Forms of Divine Revelation

Yahweh is opposed to all human forms of religion and human attempts to control the future, He alone sovereignly rules over all things in heaven and earth (Isa. 41:4; 44:6), and He is free to reveal His will through any means, whether by lots; dreams, visions, the Urim and Thammim or His prophets. Casting lots was one form of legitimate divination. (Lev. 16:8; 1 Sam 14:41; Acts 1:26). The Lord also freely used dreams (Deut. 13:1; 1 Kings 3:5-15) and the prophets as His means of revelation. In addition, the Urim and the Thummim were stories by which the priests could consult the will of tGod. (Exod. 28:30; Num 27:21; Neh 7:65)