Dictionary of Bible Themes Jesus Christ was acclaimed as a prophet by those who witnessed his miracles and heard his teaching. They recognised him as a bearer of the word of God, who spoke with authority concerning the nature and purposes of God. John 6:14Examples of those who recognised Jesus Christ as a prophet People anticipating the coming prophet See also John 1:21; 7:40,52The reference is to the promised prophet, who, like Moses, would see God face to face (see Dt 18:15,18). John 4:17-19A Samaritan woman Matthew 14:1-5Witnesses of Jesus Christ's miracles Matthew 16:13-14pp Mk 6:14-15 pp Mk 8:27-28 Matthew 21:10-11,46pp Lk 9:18-19 The crowd as Jesus Christ approached Jerusalem Luke 24:19Two of Jesus Christ's disciples after his death Acts 3:20-23; 7:37Deuteronomy 18:15-18 The apostles Peter and Stephen John 7:37-40Indications of Jesus Christ being a prophet See also He announced coming blessing from God Matthew 5:3-12Matthew 13:16-17 pp Lk 6:20-23 John 20:19-21,29pp Lk 10:23-24 Acts 3:23See also He announced coming judgment and woe Matthew 11:20-24Matthew 23:13-39 Luke 6:24-26 pp Lk 10:13-15 John 2:24-25See also He possessed supernatural knowledge and insight Matthew 9:4Luke 7:39-43; 9:47 pp Mk 2:8 John 4:16-19pp Lk 5:22 Luke 7:12-17John 9:17 He performed mighty works and miracles Luke 13:31-35Jesus Christ's own understanding of himself as a prophet See also As a rejected prophet Matthew 13:57Luke 4:24-27 John 5:46 pp Mk 6:4 John 3:34See also As a prophet anointed by God's Spirit Luke 4:16-21Isaiah 61:1-2 Mark 1:22; 3:28 John 7:16; 14:10 As a prophet who speaks with authority Matthew 12:41The place of Jesus Christ in relation to other prophets Jesus Christ is greater than other prophets See also John 1:15pp Lk 11:32 Matthew 16:13-17John the Baptist was accepted as a prophet (e.g., Mt 11:9). See also Jesus Christ is the Messiah and Son of God Hebrews 1:1-2Revelation 19:10 See also The exalted Christ is the source and essence of all prophecy 1412 foreknowledge1427 prophecy 2206 Jesus, the Christ 2218 Christ, Son of God 2221 Christ, Son of Man 2351 Christ, miracles 2363 Christ, preaching & teaching 2366 Christ, prophecies concerning 3269 Holy Spirit in Christ 5098 John the Baptist 7304 anointing 7773 prophets, role |
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