8 Bible Verses about Messianic Hope

Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent member of the council who was also himself looking forward to the kingdom of God, came acting courageously [and] went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit [that he would] not see death before he would see the Lord's Christ.

And at [that] same hour she approached [and] began to give thanks to God, and to speak about him to all those who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

And [while] the people were waiting expectantly and all were pondering in their hearts concerning John, whether perhaps he might be the Christ,

And I did not know him, but in order that he could be revealed to Israel, because of this I came baptizing with water."

The woman said to him, "I know that Messiah is coming" (the one called Christ); "whenever that one comes, he will proclaim all [things] to us."

Abraham your father rejoiced that he would see my day, and he saw [it] and was glad."

to which our twelve tribes hope to attain as [they] earnestly serve [him] night and day. Concerning this hope I am being accused by the Jews, O king!