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The Prophet

'Prophecy Watch' by Staff

The concept of a prophet as a message carrier is central to understanding God's communication with His people. God Himself declares in Deuteronomy 18:15 that He will raise up a Prophet like Moses from among the people, whom they must hear. This Prophet serves as a mediator, delivering God's words directly to those who will listen and obey. As stated in Deuteronomy 18:19, God warns that whoever refuses to heed His words spoken through this Prophet will be held accountable by Him. This underscores the critical role of the Prophet as a conduit for divine instruction, urging God's people to be vigilant in recognizing and obeying the true messages delivered through such a figure. God also provides guidance on discerning true prophets from false ones in Deuteronomy 18:20-22. If a prophet speaks in God's name without His command or in the name of other gods, that prophet faces the death penalty. Furthermore, if a prophet's predictions do not come to pass, it is clear that God has not spoken through him, and the people should not fear or obey such a false messenger. This test of fulfilled prophecy serves as a safeguard for God's people to identify genuine carriers of His message. In the context of an end-time scenario, the credibility of any man claiming to be God's Prophet hinges on the fulfillment of his prophecies as direct messages from God. If such a claimant were to lead God's people to a proclaimed Place of Safety, the truth of his message would be evident in the outcomes of his declarations. God assures His people through Amos 3:7 that He will reveal His plans to His servants the prophets, ensuring that significant actions concerning His church are communicated clearly. Jesus Christ reinforces this in John 15:15, affirming that He shares all He has heard from the Father with His followers, treating them as friends rather than mere servants. Thus, God's people can trust that He will make known the identity and message of any true end-time prophet in a clear and recognizable manner.

Prophets and Prophecy (Part Two)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Although by no means a wild man, John the Baptist experienced alienation from people, especially the entrenched religious and political leaders.

What Is a False Prophet?

'Prophecy Watch' by David C. Grabbe

False prophets—including the great False Prophet of Revelation—claim to speak for God, yet reveal themselves in predictable ways. Here is what to look for.

Prophets and Prophecy (Part One)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

A prophet is one who speaks for God, expressing His will in words and sometimes signs. Standing outside the system, he proclaims God's purpose, including repentance.

The Sixth Century Axial Period (Part One)

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

A prophet is one who carries a message from another. A true prophet's message will derive from existing Scripture, even if he is breaking new, unexplored ground.

Amos (Part Thirteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

The people to whom Amos writes have the mistaken assumption that because they have made the covenant with God, they can bask in a kind of divine favoritism.

Unity (Part 4): The Voice of God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

The voice of God, whether expressed through thunder, events of His providence, handiwork of creation, or the preaching of His truth, is recognizable to His flock.

The Two Witnesses (Part Two)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

God's truth may bring about sadness, astonishment, anger, and bitterness to the one delivering the message. James and John were types of the Two Witnesses.

Self-Government: Overcoming

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

We dare not allow anybody to come between God's direct governance and ourselves. Even God's government will not work unless we voluntarily govern ourselves.