Prophet
– a spokesperson or an interpreter for God; usually one who tells the future,
according to the Strong’s Lexicon in the Blue Letter Bible website.
Jesus
didn’t claim to be a prophet…but He made a statement about the recognition and
honor of a prophet when He was visiting the synagogue in Nazareth where He grew
up.
Then Jesus told them, "A
prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown and among his
relatives and his own family." Mark
6:4
People
called Jesus a prophet as He enter Jerusalem on the day we acknowledge as Palm
Sunday—Jesus triumphal entry into the city.
The entire city of Jerusalem was in
an uproar as he entered. "Who is this?" they asked. And the crowds
replied, "It's Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee." Matthew 21:10-11
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| The Sea of Galilee in Israel. The place where Jesus walked on water and... taught His disciples and thousands of followers. Prophet, Teacher, King He is my Lord and Savior! Is He yours? |
It is suggested that Jesus was a prophet greater than Moses. Moses was blessed to actually see the LORD face to face, to use the power of God to demonstrate God’s power to the Egyptians, and to basically tell others about God. Moses and Jesus had a unique relationship. Can we attain a personal relationship with Jesus such as that of Moses? We can only hope that our dependance, obedience, and reverence for our Lord and Savior would draw us closer day by day to our Creator, Sustainer, King of kings, Lord of lords, our Shepherd, Teacher, Redeemer, the Almighty One, our Master, provider, the one who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life—our brother and our friend. He is so much more than we could ever hope for. Jesus is the eternal Messiah—not just for the Jews, but for everyone. He is certainly more than a prophet and as such we should honor Him. What are you doing today to intentionally seek and serve Him?
There
has never been another prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to
face. The LORD sent him to perform all the miraculous signs and wonders in the
land of Egypt against Pharaoh, and all his servants, and his entire land. With
mighty power, Moses performed terrifying acts in the sight of all Israel. Deuteronomy 34:10-12
Prayer
– Lord Jesus, I worship and honor You—for You are worthy of all praise and
adoration. Blessed be Your name forever and ever. Thank You for Your obedience—doing
just what God the Father asked of You.
Meditate
on the role of prophets.
Verse
of Salvation ~ Remember the things I have done in the past. For I alone am God!
I am God, and there is none like me. ... Listen to me, you stubborn people who
are so far from doing right. For I am ready to set things right, not in the
distant future, but right now! I am ready to save Jerusalem and show my glory
to Israel. Isaiah
46:9, 12-13
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