A Prophet Among You

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SUMMARY

1. A study of various relationships of the prophets to God and to other individuals and groups reveals much that helps us to understand them and their work. APAY 133.1

2. No distinction is made between men and women who served as prophets. Prophetesses were fewer in number, but their relationships to God and to the people were the same as those of the prophets. APAY 133.2

3. Prophet and priest were intended to be associated closely in achieving their objectives. The prophet representing God and the priest representing the people helped to form a two-way system of communication. APAY 133.3

4. No distinction can be made between Old and New Testament prophets. All were called by God, and they served in the same capacities and worked toward the same objectives. APAY 133.4

5. Jesus identified Himself with the prophets from the beginning, and He declared Himself to be one of them during His earthly ministry. Their messages and His life unite to form the revelation of God’s character in the written and living Word. APAY 133.5