What is a Prophet?

1. A Man of God

• • Chosen by God (1 Kings 12:22)

2. A Servant of the Lord

• • Indicating that he was faithful to God (1 Kings 14:18)

3. A Messenger of the Lord

• • Showing that he was sent by God (Isaiah 42:19)

4. A Seer (Ro’eh) or Beholder (Hozeh)

• • Revealing that his insight was from God (Isaiah 30:9-10)

5. A Man of the Spirit

• • Telling that he spoke by the Spirit of the Lord (Hosea 9:7 RSV; cf. Micah 3:8)

6. A Watchman

• • Reflecting his alertness for God (Ezekiel 3:17)

7. A Prophet

• • Marking him as a spokesperson for God

How a Prophet Received Their Message From God

1. Dreams (Genesis 37)
   
   
2. Visions (Daniel 7)
   
   
3. Audible Voice (1 Samuel 3)
   
   
4. Inner Voice (Hosea 1; Joel 1)
   
   
5. From Angels (Genesis 19)
   
   
6. Miracles (Exodus 3; Judges 6)
   
   
7. The Lot (Proverbs 16:33)
   
   
8. High Priest Used Urim and Thummim (Exodus 28:30)