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He must remain in heaven until the time when God makes everything new. He promised this long ago through his holy prophets.
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Moses said, 'The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me. He will be one of your own people. You must listen to everything he tells you.
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Those who do not listen to him will be completely cut off from their people.'(Deuteronomy 18:15,18,19)
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"Samuel and all the prophets after him spoke about this. They said these days would come.
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What the prophets said was meant for you. The covenant God made with your people long ago is yours also. He said to Abraham, 'All nations on earth will be blessed through your children.'(Genesis 22:18; 26:4)
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God raised up Jesus, who serves him. God sent him first to you. He did it to bless you. He wanted to turn each of you from your evil ways."