He may see into the future and foretell coming events so that the world may be warned. A prophet may come from various stations in life. He may be young or old, highly educated or unschooled. He may be a farmer, a lawyer, or a teacher. Ancient prophets wore tunics and carried staffs.
Modern prophets wear suits and carry briefcases.
A true prophet is always chosen by God and called through proper priesthood authority. Latter-day Saints sustain the First Presidency and the Twelve Apostles as prophets. There have been prophets on the earth since the days of Adam. Experiences of these great men excite and inspire us. Moses, an Old Testament prophet, led thousands of his people out of Egypt and slavery into the promised land.