Prophecies Fulfilled in Jesus' Crucifixion

The Roman soldiers were about to break Jesus' legs when they discovered something that changed

everything forever. According to Jewish law, bodies couldn't remain on crosses

during the Sabbath, so soldiers would break the legs of crucified victims to speed up death.

But when they reached Jesus, he was already gone. Instead of breaking his bones,

one soldier pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water

flowed out. This wasn't just a medical detail. Ancient prophecies said the Messiah's

bones wouldn't be broken, and that people would look upon the one they pierced.

The blood and water also held deep meaning for early Christians. Blood represented the sacrifice for