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The title "Prophet Christ: Mighty in Deed and Word" encapsulates the dual nature of Jesus Christ's ministry as both a prophet and the Messiah. This entry explores the biblical foundation for understanding Jesus as a prophet who was powerful in both his actions and his teachings, drawing from the Berean Standard Bible for scriptural references.

Prophetic Role

In the New Testament, Jesus is recognized as a prophet, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecies concerning the coming of a great prophet. In Deuteronomy 18:15, Moses speaks of a prophet like himself whom God will raise up: "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 seen as fulfilled in Jesus, who is acknowledged as a prophet by the people of His time. In Luke 7:16, after Jesus raises the widow's son at Nain, the crowd exclaims, "A great prophet has appeared among us!" .

Mighty in Deed

Jesus' deeds were characterized by miraculous works that demonstrated His divine authority and compassion. His miracles included healing the sick, raising the dead, and controlling nature. In Matthew 11:4-5, Jesus responds to John the Baptist's inquiry by highlighting His deeds: "Go back and report to John what you hear and see: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor" . These acts were not only signs of His messianic identity but also fulfilled the prophetic expectations of the Messiah's ministry.

Mighty in Word

Jesus' teachings were marked by authority and wisdom, often leaving His listeners in awe. In Matthew 7:28-29, it is recorded, "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes" . His parables, sermons, and discourses conveyed profound spiritual truths and ethical teachings that continue to resonate with believers today.

Recognition by Contemporaries

The recognition of Jesus as a prophet mighty in deed and word is further affirmed by His disciples and followers. In Luke 24:19, on the road to Emmaus, the disciples describe Jesus to the unrecognized Christ: "He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people" . This acknowledgment underscores the impact of His ministry on those who witnessed it firsthand.

Fulfillment of Messianic Prophecies

Jesus' role as a prophet is intricately linked to His identity as the Messiah. His life and ministry fulfilled numerous Old Testament prophecies, affirming His divine mission. Isaiah 61:1-2, which Jesus reads in the synagogue in Luke 4:18-19, speaks of the anointed one who will bring good news to the poor and proclaim liberty to the captives. Jesus declares, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing" (Luke 4:21), asserting His fulfillment of the prophetic role.

Conclusion

The title "Prophet Christ: Mighty in Deed and Word" captures the essence of Jesus' ministry as both a powerful prophet and the promised Messiah. His deeds and words continue to inspire and transform lives, affirming His divine authority and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

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Matthew 13:54
And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, so that they were astonished, and said, From where has this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?
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Mark 1:27
And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this? what new doctrine is this? for with authority commands he even the unclean spirits, and they do obey him.
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Luke 4:32
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
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John 7:46
The officers answered, Never man spoke like this man.
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More Particularly, in what Respect Christ is Called the Truth.
... 3. There is no salvation by any thing mixed in with Christ, as the apostle fully
cleareth in his epistle to the Galatians. ... "A prophet mighty in deed and word ...
/.../brown/christ the way the truth and the life/chapter xi more particularly in.htm

Third and Fourth Appearances of Jesus.
... think that he had a personal knowledge of parts of Christ's ministry ... him, The things
concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed and word ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cxxxvii third and fourth appearances.htm

What Good Things are Announced in the Gospels.
... each other about all that had happened to Jesus Christ Himself, then ... things concerning
Jesus of Nazareth, [4489] which was a prophet, mighty in deed and in ...
/.../origen/origens commentary on the gospel of john/7 what good things are.htm

Dying Men and the Undying Word
... to put himself in line with the mighty forms of ... a higher authority than the authority
of this ancient Prophet. ... the Gospel and the Gospel of the Christ are in ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/dying men and the undying.htm

The Walk to Emmaus. Ch. 24:13-35
... him, The things concerning Jesus the Nazarene, who was a prophet mighty in deed
and word ... 26 Behooved it not the Christ to suffer these things, and to enter ...
/.../erdman/the gospel of luke an exposition/l the walk to emmaus.htm

God his Own Interpreter.
... shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The ... of Isaiah, where the atoning
work of Christ is spoken ... The prophet said of that work: "He hath borne ...
/.../x god his own interpreter.htm

The Evening of Easter.
... "What things?" asked the Stranger, and they said, "Concerning Jesus of Nazareth,
which was a prophet mighty in deed and word ... "Ought not Christ to have ...
/.../lathbury/childs story of the bible/chapter xlv the evening of.htm

The Risen Lord's Self-Revelation to Wavering Disciples
... Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed ... limited conception of Jesus
as but a prophet, the witness ... the charging of the guilt of Christ's death on ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture e/the risen lords self-revelation to.htm

The Walk to Emmaus
... in regard to their Master, "which was a prophet mighty in deed and word ... Strange that
the disciples did not remember Christ's words, and realize that He had ...
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General Service to John, Precursor, Prophet and Baptist of the ...
... the Lamb of God the Word, O John the prophet and precursor ... The bow of the mighty
hath become impotent and the ... hast thou dwelled, O precursor of Christ, just as ...
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