Promises are kept. The Messiah arrives and fulfills prophecies in mighty but unexpected ways! His earthly coming had been prophesied so clearly and accurately, it's amazing we weren't able to recognize Him for who He is and who He claimed to be.
God's Word presented in song and verse.
in those quiet times spent alone with Him and in His Word. After nine years composing, arranging and recording... The Alpha & Omega Suite was finished at the end of 2008 and is ready for distribution in 2009! The Suite consists of thirty five parts which span two hours and forty minutes. This inspired music praises God and His Word; introduces His laws; His doctrines; His decrees; His covenants; and His grace to those who may never be exposed to His written Word otherwise. No glory, honor, or prestige is given to this earthly vessel, only to the One Who deserves it and is worthy of it!
Story behind the song
"You follow Jesus? What makes him so unique or different from all the other prophets who claim to have a message from God?" "Jesus taught 2000 years ago. I like to believe in a more contemporary thought." "Jesus? Wasn't he some guy that lived a long time ago?" All are statements admonished by folks who haven't delved into the uniqueness of the Christ. But all are valid and worth having an answer for. Why should we base our life upon the teachings of someone who lived two millennia ago? What is it that actually sets him apart from all the rest?
There are numerous aspects of this Christ which make Him vastly different from the rest of us. His pure, sinless life; His predefined purpose; His foreknowledge of events; the ability to know people's thoughts and motives; His resurrection and defeat of death; His ascension to heaven and His fulfillment of a minion of prophecies... the list could go on and on! "Promises Fulfilled" takes an affectionate look at the Jesus promised in prophecy, the Christ who was supposed to come... and did! This is the Jesus who time itself claimed to be Lord!
If time itself proclaims Jesus to be Lord, we must understand what time is. Here, we find a reflection on the universal triune has been set in place. Science determines time to be one of the three parts which comprise the universe in which we live? time, matter and space. Then, when taking this same division of three, science breaks time itself down into three parts? past, present and future. This is time as we know it in the physical realm. Every person lives and functions under the restrictions of time's three parts. We can try to remember the past; live the present; and hope for the future. But if we are to know anything beyond time's boundaries, it must be revealed by someone existing outside our physical realm. Someone without our restrictions. Someone who can know the past, present and future naturally. Someone like the God Who revealed Himself in skripture!
This God not only knows the past and future, but has chosen to give us important revelations regarding them. These revelations shed light on undocumented and otherwise unknown events from the earliest prehistoric past. They also reveal areas of future events; places; and people; of which and whom He considers important for us to have knowledge of. Those revelations have been recorded by His chosen prophets and are intermixed throughout the historical accounts in the written texts we refer to as the Bible. Since it is of utmost importance to know if these prophets have actually been sent by God, we must determine, "Are his prophecies accurate? Do they come to pass? Do they reflect what God has revealed? Are they consistent with other proven prophecies?"
When looking at the hundreds of accurate prophecies given by God, it becomes apparent that the central focus of many is the person of Jesus Christ. If the sheer amount of prophecies pertaining to a specific individual amount to the person's timeless importance, then Jesus easily emerges as the most important figure in our world's history! There is a reason God considers Jesus to be so incredibly important. There is a reason Jesus has been set apart from all others who made the claim of having been sent from God. There is a reason why after thousands of years Jesus still lives within His followers. It's not an accident or a coincidence? Jesus is the only true and accurate reflection of God Himself! If we are to know God intimately, we must get to know Jesus!
While on earth, Jesus knew when and where he was fulfilling prophecies regarding Himself. His fulfillment of prophecy went far beyond any predictions in which his own efforts might have been able to successfully fulfill. There were literally dozens of prophetic fulfillments which were completely out of His capabilities to physically carry-out, such as: His birth; His death; His resurrection; the time; the place; and the actions, deeds and attitudes of other people. The chan
Lyrics
(Chorus)
Promises fulfilled, Promises fulfilled, Prophecies fulfilled... By our Lord!
(Verse 1)
Unto us a child is born. To us a son is given.
Wonderful Counselor. Almighty God.
Everlasting Father. Prince of Peace.
And He's reigning forever. Upholding justice and righteousness!
Our Lord Almighty's zeal it never ends! (Isaiah 9:6-7)
(Verse 2)
He had no looks or majesty. His beauty on the inside.
A man of sorrows, despised and rejected.
He took our infirmities, stricken and afflicted.
He was pierced for our transgressions. Bruised.
Bearing punishment that we deserve!
And by His stripes we are healed and made whole. (Isaiah 53:2-5)
(Chorus)
Promises fulfilled, Promises fulfilled, Prophecies fulfilled... By our Lord!
(Verse 3)
Come if you're thirsty or if you have no wealth.
Listen to the Lord your God, offering bread of life.
Hear so your soul may live. His word satisfies.
(and) His everlasting covenant of purity.
Extending to every nation.
Promised and freely given to all the world. (Isaiah 55:1-5)
(Verse 4)
He opened eyes that could not see. Freeing those imprisoned.
Upholding His chosen one, His faithful servant.
Baptized by the Holy Dove. Healing with a gentle love.
Prophecies have come to pass.
And more revelations have been shown.
Before they spring into life God proclaimed them to us! (Isaiah 42:1-9)
(Chorus)
Promises fulfilled, Promises fulfilled, Prophecies fulfilled... By our Lord
