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.

1 Kings 13:4KJV

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.

1 Samuel 15:35KJV

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,

1 Kings 18:42KJV

And they said, Hath the Lord indeed spoken only by Moses? hath he not spoken also by us? And the Lord heard it.

Numbers 12:2KJV

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.

1 Kings 17:24KJV

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.

1 Samuel 9:27KJV

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.

1 Samuel 15:12KJV

So the prophet departed, and waited for the king by the way, and disguised himself with ashes upon his face.

1 Kings 20:38KJV

And the Spirit of God came upon Azariah the son of Oded:

2 Chronicles 15:1KJV

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Numbers 6:22KJV

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.

1 Samuel 10:10KJV

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.

2 Chronicles 34:22KJV

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Numbers 9:9KJV

Then came the word of the Lord to Isaiah, saying,

Isaiah 38:4KJV

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.

1 Kings 18:1KJV

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Numbers 26:52KJV

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?

1 Kings 17:18KJV

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?

1 Kings 19:9KJV

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Exodus 31:12KJV

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Numbers 8:23KJV

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Leviticus 7:28KJV

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.

Isaiah 1:1KJV

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.

Deuteronomy 18:22KJV

That the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, I am the Lord: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say unto thee.

Exodus 6:29KJV

And he answered and said, Must I not take heed to speak that which the Lord hath put in my mouth?

Numbers 23:12KJV

And he said to Gehazi his servant, Call this Shunammite. And when he had called her, she stood before him.

2 Kings 4:12KJV

And Elijah said, As the Lord of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, I will surely shew myself unto him to day.

1 Kings 18:15KJV

And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron, saying,

Leviticus 13:1KJV

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;

Isaiah 7:3KJV

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Numbers 13:1KJV

And Elijah went to shew himself unto Ahab. And there was a sore famine in Samaria.

1 Kings 18:2KJV

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.

Isaiah 37:2KJV

And all Israel from Dan even to Beer–sheba knew that Samuel was established to be a prophet of the Lord.

1 Samuel 3:20KJV

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?

1 Kings 19:13KJV

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.

1 Samuel 12:18KJV

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Leviticus 24:1KJV

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.

Genesis 20:7KJV

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.

Numbers 12:6KJV

And till Moses had done speaking with them, he put a vail on his face.

Exodus 34:33KJV

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.

1 Samuel 16:2KJV

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?

1 Samuel 10:11KJV

So the servants of king Hezekiah came to Isaiah.

Isaiah 37:5KJV

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.

1 Samuel 19:23KJV

For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.

Isaiah 21:6KJV

And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

1 Kings 1:22KJV

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Exodus 30:11KJV

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.

Jeremiah 1:2KJV

And the hand of the Lord was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

1 Kings 18:46KJV

And the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.

1 Samuel 10:6KJV

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:

1 Kings 11:29KJV

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.

1 Kings 13:14KJV

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.

1 Samuel 16:13KJV

And the Lord spake unto Gad, David’s seer, saying,

1 Chronicles 21:9KJV

And now thou sayest, Go, tell thy lord, Behold, Elijah is here: and he shall slay me.

1 Kings 18:14KJV

For the Lord had spoken unto Moses, saying,

Numbers 1:48KJV

And it came to pass that night, that the word of the Lord came unto Nathan, saying,

2 Samuel 7:4KJV

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.

1 Kings 19:16KJV

And Samuel told all the words of the Lord unto the people that asked of him a king.

1 Samuel 8:10KJV

And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.

1 Kings 19:1KJV

And he turned from him toward another, and spake after the same manner: and the people answered him again after the former manner.

1 Samuel 17:30KJV

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.