Bible Prophecies of Muhammad (part 2 of 4): Old Testament Prophecies of Muhammad

Description: The Biblical evidence that Muhammad is not a false prophet.  Part 2: A discussion on the prophecy mentioned in Deuteronomy 18:18, and how Muhammad fits this prophecy more than others.

Deuteronomy 18:18  “I (God) will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee (Moses), and will put my words in his mouth; and he shall speak unto them all that I shall command him.” Many Christians believe this prophecy foretold by Moses to be in regards to Jesus.  Indeed Jesus was foretold in the Old Testament, but as will be clear, this prophecy does not befit him, but rather is more deserving of Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him.  Moses foretold the following: 1.         The Prophet Will Be Like Moses . Areas of Comparison Moses Jesus Muhammad Birth normal birth miraculous, virgin birth normal birth Mission prophet only said to be Son of God prophet only Parents father & mother mother only father & mother Family Life married with children never married married with children Acceptance by own people Jews accepted him Jews rejected him[1] Arabs accepted him Political Authority Moses had it (Num 15:36) Jesus refused it[2] Muhammad had it Victory Over Opponents Pharaoh drowned said to be crucified Meccans defeated Death natural death claimed to be crucified natural death Burial buried in grave empty tomb buried in grave Divinity not divine divine to Christians not divine Began Mission at age 40 30 40 Resurrection on Earth not resurrected resurrection claimed not resurrected   2.         The Awaited Prophet will be from the Brethren of the Jews