In Bible times, prophecy included, but wasn't limited to, foretelling what would happen in the future. A prophet was a divine messenger, teaching God's Word, interpreting His will, and communicating His guidance to the people. The Scriptures also record the many healing works of the prophets. They were spiritually fitted to see through the appearances of limitation, conflict, danger, disease, even death—and to restore health and harmony.
The prophet Elias (or Elijah), who lived in Israel around the ninth century BC, challenged idol worship during times when the Israelites struggled with deprivation and rebelliousness, and preached worship of the one God. He triumphed over persecution and despair. His spiritual insight alleviated acute shortages and raised the dead.
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