Exploring the purpose of the Old Testment prophets
Exploring the purpose of the prophets
A final example to illustrate the need of illustrations is when Jeremiah saw two baskets of figs before the temple of the Lord, Jeremiah 24:1-10.?
Dead externalism in religious practice and mechanical routine in religious thought has caused the downfall of most groups in religion. This is the reason for
Another way God used the prophets was to act as an intercessor.? Priest, of course were the prime intercessors, as they presented sacrifices on behalf
Our English word ?prophet? is, of course, the Greek word ?prophetes.??? The word needs no discussion and the definition is not questioned.? It does not
There are many names we see used for the office of the prophet.? Some places he is called an angel of Yahweh as in Haggai
Another common term mentioned many times in the Old Testament for prophet was man of God.? This term emphasized his holy calling, moral character and
If we are to arrive at a proper conception of the function of the prophet (nabhi), we must look to its meaning in actual usage:
After Samuel had anointed Saul, he announced to him that when Saul came to the hill of God where the garrison of the Philistines was,