Acts 7:37
“This is that Moses, who said to the children of Israel, ‘The Lord our God will raise up a prophet for you from among your brothers, like me.’”
What does Acts 7:37 mean?
Stephen is reminding his listeners that Moses himself predicted someone like him would come, speaking directly to the children of Israel about a future prophet God would send. This ancient promise points toward Jesus, the ultimate prophet who came from among the Jewish people and revealed God's heart in a new and complete way. Stephen uses this reference to show that believing in Jesus isn't a betrayal of Moses and the law, but rather the fulfillment of what Moses said would happen. For people wrestling with faith transitions or wondering how the Old Testament connects to Jesus, this verse offers reassurance that God's plan has always been coherent and intentional.