Introduction

Welcome, beloved friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together to bask in the warmth of God's word. It's a joy to see you all, a testament to the unity and strength that we share in our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today to delve into the depths of the divine, to uncover the treasures that lie in the prophetic purpose of God's plan, to understand the role of prophets as God's mouthpiece, and to marvel at the prophetic predictions and their fulfillment.

Charles Spurgeon once said, "A Bible that’s falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t." How true that is, and how it resonates with our topic today. The prophetic purpose in God's plan, the role of prophets as His mouthpiece, and the fulfillment of their predictions are all threads woven into the fabric of the Bible. They are integral parts of the grand tapestry of God's Word that tells the story of His love for us.

Let's turn now to the Book of Deuteronomy, chapter 18, verse 15:

"The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your fellow Israelites. You must listen to him."

This verse is a promise, a prophecy, and a command, all rolled into one. It's a promise of God's provision, a prophecy of the coming Messiah, and a command to listen and obey.

Prophetic Purpose in God's Plan

In the grand scheme of God's divine plan, the role of prophecy is like a beacon, guiding us through the tumultuous seas of life. Prophecy is not merely a foretelling of future events, but a divine communication, a revelation of God's will and purpose. It's a divine instrument, a tool used by God to communicate His intentions, His warnings, and His promises to His people.

The Bible is filled with prophecies: These prophecies serve multiple purposes. They are not just about predicting future events, but they are also about revealing God's character, His love, His justice, and His mercy. They are about providing guidance, offering hope, and instilling faith.

Our scripture passage: This prophecy is a promise of God's provision. God is promising to raise up a prophet, a leader, a guide for His people. This prophet will not be a stranger, but someone from among them, someone they can relate to, someone they can trust.

This prophecy is a command: God is not just promising to provide a prophet, He is also commanding His people to listen to this prophet. To heed his words, to follow his guidance, to obey his commands. This is not a suggestion, but a command. A command that comes with a promise. A promise of guidance, of leadership, of provision.

This prophecy is part of God's divine plan: It's a piece of the puzzle, a thread in the tapestry, a note in the symphony of God's grand design. It's not an isolated event, but part of a bigger picture, a part of God's overarching plan for His people.

But what does this mean for us today? How does this prophecy, this promise, this command, apply to us in our modern world? How does it fit into our lives, our struggles, our joys, our sorrows?

Firstly: It reminds us of God's providence. God is not a distant, detached deity, but a loving, caring Father who provides for His children. He raises up leaders, guides, prophets, to lead us, to guide us, to help us navigate through the challenges of life. He provides for our needs, both physical and spiritual. He is our provider, our sustainer, our source of life.

Secondly: It reminds us of our responsibility to listen, to heed, to obey. God's command to listen to the prophet is a command to us as well. We are to listen to His Word, to heed His guidance, to obey His commands. We are to be attentive to His voice, to be responsive to His call, to be obedient to His will.

Thirdly: It reminds us of the importance of community. The prophet is not a stranger, but someone from among us, someone we can relate to, someone we can trust. God uses people, ordinary people like you and me, to carry out His divine plan. He uses us to be His hands and feet, His voice and heart, in this world. We are not alone, but part of a community, a family, a body of believers.

Fourthly: It reminds us of the continuity of God's plan. The prophecy in Deuteronomy is not an isolated event, but part of a bigger picture, a part of God's overarching plan for His people. God's plan is not a series of disconnected events, but a continuous, unfolding story of His love, His grace, His mercy. His plan is not confined to a particular time or place, but spans across generations, across centuries, across eternity.

Prophets as God's Mouthpiece

As we turn our attention to the role of prophets as God's mouthpiece, we find ourselves in the Book of Jeremiah, chapter 1, verse 9: ... View this full PRO sermon free with PRO