What was the Old Testament prophet? In this Tabletalk article, I attempt a brief introduction to the actual function of the office of the prophet in the Old Testament.
To understand the biblical office of the prophet is to recognize that God speaks in many voices: fierce, tender, poetic, and commanding. In an age longing for authenticity, the prophetic witness remains vital. These ancient figures remind us that God’s voice is not muted and that true vision often comes from the margins. The biblical prophets call us to hear the word of judgment, the whisper of grace, the thunder of justice, and the song of redemption.
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