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Prophets and prophesying are always about Jesus
9 Then he said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb!’ ” And he said to me, “These are the true sayings of God.” 10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. But he said to me, “See that you do not do that! I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”
” (Revelation 19:9–10, NKJV)
Of this salvation the prophets have inquired
Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you,11. searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.12. To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.
1 Peter 1:10-12
Surely the Lord God does nothing,
Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.
A lion has roared!
Who will not fear?
The Lord God has spoken!
Who can but prophesy?
Amos 3:7-8
Jesus and the Prophets
And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, “He shall be called a Nazarene.”
Matthew 2:23
“Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.
Matthew 5:17
“For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.14. “And if you are willing to receive it, he is Elijah who is to come.15. “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!16. “But to what shall I liken this generation? It is like children sitting in the marketplaces and calling to their companions,17. “and saying:
‘We played the flute for you, And you did not dance;
We mourned to you, And you did not lament.’
Matthew 11:13-17
So when they were sent off, they came to Antioch; and when they had gathered the multitude together, they delivered the letter.31. When they had read it, they rejoiced over its encouragement.32. Now Judas and Silas, themselves being prophets also, exhorted and strengthened the brethren with many words.33. And after they had stayed there for a time, they were sent back with greetings from the brethren to the apostles.
Acts 15:30-33
Ezekiel
And He said to me, “Son of man, stand on your feet, and I will speak to you.”2. Then the Spirit entered me when He spoke to me, and set me on my feet; and I heard Him who spoke to me.3. And He said to me: “Son of man, I am sending you to the children of Israel, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me; they and their fathers have transgressed against Me to this very day.4. “For they are impudent and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord God.’5. “As for them, whether they hear or whether they refuse—for they are a rebellious house—yet they will know that a prophet has been among them.
“And you, son of man, do not be afraid of them nor be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with you and you dwell among scorpions; do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their looks, though they are a rebellious house.7. “You shall speak My words to them, whether they hear or whether they refuse, for they are rebellious.8. “But you, son of man, hear what I say to you. Do not be rebellious like that rebellious house; open your mouth and eat what I give you.”
Now when I looked, there was a hand stretched out to me; and behold, a scroll of a book was in it.10. Then He spread it before me; and there was writing on the inside and on the outside, and written on it were lamentations and mourning and woe.
Ezekiel 2
Oh, that all the Lord’s people were prophets
Then Moses said to him, “Are you zealous for my sake? Oh, that all the Lord’s people were prophets and that the Lord would put His Spirit upon them!”
Numbers 11:29
When they came there to the hill, there was a group of prophets to meet him; then the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.
1 Samuel 10:10
Then Saul sent messengers to take David. And when they saw the group of prophets prophesying, and Samuel standing as leader over them, the Spirit of God came upon the messengers of Saul, and they also prophesied.21. And when Saul was told, he sent other messengers, and they prophesied likewise. Then Saul sent messengers again the third time, and they prophesied also.
1 Samuel 19:20-21
So it was, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood in the entrance of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him, and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”14. And he said, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God of hosts; because the children of Israel have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I alone am left; and they seek to take my life.”
1 Kings 19:13-14
Now when the sons of the prophets who were from Jericho saw him, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they came to meet him, and bowed to the ground before him.
2 Kings 2:15
And the Lord spoke by His servants the prophets, saying,11. “Because Manasseh king of Judah has done these abominations (he has acted more wickedly than all the Amorites who were before him, and has also made Judah sin with his idols),12. “therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel: ‘Behold, I am bringing such calamity upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whoever hears of it, both his ears will tingle.
2 Kings 21:10-12
Prophets of God were with them, helping them
So Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak rose up and began to build the house of God which is in Jerusalem; and the prophets of God were with them, helping them.
Ezra 5:2
Yet they would not listen
Yet for many years You had patience with them,And testified against them by Your Spirit in Your prophets.
Yet they would not listen;Therefore You gave them into the hand of the peoples of the lands.
Nehemiah 9:30
God has closed your eyes, namely, the prophets;
For the Lord has poured out on you The spirit of deep sleep, And has closed your eyes, namely, the prophets; And He has covered your heads, namely, the seers.
Isaiah 29:10
And the prophets become wind, For the word is not in them. Thus shall it be done to them.”
Jeremiah 5:13
And the Lord said to me, “The prophets prophesy lies in My name. I have not sent them, commanded them, nor spoken to them; they prophesy to you a false vision, divination, a worthless thing, and the deceit of their heart.
Jeremiah 14:14
My heart within me is broken Because of the prophets
My heart within me is broken Because of the prophets;
All my bones shake. I am like a drunken man,
And like a man whom wine has overcome,
Because of the Lord,
And because of His holy words.
For the land is full of adulterers; For because of a curse the land mourns.
The pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up. Their course of life is evil,
And their might is not right. “For both prophet and priest are profane;
Yes, in My house I have found their wickedness,” says the Lord.
“Therefore their way shall be to them
Like slippery ways;
In the darkness they shall be driven on and fall in them;
For I will bring disaster on them, The year of their punishment,” says the Lord.
“And I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria:
They prophesied by Baal And caused My people Israel to err.
Also I have seen a horrible thing in the prophets of Jerusalem:
They commit adultery and walk in lies; They also strengthen the hands of evildoers,
So that no one turns back from his wickedness. All of them are like Sodom to Me,
And her inhabitants like Gomorrah. “Therefore thus says the Lord of hosts concerning the prophets:
‘Behold, I will feed them with wormwood, And make them drink the water of gall;
For from the prophets of Jerusalem Profaneness has gone out into all the land.’ ”
Jeremiah 23:9-15
The Lord God does nothing, Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets
If a trumpet is blown in a city, will not the people be afraid?
If there is calamity in a city, will not the Lord have done it?
Surely the Lord God does nothing,
Unless He reveals His secret to His servants the prophets.
A lion has roared!
Who will not fear?
The Lord God has spoken!
Who can but prophesy?
Amos 3:6-8
New Testament Prophets can become Apostles
Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God2. which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures,3. concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the seed of David according to the flesh,4. and declared to be the Son of God with power according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead.5. Through Him we have received grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith among all nations for His name,
Romans 1:1-5
Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.28. And God has appointed these in the church: first apostles, second prophets, third teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, administrations, varieties of tongues.29. Are all apostles? Are all prophets? Are all teachers? Are all workers of miracles?30. Do all have gifts of healings? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?31. But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.
1 Corinthians 12:27-31
Prophets are foundation Stones for the church
having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,
Ephesians 2:20
which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets:
Ephesians 3:5
And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers,
Ephesians 4:11
And those who dwell on the earth will rejoice over them, make merry, and send gifts to one another, because these two prophets tormented those who dwell on the earth.
Revelation 11:10
“Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you holy apostles and prophets, for God has avenged you on her!”
Revelation 18:20
“And in her was found the blood of prophets and saints, and of all who were slain on the earth.”
Revelation 18:24
Then he said to me, “See that you do not do that. For I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.”
Revelation 22:9
