Examining Jesus & Muhammad

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?

 
Their Claims

III.           Both Claimed to be ________________ in Scripture

A.     Is Muhammad in Deuteronomy 18:18?

B.     Is Muhammad in John 14, 15, 16?

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).

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