8 Bible Verses about Messianic Hope

there came Joseph of Arimathea, a Councilor, honorable in rank, who was himself also looking for the kingdom of God. He boldly went in to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.

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

She came up at that very hour, and gave thanks to God, and spoke of the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

And while the people were in expectation, and all men were debating in their hearts about John,

I myself did not recognize him; I only came baptizing in water, in order that he might be openly shown to Israel."

"I know," said the woman, "that Messiah is coming, who is called the Christ; when he has come he will tell us everything."

"Your father Abraham rejoiced that he should see my day; and he saw it and was glad."

"a promise which our twelve tribes, earnestly serving God night and day, hope to attain. It is concerning this hope, King Agrippa, that I am accused by the Jews.