The Prophecies about Jesus Christ

In the Genesis, The First Adam sinned and fallen out of Grace. God through Jesus Christ bought us back from the slavery of Sin to everlasting life.

Genesis 3:15 New International Version (NIV)

15 And I will put enmity
    between you and the woman,
    and between your offspring and hers;
he will crush your head,

In Romans Paul says that as the First Adam sinned, we were all condemned to Death, but because of Jesus Christ we were made to be alive.

Romans 5:12-21New International Version (NIV)

Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ

12 Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all people, because all sinned—

13 To be sure, sin was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not charged against anyone’s account where there is no law. 14 Nevertheless, death reigned from the time of Adam to the time of Moses, even over those who did not sin by breaking a command, as did Adam, who is a pattern of the one to come.

15 But the gift is not like the trespass. For if the many died by the trespass of the one man, how much more did God’s grace and the gift that came by the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, overflow to the many! 16 Nor can the gift of God be compared with the result of one man’s sin: The judgment followed one sin and brought condemnation, but the gift followed many trespasses and brought justification. 17 For if, by the trespass of the one man, death reigned through that one man, how much more will those who receive God’s abundant provision of grace and of the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man, Jesus Christ!

18 Consequently, just as one trespass resulted in condemnation for all people,so also one righteous act resulted in justification and life for all people. 19 For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners,so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.

20 The law was brought in so that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased, grace increased all the more, 21 so that, just as sin reigned in death,so also grace might reign through righteousness to bring eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Now coming to the Prophecies:
There are many interpretations about the prophecies, but majorly there are three:
Isaiah's Prophecy:

Isaiah 7:13-17New International Version (NIV)

13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of humans? Will you try the patience of my God also? 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you[a] a sign: The virgin[b] will conceive and give birth to a son, and[c] will call him Immanuel.[d] 15 He will be eating curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right, 16 for before the boy knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right, the land of the two kings you dread will be laid waste. 17 The Lord will bring on you and on your people and on the house of your father a time unlike any since Ephraim broke away from Judah—he will bring the king of Assyria.”

Isaiah's prophesy reveals the nature of God. His Birth is a sinless and pure birth - A virgin will conceive and give birth to a son. It also gives us the confidence that no matter what, no matter what we have sinned. But yet because of his love he will be with us - "IMMANUEL"- God is with us. For God has said, 

Deuteronomy 31:6New International Version (NIV)

6 Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Micah's Prophecy:

Micah 5:1-5New International Version (NIV)

A Promised Ruler From Bethlehem

5 [a]Marshal your troops now, city of troops,
    for a siege is laid against us.
They will strike Israel’s ruler
    on the cheek with a rod.

2 “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah,
    though you are small among the clans[b] of Judah,
out of you will come for me
    one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from of old,
    from ancient times.”

3 Therefore Israel will be abandoned
    until the time when she who is in labor bears a son,
and the rest of his brothers return
    to join the Israelites.

4 He will stand and shepherd his flock
    in the strength of the Lord,
    in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God.
And they will live securely, for then his greatness
    will reach to the ends of the earth.

5 And he will be our peace
    when the Assyrians invade our land
    and march through our fortresses.
We will raise against them seven shepherds,
    even eight commanders,

Micah gives us a gist of Jesus Christ' birthplace. And also says that though that is a small town, but yet it is blessed because the Savior is born there.

He also says that Jesus Christ will be the shepherd who will stand and watch his flock.

Jesus said that he lays down his life for us: Such a love that no one has on us.

John 10:11 ►
Parallel Verses
New International Version
"I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

Again in John 10:28-30 Jesus gives us the confidence, that if we lay hold on him, no one can deceive us.

John 10:28-30New International Version (NIV)

28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all[a];no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”

This is the reason in John 15, Jesus brings us with an example of the Vine and Branches:

John 15 New International Version (NIV)

The Vine and the Branches

15 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2 He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes[a] so that it will be even more fruitful. 3 You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.

5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.

9 “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.10 If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. 11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. 17 This is my command: Love each other.

On Hearing the Word of God

Many has been said about the Word of God. But how can we know if we are listening to the Correct, Perfect and Pure God's Word. As God's word is so powerful, that it should be understood perfectly.

Hebrews 4:12 NIV
For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

Jesus said that in  John 10:27 NIV
My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

Do we really listen to the voice of God? Paul warns Timothy in 1st Timothy again and again about one thing: Listening to the Word of God

There are many ways Satan tries to bring contradictions and confusions. He only can try, but God will enable us to overcome that efforts of Satan.
So we as believers have to be aware of the snares of the devil:

Things below will enable us to understand the pitfalls where many have fallen. We need to be aware and we can be, because of the Grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

1 Timothy 4 New King James Version (NKJV)

The Great Apostasy

4 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, 2 speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, 3 forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from foods which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth. 4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be refused if it is received with thanksgiving; 5 for it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.

At the end of the verse, Paul says, "Every creature of God is good". Sanctify everything by the word of God and prayer. Whenever we give a gift or whenever we receive it we should use the word of God and pray. Jesus prayed and blessed the bread before he served his disciples - At the Passover meal, He blessed and thanked Father before feeding five thousand people and again four thousand, He asked for the water and blessed it,  - "Turning the water into Grape Juice", also says profound word for the Samaritan woman - as "Jesus says "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink"

Living Waters at the well of the Jacob (Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired out by his journey, was sitting by the well. It was about noon. 7 A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, 'Give me a drink'.)

8(His disciples had gone into the town to buy food.)

9The Samaritan woman said to him, "You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?" (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.)

10Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water."

We know that not everyone who hears the message of Christ will be saved, but the one who produces fruit(abiding in him), who seeks his kingdom first, who does as according to his will, who endures till the end - but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

How can we know if we are listening to the right Word of God
At the end of the book, 1st Timothy in chapter 6 Paul reminds us of what Jesus told of the false prophets and leaders - Matthew 10:16 NIV
"I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

It is our responsibility to identify these wolves and to be wise. We need to speak the truth and produce fruit, we need to seek his Kingdom first, We need to follow his commandments, We need to obey his word, We need to love him with all of our heart, mind, soul and strength. He will give us the wisdom and power to overcome any kind and form of evil, no matter what, he will be with us now and forever. He will never leave us nor forsake us, we should be confident in him, his word.

Jesus also said about Fruits: Know their Fruits

Matthew 7:18-23English Standard Version (ESV)

18 A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit.19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.20 Thus you will recognize them by their fruits.

I Never Knew You

21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’

In many other instances the Bible warns and makes us to choose the right way and approach to know the perfect will of our Father to listen to his Word.

1 John 4:1 NIV
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

How to test this Spirits:
Listen to their teachings and compare it with what God wants to say: This can be done by reading and meditating the Word of God, prayer and through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Listen to their teachings and understand what they do, if there is any contradiction then refrain from such teachings.

Matthew 21:28-32New International Version (NIV)

The Parable of the Two Sons

28 “What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’

29 “‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went.

30 “Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, ‘I will, sir,’ but he did not go.

31 “Which of the two did what his father wanted?”

“The first,” they answered.

Jesus said to them, “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you. 32 For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.

1 Timothy 6 New King James Version (NKJV)

Honor Masters

6 Let as many bondservants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honor, so that the name of God and His doctrine may not be blasphemed. 2 And those who have believing masters, let them not despisethem because they are brethren, but rather serve them because those who are benefited are believers and beloved. Teach and exhort these things.

Error and Greed

3 If anyone teaches otherwise and does not consent to wholesome words, eventhe words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which accords with godliness, 4 he is proud, knowing nothing, but is obsessed with disputes and arguments over words, from which come envy, strife, reviling, evil suspicions,5 useless wranglings[a] of men of corrupt minds and destitute of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. From such withdraw yourself.[b]

6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing intothis world, and it is certain[c] we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of allkinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

The Good Confession

11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 13 I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, 14 that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ’s appearing, 15 which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords, 16 who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen.

Instructions to the Rich

17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Guard the Faith

20 O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profaneand idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge— 21 by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith.

Grace be with you. Amen.