The LORD thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken. Deuteronomy 18:15 KJV
This is actually a wonderful prophecy spoken by Moses of the coming of Jesus Christ. It is quoted in Acts 3:22-23 by the Apostle Peter as he preached to a multitude of people gathered at the Temple in Jerusalem. The prophecy teaches a number of things about the Prophet that would come: (1) He would be sent from God; (2) He would speak for God; (3) He would be truly human; (4) He would come out of Israel; (5) He would be like Moses in the sense of a mediator; (6) All would be responsible to hear and obey Him. As the Apostle Peter connected this prophecy to Jesus about 5000 people believed on Jesus, they trusted in Him as their Savior from sin and death. Have you done the same?
Lord, I am grateful that the New Testament so clearly shows You as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies such as this one. It affirms the faith I have exercised in You. Like Peter, help me to be a faithful witness of such connections to others that they also will have the opportunity to believe in You as their Savior from sin and death.
