God's Continuing Love and Presence with God's People 2. The Slow and Hidden Way That God Brings Great Things Into Being 3. The Mystery of Divinity and Humanity Co-Existing 4. We use the following prophecies because of their strong images. It is nice to use them in a translation that is poetic.
Prophecies set the stage of anticipation and waiting for something big.
A prophet was someone in tune with God's point of view, and so could give God's message to the people. Knows how to listen to God, and then receives a message or secret. Has an encounter with God and is willing to be changed. The prophets chosen here give wonderful messages-God wants good things to happen. The people are afraid, but are reassured and told not to be afraid.