Muhammad in the Bible - 3

Was the shift of religious leadership prophesied?

Following the rejection of the last Israelite prophet, Jesus, it was about time that God’s promise to make Ishmael a great nation to be fulfilled (Genesis 21:13, 18).

In Matthew 21:19-21, Jesus spoke of the fruitless fig tree (A Biblical symbol of prophetic heritage) to  be cleared after being given the last chance of three years ( the duration of Jesus’ ministry) to give fruit. In a later verse in the same chapter, Jesus said "Therefore, say I unto you, The Kingdom of God shall be taken away from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruit thereof" (Matthew 21:43).  That nation of Ishmael’s descendants (the rejected stone in Matthew 21:42) which was victorious against all super-powers of its time as prophesied by Jesus: "And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken, but on whosoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder" Matthew (21:44).

Out of Context Coincidence?

Is it possible that the numerous prophecies cited here are all individually and combined out of context misinterpretations?  Is the opposite true, that such infrequently studied verses fit together consistently and clearly to point to the advent of the man who changed the course of human history, Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings of God be upon him).  Is it reasonable to conclude that all these prophecies, appearing in different books of the Bible and spoken by various prophets at different times were all coincidence?  If this is so, here is another strange "coincidence"!

One of the signs of the prophet to come from Paran (Mecca) is that he will come with "tens of thousands of saints" (Deuteronomy 33:2 KJV).   That was the number of faithful who accompanied Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings of God be upon him) to Paran (Mecca) in his victorious, bloodless return to  his birthplace to destroy the remaining symbols of idolatry in the Ka’bah. Says God as quoted by Moses: "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto My words which he shall speak in My name, I will require it of him." (Deuteronomy 18:19)

Dear Readers:

May the light of truth shine in your heart and mind.  May it lead you to peace and certitude in this life and eternal bliss in hereafter.

AAMEEN