THE SIGN OF A TRUE HEAVEN SENT MESSIAH
IN PRIMEVAL TIMES, it was customary for people to seek supernatural signs to decide important matters such as marriage, war, priesthood, kingship and so forth.
For the same reason people consulted prophets, and oracles.
In eastern Nigeria; for example, during the colonial era, people sought the Oracle of Ubini Ukpabi at Arochukwu in Nigeria of which the British termed Long Juju, which they destroyed later; though.
In ancient Greece, the Oracle of Delphi was sought.
In Israel, Prophets, Seers, Urim and Thummin (Lot) were consulted to settle doubts and give directions.
Occasionally, supernatural tests were used by God.
Prince Arthur And The Sword
In ancient England; for example, King Uther Pendragon, of circa fifth century, was the true father of prince Arthur, the heir to the throne of England.
However, when Arthur was born he had been given,unchristened, to a Knight called Sir Ector, and bade him:
"Bring up the prince as your son."
The good knight named him Arthur. So, the boy grew up far from the flatteries and pomp of a court, without knowing his true identity and parents.
"Some fifteen years passed, and king Uther died. Many of his Barons desired to seize the throne, and the land seemed on the eve of civil war, when lo, there appeared a miracle!
In the Churchyard of the greatest Church in London a mighty stone was found with an anvil on it, and a sword embedded in the anvil. On the sword were inscribed the following words:"
"Whoso pulleth out this sword is rightful King of England"
" All the Lords of the land gathered to the place, and strove in vain to pull out the sword. They encamped near by, and held tournaments to pass the time till one of their number should succeed in plucking it from its resting-place."
Some how, as providence would have it, Sir Ector and his sons, Arthur and Kaye, came to London for business of their own.
Kaye had forgotten to take his sword along. Arthur decided to go get it for him. Nonetheless, he had heard of the sword in the churchyard. He hurried there, drew it out easily, and carried it to kaye who in turn handed it to the father. And Sir Ector read the inscription. Then the true identity of Arthur was revealed to him, as the heir apparent to the throne of England.
At first the Barons refused to accept the boy as their king. The sword was put back in the anvil, and once more no one could pull it out. Arthur, again with ease, pulled it out!
The boy was crowned as the King of England.
As you can see, supernatural test and sign solved the problem of kingship in the land.
Also, amongst The-People-of-the-Book supernatural tests and signs were always employed to settle disputes, dispel doubts.
For instance:
Aaron
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Self Acclaimed High Priests
Test/Sign
"Budded Rod"
Numbers 17
AARON, OF THE People of the Book, for example, had been chosen by God as the High Priest over Israel. Yet other self acclaimed high priests sprung in the land, causing confusion. Then Moses, as instructed by God, decided upon a supernatural Test to prove whom God had chosen, for there cannot be two or more high priests before God, but one. Each were instructed to bring their "Walk-Stick-Rods" with their names inscribed on it.
Moses had them planted in the altar of God. The test had been that, the man whose rod "Budded" the following morning was God's chosen High Priest. As things turned out, Aaron's rod didn't only budded but also grew flowers and fruits the next morning.
That was how God put an end to the nagging problem.
Another case:
Elijah
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The Prophets Of Baal
1kings 17
Test/Sign
God That Answers By Fire
Also, the contest between Elijah and the prophets of Baals, at mount Camel, to decide the True God, is another one. The test had been that the God that answered by Fire when each had called upon his God was the True God. Of course, the God of Elijah turned out as the true God for He answered by live streaming fire from heaven, consuming the sacrifice Elijah had prepared for Him.
Baal remained deaf and mute as always.
God The World A Messiah
Long time ago, God had promised a Messiah (Saviour) that would redeem the fallen human race by His prophets.
The trouble is, before and after the fulfilment of the promise many self acclaimed Messiahs had arisen and declared themselves as that long expected universal Saviour.
Yet, they had no distinguishing proof for their claim save the Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, the only Saviour of the world.
For there cannot be two or more saviours; but, one.
Jesus
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Self Acclaimed Messiah
Below are cult religious founders that claimed being sent by God and the Lord Jesus
1. SWAMIS: HINDUISM
Born:
Died:
Resurrection:
2. SIDOTHA GAUTAMA BUDDHISM
Born:
Died:
Resurrection:
3. HARE KRSNA KRSNAISM
Born:
Died:
Resurrection:
4. LAO TZU TAOISM
Born:
Died:
Resurrection:
Resurrection:
5. CONFUCIUS CONFUCIANISM
Born:
Died:
Resurrection:
6. MOHAMMED ISLAMISM
Born:
Died:
Resurrection:
JESUS CHRIS CHRISTIANITY
Born:
Died:
Resurrection:
Test/Sign
THE JEWS ASKED Jesus for a supernatural sign as proof of his Messiahship from God, despite innumerable, infallible miracles Jesus had performed.
John 6:30-31 KJV
"They (the Jews) said therefore unto him (Jesus), What sign shewest thou then, that we may see, and believe thee (as the Messiah)? what dost thou work?..."
Jesus replied them:
John 2:19 KJV
"Jesus answered and said unto them(the Jews), Destroy this Temple(Jesus' body), and in Three Days (72 hours) I will raise It up."
Jesus Died And Resurrected---Acts 1:9-11
"I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death."
Rev. 1:18 KJV
TRUE TO HIS word, on His own free will, JESUS DIED, buried, lay still for 72hours (3days), resurrected, lived 40 days again on earth and ascended to the Father in heaven bodily, lock, stock and barrel with a promise to be back again for believers.
For death couldn't hold him captive. Acts 2: 24
Cult Religious Founder---Held By Death.
THESE MEN HAVE no one bit of proof. For they all have one thing in common with all men:
They died, buried, lay still and retained by death, up till now.
Tough.
God: Not The God Of The Dead
GOD IS NOT the God of the dead but of the living.
Matthew 22:32 KJV
Why?
A dead man is of no use to nobody.
As King David once said: "
Tough.
Joined To The Living
Ecclesiastes 9:4
Truth is, God is a living God.
Jesus is alive, too.
And he that's joined to the living has but hope.
No doubt, believers have hope...the hope of eternal Life...for they're joined to the living God through the living Jesus.
Bravo!
Joined To The Dead
Ecclesiastes 9:4
Nonetheless, he that's joined to the dead is but hopeless...the hopelessness of eternal Death, eternal separation from God.
Tough.
What's it the Bible says? a disciple is not greater than his master. Matthew 10:24.
Nor can a river rise above its source.
Afterword
, "AND THIS IS the will of him that sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and Believeth on him may have Everlasting Life: and I will Raise him up at the last day"----John 6:40 KJV
False Messiahs, if they couldn't raise themselves up from the dead is it their followers they would raise up?
Man...be wise. Come on, don't be prejudiced. For prejudice is the bastard son of ignorance, you know.
A disciple is not greater than his master.
If a blind man leads a blind man both would fall in the ditch.
Well, as far as that goes, by the Good Lord, I've artfully laid the cards on the table, if you're smart enough as I think, you will pick the right card, while the picking is good, before they bed you down in the cemetery.
Tough.
Am through talking.
Glory to God.
Goodbye friends...goodbye.. you believe in dead men. Maybe...just maybe.
I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Gracias amigo...thanks, for the time.
So long.
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