Reading: Deuteronomy 18:18-22
18 I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their fellow Israelites, and I will put my words in his mouth. He will tell them everything I command him. 19 I myself will call to account anyone who does not listen to my words that the prophet speaks in my name. 20 But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, is to be put to death.”
21 You may say to yourselves, “How can we know when a message has not been spoken by the Lord?” 22 If what a prophet proclaims in the name of the Lord does not take place or come true, that is a message the Lord has not spoken. That prophet has spoken presumptuously, so do not be alarmed.
Questions:
1. What does it mean that Jesus is the longed for Prophet of God?
2. How do you view Jesus’ teaching in light of the law and prophets? (Matthew 5:17)
3. Do we listen to this prophet or do we consider his teaching “nice thoughts”? (Matthew 28:19-20)
Worship reflection: I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day