ProPhecy Is cyclIcal - God's Puzzle Solved

What Is A Prophet?13teach and use them for His purpose. Samuel’s motherdedicated her son to God’s service. He was chosenthrough genealogy. Samuel’s mother taught himabout her promise to God. When Samuel reached theright age, she brought him to The Priest for training.Samuel proved faithful in living his personal life. So,God used him as a Prophet. Samuel had free choiceand chose to follow God.Jonah And The FishThe Scriptures reveal another example regarding howa Prophet of God is chosen. God used Jonah and thebig fish in a unique way.The Ninevites of Assyria were a violent and wickedpeople. God was ready to punish them, but He alwaysgives mankind a warning before He punishes them. Itshould never be a shock when God strikes. He forewarnslike any loving Father would.Jonah, a very patriotic person for his nation of Judah,knew Assyria would take his people captive. God sawJonah’s dedication and called him to warn The Ninevitesto repent. Jonah balked. He hated the fact thatThe Assyrians could conquer his people. He told God“no” and ran away so God would not use him.Because of Jonah’s disobedience, he was swallowed bya big fish in the sea. For three days and three nights,Jonah was lost in a type of wilderness (being withoutGod). Jonah finally repented, so God delivered himfrom his trial. Then he went and preached to The