Topical Encyclopedia The role of Jesus as a prophet is a significant aspect of His identity and mission, as foretold in the Old Testament and affirmed in the New Testament. The prophetic nature of Jesus is deeply rooted in the Scriptures, where His coming and ministry were anticipated by the prophets of Israel.Old Testament Prophecies The anticipation of a coming prophet like Moses is explicitly mentioned in Deuteronomy 18:15, where Moses declares, "The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him." This prophecy is understood by many to point to Jesus, who, like Moses, would be a mediator between God and His people. Isaiah 61:1-2 also speaks of the anointed one who would proclaim good news to the poor, bind up the brokenhearted, and proclaim freedom for the captives. Jesus Himself references this passage in Luke 4:18-21, affirming that He fulfills this prophecy: "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." New Testament Fulfillment The New Testament writers frequently identify Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming prophet. In Acts 3:22-23, Peter explicitly connects Jesus to the prophecy in Deuteronomy, stating, "For Moses said, 'The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to everything He tells you.'" Moreover, the people of Jesus' time recognized Him as a prophet. In John 6:14, after the feeding of the five thousand, the people exclaimed, "This is truly the Prophet who is to come into the world." This acknowledgment reflects the expectation of a prophetic figure who would lead and guide Israel. Jesus' Prophetic Ministry Jesus' ministry was marked by His role as a prophet. He spoke with authority, revealing the will of God and calling people to repentance. His teachings, parables, and pronouncements of judgment and salvation were characteristic of a prophet's role. In Matthew 21:11, the crowds referred to Him as "Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee." Furthermore, Jesus foretold future events, including His own death and resurrection (Mark 8:31), the destruction of the Temple (Mark 13:2), and His second coming (Matthew 24:30). These prophecies underscored His divine insight and authority. Rejection and Acceptance As with many prophets before Him, Jesus faced rejection. In Matthew 13:57, He remarked, "A prophet is not without honor except in his own town and in his own home." Despite this, His prophetic role was ultimately vindicated through His resurrection and the spread of His message by the apostles. In summary, Jesus' identity as a prophet was both foretold and fulfilled, as evidenced by the Scriptures. His life and ministry exemplified the characteristics of a prophet, and His teachings continue to resonate as the divine revelation of God's will for humanity. Nave's Topical Index Isaiah 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him that brings good tidings, that publishes peace; that brings good tidings of good, that publishes salvation; that said to Zion, Your God reigns! Nave's Topical Index Nahum 1:15 Library Of the Priesthood of Jesus Foretold by the Prophets. Place of Christ's Birth Foretold. But, Says Some One, "Are These Things to be Understood of the Lord ... Of Justification by Christ Now Let us Shew Briefly, if You Will, that These Things were ... One and the Same God, the Creator of Heaven and Earth, is He whom ... The Name Jesus and Also the Name Christ were Known from the ... Of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Sending of the Apostles ... The Cross Alone is Offensive to Trypho on Account of the Curse ... John xii. 34 Resources Questions about Jesus Christ (All) | GotQuestions.orgHow many prophecies did Jesus fulfill? | GotQuestions.org Is the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar biblical? | GotQuestions.org Jesus: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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