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Understanding the Prophetic
Understanding the Prophetic
Recommended Reading by Kenneth E Hagin
Seven Steps to Judging ProphesyThe Gift of ProphesyHe Gave Gifts Unto Men
Test the Prophetic Word
Test the Prophetic Word
19 Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.
20 Do not scoff at prophecies,
21 but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.
ESV = despise
AMP – depreciate
NIV84 – do not treat prophecies with contempt
TONY COOKE - “Don’t be cynical—Don’t be gullible.”
What is Prophecy?
What is Prophecy?
· Prophecy An oral, divine message mediated through an individual that is directed at a person or people group and intended to elicit a specific response.[1]
· the simple gift of prophecy carries no prediction with it whatsoever.
The SOURCE of Prophecy = Word of God – ALWAYS
The SOURCE of Prophecy = Word of God – ALWAYS
How to evaluate simple prophesy
1. Does it agree with the Bible?
2. Is it inspired by the Holy Spirit?
3. Does it strengthen, encourage, and comfort the hearers?
3 But one who prophesies strengthens others, encourages them, and comforts them.
The Challenges of Understanding Prophecy
Confusing - Conflicting - Convicting
Our Personal Responsibility Toward Prophecy
Know the Word – Spirit – Times
Prophetic Recognition
· Imitation vs inspiration
· Hasty attempts vs God’s timing
· Good intentions vs God’s will
· Title vs office
· Charisma vs character
· Fanaticism vs facts
· Looking to man vs Jesus
· Spiritual laziness vs due diligence
· Giving up on prophesy vs remaining steadfast
NT vs OT Believers
NT vs OT Believers
· We have been given much more than OT believers, so much more is required from us (to know the Word and walk in the light)
OT vs NT Prophet
OT vs NT Prophet
the New Testament prophet does not have the same status as the Old Testament prophet
· the main emphasis of the prophet’s ministry in the New Testament is on forthtelling—preaching or teaching the Word by inspired utterance.
Follow Your Inward Witness
Follow Your Inward Witness
Prophecy vs other Spiritual Gifts
Prophecy vs other Spiritual Gifts
· Word of Wisdom – future events
· Word of Knowledge – present events
· Discerning of spirits – seeing the invisible
How to Stay Balanced in the Prophetic
· Keep your eyes on Jesus
· Keep your face in the Word
· Keep your knees on the floor
· Keep your heart right