Prophets

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God chooses a prophet
The prophet teaches the gospel and leads the people
God blesses the people
The  people greadually disregard or disobey the teachings of the prophet. They eventually reject the prophet and his teachings and fall into apostasy
Because of apostasy, people lose knowledge of the gospel. Priesthood authority is taken from among them.
When the time is right and people are ready to follow him again, God chooses another prophet, restores the priesthood and the church, and directs the prophet to teach the gospel.

Prophets receive the priesthood, or the authority to speak and act in the name of God to lead his children

As part of his plan, God chooses prophets, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, and Moses.

Prophets:

Teach about God and are special witnesses of his son, Jesus Christ
Receive revelation, or direction from the Lord
Teach the gospel to the world and interpret the word of God