It has been noted that up to 30% of the Bible is prophecy. Throughout the Old Testament there are over 300 specific prophecies that reveal the life and character of the Messiah. In order for Jesus to be the Messiah He would have to pass the prophetic test by fulfilling every messianic prophecy. Further more there is a prophecy in Daniel 9 that gave the Messiah a short time frame in which to fulfill most of these prophecies.
