Tool #6 Prophetic Ministry

Moving in the Prophetic

Prophecy in the Bible An out pouring of the Holy Spirit in the last days – prophesy and dream dreams. (Acts 2:17-18) Minister not only with words, but with a demonstration of power. (1 Cor 2:4-5) He (Jesus) also gave apostles, prophets, missionaries, as well as pastors and teachers as gifts to his church. Their purpose is to prepare God's people, to serve, and to build up the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-12) An out pouring of the Holy Spirit in the last days – prophesy and dream dreams. (Acts 2:17-18) Minister not only with words, but with a demonstration of power. (1 Cor 2:4-5) He (Jesus) also gave apostles, prophets, missionaries, as well as pastors and teachers as gifts to his church. Their purpose is to prepare God's people, to serve, and to build up the body of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-12)

Abraham and Aaron were called prophets (Genesis 20:7 and Exodus 4:16, 7:1). A prophet is one who speaks for another, or one who lends his voice to another. Biblical prophets called God's people to return to Him and walk in his ways. Abraham and Aaron were called prophets (Genesis 20:7 and Exodus 4:16, 7:1). A prophet is one who speaks for another, or one who lends his voice to another. Biblical prophets called God's people to return to Him and walk in his ways. Prophets in the Bible

Requirements for Prophesying 1. Pure Motives 2. Walking Close to God 3. Fearing God 4. Humility 5. Connection to the Body 1. Pure Motives 2. Walking Close to God 3. Fearing God 4. Humility 5. Connection to the Body

Levels of the Prophetic 1. Impressions: General revelations to exhort 2. Heart Visions: Seeing things in our heart 3. Open Visions: Cornelius’ vision (Acts 10:3) 4. Dreams: A special message from the Lord 5. Trances: A dream while awake (Acts 10:10) 6. Interactive Visions: Peter’s vision (Acts 10:11) 7. The Lord’s Audible Voice: Psalms 29:5 8. Angelic Visitations: Hebrews 1:14 9. Divine Visitation: Acts 23:11 1. Impressions: General revelations to exhort 2. Heart Visions: Seeing things in our heart 3. Open Visions: Cornelius’ vision (Acts 10:3) 4. Dreams: A special message from the Lord 5. Trances: A dream while awake (Acts 10:10) 6. Interactive Visions: Peter’s vision (Acts 10:11) 7. The Lord’s Audible Voice: Psalms 29:5 8. Angelic Visitations: Hebrews 1:14 9. Divine Visitation: Acts 23:11

Stumbling Blocks to interpretation 1. Misunderstanding spiritual symbolism 2. Viewing revelation from our perspective 3. Seeing through fear rather than faith 4. Majoring on minors 5. Prejudices 6. Pet doctrines 7. Rejection 8. Bitterness 9. Rebellion 10. Unsanctified mercy 11. Failing to submit to the body 12. Using natural eyes 1. Misunderstanding spiritual symbolism 2. Viewing revelation from our perspective 3. Seeing through fear rather than faith 4. Majoring on minors 5. Prejudices 6. Pet doctrines 7. Rejection 8. Bitterness 9. Rebellion 10. Unsanctified mercy 11. Failing to submit to the body 12. Using natural eyes

Preparing to Prophesy 1. Pray: listen before speaking 2. Meditate: reflect on God’s Word 3. Wait on God: spend time in quietness 4. Pray in Tongues 5. Desire to Prophesy 6. Expect: God will use you prophetically 7. Do a Self Check: How is my relationship with God…my lifestyle…my prayer life? 1. Pray: listen before speaking 2. Meditate: reflect on God’s Word 3. Wait on God: spend time in quietness 4. Pray in Tongues 5. Desire to Prophesy 6. Expect: God will use you prophetically 7. Do a Self Check: How is my relationship with God…my lifestyle…my prayer life?

Sharing a Prophecy 1. Consider the person you are ministering to – don’t blurt out everything God shares with you. 2. Don’t be negative or judgmental. 3. Make yourself available to share advice and counsel with the person. 4. Avoid looking for natural clues as to what God is saying to the person. 5. Record the prophecy. 1. Consider the person you are ministering to – don’t blurt out everything God shares with you. 2. Don’t be negative or judgmental. 3. Make yourself available to share advice and counsel with the person. 4. Avoid looking for natural clues as to what God is saying to the person. 5. Record the prophecy.

Tests for Prophecy 1. Does it edify, exhort and comfort? 2. What is the source of the prophecy? 3. Does the prophecy conform to Scripture? 4. Does the prophecy glorify the Lord Jesus? 5. Does it leave us with a sense of peace 6. Is it manipulative or controlling? 7. How do we handle negative prophecy? 1. Does it edify, exhort and comfort? 2. What is the source of the prophecy? 3. Does the prophecy conform to Scripture? 4. Does the prophecy glorify the Lord Jesus? 5. Does it leave us with a sense of peace 6. Is it manipulative or controlling? 7. How do we handle negative prophecy?

Prophecy in our Ministry 1.Real Life Conference 2.One on One Prophecy 3.Prophetic Circles 4.Prophecy During Worship 1.Real Life Conference 2.One on One Prophecy 3.Prophetic Circles 4.Prophecy During Worship

The Benefits to our Ministry 1.Understanding how to minister to teens 2.Hearing from God (Acts 5) 3.Guidance for Evangelism (John 4) 4.Every member involved in ministry 1.Understanding how to minister to teens 2.Hearing from God (Acts 5) 3.Guidance for Evangelism (John 4) 4.Every member involved in ministry