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  1. Who were the watchmen? We saw that in the Old Testament, in the natural, they were men of Israel assigned a particular task of watching from the walls of Jerusalem. We also saw that spiritually speaking, the leaders and elders of Israel were called watchmen because they watch, guard and care for the souls of God's people.

  2. Jan 4, 2022 · Watchmen in the Bible were guards responsible for protecting towns and military installations from surprise enemy attacks and other potential dangers. Ancient Israelite cities often stationed watchmen on high walls or in watchtowers.

  3. The watchman derives his authority, training, and anointing from the office of the prophet. This is consistent with the Bible. All the watchmen mentioned in the Bible were prophets. (Ezekiel 3:17/Jeremiah 51:11). Duties: The watchman was given his assignment by God, and was held accountable to God for the completion of it.

  4. Jul 4, 2023 · The watchman stands as a sentinel, guarding against spiritual pitfalls and societal decay, while simultaneously embodying the prophet's mantle, speaking truth to power and proclaiming God's divine message to a world in need of redemption.

  5. Mar 12, 2024 · In the Old Testament, watchmen were essential to spiritual leadership. They were prophets who were given the responsibility of keeping watch over God’s people, guiding them, and protecting them from harm. There were many notable watchmen in the Bible, such as Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Jeremiah.

  6. The watchman is a prophet and intercessor called to bring the Word of God to Israel, the Body of Christ. We use the term watchman to include both roles of prophet and intercessor. Most people liken the prophetic ministry to prophesying and speaking of visions and dreams from God.

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  8. Formerly the watchmen of Ephraim, or the prophets of Israel, were with the true God, whom the prophet calls his God; as Elijah and Elisha, who had communion and intimacy with him; had revelations and instructions from him; and were under the direction and inspiration of his Spirit, and prophesied in his name things according to his will, and ...

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