Fulfilment of prophecy
What Fulfilment of prophecy means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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'Son of David' connects Jesus to Jewish messianic prophecy, reassuring believers of God's fulfilled promises.
Riding a donkey rather than a warhorse, by which Jesus fulfils Zechariah's prophecy.
The crucifixion and burial fulfil his passion predictions.
Topics that use Fulfilment of prophecy
- Theme G: St Mark’s gospel: the life of Jesus (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Asceticism and Humility
- Atonement
- Atonement and salvation
- Authority and inspiration
- Authority of Jesus
- Biblical interpretation
- Blasphemy
- Christ (Messiah)
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