WHAT IS A PROPHET?

[Notes on Prophecy #1]

WHAT IS A PROPHET?

The earliest name for a prophet is a “seer” (1 Sam. 9:9). A prophet is a man or women to whom the will of God was revealed under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, in order to communicate it to people.  

What did he see?

1. The Word of God (Isa. 21:10).

Forth-telling means normally in form of warnings, rebukes, promises, and/or exhortations. They are the voice of God (“Thus saith the Lord”—Jer. 37:17). He speaks the Word of the Lord regardless of the audience (Ezk. 3:11).

2. Events.

Foretelling is usually in the form of prognostications and predictions of coming events (Jer. 37:17). These may have near or far application, or both.

Prophecy is the oral or written message of the prophets.