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A prophet's role was to call the righteous to repentance.
A prophet's role was to call the righteous to repentance.
True
A prophet interprets the word of God and teaches truth.
A prophet interprets the word of God and teaches truth.
True
A prophet does not receive revelations or directions from the Lord.
A prophet does not receive revelations or directions from the Lord.
False
Prophets have the ability to see into the past and interpret historical events.
Prophets have the ability to see into the past and interpret historical events.
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Foretelling future events is one of the key responsibilities of a prophet.
Foretelling future events is one of the key responsibilities of a prophet.
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God sends prophets to mislead people with false information.
God sends prophets to mislead people with false information.
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The prophets often started speaking to the people saying 'Thus says the Lord.'
The prophets often started speaking to the people saying 'Thus says the Lord.'
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The first of Israel's prophets was Noah, who gave the people the Law.
The first of Israel's prophets was Noah, who gave the people the Law.
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Prophets in the Bible urged people to continue in their sins without repentance.
Prophets in the Bible urged people to continue in their sins without repentance.
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Today, prophets still continue to testify of Jesus.
Today, prophets still continue to testify of Jesus.
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Each individual's role in God's plan is to serve themselves.
Each individual's role in God's plan is to serve themselves.
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God's plan is also referred to as the Plan of Salvation among Latter Day Saints.
God's plan is also referred to as the Plan of Salvation among Latter Day Saints.
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A prophet in the Old Testament was responsible for interpreting the word of God.
A prophet in the Old Testament was responsible for interpreting the word of God.
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The primary role of ancient prophets was to foretell coming events and warn the world.
The primary role of ancient prophets was to foretell coming events and warn the world.
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Prophets in the Bible never called people to repentance when necessary.
Prophets in the Bible never called people to repentance when necessary.
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One of the roles of an ancient prophet was to bear witness of Jesus Christ.
One of the roles of an ancient prophet was to bear witness of Jesus Christ.
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Today, prophets continue to testify of Jesus but do not warn and advise people about important topics.
Today, prophets continue to testify of Jesus but do not warn and advise people about important topics.
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The 5 major roles of a prophet include building up and planting.
The 5 major roles of a prophet include building up and planting.
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Study Notes
Prophets and Their Roles
- Prophets often started their messages with "Thus says the Lord" and focused on God's relationship with his people.
God's Covenant
- In Genesis 17:8, God made a special promise called a covenant.
Roles of Prophets
- Prophets communicated God's will to the people.
- They encouraged people in faithfulness and called them to repentance when they turned away from God.
- The first prophet of Israel was Moses, who gave the people the Law and led them through their 40-year journey in the wilderness.
Importance of Prophets
- Prophets urged the people to repent and foretold the birth, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Today, prophets continue to testify of Jesus and warn and advise people about important topics.
God's Plan
- Romans 8:28 states that God works for good with those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
- Each person has been called by God to love Him, serve others, and spread the Gospel.
Solomon's Reign
- Solomon, the son of David, succeeded him and built the Temple, making Israel a rich and powerful kingdom.
- He prayed for wisdom to lead God's people well.
- Later, he turned to false gods and idols, sinning against God, and the kingdom was divided.
Prophets in the Old Testament
- Major prophets in the Old Testament include Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel.
- Minor prophets in the Old Testament include Hosea, Jonah, Zephaniah, Joel, Micah, Haggai, Amos, Nahum, Zechariah, Obadiah, Habakkuk, Malachi.
Roles of Prophets
- Prophets teach truth and interpret the word of God.
- They call the unrighteous to repentance.
- They receive revelations and directions from the Lord for our benefit.
- They may see into the future and foretell coming events.
Roles of Ancient Prophets
- They taught the people the laws of God and how to live them.
- They called the people to repentance when necessary.
- They bore witness of Jesus Christ.
Roles of Prophets in the Church Today
- Prophets receive direction from God to help people navigate challenges and situations.
- They warn and advise people about important topics.
5 Major Roles of a Prophet
- To pull down (bring what is high down)
- To destroy
- To throw down
- To build
- To plant
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Test your knowledge on the roles and significance of prophets in the Bible, from communicating God's will to the people to encouraging faithfulness and repentance. Learn about the covenant in Genesis 17:8 and the impact of prophets like Moses.
