A Prophet Among You

SUMMARY

1. The Bible designates the prophet as a spokesman for God. APAY 74.2

2. Old and New Testament word study gives insight into both the reception and delivery of messages by the prophet. APAY 74.3

3. Between God and the prophet there existed a fellowship closer than between those who had not received such intimate views of truth. APAY 74.4

4. All the members of the Godhead, and at least one of the angelic host, were involved in revelations to the prophets. APAY 74.5

5. At times there were certain physical manifestations connected with the receiving of visions. APAY 74.6

6. The vision was as real to the prophet as though he had been experiencing it with his physical body. APAY 74.7

7. The prophet’s responsibility was to give his message in the way God directed, regardless of his own lack of understanding or opposition from the people. APAY 74.8

8. Some communications were passed on to the people orally, some were written, and others were visibly enacted. APAY 75.1

9. The fact of inspiration was unaffected by the identity of the prophet or the method of communication. APAY 75.2