ProPhecy Is cyclIcal - God's Puzzle Solved
ProPhecy Is cyclIcal - God's Puzzle Solved
ProPhecy Is cyclIcal - God's Puzzle Solved
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Chapter 3What <strong>Is</strong> A Prophet?Some prophets (like Jeremiah) were chosenwhen they were in their mother’s womb.In the same way, God chose <strong>Is</strong>rael (bygenealogy) because of Abraham and hisfaithfulness. Other prophets were selectedfor specific purposes as God deemed itnecessary. Prophets were God’s assistants.They warned the people by prophesyingtheir future but only in part (I Corinthians13).Daniel, The Prophet<strong>Is</strong>rael and Judah went into captivity as slaves becauseof their corrupt behavior. The Prophet Daniel continuouslywarned them to turn back to God since theywere His children. <strong>Is</strong>aiah 1 prophesied and foretoldthis event. (Read the book, The Ten Lost Tribes).First, <strong>Is</strong>rael (The Ten Tribes) was divided from Judah.This left Judah with 21/2 Tribes. Then, <strong>Is</strong>raelwent into captivity. Later, Judah went into captivityas well (conquered by King Nebuchadnezzar).Judah remained in captivity for seventy years. Godchose Daniel to be a Prophet and lead the people. Danielwas chosen because he had a right heart. While