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Welcome to another episode of "The Bible Project daily Podcast"., where we explore biblical principles applied to contemporary life. In today's episode, we dive into Deuteronomy 18:9-22 to understand the kind of prophets we should pay attention to and why it's crucial to distinguish between true and false prophecy. We'll uncover the modern-day equivalents of ancient practices and learn how to navigate the spiritual landscape with biblical discernment.

Episode Notes: The Sort of Prophets You Need to Pay Attention to.

Scripture Reference:

• Deuteronomy 18:9-22

Key Points:

• Prohibited Practices:
  • Modern parallels to ancient prohibitions include horoscopes, numerology, psychic readings, and other forms of divination.
  • The Bible clearly forbids practices such as witchcraft, soothsaying, interpreting omens, sorcery, mediums, spiritualists, and consulting the dead.
• Biblical Warning:
  • These practices are considered detestable to the Lord.
  • The Israelites were instructed to avoid these as they entered the Promised Land to remain distinct from the Canaanites.
• Listening to True Prophets:
  • God promised to raise a prophet like Moses from among the Israelites.
  • The role of the prophet was to serve as an intermediary between God and the people, delivering God's messages.
• The Prophet Like Moses:
  • Deuteronomy 18 introduces the concept of a prophet and the office of prophets.
  • This passage also points to a future, ultimate prophet, fulfilled in Jesus Christ.

Modern Examples:

• Witchcraft: Manifestation journals, vision boards, manipulative religious practices.
• Soothsaying: Astrology apps, horoscopes.
• Interpreting Omens: Numerology, "angel numbers."
• Sorcery: Love elixirs, money spells.
• Mediums: TV personalities claiming to communicate with th

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