SESSION 1 — What Is Prophecy?

Foundations, Language, and Misconceptions

Lecture 1.1 — What Prophecy Is Not

• Prophecy vs. prediction
• Fortune-telling myths
• Why prophecy is often misunderstood

Lecture 1.2 — Prophecy as Relationship and Responsibility

• God–prophet–people dynamic
• Covenant and accountability
• Crisis as the birthplace of prophecy

Lecture 1.3 — Prophetic Language and Roles

• Navi, ro’eh, chozeh
• Speech, vision, embodiment
• Public vs. private prophecy

Lecture 1.4 — Why Prophecy Still Matters

• Moral imagination
• Prophetic speech and conscience
• Relevance for ministry today

Biblical Texts: Deut. 18; Exodus 3

Zoom Discussion Focus:

When have you encountered “prophetic speech” that challenged rather than comforted?