8 Bible Verses about Messianic Hope

Joseph, who was from Arimathea, came, a respectable person, a counsellor, and who himself also was expecting the kingdom of God; taking courage, he went in to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

And it had been divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, till he had seen the Lord's Messiah.

and at the very same moment coming up, she also in turn confessed the Lord, and spake of him to all who were expecting redemption in Jerusalem.

Now when the people were in expectation, and many reasoned in their hearts respecting John, whether he were the Messiah,

And I knew him not: though that he might be manifested to Israel, therefore am I come baptising with water.

The woman saith, I know that Messiah is coming (who is called Christ): when he cometh, he will inform us of all things.

Your father Abraham exulted for joy that he should see this day of mine: and saw it, and rejoiced.

which promise our twelve tribes, with fervour night and day worshipping God, hope to attain. For which hope, king Agrippa, I am criminated by the Jews.