What is the "Prophecy of the Popes"? Is This the Last Pope?

With the recent death of Pope Francis and the selection of next pope, social media has lit up with multiple videos and podcasts discussing, the “prophecy of the popes.”Some of you are perhaps hearing about this mysterious prophecy for the first time, while many others have heard about it over the years, but are not certain as to what it is. Should Christians give consideration to this age old prophecy, and should it be taken seriously?In today’s study, I would like to answer 3 questions that have been asked about the “prophecy of the popes.”1 - What is the "Prophecy of the Popes"?2 - How Accurate Are the "Prophecy of the Popes"?3 - How Should Christians Respond to Extra-biblical Prophecies?Then we will learn 3 Biblical criteria for judging prophecy:1 - Prophecy Must Align with Scripture2 - Prophecy Should Be Judged by Others3 - Prophecy Must Be Fulfilled------------------Key Scriptures for today’s teaching: 1 John 4:1-6Other Scriptures in this study: I Thessalonians 5:19-22; Deuteronomy 13:1-4; 1 Corinthians 14:29; Jeremiah 23:30-32Unless otherwise noted, most Scripture will be from the NLT, the New Living TranslationIf you prayed with Tiff, click here https://lostlamb.org/ and let him know! Be sure to watch the curated playlist “New Beginnings” - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX8E19Azl58_FjxELPxjnsL8CAtmama4&si=Pj84Hm2dGX57OH4Z Thank you for watching, and subscribe for new content each week.Connect with Tiff Shuttlesworth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LostLambAssociation/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TIFFSHUTTLESWORTH/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/tiffshuttlesworLearn more about my ministry: https://lostlamb.org/ Learn more about my ministry in Canada: https://www.lostlamb.ca