8 Bible Verses about Messianic Hope

or the day before the sabbath,) Joseph of Arimathea, an honorable counsellor, who also was expecting the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

And it was revealed to him by the holy Spirit, that he should not die before he had seen the Anointed of the Lord.

And coming in at the very same time, gave thanks unto the Lord, and spake of Him to all that were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.

Now as the people were in suspense, and were all thinking in their hearts concerning John, whether he were the Christ or not,

And I knew Him not: but therefore came I baptizing with water, that He might be made known to Israel.

Then saith the woman unto Him, I know that the Messiah, that is to say the Christ, is coming; and when He comes, He will tell us all things.

Your father Abraham longed to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.

to which promise our twelve tribes, worshipping continually night and day, hope to attain: concerning which hope, O king Agrippa, I am accused by the Jews.