Role of the Prophet

Introduction

Examples of of O.T. Prophets

The prophets Jesus refers to demonstrate power to provide and heal.

The demonstrate that God does not only bless his chosen people.

Isaiah 61:1–2 (ESV)

The Year of the Lord’s Favor

61 The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,

because the Lord has anointed me

to bring good news to the poor;

he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,

to proclaim liberty to the captives,

and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;

2 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor,

and the day of vengeance of our God;

to comfort all who mourn;

Key Points

Jesus stands in the line of the prophet Isaiah

Verses 18-19 show some of what Jesus taking this roll will mean.

Application

The prophetic ministry of Jesus cannot be ignored

The prophets’ message was not their own, but God’s.

Gordon Fee; Douglas Stuart

Jesus changes everything

Conclusion