Lesson (2) Highlights, Activation’s & Assignments
LESSON 2: WHAT IS A PROPHET REALLY?
LESSON HIGHLIGHTS
1. A Prophet Is More Than Someone Who Predicts
Many assume prophets only predict future events.
But biblical prophets did much more:
spoke God’s heart
called people to repentance
revealed truth
confronted sin
strengthened leaders
warned nations
brought direction
released encouragement
interpreted divine revelation
A prophet is not merely a fortune teller.
A prophet is a messenger.
Key Truth:
A prophet speaks from God, not merely about the future.
2. A Prophet Is God’s Mouthpiece
The prophet represents God's voice to people.
Exodus 7:1
"Aaron shall be your prophet."
This means:
Aaron became Moses’ spokesperson.
Likewise:
A prophet communicates what God desires communicated.
This requires:
accuracy
humility
obedience
restraint
3. A Prophet Must First Hear Before Speaking
A true prophet is first a listener.
Before:
public ministry
declarations
correction
prophecy
There must be hearing.
Examples:
Samuel: “Speak Lord.”
Jeremiah: “The word of the Lord came.”
Ezekiel: “Son of man, hear what I say.”
Prophets are not self-generated speakers.
4. Prophets Carry Burden
Real prophets do not simply deliver exciting words.
They often carry:
grief
intercession
warnings
divine sorrow
spiritual burden
Jeremiah was called:
the weeping prophet
Some revelation hurts before it heals.
5. Prophets Reveal God’s Heart, Not Their Opinions
Danger:
People confuse strong opinions with prophetic authority.
A prophet does NOT say:
“I feel strongly, therefore God said.”
True prophetic ministry requires distinction between:
emotion
opinion
assumption
revelation
6. A Prophet Is Not Always in the Office of Prophet
This is crucial.
A person may:
prophesy
receive dreams
sense impressions
hear from God
Without being a prophet in office.
Difference:
Prophetic gift:
Occasional function
Prophetic office:
Consistent divine assignment with governmental responsibility
7. Prophets Call People Back to God
Biblical prophets often confronted compromise.
Examples:
Elijah vs Baal
Nathan confronting David
Jeremiah warning Judah
John the Baptist confronting Herod
A prophet comforts—but also confronts.
8. Prophets Are Servants, Not Celebrities
Modern culture can make prophets look like spiritual celebrities.
But biblical prophets were:
servants
watchmen
messengers
intercessors
burden bearers
Prophetic ministry is service—not status.
9. Prophets Must Represent God Correctly
A false representation damages people.
Example:
Moses struck the rock wrongly.
God said:
"You did not sanctify Me."
A prophet must not:
exaggerate
manipulate
intimidate
weaponize revelation
10. Jesus Is the Ultimate Prophetic Model
Every prophetic ministry must reflect Christ.
Jesus:
heard the Father
spoke truth
confronted darkness
showed compassion
operated in purity
obeyed perfectly
The prophetic should look like Jesus.
KEY SCRIPTURES
Amos 3:7
"Surely the Lord does nothing unless He reveals His secret..."
Jeremiah 23:18
"Who has stood in the counsel of the Lord?"
Exodus 7:1
"Aaron shall be your prophet."
Ephesians 4:11
"He gave some prophets..."
Revelation 19:10
"The testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy."
LESSON 2 ACTIVATIONS
Activation 1 — Prophetic Myth Breaking
Answer honestly:
What ideas about prophets did I grow up with?
Examples:
predicts future
spooky
untouchable
always dramatic
superhuman
always correct
Now compare with Scripture.
Activation 2 — Character Comparison
Compare two models:
False model:
Write characteristics.
Examples:
attention seeking
manipulative
controlling
mystical performance
ego driven
Biblical model:
Write characteristics.
Examples:
humble
obedient
burdened
truthful
surrendered
Activation 3 — Listening Prayer
Pray:
"Lord, teach me to hear before I speak."
Sit quietly for 10 minutes.
Journal:
impressions
scriptures
convictions
Activation 4 — Scripture Study
Study one prophet:
Choose:
Jeremiah
Samuel
Elijah
Ezekiel
Nathan
John the Baptist
Answer:
What made them prophetic?
What burden did they carry?
What was their relationship with God?
ASSIGNMENTS
Assignment 1 — Reflection Paper
Write:
“What Is a Prophet Really?”
1–2 pages.
Include:
biblical definition
misconceptions
your insights
Assignment 2 — Prophet Study
Choose one biblical prophet.
Research:
call
assignment
struggles
lessons
Submit summary.
Assignment 3 — Modern Discernment Exercise
Watch/listen to one modern prophetic minister.
Evaluate:
Do you see:
humility?
scriptural grounding?
Christlikeness?
accuracy?
manipulation?
spectacle?
Goal:
discernment, not criticism.
Assignment 4 — Memory Scripture
Memorize:
Jeremiah 23:18
OR
Amos 3:7
Be prepared to recite.
FINAL CHALLENGE
Ask:
Do I want to be known as prophetic, or do I want to faithfully represent God?
