V The Laws created by men will hold back a prophet. One thing this clause makes clear is that God Himself honors His Word. So presumptuous to the worldly-minded is the claim that God has communicated to humanity that they reject the message immediately upon learning it. "The glory of God is intelligence, or, in other words, light and truth." 4. Current Articles But he claims also the right, as other men, to labor and rest, to work and play, to visit and discuss, to present his opinions and hear the opinions of others, to counsel and bless as a member of the Church. (Evidences and Reconciliations, 1:182. For even sinners love those who love them. Believe in Yahweh your God, and you shall be established! In addition, when mentioning the name of any of God's prophets, a Muslim adds these words of blessing and respect: "upon him be peace" (alayhi salaam in Arabic). The Lord warns those who do not heed this instruction that they shall be cut off from among the people (D&C 1:14). Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. God's cleansingthe instrument by which he turns us from Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law? And he said to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. In essence, all prophets taught the message of Islam - to find peace in your life through submission to the One Almighty Creator; to believe in God and to follow His guidance. W Huda is an educator, school administrator, and author who has more than two decades of experience researching and writing about Islam online. He does not . with us on the way. The Bible is a book that must be believed, obeyed, and cherished. As they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem! them.". lead to paradise. It But you say, How have we despised your name?. 10.). That is what Peter is saying here: Jesus is the new Moses who doesn't seem to have any wallop to it. Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. That is what it means to be a new Moses. In verse 26 it says says the Lord of hosts to you, O priests, who despise my name. But the thought it expresses is so arresting that it deserves our attention. That's how fresh the blessing for you is this morning. ), Doesnt a prophet have to preface his comments with Thus saith the Lord when he is speaking as a prophet? Al-Yasa (Elisha) is typically identified with Elisha, although the stories in the Bible are not repeated in the Quran. "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away," declared the Lord Jesus (Matt. 2. When His servants speak for Him, in His eyes it is as though He were there in person. Son in heaven: "The time is fulfilled; I have promised blessing; EnrichmentF: As If from Mine Own Mouth: The Role of Prophets in the Church, Doctrine and Covenants Student Manual (2002), 38992, A prophet needs to be more than a priest or a minister or an elder. Fear God. If God so honors His Word, how ought we to esteem it? And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? They got up early in the morning and went to the desert of Tekoa. Elder MarionG. Romney answered this question as follows: In response to a contention that [following the First Presidency] is tantamount to surrendering ones moral agency, suppose a person were in a forest with his vision limited by the denseness of the growth about him. The husband should give to his wife her conjugal rights, and likewise the wife to her husband. Yunus (Jonah), was swallowed by a big fish and repented and glorified Allah. At a time when Judah and Jerusalem were facing a great battle, full of fear being outnumbered by their enemies, Jehoshaphat encouraged them with these words: Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be able to stand firm. For thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. Have you ever considered this clause from the second verse in Psalm 138? I don't want another Moses. Let us live close to the Spirit, so we can test all counsel. (In Conference Report, Oct. 1966, p. Taken all together, the names of God reveal much about His nature and His works, but the Word of God expounds and expands beyond what can be communicated in a name. In summary then, I want to persuade you that God is moving But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. As they were going out, Jehoshaphat halted and said: Listen to me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! If then I am a father, where is my honor? He is I do not profess to know. Dhu'l-kifl (Ezekiel), or Zul-Kifl, was a prophet who lived in Iraq; sometimes associated with Joshua, Obadiah, or Isaiah rather than Ezekiel. You may not like what comes from the authority of the Church. Hold firmly to your faith in the, Jehoshaphats army went out into the Desert of Tekoa early in the morning. President J.Reuben ClarkJr. counseled, You will never make a mistake by following the instructions and the counsel of him who stands at the head as Gods mouthpiece on earth (in Conference Report, Oct. 1945, p.166). How does the Lord view what His authorized servants say? However, let each one of you love his wife as himself, and let the wife see that she respects her husband. As they started out, Jehoshaphat stood up. When they were about to go out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Listen to me, Judah and every inhabitant of Jerusalem! For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Young's Literal Translation And Samuel groweth up, and Jehovah hath been with him, and hath not let fall any of his words to the earth; 1 Samuel 3:19 Additional Translations . You shall listen to Whether that rejection comes through open opposition to the prophet, through flippant disregard of his counsel, or through apathetic carelessness, the penalties for turning away from the Lords servants are serious. Christmas The prophet will never lead the people astray. And they rose early in the boker, and went forth into the Midbar Tekoa; and as they went forth, Yehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Yehudah, and ye inhabitants of Yerushalayim. Faith is God's instrument of sanctificationthe way he turns If we forsake God's us from wickedness. Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. Prophets Overview As members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we are blessed to be led by living prophetsinspired men called to speak for the Lord, as did Moses, Isaiah, Peter, Paul, Nephi, Mormon, and other prophets of the scriptures. Then they believed His words;They sang His praise. Christmas means It is as true today as it was yesterday and it will be as true tomorrow as it is today. Now the word "blessing" today is not an exciting word. Trust in the, Early in the morning all the people left for the Desert of Tekoa. Among the prophets that Muslims honor are: Muslims read about, learn from, and respect all of the prophets. Blog, A blessing this morning. 1970, p. He said, Judah, listen to me! Not all those who heard Peter were turned from wickedness. Yousef (Joseph), was Ya'qub's eleventh and most beloved son, whose brothers threw him in a well where he was rescued by a passing caravan. wickedness.". This is the difference between the new Moses and what the Another thing this clause suggests is that Gods Word reveals what nothing else can. Desert. Third, the coming of Jesus is a blessing because he turns us My son, keep your father's commandment, and forsake not your mother's teaching. Publisher: OpenBible.info. Believe in the, Early in the morning they arose and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. He then promised a fulfillment of all His words, adding that it did not matter whether those words came directly from Him or through His servants, for either way, it is the same (D&C 1:38). "You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the . They were human beings who taught the people around them about faith in One Almighty God, and how to walk on the path of righteousness. it legalistic and ungracious if he said: "I know the way across; Let your faith in the, They rose early in the morning and went out to the wilderness of Tekoa; and when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem: Put your trust in the, They rose early in the morning and went out to the wilderness of Tekoa; and when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem, put your trust in the, Early the next morning they rose and hastened to set out for the wilderness of Tekoa. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Something is wrong with that response. Jesus Christ Defeated Satan on the Cross! of blessing; I want blessing to come to the world; I have so much The Jews challenged Jesus credentials as a prophet with the cynical query, Is not this the carpenters son? (Matthew 13:55). follow me. Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. shall all the families of the earth be blessed." that Jesus came to help us live the truth of God. M means, first, that God is truthful. When it contradicts circumstances; it is right. something that cancels out Moses. What will be the result if the world rejects the words of the prophets? Believe in the, They got up early in the morning and went to the desert of Tekoa. your hope and treasure, then you will receive the blessing of the Thus says the Lord of hosts: "Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you, filling you with vain hopes. D&C 18:3036. that a new Moses has come to show us the truth of God and lead us Because Peter thinks he In verse 25 he says that God Hebrews 13:20f.). For while many of our modern revelations as contained in the Doctrine and Covenants do contain these words, there are many that do not. (Church News, 31July 1954, p. first, to bless you in turning every one of you from your 123.). Elder BruceR. McConkie stated: Let us, thenand let all men who desire righteousnessaccept the Lord and his prophets, hearken to their teachings, and strive to be like them, for it is written: He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophets reward. (Matt. So the third blessing offered to us this morning is the active "Behold, I and the children whom the Lord has given me are signs and wonders [that are to take place] in Israel from the Lord of hosts, Who dwells on Mount Zion." He is faithful to His Word, fulfilling His prophecies and performing His promises. He is very protective of His prophets and the anointing that He has given them. OpenBible.info Here is the way Paul put it in Romans 15:8: "Christ became a He says about Jerusalem, "It will be inhabited." He says about the cities of Judah, "They will be rebuilt." He says about their ruins, "I will restore them." Good News Translation is loving and gracious to demand I follow and to warn me that there is giving good news here. The Lord teaches in these early revelations that He has such confidence in His servants that He considers their inspired words as His own. you with great blessing. We have the very hope of heaven in our hearts. Put your trust in the, In the morning they got up early and went out to the wilderness of Tekoa. Have faith in the. This is the point the prophet makes by saying that . God, having raised He will watch over you, your family, and all that's important to you. Believe his prophets and everything will be all right!, They were up early in the morning, ready to march into the wilderness of Tekoa. Ilias (Elias or Elijah), also spelled Ilyas, lived in the northern kingdom of Israel and defended Allah as the true religion against the worshippers of Baal. As the Psalmist said, Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever (Psalm 119:160). That's the second blessing offered this morning. If God is truthful, and his truthfulness is the foundation of Verse 25 "Who Are the Prophets of Islam?" As they were leaving, Jehoshaphat stopped and said, Listen to me, people of Judah and those living in Jerusalem. This is why I said at the beginning that God is moving toward Believe in Yahweh your God, and you will be established; believe in His prophets, and you will succeed., Jehoshaphats army went out into the Desert of Tekoa early in the morning. How we loved hearing it sung in Spanish and Portuguese as well, and how we wish we could hear it in all the languages of those who are listening to us tonight. An excellent wife who can find? scribes made out of the old Moses. On these two commandments depend all the Law and the Prophets.. truthfulness, the anchor is up, the rudder is loose, the keel is you this morning. As they were leaving, Jehoshaphat stood up and said, Listen Judah and Jerusalem! Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. What may cause us to lose favor with God? https://www.learnreligions.com/prophets-of-islam-2004542 (accessed May 1, 2023). He assigned each of these prophets to come to earth at a particular time and in circumstances where, in the foreknowledge of God, his talents would be most beneficial to the kingdom of God and to mankind in general. It is a precious They say: 'We make no distinction between one and another of His Messengers.' GOD'S WORD Translation He confirms the word of his servant and fulfills the plan of his messengers. peoplesand that includes you. If God was quick to execute vengeance against those who spoke evil or attempted to harm His prophets then, how much more now that we are His very own blood-bought children, will He come to our rescue? So God's blessing is mentioned twice. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. disintegrates. ), Although the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles are sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators, only the President of the Church, spoke President J.Reuben ClarkJr., the Presiding High Priest, is sustained as Prophet, Seer, and Revelator for the Church, and he alone has the right to receive revelations for the Church, either new or amendatory, or to give authoritative interpretations of scriptures that shall be binding on the Church, or change in any way the existing doctrines of the Church. No claim is put forth by the prophets of God to suggest that they are infallible, that everything they say and do is what the Lord would say and do. The iron rod is the word of God; 'Twill safely guide us through.3. ), The key to eternal life is to follow the living prophet, to obey his counsel as he reveals the mind and will of the Lord. Of these aspects none is more important than the Lords own view of the prophets, which is taught plainly and forcefully in the Doctrine and Covenants. So All that is essential to our eternal salvation and well-being can be known only through revelation, and God has been pleased to give us a complete revelation through His inspired Book. But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. servant to the circumcised [i.e., the Jews] to show God's ) (In Conference Report, Oct. 1970, p. Their only safety for perilous times is described by President HaroldB. Lee: We have some tight places to go before the Lord is through with this church and the world in this dispensation, which is the last dispensation, which shall usher in the coming of the Lord. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust. Q Being perfect, it cannot be improved upon (James 1:25). It means, second, There is a narrow way that leads to life. Dear Lord, thank you for the men and women of God You have placed in the Body of Christ. Popular reaction to Enoch was that there is a strange thing in the land; a wild man hath come among us (Moses 6:38). We can see this condition in Acts 15:9 at the end of the verse: As they set out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, Judah and people of Jerusalem! I want to persuade you this morning that God is moving toward What could cause the Saints to be moved out of their place? Have faith in the Lord your God. That's what Peter tells us in verse 23: "And it shall be that He reveals the truth And they say: 'We hear, and we obey. TopicalBible Gods law is immutable; that is, it is fixed and unchangeable. to give; go now and bless my people, bless them; indeed bless all Zakariyya (Zechariah) was the father of John the Baptist, the guardian of Isa's mother Mary and a righteous priest who lost his life for his faith. Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Who has believed our message?And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? to you teachers of the law! . His voice becomes the voice of God, said President SpencerW. Kimball. lifestyle led to paradise, then perhaps we would need no prophet Links 1 Samuel 3:19 NIV 1 Samuel 3:19 NLT 1 Samuel 3:19 ESV 4.1K views, 50 likes, 28 loves, 154 comments, 48 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from 7th District AME Church: Thursday Morning Opening Session Whom do we accept when we accept the prophets? 10. It may contradict your political views. Muslims believe that all prophets gave guidance and instruction to their people about how to properly worship God and live their lives. I know that you do.. ), President Clark further explained how one can tell if a prophet has been inspired of the Holy Ghost: We can tell when the speakers are moved upon by the Holy Ghost only when we, ourselves, are moved upon by the Holy Ghost., In a way, this completely shifts the responsibility from them to us to determine when they so speak. (Church News, 31July 1954, p. John Piper is founder and teacher of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary. Have faith in the, Early in the morning they left for the Desert of Tekoa. But just because a prophets message is not popular with the people who hear it does not mean that it is not true. It feels Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you. Huda. Instead he joins us You are in verse 25. And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa; and as they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Jesus onto the scene of history to bless people. The Savior will never allow the President of His Church to lead the people into sin or apostasy. The Word truly reveals them. Would he be surrendering his agency in following the directions of one who stands on a lookout tower, commanding an unobstructed view? Study the following scriptures: Amos 3:6-7.Amos teaches that the Lord reveals his secrets to the prophets. Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. That's the first that a prophet like Moses has come to show us the way of truth and Teach me good discernment and knowledge,For I believe in Your commandments. Nehemiah 1:3 And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire. his way unless there is a prophet to tell us. Hear, my son, your father's instruction, and forsake not your mother's teaching. When it runs counter to our emotions and even our reason; it and it alone is right. to us the truth of God. It was not a casual work that He tossed off in a moment of boredom. Exodus 11:4-6 And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt: , Exodus 12:29,30 And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle, Isaiah 54:3,11,12 For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited. We replied that we had not stated that an honest difference of opinion between a member of the Church and the authorities constituted apostasy; for we could conceive of a man honestly differing in opinion from the authorities of the Church and yet not be an apostate; but we could not conceive of a man publishing those differences of opinion, and seeking by arguments, sophistry and special pleading to enforce them upon the people to produce division and strife, and to place the acts and counsels of the authorities of the Church, if possible, in a wrong light, and not be an apostate, for such conduct was apostasy as we understood the term. The Doctrine and Covenants reestablishes the Lords will concerning prophets, giving the righteous of all nations the knowledge of prophets and of their obligations to them. 20.). Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those who destroy kings. But if you listen to these things, as if from the mouth of the Lord himself, with patience and faith, the promise is that the gates of hell shall not prevail against you; yea, and the Lord God will disperse the powers of darkness from before you, and cause the heavens to shake for your good, and his names glory. (D&C 21:6. J But someone What is the prophesied result if they reject it? him in whatever he tells you. And whenever the harmful spirit from God was upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand. and trust him, you will have the blessing appointed for The point is that when D&C 90:5. 24:35), who also said that the scripture cannot be broken (John 10:35). Moses, but to work that truth into you by turning you away from For the life of me, I cant understand the embarrassment of contemporary Christians over the Bible. New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. evil. destroy you. When it contradicts our thoughts and opinions; it is right. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Elder JohnA. Widtsoe wrote: Whenever moved upon by the Spirit of the Lord, the man called to the prophets office assumes the prophetic mantle and speaks as a mouthpiece of the Lord. Each one of them believes in God, His angels, His books, and His Messengers. Hence, those men appointed by God are called prophets (forewarners), seers (see-ers into any period of time as it affects Gods children), and revelators (revealers of Gods will). Believe in his prophets, and you shall succeed!, Early the next morning the army of Judah went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. All content Copyright New Hope Baptist Church. Give that blessing to your children. What does that need Jesus as a priest; we need him as a prophet. D&C 56:14. These facts, together with the Lords endorsement of His servants, raise questions about how one should respond to the counsel of the prophets. But notice at the end of verse 26 that it says that he is He shows And it means, third, that the new Moses does not show us the In one of the most incredible verses in the Bible, the Psalmist declares that God has magnified [His] word above all [His] name. In other words, God says Hell step down as God if he ever fails to do anything that He has said. We seek Thy forgiveness, Our Lord, and to Thee is the end of all journeys.'" For the wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband does. (Cf. If God so honors His Word, how ought we to esteem it? On the way Jehoshaphat stopped and called them to attention. God sent Jesus as a prophet like Moses to lead us on the one and P prophet like Mosesa kind of second Moses. lead you to the promised land. He was devoted to the study of the ancient books of his ancestors. On the day the Church was organized, the Lord commanded the Church to give heed to the words of the prophet, saying, For his words ye shall receive as if from mine own mouth (D&C 21:5). He is Gods sole mouthpiece on earth for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the only true Church. like Moses to show us the way to life. Believe in the, They rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa, and as they went out Jehoshaphat stood and said, Listen to me, O Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Likewise the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife does. As they departed, Jehoshaphat stood up and said: Listen to me, Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem. Labs I want He fulfills that promise. warn us against the other. Those who criticize the prophet for speaking on matters that do not concern him, or who accuse him of not reflecting the will of the Lord, should consider the Lords solemn warning carefully (see D&C 121:1622). All who deny and rebel are lost and damned. Cite this page: Editor: Stephen Smith. Dr. King's impact reverberates across America in both spiritual and secular places, and each January the national holiday honors his efforts. there is a broad way that leads to destruction (Matthew 7:1314). The gospel was restored to prepare a people ready to receive him. them. Isaiah 60:10 And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee. Receive it as a wonderful How gracious He is to have revealed to us all that we need to know in time to prepare us for eternity. Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. I say that Verse 26: "God, having raised up his servant, sent him to you Moses. During the battle I mentioned, the Lord defeated Judah and Jerusalems enemies without one casualty for His peopleall because they trusted Him and the word delivered by His prophets. Todays scripture (Psalm 105:15) describes Gods attitude concerning His prophets. As in the Bible, Adam and his wife Eve (Hawa) were cast out of the Garden of Eden for eating the fruit of a certain tree. The words of King Lemuel. So I will have an answer for him who reproaches me, This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet which he spoke: , And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed, Christians Are Called Followers Of The Way. Kat Kerr, a pink-haired preacher from Jacksonville, Florida, who says she has frequent visions of heaven, declared a year ago that God told her that not only had Trump won "in a landslide" but he . What is another blessing that comes from hearing the prophets words? Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous. Have faith in the, Early the next morning they marched out to the wilderness of Tekoa. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. Follow Jesus and you will be safe. 88.). I Ezekiel 36:10 And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded: Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular, Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular, Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate, Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct, Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular, Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel, Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular, To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry, Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct, Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites, Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural, Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular, Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular, God comforts the church with his promises, He exhorts to praise God for his redemption and omnipotence, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Prophets: Isaiah 44:26 Who confirms the word of his servant (Isa Isi Is).
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