The Torah portion Shoftim (Judges) teaches more than how Israel was governed—it reveals how God establishes spiritual authority.
In this teaching, Monte Judah examines John 1 alongside Deuteronomy 18 to answer several fascinating questions:
Why did the Pharisees ask John the Baptist if he was Elijah?
Who is “the Prophet” they were expecting?
Why did John deny being the Messiah, Elijah, and the Prophet?
What is the significance of Elijah’s Cup at Passover?
How do the two witnesses in Revelation connect to Moses and Elijah?
What does Shoftim teach us about judges, kings, prophets, and priests?
This message uncovers prophetic connections stretching from Moses to John the Baptist, the ministry of Yeshua, and ultimately the events leading to Messiah’s return.
Key Scriptures
Deuteronomy 16–18
John 1
John 7
Malachi 4
Isaiah 40
Revelation 11
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00:00 Shabbat Blessings
02:50 Introduction to Shoftim
03:35 Why the Pharisees Questioned John
05:00 Was John the Messiah?
08:00 How God Appoints Leaders
09:15 Why They Asked About Elijah
10:30 Elijah’s Belt & Malachi’s Prophecy
11:00 The Meaning of Elijah’s Cup
13:00 John’s Message: The Kingdom Is Near
16:00 Who Is “The Prophet”?
19:00 Yeshua at the Feast of Tabernacles
22:00 Deuteronomy 18 Explained
24:00 Islam, Mormonism & The Prophet Claim
25:30 The Two Witnesses of Revelation
28:00 Final Challenge
29:00 Aaronic Blessing
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Always, amazing teachings..thank you Yeshua ❤️
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Shabbat Shalom everyone. May everyone have a restful Blessed Sabbath, God Bless.
Oh??? what if he found his belt again? Would we over look it?
Thank you for this teaching!! So rich. Much to ponder.
Thanks brother Monte ❤🖖
God bless
Shabbat shalom 2026🙏🏾
I’m ready for the greater exodus. Let’s gooooooooooo
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Sabbath blessings from KCMO
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SHABBAT SHALOM yall blessings from Lancaster pa ❤
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Amen…Shabbat Shalom HalleluYAH ❤
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Shabbat shalom from Scotland. Fascinating to hear why Mohammed and the leader of the Mormons called themselves "The Prophet ".
Shabbat Shalom from Northern Alabama
This teaching was so very awesome!! I absolutely loved it!!💙💙💙
Shabbat slalom from Arkansas
Monte thank you very much. You are very good teacher of the Bible.✝️📖🙏
Monte, thanks for shedding more light on this amazing and profound topic that most believers have never heard of.
Haggi an Abram had a child the child was Islamic
Shabbat Shalom from NC
Absolutely a beautiful presentation!
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Shabbat Shalom brother Monte and family. May you all find rest on this Sabbath day weekend 🙏