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Lesson 4

The Prophets of the Old Testament

The prophets were men and women who were called by God to experience deeply God’s saving presence in the historical situation of their times and who were given a mission to make known the message of God’s saving power.

Catechism Connections

Lesson Topics
Old Testament
Essential Lessons

Day 1 & 3

Lesson Vocabulary

  • Prophet
    :
    In the Old Testament, the prophets were God’s spokespersons who made known God’s message to His people. They proclaimed hope and salvation to the people if they would repent and worship God. Jesus fulfills this role not by speaking for God, but because He is God. He did God’s will throughout His life and spoke God’s truth to the people. He revealed God to the people and taught about God’s law and love. (2) One of the original roles God gave to Adam in the Garden of Eden. The task of a prophet in the Old Testament was to speak on God’ behalf and be His spokesperson. Adam was given the job of naming all of the animals, a right reserved for their creator. Adam, then, was God’s spokesperson and acted as the first prophet.
  • Call Narrative
    :
    The story or pattern for God’s calling of all of the prophets. The pattern follows the story of the calling of Moses, the first prophet. The five parts of the call narrative of a prophet are: the setting is one of mystery and awe, God calls the prophet to action, the prophet feels unworthy and objects, God reassures the prophet, and then God sends the prophet forth and offers a sign.
  • Prophetes
    :
    Greek for “one who speaks for another.” The word “prophet” comes from this word.
  • Navi
    :
    Hebrew word for prophet, which means “mouth.” Prophets speak for God. Adam was the first prophet when he named all of the animals.
  • Ro eh
    :
    Hebrew for “to see beneath the surface,” or “to possess vision.” Used to describe the prophets of the Old Testament.
  • Ish Elohim
    :
    Hebrew for “men of the spirit,” or “one called by God to speak for Him.” Used to describe the prophets of the Old Testament.

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