[Addison West]

I truly believe the prophecies about Jesus are real and powerful. Reading Matthew 2 and seeing how the prophecy in Micah was fulfilled makes my faith even stronger. It amazes me that God chose such a small, humble place like Bethlehem for the birth of the Messiah, just as the prophet said. The fact that these words were written hundreds of years before Jesus was born and then came true exactly as promised shows me that God’s Word is trustworthy and true.

When I think about the Dead Sea Scrolls and how they prove that these prophecies existed long before Christ’s birth, it gives me confidence that the Bible isn’t just a story, it’s history and truth. I am persuaded because there’s no way all of those details could line up by chance. I believe that God was showing His power and plan from the very beginning.

God is definitely speaking through His Word, and I want to listen. I pray to have an open heart and strong faith to follow what He says. These fulfilled prophecies remind me that God always keeps His promises, and that Jesus truly is the Messiah sent to save us.