What does the Bible say about God's prophets?

In Mark 1 and Matthew 11, we see John the Baptist characterized as a significant prophet sent from God. Jesus Himself affirms John's role, stating that among those born of women, there is none greater. John's purpose was clear, to prepare the way for the Lord, which illustrates the role of prophets as divinely appointed messengers meant to relay God's truths and call people to repentance. John exemplifies what it means to be a prophet by preaching Christ and emphasizing humility in his own role.