^“Joshua son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom, because Moses had laid his hands on him; and the Israelites obeyed him, doing as the Lord had commanded Moses. ¹⁰ Never since has there arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. ¹¹ He was unequaled for all the signs and wonders that the Lord sent him to perform in the land of Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants and his entire land, ¹² and for all the mighty deeds and all the terrifying displays of power that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel.” Deuteronomy 34:9-12

One may wonder why the Jews consider Moses the Prophet’s prophet.  It is all here in Deuteronomy 34:10 – 12.  “Never since has there arisen a prophet in Israel like Moses….the mighty deeds and all the terrifying displays of power that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel.”  Moses had quite the life. Abandoned at birth, he was raised in the court of  a Pharaoh, nursed by his own mother. He fled Egypt after killing a man. He was called by G-d through a burning bush to free his people who had fallen under the strong arm of a relentless and brutal King. He performed magical powers, talked directly with G-d, and in fact had the ability to plead with G-d to save the people when G-d’s anger was kindled against them. Moses was faithful to the end, no matter what happened at the rock at Kadesh (read Numbers 20).

Who are the prophets of today? Who would you name as a “Prophet’s Prophet” in 21^st century America?

Pastor Dave