Do you recall the
2006 Muslim riots in Denmark over the publication of political
cartoons depicting Muhammad as a terrorist? The terrible affront
was that pictures of Muhammad at been drawn at all. He is too
highly esteemed by Muslims to ever be drawn, even in a
“respectful” illustration.
I.
Who Was Muhammad?
II.
Who Was the Prophet Isa (Jesus) In Islam?
Jesus Christ
Bible |
Muhammad’s Isa (Jesus)
Qur’an |
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Their
Claims
III.
Both Claimed to be ________________ in Scripture
A.
Is Muhammad in Deuteronomy
18:18?
B.
Is Muhammad in John 14, 15,
16?
Facts about Old Testament Prophecy
C.
Jesus fulfilled prophecies and many where out of man’s
control!
1.
No one can choose where they are born (Matt.
2:5).
2.
No one can choose their family (Jer.
23:5).
3.
Few can choose their death (Ps.
22:6-18).
IV.
Both Claimed to be Appointed __________________ of God
A.
God gave tests for prophets.
1.
First test: Accompanying ____________________ (Deut. 13:1;
Mk. 16:20).
2.
Second test: ___________________ with previous revelation (Deut.
13:2-5).
B.
Does Jesus Pass the Tests? _______________
C.
Does Muhammad Pass the Tests? _______________
V.
Both Claimed to be the _____________________ to Follow
A.
But Muhammad is a law unto himself!
1.
Only he could marry more than 4 wives (Surah 4:3; 33:50).
2.
Only he could defer or take wives at his whim (Surah
33:51).
3.
He should be addressed above other Muslim men (Surah
33:56).
4.
He deserves special etiquette (Surah 33:53).
B.
Jesus sought no special favors and is the example to
follow!
1.
He humbled Himself (Phil.
2:7-8).
2.
He experienced trial & temptation (Heb. 2:17;
4:15).
3.
He lived consistent with His own teaching & all law of
Moses (Matt.
5:17-18).
4.
He challenged His enemies to name His sin (John
8:46).
Who
Will You Follow?
Glory
to God in the church by Christ Jesus
Franklin
Church of Christ
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