The purpose of prophecy

The purpose of prophecy is to prove that the God of the prophecy is God indeed (Isa 45:18-19, 21-22, 48:5). The implication is that you know the prophecy and you know the history. When the two are in synch you are convinced that the God of the Scripture is God. Another route to conviction is to know the prophecy and watch as the future unfolds. How well do you know the Scripture? Would you recognize fulfillment of prophecy if you saw it? God has made bold promises in order to convince you that he is Lord of heaven and earth, of history and the future. Is he Lord of you? (Isa 46:8-13)