Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Prophecies Relating to Christ

Predictions in Writings of Moses

Whom did Moses say the Lord would raise up? BR-ASI9 38.1

“The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me, unto Him ye shall hearken.” Deuteronomy 18:15. (See also verse 18.) BR-ASI9 38.2

What use of this prophecy by the apostle Peter shows that it referred to Christ? BR-ASI9 39.1

“For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me. . . . Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.” Acts 3:22-24. BR-ASI9 39.2

Under what striking emblem was He prophesied of by Balaam? BR-ASI9 39.3

“There shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel.” Numbers 24:17. BR-ASI9 39.4

In what scripture does Christ apply the same emblem to Himself? BR-ASI9 39.5

“I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.” Revelation 22:16. (See also 2 Peter 1:19; Revelation 2:28.) BR-ASI9 39.6