man that Solomon called to work on the temple worked with nets. Matthew 4:18-21 Jesus called men who worked with nets to his ministry. 

1Kings 7:23-25 In the temple, twelve oxen that faced outward in all directions were gathered under a molten sea. Matthew 4:12-23, 28:19 Jesus gathered twelve apostles from the sea of Galilee and eventually sent them outward in all directions.

Professor J. Clontz Aidan University - Author of Finding Jesus in the Old Testament: Proving that God Exists

The Nativity and Crucifixion of Jesus are Symbolized by the Ark of the Testimony

Did you know that the creation of the Ark of the Testimony by the wise men called by God in the Book of Exodus foreshadowed the wise men who were led by God to the new born Jesus? They brought gold (Ex 31:4), frankincense (Ex 30:34), and myrrh (Ex 30:23).

Exodus 30:22-31:11 / Matthew 02:01-12

Note that Jesus and the Ark of the Testimony were both placed on two wooden poles between two men.

Exodus 37:4 / Matthew 27:38, Mark 15:27, Luke 23:32-33, John 19:18

Professor J. Clontz – Aidan University

Did you Know that the Birth of Jesus Fulfilled a 1000 Year Old Prophecy?

Both Jesus and Moses were hidden by their parents from tyrannical rulers who had issued a decree to kill all of the male infant children in the area where they were born? Both of them were escorted into Egypt by a relative - a woman who was a young virgin named "Mary." Thus, the flight into Egypt by Jesus, fulfilled part of the prophecy in Deuteronomy 18:15 "The LORD your God will raise up a prophet like me for you from among your relatives. You must listen to him."

See Matthew 1:18-2:18 and Exodus 1:8-2:8 (Note: the English name "Mary" is derived from "Miriam," the Hebrew name of Moses' sister).

Professor J. Clontz – Aidan University

Did you know that Rebekah foreshadows Mary? Their sons were both known as “Good Shepherds.”

The mother of the “Good Shepherd” would be visited by men who were led to her location by a heavenly guide. The men would travel through Mesopotamia bringing gifts including gold. When the men finished their search they would find his mother staying in a shelter where animals also stayed. The men would worship the Lord immediately after entering the place where the mother of the “Good Shepherd” was staying. At the time that the gifts were presented - his mother would be a virgin who was engaged. Genesis 24:10, 16, 23, 26, 51, 53

Professor J. Clontz – Aidan University

The Birth of the Lamb of God

Of all the people that God could have invited to share in the joyful celebration of His Son's birth - have you ever wondered why God chose the shepherds in the field? He knew that shepherds would be excited to see the new born Lamb of God!

Professor J. Clontz - Aidan University

The Christ Prophecy

In approximately 500 BC, the angel Gabriel went to the prophet Daniel to give him understanding concerning a prophetic vision for the coming of the Christ. When the time for the prophecy was completed five hundred years later, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to Mary. At great personal to risk to herself, Mary agreed to become the mother of Jesus. Since Mary was unmarried, she would possibly be charged with adultery and face execution. Many people have believed in Jesus after He was raised from the dead. Mary believed in Him before He was conceived!

Dr. J. Clontz, Editor - The Comprehensive New Testament

Did you know that the description of the Nativity Scene originated with Mary?  

Professor J. Clontz - Aidan University

Peace on Earth

Jesus is the Christ or no one is