How do we know that Jesus is the prophet mentioned in Deuteronomy 18?

The affirmation of Jesus as the prophet mentioned in Deuteronomy 18 is depicted in John 6:14-15, where the people, after witnessing the miracle of the feeding of the 5,000, proclaimed Him as that prophet. This prophecy refers to a mediator between God and the people, which Jesus embodies in His role as both prophet and mediator. The expectation of a prophet like Moses suggested that He would bring God’s words directly to them, confirming His identity. The Scriptures present these twofold testimonies: the miraculous works of Jesus and His authoritative teaching validate His prophetic office, thus fulfilling the ancient promise.