Question: Why do modern prophets not seem "like" the Bible's prophets?

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Question: Why do modern prophets not seem "like" the Bible's prophets?

Modern day prophets are like the Biblical prophets, both imperfect but with extraordinary callings

Prophets are also human beings. When we read the scriptures talking about angels preaching with a voice of thunder, we as humans tend to picture it in our minds. General Authorities are angels today, speaking to us in a voice of thunder, and the reason for that is simple. When the scriptures talk about preaching the gospel with the voice of thunder, it refers to preaching the gospel with the Holy Ghost, not necessarily to scream. Prophets always give a voice of warning to church members, and even to the world. The proclamation to the family is a good example.

Even in Biblical times, when prophets preached the Gospel, when they told the people to repent, it didn't have to mean that they screamed and threatened the people, but rather they gave a voice of invitation, and it could possibly mean that they were begging the people to repent as well.

Prophets are bold and tell the truth that we need to hear. They even tell us that man can become Gods, but not in the way that the critics expect. Rather, they say that men can become like Heavenly Father.

What about miracles?

Miracles don't always necessarily mean that the laws of physics are going to be broken. Latter-day Saints believe that modern day prophets perform miracles all the time. But, in most cases, in order to realize that a miracle happened, the persons must have faith first. Even in Biblical times, prophets may have performed miracles by natural means. There are ideas out there, for example the idea that Moses may have performed miracles by natural means, like the plagues of Egypt may have been caused by a volcano (God setting things up).

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