Introduction
Introduction But Moses replied, “Are you jealous for my sake? I wish that all the Lord ’s people were prophets and that the Lord would put his Spirit on them!” (Numbers 11: 29) The Old Testament prophets changed lives, and they continue to do so. How is such notable change possible? That is the basic question we seek to answer in this study. Old Testament prophets were God's messengers to Judah and Israel. They declared God's words to ordinary men and women, wealthy kings and judges, and large groups at public events. The prophetic books are the written record of what the Spirit directed the prophets to communicate to their audiences. Some Prophets condemned those who oppressed the poor, while others provided spiritual answers to the difficult questions of everyday life. God's messengers challenged audiences to transform their behavior so that they could enjoy the blessing of God's presence. The Hebrew prophets addressed people who lived hundreds of years a...