1. Introducing the Prophets
Luke 24:21-24

2. 21 But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel
21 But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened.
22 Yes, and certain women of our company, who arrived at the tomb early, astonished us.
23 When they did not find His body, they came saying that they had also seen a vision of angels who said He was alive.
24 And certain of those who were with us went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said; but Him they did not see."
25 Then He said to them, "O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!
26 Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?"
27 And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.
Luke 24:21-27

3. Understanding the Prophets
Definition of a prophet
Priest and prophet

4. God
Prophet
Priest
Man

5. Understanding the Prophets
Definition of a prophet
Priest and prophet
Moses/Aaron & God/prophet

6. Moses
Prophet
Aaron
Pharaoh

7. Understanding the Prophets
Definition of a prophet
Priest and prophet
Moses/Aaron & God/prophet
Jesus is prophet, priest and king
Place of the prophets
Summation of OT message--Heb. 1:1-2
NT verses showing importance of prophets
Acts 3:22-23
Luke 24:44-45
Luke 21:20-22
Call of the prophets
Not all calls are recorded
Few, if any, felt qualified

8. The Prophet and His Work
The unbelieving, sinful world of the prophets
The response of the prophets (ordinary people)
Lessons from specific prophets
Jonah—The rebellious prophet
Amos—Not for hire; not a professional messenger
Isaiah—Sinful Israel and cleansed Isaiah
Ezekiel—Sacrificial life
Jeremiah—The “not a cry-baby” prophets
There were many NT prophets

9. Tell Others About His Plan
Believe Mark 16:16
Repent Luke 13:3
Confess Faith Rom. 10:10
Be Baptized Into Him Gal. 3:27
Added to His church, His body, His family
Be faithful until death Rev. 2:10