8 Bible Verses about Messianic Hope

there came Joseph of Arimathaea, a councillor of honorable estate, who also himself was looking for the kingdom of God; and he boldly went in unto Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

And as the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether haply he were the Christ;

And I knew him not; but that he should be made manifest to Israel, for this cause came I baptizing in water.

The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh (he that is called Christ): when he is come, he will declare unto us all things.

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day; and he saw it, and was glad.

unto which promise our twelve tribes, earnestly serving God night and day, hope to attain. And concerning this hope I am accused by the Jews, O king!