Unit 7: The Prophets, Exile, and Restoration

Section 6: Reflection on Prophets

Reflection on Prophets God calls all people to be prophets –The ideal is the brave and courageous prophet

Reflection on Prophets God calls all people to be prophets The ideal is the brave and courageous prophet –Each person must respond to God’s call to be a prophet Each person can either accept or reject their call as a prophet How have you responded to God’s call to be a prophet?

Reflection on Prophets God calls all people to be prophets The ideal is the brave and courageous prophet –Each person must respond to God’s call to be a prophet When have you accepted God’s call to be a prophet and displayed bravery and courage by... –Speaking the truth against injustice of any kind? –Acting with generosity, compassion, and love towards others, especially those who are suffering or in need? –Working for peace and justice in the world? –Standing against the sinfulness and evil that exists in the world? –Challenging others to admit their own sinfulness and calling them to repent and return to God? –Providing joy and hope for the future?

Reflection on Prophets God calls all people to be prophets The ideal is the brave and courageous prophet –Each person must discern where and how God is calling them to be a prophet There are numerous different places and ways to be a prophet –Where?  home, school, church, neighborhood community –How?  son, brother, student, athlete, teammate, altar server, lector, boy scout Where and how is God calling you to be a prophet?

Reflection on Prophets