Lessons in Derech Hashem - The Way of God - How the Prophet Sees His Pro...

Prophets experience their prophecies differently. Some through pictures, others through words. The most famous prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah etc. were able to express what they saw in actual words. In addition, they used physical objects to share with others what their prophecies were all about. In fact, their very actions were the catalysts to make their prophecies begin to take root!



The terms "prophet" is applied to someone who has already attained that status. He is able to have a prophecy. Those learning can also be considered prophets, but they are still learning. They can be prone to err. It is important that they have a teacher who will guide them so that they will be able to learn what to be careful of - what is true and what is false.