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Prophet: An authoritative teacher of YaHuWaH 's will
Hebrew Nabi = to expound, to preach.
Greek Prophetes = public expounder
1. YaHuWaH 's Consideration
One of the most admirable traits of the Almighty is that He always warns people before He punishes them. If they take His warning and change their ways, they are spared. If not then punishment follows. YaHuWaH 's warnings come either through an angel messenger or by one of His prophets. We see this divine trait in operation before YaHuWaH destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. He first informed Abraham of His plan to destroy Sodom and then sent two angel messengers to warn Lot and his fellow citizens to escape for their lives.
| Genesis 18:17 | And YaHuWaH said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do; 18: Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? |
| Amos 3:7 | Surely Adonai YaHuWaH will do nothing, but He revealeth His secret unto His servants the prophets. |
2. True Prophets
A true prophet is a mouthpiece or spokesman for YaHuWaH. He relays YaHuWaH's messages to people.
| Deuteronomy 18:15 | YaHuWaH thy Elohim will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me; unto him ye shall hearken; 16: According to all that thou desiredst of YaHuWaH thy Elohim in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of YaHuWaH my Elohim, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I die not. 17: And YaHuWaH said unto me, They have well spoken that which they have spoken. 18: I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him. 19: And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto My words which He shall speak in My Name, I will require it of him. |
3. False Prophets
Though prophecy is one of YaHuWaH 's best spiritual gifts, sad to say it is comparatively easy to counterfeit. Satan knows this only too well. He knows how easy it is to make people think that they are under the influence of the Holy Spirit, or that they are listening to a prophet speaking under divine inspiration. Satan is a master of deception, the father of lies. False prophets have existed in all ages: but their numbers will increase in the days just prior to the Savior's return. False prophets can be recognized by their false teachings; which invariably clash with YaHuWaH 's Torah as proclaimed at Mount Sinai and taught by every true prophet of old. False prophets lead millions astray and that is why YaHuWaH 's punishment for them is death.
| Deuteronomy 18:20 | But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in My Name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die. 21: And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which YaHuWaH hath not spoken? 22: When a prophet speaketh in the Name of YaHuWaH, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which YaHuWaH hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him. |
Wonder-Working False Prophets
YAHUSHUA the Savior warned of end-time false prophets who would deceive multitudes with spectacular miracles. This is happening in our day. So take note!
| Matthew 7:15 | Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. |
| Matthew 24:4 | And YAHUSHUA answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. |
| v 11 | And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. |
| v 24 | For there shall arise false Messiahs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. |
| Mark 13:22 | For false Messiahs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. |
| Revelation 19:20 | And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshiped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone. |
4. The Great Deception
Matthew 7:21
| Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in Heaven. | 22: Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Thy Name? and in Thy Name have cast out devils? and in Thy Name done many wonderful works? 23: And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity. |
5. The Litmus Test
But how does one know the genuine prophet from the false? Thankfully there is a spiritual 'litmus test' which we may apply to the teachings of all prophets to determine whether or not they are true. Here is that test.
The Litmus Test
| Isaiah 8:16 | : Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples... |
| v 19 | And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their Elohim? for the living to the dead? |
| v 20 | To the Torah and to the testimony? if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. |
Another Test - Good Fruit
| Matthew 7:15 | Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. 16: Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? 17: Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. 18: A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19: Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. 20: Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. |
6. Israel in Bible Prophecy
Some of the greatest prophecies in the Bible concern the people of Israel: their calling, their enslavement, their emancipation, their King, their land, their disobedience, their punishments and scattering to the four corners of the earth. And finally their regathering to the land of Israel in the days just prior to the Savior's return. Study the following passages and see how true Bible prophecy is and how it is coming to pass in our day.
The Dispersion (Diaspora)
| Deuteronomy 28:63-66 | Read this passage. Has it not come true? |
| 2 Kings 17:5-18 | Read this passage. Is it not a fact? |
YaHuWaH had not Cast Off Israel Forever
| Jeremiah 33:23-26 | Read this passage about YaHuWaH 's everlasting bond with His people Israel. It will last as long as day follows night. |
The Regathering of Israel
| Jeremiah 23:3 | And I will gather the remnant of My flock out of all countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and increase. 4: And I will set up shepherds over them which shall feed them: and they shall fear no more, nor be dismayed, neither shall they be lacking, saith YaHuWaH. |
| Jeremiah 29:14 | And I will be found of you, saith YaHuWaH : and I will turn away your captivity, and I will gather you from all the nations, and from all the places whither I have driven you, saith YaHuWaH ; and I will bring you again into the place whence I caused you to be carried away captive. |
| Jeremiah 31:10 | Hear the word of YaHuWaH, O ye nations, and declare it in the isles afar off, and say, He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd doth his flock. 11: For YaHuWaH hath redeemed Jacob, and ransomed him from the hand of him that was stronger than he. 12: Therefore they shall come and sing in the height of Zion, and shall flow together to the goodness of YaHuWaH, for wheat, and for wine, and for oil, and for the young of the flock and of the herd: and their soul shall be as a watered garden; and they shall not sorrow any more at all. |
| Ezekiel 20:41 | I will accept you with your sweet savor, when I bring you out from the people, and gather you out of the countries wherein ye have been scattered; and I will be sanctified in you before the heathen. |
NOTE: The regathering of the literal descendants of Israel to the land of Canaan is taking place at this very moment. Tens of thousands of Israelites return to Israel each year. Their return is also a shadow of a spiritual awakening taking place in the heart and mind of YaHuWaH 's church. We are coming back, returning to divine truths first delivered to ancient Israel in the days of Moshe. Yes, YaHuWaH 's church is also returning to its spiritual heritage of truth. Once again we are beginning to understand:
- The meaning of deliverance from Egyptian slavery (sin)
- The Messiah's role as first enacted by Moshe
- Forgiveness and victory through the blood of YaHuWaH
- The inscribing of YaHuWaH 's Torah on the believer's heart
- The truth about YaHuWaH 's Signature (His Sacred Sabbath and Feast Days)
- Victory through YAHUSHUA who like Yehoshua (Joshua) of old lead Israel into the Promised Land
- The truth concerning Israel's place in world government. This will soon find fulfillment during the coming millennium.
All these spiritual truths form part of the believer's inheritance and are being restored to YaHuWaH 's people. The return of Jewish exiles to the land of Israel was prophesied some two and a half thousand years ago. It is happening today and no one can doubt it. This fact is just one of many that Bible prophecy is reliable and divinely inspired.
| 2 Chronicles 20:20 | And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in YaHuWaH your Elohim, so shall ye be established; believe His prophets, so shall ye prosper. |
I invite you to consider and live by king Jehoshaphat's advice: because it is good.
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