What qualities should a prophet have according to Deuteronomy 18:18? Key Verse “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.” Core Qualities Drawn from the Verse • Raised up by God—never self-appointed • Like Moses—marked by intimacy with God and faithfulness to His covenant • From among the covenant community—shares the people’s identity and experience • Receives God’s own words—true divine inspiration, not human speculation • Speaks everything God commands—full obedience, no selective silence Scriptural Threads Reinforcing Each Quality • Raised up by God: Jeremiah 1:5; Amos 7:14-15; Acts 13:2 • Like Moses: Numbers 12:6-8; Hebrews 3:1-6 • From among the covenant community: Deuteronomy 17:15; Hebrews 2:17 • Receives God’s words: Exodus 4:12; Isaiah 51:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21 • Speaks all God commands: Jeremiah 26:2; Acts 20:27 Why These Qualities Matter Today • Protects the church from deception and false voices • Keeps the focus on God’s revelation rather than human charisma • Points ultimately to Christ, the Prophet like Moses who fulfills every criterion (John 12:49-50; Acts 3:22-23) Living Response • Test every claimed prophetic message by these biblical marks • Anchor confidence in Scripture, the word placed in the mouth of the ultimate Prophet, Jesus Christ (Hebrews 1:1-2) |
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