QoD: What is a prophet?

Unit 3, Lesson 3

I. What is a prophet?

• Notebook Activity 4• Read Deuteronomy 18:14-22 and

write a description of what a prophet is

II. A Prophet’s Role

• To speak for God to the king and the people

• Usually applied to he immediate future• Many also had long-term fulfillment

• Prophets in Israel: warned and called the kings and God’s people back to God’s laws– Predicting the future was only a minor part

III. 2 Types of Prophets

• During early part of the Divided Kingdom, many lived in communities or school (Elijah and Elisha)– Did not write down their messages– Performed miracles to demonstrate God’s

power• Later prophets did not live in

communities– Left poetic, written records of God’s words– Miracles not an important part of their role

IV. Prophetic Themes

A. Faithful worshipB. Judgment for disobeying God’s covenantC. Hope (encouragement)

Workbook Assignment

• Complete pp. 19 and 20 in Day of the Lord Workbook