The Sons of the Prophets

The last time that we were together around this passage, I said to you that none of the prophets of the sons of the prophets are mentioned by name in this chapter. I believe that this was done for a reason, and that reason is so that we will look more closely at the office of the prophet itself and not be distracted by the personalities of particular men. This evening I want to set forth to you the important duties of an Old Testament prophet, duties which in certain ways carry over into the New Testament and are still the duties of a New Testament pastor-teacher. This study will be of benefit to the people of God who should support their pastor in regard to the truths that he preaches, and be able to recognize a faithful man in the ministry when he is exercising his office and gift in the way that God would have him to do it. What are the doctrines which the God of Israel would have the sons of the prophets preach, so that both kings and other prophets of the Lord would know what the will of their God was, and be wise? Well, 1st of all – God would have those who preach on His behalf to correct all men’s false notions of Himself. (verses 26-30) 2nd – God would have those who preach on His behalf to declare to all men a right doctrine of the brotherhood of man. (verses 31-34) And 3rd – God would have those who preach on His behalf to speak plainly about Justice and Judgment. (verses 35-43)