Primitives worshiped prophets as inspired beings indwelt by the gods. [1]
Aspire to become living prophets of the Most High and spiritual heroes of the coming kingdom, finding God for yourselves and knowing him in your own souls. [2] The blood of prophets required of this perverse generation reveals their self-righteousness and hypocrisy. [3]
Celestial artisans collaborate with spiritual teachers to portray eternal values of the spirit world to mortal seers, creating a lasting legacy for all future time. [4] Beware of false prophets disguised as sheep, for their true nature as ravening wolves will be revealed by their actions. [5] The prophets sent by my Father have been persecuted and killed in Jerusalem, but even now I offer mercy and forgiveness in his name. [6] A prophet is not without understanding appreciation save in his own family. [7]
The teachings of the olden prophets were in accordance with the light of their day, but Jesus came to reveal the Father in new glory and show his love and mercy to all. [8]
The parable of the absent landlord referred to by Jesus was a warning to the Jewish nation about their treatment of prophets and impending rejection of him and the gospel. [9] The temple rulers questioned Jesus' authority, as prophets were known to teach without proper authorization. [10] Religious leaders, generation after generation, have killed prophets sent by God, including the Son of Man. [11] False guides of a nation, you build monuments to martyred prophets while plotting to destroy Him of whom they spoke, the Son of Man. [12] John the Baptist, the greatest of the old order, was surpassed by even the least who embraced the new way brought by JESUS. [13]
Peter, James, and Andrew were part of the new school of prophets that represented various races and nationalities, where students learned and taught based on their personal interpretations of the gospel of the kingdom. [14] Many prophets and great men of the past desired to behold what 70 evangelists saw, but it was not granted them. [15] A list of individual prophets named in The Urantia Book is in the links.
True prophets have consistently emerged in history to denounce and expose shamanism, as seen in the Shawnee Tenskwatawa who predicted the eclipse of 1806 and criticized white man's vices. [16] Prophets exalt ideals, guiding individuals to spiritual insight beyond logic and emotion. [17] Prophets proclaimed the righteousness and mercy of God, but Jesus went beyond this as the Messiah, bringing in the kingdom of God through faith. [18]