Characteristics and Roles of Prophets in the Old Testament
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Characteristics and roles of prophets in the Old Testament.
INTRODUCTION.
Prophets arose in Israel during the period when Israel’s kings challenged the people in power—the political rulers and the economic elite. Not all the prophets were anti-establishment, however. For example, Nathan was King David’s prophet, and he was financially supported by the king. But most of the prophets criticized the direction in which the people were being led by their rulers, and this often got them into trouble. They were met with hostility, ridicule, mistreatment, punishment, and exile. The word prophet means “to speak for.” The prophets spoke for God to the people, receiving God’s message through visions, dreams, and ecstasies. The prophetic message varied with the circumstances. When things were going well, the prophets warned the people about impending doom if they did not change their ways. When things were going badly, they supported the people with words of encouragement and hope.
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