All the people were filled with fear. They began praising God and said, “A great prophet {\cf2\super [129]} has come to us!” And they said, “God is taking care of his people.”
One night Nicodemus came to Jesus. Nicodemus said, “Teacher, we know that you are a teacher sent from God. No person can do these miracles {\cf2\super [46]} that you do without God’s help.”
The people saw this miracle {\cf2\super [84]} that Jesus did. The people said, “He must truly be the Prophet {\cf2\super [85]} that is coming into the world.”
The Jewish leaders answered, “Are you from Galilee too? Study the Scriptures. {\cf2\super [125]} You will learn that no prophet {\cf2\super [126]} comes from Galilee.”
You know about Jesus from Nazareth. God made him the Christ {\cf2\super [213]} by giving him the Holy Spirit {\cf2\super [214]} and power. Jesus went everywhere doing good things for people. Jesus healed the people that were ruled by the devil. This showed that God was with Jesus.
“My Jewish brothers, listen to these words: Jesus from Nazareth was a very special man. God clearly showed this to you. God proved this by the powerful and amazing things he did through Jesus. You all saw these things. So you know this is true.
The Lord your God will send to you a prophet. [120] This prophet will come from among your own people. He will be like me. You must listen to this prophet.
