The Resurrection of Jesus: Prophesied | Pastor William Hixson

The resurrection of Christ is anticipated throughout the Old Testament in both prophecy and pattern. David declares that God would not leave His Holy One in the realm of the dead nor allow Him to see corruption (Psalm 16:10), a statement the New Testament directly applies to the Messiah’s resurrection. Isaiah likewise foretells that after the Servant suffers and dies for the sins of the people, “He shall prolong His days” and see the results of His atoning work (Isaiah 53:10–11), implying life restored after death. Hosea presents the pattern of God raising His people on “the third day” (Hosea 6:2), a rhythm early Christians recognized as pointing toward Christ’s rising. Several Old Testament events also foreshadow resurrection: Jonah’s three days in the fish prefigure the Messiah’s three days in the grave (Jonah 1:17; cf. Matthew 12:40). Abraham receiving Isaac back “in a figure” (Hebrews 11:19) anticipates a Father’s beloved Son restored to life. Joseph’s descent into suffering and later exaltation (Genesis 37–50) reflects the same pattern of death‑like humiliation followed by life and glory. Together these prophecies and foreshadows form the scriptural expectation that the Messiah would suffer, die, and rise again—fulfilled when Christ was raised “according to the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3–4). Athens Bible Church presents a consistent identity across its website, podcast platforms, and video channels: a Bible‑centered, Christ‑focused, missions‑minded fellowship serving Athens County, Ohio. Official Website 🔗 https://www.athensbible.org Camp Logos 🔗 https://www.camplogos.org Audio Platforms (Podcasts) Apple Podcasts — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bible-based-messages/id1871738604 Podbean (Full Blog Feed) 🔗 https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-bsh6y-14f06b5 Spotify — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://open.spotify.com/show/2esKDFsAqveC3LBoNY6ZFq Amazon Music — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4ab90d6f-3f17-44c1-8b3d-a9c57e7fea2e iHeartRadio — Bible‑Based Messages 🔗 https://iheart.com/podcast/319104652 Video Platforms YouTube — Athens Bible Church Channel 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmKvTn0vS8cwZKK7sdKE5w Rumble — Athens Bible Church 🔗 https://rumble.com/user/AthensBible Social Media Facebook — Athens Bible Church Profile/Page 🔗 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009340326242 Across its website, podcasts, and video channels, Athens Bible Church consistently presents itself as a Bible‑anchored, Christ‑honoring fellowship committed to: --Verse‑by‑verse expository preaching --Traditional worship rooted in hymns and Scripture --Missions and evangelism --Youth discipleship (Camp Logos) --Community outreach --Old and New Testaments Their digital presence is simple, sincere, and focused on teaching the Word of God faithfully.