60 Bible Verses About Prophetic Ministry
Bible verses about Prophetic Ministry
Delve into the heart of prophetic ministry through the illuminating lens of scripture. Understanding this vital spiritual gift, guided by biblical truth, unlocks profound insights into God's communication with humanity. The verses ahead unveil the purpose, power, and parameters of prophecy, revealing how it serves to edify, encourage, and comfort the church. As you explore these passages, seek discernment and wisdom, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide you into a deeper understanding of God's prophetic voice and its continued relevance in our lives today. Discover how prophecy reveals God's will, challenges us to repentance, and points us towards His ultimate plan of salvation.
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Exodus 31:12 (KJV)
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
Hearing God's Voice: Bible Verses on Prophetic Ministry
And it came to pass, when king Jeroboam heard the saying of the man of God, which had cried against the altar in Beth–el, that he put forth his hand from the altar, saying, Lay hold on him. And his hand, which he put forth against him, dried up, so that he could not pull it in again to him.
And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the Lord repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.
So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees,
And they said, Hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the Lord heard it.
And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of the Lord in thy mouth is truth.
And as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on,) but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God.
And when Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning, it was told Samuel, saying, Saul came to Carmel, and, behold, he set him up a place, and is gone about, and passed on, and gone down to Gilgal.
So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.
And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And when they came thither to the hill, behold, a company of prophets met him; and the Spirit of God came upon him, and he prophesied among them.
And Hilkiah, and they that the king had appointed, went to Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvath, the son of Hasrah, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college:) and they spake to her to that effect.
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
Then came the word of the Lord to Isaiah, saying,
And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the Lord came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth.
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And she said unto Elijah, What have I to do with thee, O thou man of God? art thou come unto me to call my sin to remembrance, and to slay my son?
And he came thither unto a cave, and lodged there; and, behold, the word of the Lord came to him, and he said unto him, What doest thou here, Elijah?
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.
When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him.
That the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, I am the Lord: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say unto thee.
And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the Lord hath put in my mouth?
And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.
And Elijah said, As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.
And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron, saying,
Then said the Lord unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and Shear–jashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller’s field;
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab. And there was a sore famine in Samaria.
And he sent Eliakim, who was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and the elders of the priests covered with sackcloth, unto Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz.
And all Israel from Dan even to Beer–sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the Lord.
And it was so, when Elijah heard it, that he wrapped his face in his mantle, and went out, and stood in the entering in of the cave. And, behold, there came a voice unto him, and said, What doest thou here, Elijah?
So Samuel called unto the Lord; and the Lord sent thunder and rain that day: and all the people greatly feared the Lord and Samuel.
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine.
And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.
And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.
And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the Lord said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the Lord.
And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets?
So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.
And he went thither to Naioth in Ramah: and the Spirit of God was upon him also, and he went on, and prophesied, until he came to Naioth in Ramah.
For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.
And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.
And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,
To whom the word of the Lord came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign.
And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.
And it came to pass at that time when Jeroboam went out of Jerusalem, that the prophet Ahijah the Shilonite found him in the way; and he had clad himself with a new garment; and they two were alone in the field:
And went after the man of God, and found him sitting under an oak: and he said unto him, Art thou the man of God that camest from Judah? And he said, I am.
Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the Lord came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.
And the Lord spake unto Gad, David’s seer, saying,
And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here: and he shall slay me.
For the Lord had spoken unto Moses, saying,
And it came to pass that night, that the word of the Lord came unto Nathan, saying,
And Jehu the son of Nimshi shalt thou anoint to be king over Israel: and Elisha the son of Shaphat of Abel–meholah shalt thou anoint to be prophet in thy room.
And Samuel told all the words of the Lord unto the people that asked of him a king.
And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.
The Bible verses explored here illuminate the profound responsibility and transformative power inherent in prophetic ministry. From foretelling future events to speaking truth with boldness, these scriptures underscore the prophet's role as a conduit for divine communication and a catalyst for societal and spiritual change. We see that authentic prophetic ministry is not merely about predicting the future, but about discerning God's will in the present and calling people to repentance and righteous living. The verses examined also emphasize the importance of discernment, humility, and accountability in prophetic ministry, cautioning against false prophecy and self-serving motivations. As we reflect on these passages, may we be encouraged to seek God's guidance, listen attentively to the prophetic voices He raises, and strive to discern truth from error, always testing everything against the bedrock of scripture and the fruit of the Spirit. Ultimately, the goal is to be aligned with God's heart and purposes, allowing His word to resonate through us, bringing hope, conviction, and transformation to the world around us.