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\"\"<\/a>Do we need a Messiah? If so, why? Was God pleased with animal sacrifices from people like Noah and Moses? Will the Messiah stop us from needing to sacrifice for sins? What was prophesied about the Messiah? Will the Messiah lead a war on evil? How will we know the Messiah?<\/p>\n

The Prophet Amos said, ‘Indeed, the Sovereign LORD never does anything until he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets.’\u00b9 God’s plans for the Messiah were laid out in detail in prophecies given in advance to many of the prophets mentioned on this site.<\/p>\n

Our study guide explores some of the prophets covered in this website in more detail to help people to decide for themselves about who the Messiah is, and what His significance is<\/em> for our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Click here<\/a> to request our free<\/strong> study guide, ask a question, or find out more about discussion groups
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\u00b9 Amos 3:7<\/p>\n

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