SESSION 6 — Hearing Prophecy Then and Now

Reception, Discernment, and Ministry

Lecture 6.1 — True and False Prophecy

• Discernment criteria
• Popular vs. faithful voices

Lecture 6.2 — Reception History

• Ignored prophets
• Remembered too late

Lecture 6.3 — Prophecy in Jewish and Christian Tradition

• Shared texts, different readings
• Avoiding supersessionism

Lecture 6.4 — Living Prophetic Faith Today

• Prophecy and pastoral ministry
• Courage, humility, and restraint

Biblical Texts: Jeremiah 28; Micah 6:8; Isaiah 58

Zoom Discussion Focus:

What does responsible prophetic witness look like in ministry today?