2. Who is the Prophet?
Deuteronomy 18:15-19

3. Who is the Prophet? Who was “the Prophet”? (John 1:21)
Not John the Baptist (John 1:19-27)
Jesus Christ (John 6:14; 7:40)
Spoken of by Moses (John 1:43-45; 5:46)
The prophecy (Deut. 18:15-19)
Moses was not just a normal prophet (Deut. 34:10-12)
Likewise, “the Prophet” would not be just a normal prophet

4. Who is the Prophet? Details in the prophecy (Deut. 18:15-19)
A descendant of Israel
Islam’s Muhammad was not from Israel
Jesus came from Israel (Matt. 1:1-16; Luke 3:23-34)
An intermediary
Israel desired an intermediary at Sinai (Exo. 20:18-19)
Jesus is our intermediary (Heb. 12:25)
Given words by the Father
Moses (Acts 7:38; Exo. 31:18; 34:32, 34)
Jesus (John 7:16; 12:48-50; 14:10)

5. Who is the Prophet? Apostles and preachers – Jesus is “the Prophet”
Peter’s sermon (Acts 3:22-24)
Emphasized importance of listening and O.T. prophecies
Peter’s audience was inclined to listen (Acts 4:4)
Stephen’s sermon (Acts 7:35-39)
Emphasized rejection and disobedience (Acts 7:51-53)
Moses (Exo. 2:14; Num. 14:4; Num. 16:1-3, 13; Neh. 1:7)
Jesus rejected by his own people (John 1:11)
Stephen’s audience was not inclined to listen (Acts 7:57)

6. Who is the Prophet? Many similarities, some differences
Leaders, lawgivers, judges, did many miracles, saviors, mediators, apostles, prophets
Jesus is superior to Moses (Heb. 3:1-6)
We must listen to him (Acts 3:22-23)
Voice from heaven at transfiguration (Luke 9:35)
Him who warns from heaven (Heb. 12:25)

7. Who is the Prophet?
“Whoever will not listen to my words that he shall speak in my name, I myself will require it of him.”
Deuteronomy 18:19