Role of the Prophet

Introduction

Examples of OT Prophets

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

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

Key Points

Jesus Stands in the Line of the Prophet Isaiah

Isaiah 61:1–2 ESV

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; to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn;

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

English Standard Version Luke 4:18

liberty

ESV translates this as liberty but LEB speaks about sending people out in freedom.

one who proclaims inspired utterances on behalf of God—‘prophet, inspired preacher.’9 τοῦτο δὲ ὅλον γέγονεν ἵνα πληρωθῇ τὸ ῥηθὲν ὑπὸ κυρίου διὰ τοῦ προφήτου ‘all this happened in order to make come true what the Lord had said through the prophet’ Mt 1:22; κατῆλθεν τις ἀπὸ τῆς Ἰουδαίας προφήτης ὀνόματι Ἅγαβος ‘a prophet by the name of Agabus came down from Judea’ Ac 21:10.

Matthew 1:22 ESV

All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:

Implications and Applications

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