8 Bible Verses about Messianic Hope

Joseph from Ramah, a Councillor of good position, who was himself living in expectation of the Kingdom of God, came and ventured to go in to see Pilate, and to ask for the body of Jesus.

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not die until he had seen the Lord's Christ.

At that moment she came up, and began publicly to thank God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the deliverance of Jerusalem.

Then, while the people were in suspense, and were all debating with themselves whether John could be the Christ,

I myself did not know him, but, that he may be made known to Israel, I have come, baptizing with water."

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

Your ancestor Abraham rejoiced that he would see my day; and he did see it, and was glad."

A promise which our Twelve Tribes, by earnest service night and day, hope to see fulfilled. It is for this hope, your Majesty, that I am accused--and by Jews themselves!