Old Testament scripture instructs that we are to “Trust in the Lord your God and you will be established. Put your trust in His prophets and succeed.” Many believers would ask how does this verse apply to me today? This question certainly deserves an answer, one based on God’s Word and not just the opinion of man.
This study will examine the role of the prophet in both the Old and New Covenants. We will see how men in the Old Covenant looked primarily to the prophet for direction from God. Yet we today have the leading of the Holy Spirit, who dwells in us. Also, the prophet is listed in the fivefold ministry gift, so what is their role in our covenant? Are we to put our trust in them as Jehoshaphat instructed?
These are but a few of the questions that will be addressed as we examine the role of the prophetic in our lives as disciples of Jesus Christ.