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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Messianic Hope</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/m/messianic_hope.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/genesis/3-15.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/m/messianic.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Messianic Hope</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/m/messianic_fulfillment_in_christ.htm" title="Messianic Fulfillment in Christ">◄</a> Messianic Hope <a href="/topical/m/messianic_hope_and_the_son_of_man.htm" title="Messianic Hope and the Son of Man">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The concept of Messianic Hope is a central theme throughout the Bible, deeply rooted in the anticipation of a divinely appointed deliverer, the Messiah, who would restore Israel and bring salvation to the world. This hope is woven through the fabric of both the Old and New Testaments, reflecting God's redemptive plan for humanity.<br><br><b>Old Testament Foundations</b><br><br>The Messianic Hope begins in the earliest chapters of the Bible. In <a href="/genesis/3-15.htm">Genesis 3:15</a>, often referred to as the Protoevangelium, God promises that the seed of the woman will crush the serpent's head, hinting at a future victory over sin and evil. This promise sets the stage for the unfolding narrative of redemption.<br><br>Throughout the Old Testament, the hope for a Messiah is progressively revealed. The Abrahamic Covenant in <a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a> promises that through Abraham's offspring, "all the families of the earth will be blessed." This covenantal promise is further developed in the Davidic Covenant, where God assures David that his throne will be established forever (<a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>). The prophets, particularly Isaiah, expand on this hope, portraying the Messiah as a suffering servant (Isaiah 53) and a reigning king (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>).<br><br>The Psalms also contribute to the Messianic expectation. <a href="/bsb/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2</a> speaks of the Lord's Anointed, who will inherit the nations, while <a href="/bsb/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110</a> describes a priest-king in the order of Melchizedek. These passages, among others, fuel the anticipation of a coming deliverer who will fulfill God's promises to Israel.<br><br><b>New Testament Fulfillment</b><br><br>The New Testament presents Jesus Christ as the fulfillment of the Messianic Hope. The Gospels begin with genealogies that trace Jesus' lineage back to David and Abraham, underscoring His rightful claim to the Messianic title. In <a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>, Jesus is introduced as "the son of David, the son of Abraham," linking Him directly to the covenants of old.<br><br>Jesus' ministry is marked by signs and teachings that affirm His Messianic identity. In <a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18-21</a>, Jesus reads from Isaiah and declares, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing," asserting that He is the anointed one sent to proclaim good news to the poor. His miracles, authority over nature, and power to forgive sins further attest to His divine mission.<br><br>The Messianic Hope reaches its climax in the death and resurrection of Jesus. As the suffering servant, He bears the sins of many, fulfilling <a href="/bsb/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>. His resurrection is the ultimate victory over sin and death, confirming His identity as the promised Messiah and inaugurating the new covenant.<br><br><b>Apostolic Witness</b><br><br>The apostles continue to proclaim Jesus as the Messiah in the early church. Peter, in his Pentecost sermon, declares that God has made Jesus "both Lord and Christ" (<a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a>). Paul, in his epistles, emphasizes that Jesus is the fulfillment of the promises made to the patriarchs, bringing salvation to both Jews and Gentiles (<a href="/romans/15-8.htm">Romans 15:8-12</a>).<br><br>The Book of Hebrews presents Jesus as the superior high priest and mediator of a better covenant, fulfilling the Messianic roles anticipated in the Old Testament. The hope of His return, as the reigning King, is a central tenet of Christian eschatology, as believers await the consummation of His kingdom.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The Messianic Hope is a thread that runs from Genesis to Revelation, revealing God's unwavering commitment to redeem and restore His creation through the promised Messiah, Jesus Christ. This hope, fulfilled in Christ, continues to inspire and sustain believers as they await His glorious return.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/m/messianic.htm">Messianic</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/messiah.htm">Messiah (9 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/finds.htm">Finds (71 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/f/findeth.htm">Findeth (66 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/messianic.htm">Messianic</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/met.htm">Met (118 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/m/messianic_fulfillment_in_christ.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Messianic Fulfillment in Christ"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Messianic Fulfillment in Christ" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/m/messianic_hope_and_the_son_of_man.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Messianic Hope and the Son of Man"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Messianic Hope and the Son of Man" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>