Jesus As Prophet

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Jesus is recognized in Scripture not only as the Messiah and Son of God but also as a prophet, fulfilling the role of a divine messenger. In Matthew 21:11, the crowds proclaim, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee," highlighting His prophetic identity. As a prophet, Jesus spoke the words of God, revealing divine truths and calling people to repentance, as seen in His teachings throughout the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). He often used parables to convey profound spiritual insights, demonstrating His authority to interpret the Scriptures and challenge the religious norms of His time (Matthew 13:34-35). Furthermore, Jesus' prophetic role is affirmed in Deuteronomy 18:15, where Moses foretold the coming of a prophet like himself, a prophecy that Jesus embodies through His life and ministry. His foretelling of future events, such as the destruction of the temple in Matthew 24:1-2, further solidifies His position as a prophet. Ultimately, Jesus' prophetic ministry culminates in His call to follow Him, as He invites all to embrace the Kingdom of God, echoing the heart of God’s redemptive plan for humanity.

The Jesus of Matthew: A Prophet

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Ronald W. Graham delves into the significance of Jesus being perceived as a prophet in the Gospel of Matthew. He explores the theme of fulfillment in Matthew's Gospel, highlighting how Jesus' life events fulfilled prophecies. The sermon also touches on the Moses typology present in Matthew, the role

Matthew 21:11

“The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.””

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Matthew 5:1

“When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him,”

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Matthew 13:34

“Jesus spoke all these things to the crowds in parables. He did not tell them anything without using a parable.”

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Deuteronomy 18:15

“The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to him.”

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Matthew 24:1

“As Jesus left the temple and was walking away, His disciples came up to Him to point out its buildings.”

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John 1:45

“Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the One Moses wrote about in the Law, the One the prophets foretold—Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.””

Mark 3:13

“Then Jesus went up on the mountain and called for those He wanted, and they came to Him.”

Mark 13:1

“As Jesus was leaving the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, “Teacher, look at the magnificent stones and buildings!” “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?” Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you. Many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. So be on your guard. You will be delivered over to the councils and beaten in the synagogues. On My account you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. And the gospel must first be proclaimed to all the nations. But when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand what to say. Instead, speak whatever you are given at that time, for it will not be you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rise against their parents and have them put to death. You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let no one on the housetop go back inside to retrieve anything from his house. And let no one in the field return for his cloak. How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! Pray that this will not occur in the winter. For those will be days of tribulation unmatched from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again. If the Lord had not cut short those days, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He has chosen, He has cut them short. At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it. For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible. So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance. But in those days, after that tribulation: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And He will send out the angels to gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven. Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come. It is like a man going on a journey who left his house, put each servant in charge of his own task, and instructed the doorkeeper to keep watch. Therefore keep watch, because you do not know when the master of the house will return—whether in the evening, at midnight, when the rooster crows, or in the morning. Otherwise, he may arrive without notice and find you sleeping. And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!””

Deuteronomy 18:18

“I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name.”

Hebrews 1:1

“On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.”