Does Jesus speak of another prophet to come after him?”
Jesus was very clear that HE was returning. That He would return as the conquering Messiah, now that the atonement for sin has been paid. I’m reading Behind the Revolution (a great book) and even the Moslems (the Shi’ite ones, anyway) think He’s coming back, but only after some other Moslem guy. Yikes. No, Jesus never mentions anyone but Himself returning. In fact, Jesus did speak of folks coming after Him: “Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves” (Matthew 7:15). Echoed by Paul the Apostle: “For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock” (Acts 20:29). Meanwhile, Jesus says, “For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be” (Matthew 24:27). No “hidden chamber,” no “out there in the desert,” no “only the eye of faith sees,” nothing but a sudden, visible around the entire planet, lights up the
The very nature of Jesus’ office as the CHRIST means He is by definition the last Prophet. Let me explain: In Old Testament Israel there were three annointed offices: 1. Prophets 2. Priests 3. Kings Men who took these offices were anointed with oil. Yet, more importantly they were anointed with the Holy Spirit, meaning God enabled and powered them to carry out their offices. According to Colossians 3:10 and Ephesians 4:24 we were created in God’s image in knowledge, righteousnes and holiness! Adam and Eve were created in God’s image and these verses give us an idea of how we were created like God, three ways we reflect His image, in knowledge, righteousness and holiness. When human beings sinned this image of God was distorted, Knowledge fell to ignorance (not knowing God’s will / law) Righteousness fell to sin (breaking God’s law) Holiness fell to idolatry (serving other gods, false gods, self, etc…) Prophets were meant to restore God’s people to knowledge Priests were supposed to r
