In this advanced lesson from School of the Prophets Level 2,

we examine the similarities and differences between Old Testament and New Testament prophets.

In this lesson we discuss:

The role of prophets under the Old Covenant

Why prophets were essential before Pentecost

How the Holy Spirit changed prophetic ministry

The difference between "Thus saith the Lord" and New Testament prophecy

Prophetic authority under the New Covenant

Why prophecy must be judged

The role of Agabus and New Testament prophets

The priesthood of all believers

The dangers of applying Old Testament prophetic models incorrectly today

This lesson will bring clarity, balance, and biblical understanding to modern prophetic ministry.

Key Scriptures

Numbers 12:6

Amos 3:7

Joel 2:28-29

Acts 2

1 Corinthians 14

Ephesians 4:11

Acts 21:10-11

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PROPHETIC LAB

LESSON 8 PROPHETIC LAB

Old Testament vs New Testament Prophets

Lab Objective

To understand how prophetic ministry functioned under the Old Covenant and how it functions under the New Covenant after Christ and Pentecost.

ACTIVATION 1 — Covenant Comparison

Create two columns:

Old Testament New Testament

Compare:

Access to God

Holy Spirit activity

Prophetic authority

Who could prophesy

How revelation was delivered

ACTIVATION 2 — Study Moses vs Agabus

Read:

Numbers 12

Acts 21:10-11

Compare:

Authority

Function

Audience

Covenant context

What differences do you observe?

ACTIVATION 3 — Pentecost Changed Everything

Read:

Joel 2:28-29

Acts 2:16-18

Answer:

What changed after Pentecost?

Who now receives the Spirit?

What does this mean for prophetic ministry?

ACTIVATION 4 — Prophecy Must Be Judged

Read:

1 Corinthians 14:29

Answer:

Why does Paul instruct believers to judge prophecy?

What does this reveal about New Testament prophetic ministry?

ASSIGNMENT

3–4 Page Paper

"Old Testament vs New Testament Prophets"

Include:

Major similarities

Major differences

The impact of Pentecost

The role of the Holy Spirit

The importance of judging prophecy

Modern application

FINAL CHALLENGE

Ask yourself:

"Am I interpreting prophetic ministry through the Cross and Pentecost, or am I applying Old Covenant models to New Covenant realities?"

Because understanding the difference between Old Testament and New Testament prophets is essential for mature prophetic ministry.