What is a Prophet and What was Their Main Job?
Answer: A prophet was a spokesperson or messenger for God, known as a "man of God" or "seer." Their primary job was not simply to predict the future (though they often did), but to deliver God's message, calling the people to repentance and reminding them of the covenant they shared with God.
Explanation with Verses:
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Deuteronomy 18:18: God says, "I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him."
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This defines the prophet's role: to speak God's exact message, often introduced with the phrase, "Thus says the LorD."
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Amos 3:7: "For the Lord GoD does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets."
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Prophets served as God's channel of communication, especially before major events of judgment or salvation.
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