According to The Bible for Dummies, a prophet performed several roles as a link between God and people. First, he had a responsibility of predicting the future events such as the outcome of the war, the sex of unborn baby, and the oncoming calamities among others. Secondly, he advised leaders of the day especially about the voice of God on various issues. Kings always sought the advice of the prophet before embarking on any serious course of action. Thirdly, prophets used to declare God’s oracles to the people. They used to act as God’s messagers and they Continue reading...