8 Bible Verses about Messianic Hope

Joseph of Arimathaea, a prominent council member who also himself was looking for the Kingdom of God, came. He boldly went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah.

Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

As the people were in expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he was the Messiah,

I did not know him, but for this reason I came baptizing in water: that he would be revealed to Israel."

The woman said to him, "I know that Messiah comes," (he who is called Christ). "When he has come, he will declare to us all things."

Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day. He saw it, and was glad."

which our twelve tribes, earnestly serving night and day, hope to attain. Concerning this hope I am accused by the Jews, O King.