Prophets and Teachers

The ekklesia at Antioch of Syria had both prophets and teachers at work. One is more interested in interpreting the past (teacher) and the other is more interested in interpreting the present and the future (prophet). For both to be welcome as leaders, it must have been like a man who can bring out of his storehouse both old things and new things (Matthew 13:52).

“You have heard it said of old…, but I say…”