06/07/2026
Why is Jesus the Prophet Like Unto Moses in Deuteronomy 18 and not Mohammad of Islam?
This is just a sound bite that discusses Jesus as the only and true fulfillment of Deuteronomy 18:18. For a longer study, please see the list of similarities between Jesus and Moses in the extended description of this video (Note: The comparison was generated by Google AI and not written by myself, but is accurate).
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In Deuteronomy 18:18, God promises Moses: "I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him.
"Christian theology identifies Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of this prophecy. The specific shared characteristics and roles linking them include:
Hebrew Heritage: Both were Jewish men raised up from "among their brothers" to lead the people of Israel.
Divine Mouthpieces: Neither spoke of their own accord; both spoke exactly what God commanded them.
Deliverers: Moses liberated the Israelites from physical slavery in Egypt, while Jesus delivers humanity from the spiritual slavery of sin.
Lawgivers: Moses brought the Law (the Ten Commandments) down from Mount Sinai, while Jesus delivered the New Covenant, fulfilling and expanding the law.
Infant Deliverance: Both were miraculously spared from death decrees ordered by tyrannical rulers (Pharaoh and Herod) during their infancy.
Time in Egypt: Both spent time in Egypt during their early years—Moses grew up in Pharaoh's household, while Jesus was hidden there as a baby.
Mediators: Both acted as mediators between God and the people, interceding on behalf of Israel.
Miracle Workers: Both performed spectacular signs and wonders to testify to their God-given authority and authenticate their mission.
Shepherds and Leaders: Both served as leaders and shepherds who guided the people through the wilderness.
Rejection by Their Own: Both faced intense opposition, criticism, and rejection from the very people they were sent to save.
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This is just a sound bite that discusses Jesus as the only and true...
