The prophets were certainly concerned with the world, but they were also concerned with the hearts of God’s people. We prophetically demonstrate God’s word when we serve the marginalized, but we must also teach prophetic messages within our congregations. Remember, prophecy is not about predicting the future, but rather, an honest look at the current state of affairs through the lens of God’s Word.

Picture yourself as a prophet for your group. What is the current state of the congregation? What areas may need to be addressed?

Before addressing any issues you may have identified (and we all have issues!), consider the following example from the prophets:

Be honest – Don’t sugar coat the issues you see. Be real and be vulnerable about your own struggles.

Be creative – We might think of prophets as yelling at the top of their lungs, but they were more likely to engage in theatrical performances and creative tie-ins that made their messages more memorable.

Be visionary – The prophets’ messages were often stark, but even the toughest realities were laced with great vision of God’s love and desire to build up the kingdom. What vision do you have for your group?