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That brings to mind something else I was curious about. Do Jews today believe there will be (or could be) any more prophets between Malachi and the coming of the Messiah?My money is on Malachi
That brings to mind something else I was curious about. Do Jews today believe there will be (or could be) any more prophets between Malachi and the coming of the Messiah?My money is on Malachi
We believe that prophecy still occurs on a much more subdued or lesser level. Like having GOd reveal Himself to you while studying Torah. But fundamentally, true prophecy no longer exists today, although it will return in a big way when the Moshiach gets here.That brings to mind something else I was curious about. Do Jews today believe there will be (or could be) any more prophets between Malachi and the coming of the Messiah?
But what about John the Apostle?This is not true. The Church teaches the Last and Greatest prophet was John the Baptist.
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St. John the Baptist is the Lord’s immediate precursor or forerunner, sent to prepare his way.196 “Prophet of the Most High”, John surpasses all the prophets, of whom he is the last.197 He inaugurates the Gospel, already from his mother’s womb welcomes the coming of Christ, and rejoices in being “the friend of the bridegroom”, whom he points out as “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world”.198 Going before Jesus “in the spirit and power of Elijah”, John bears witness to Christ in his preaching, by his Baptism of conversion, and through his martyrdom.199
Luke 7:26 Then what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I tell you, and more than a prophet.
27 This is the one about whom scripture says: ‘Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, he will prepare your way before you.’ 28 I tell you, among those born of women, no one is greater than John; yet the least in the kingdom of God is greater than he."
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John the Baptist was the last of the O.T. prophets:Matt. 11:13 "For all the prophets and the Law prophesied until John.Of course Jesus was THE Prophet Moses spoke about in Deu. 18:15-19. In the Church there are no divinely appointed “prophets” as in O.T. times. But there is the “gift” of prophecy bestowed by the Holy Spirit Himself (Rom. 12:6), but this is not in the same category as a divinely appointed “prophet.”Who was the last prophet? Do we need a living prophet with temples and the like as Mormons claim to be necessary? What is the position of the Catholic Church? Thanks, any comments?
Antonio
Campinas, SP, Brazil
Even though their ministry is to Jerusalem, hopefully Catholics will listen to them too, even if they believe that there can be no more prophecy.Rev 11:3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.
6 These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.
7 And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them.
8 And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified.
9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.
10 And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.
11 And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them.
How will you know him when he comes?We believe that prophecy still occurs on a much more subdued or lesser level. Like having GOd reveal Himself to you while studying Torah. But fundamentally, true prophecy no longer exists today, although it will return in a big way when the Moshiach gets here.
When you see a woman who is 8 months pregnant, you don’t need to ask her “did you have the baby yet?”How will you know him when he comes?