Tool #6Prophetic Ministry

Moving in the PropheticMoving in the Prophetic

Prophecy in the BibleProphecy 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 BibleProphets in the Bible

Requirements for Prophesying

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 PropheticLevels of the Prophetic

1. Impressions: General revelations to exhort2. Heart Visions: Seeing things in our heart3. Open Visions: Cornelius’ vision (Acts 10:3)4. Dreams: A special message from the Lord5. Trances: A dream while awake (Acts 10:10)6. Interactive Visions: Peter’s vision (Acts 10:11)7. The Lord’s Audible Voice: Psalms 29:58. Angelic Visitations: Hebrews 1:149. Divine Visitation: Acts 23:11

1. Impressions: General revelations to exhort2. Heart Visions: Seeing things in our heart3. Open Visions: Cornelius’ vision (Acts 10:3)4. Dreams: A special message from the Lord5. Trances: A dream while awake (Acts 10:10)6. Interactive Visions: Peter’s vision (Acts 10:11)7. The Lord’s Audible Voice: Psalms 29:58. Angelic Visitations: Hebrews 1:149. Divine Visitation: Acts 23:11

Stumbling Blocks to interpretation

Stumbling Blocks to interpretation

1. Misunderstanding spiritual symbolism2. Viewing revelation from our perspective3. Seeing through fear rather than faith4. Majoring on minors5. Prejudices6. Pet doctrines7. Rejection8. Bitterness9. Rebellion10. Unsanctified mercy11. Failing to submit to the body12. Using natural eyes

1. Misunderstanding spiritual symbolism2. Viewing revelation from our perspective3. Seeing through fear rather than faith4. Majoring on minors5. Prejudices6. Pet doctrines7. Rejection8. Bitterness9. Rebellion10. Unsanctified mercy11. Failing to submit to the body12. Using natural eyes

Preparing to ProphesyPreparing to Prophesy1. Pray: listen before speaking2. Meditate: reflect on God’s

Word3. Wait on God: spend time in

quietness4. Pray in Tongues5. Desire to Prophesy6. Expect: God will use you

prophetically7. Do a Self Check: How is my

relationship with God…my lifestyle…my prayer life?

1. Pray: listen before speaking2. Meditate: reflect on God’s

Word3. Wait on God: spend time in

quietness4. Pray in Tongues5. Desire to Prophesy6. Expect: God will use you

prophetically7. Do a Self Check: How is my

relationship with God…my lifestyle…my prayer life?

Sharing a ProphecySharing 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 ProphecyTests 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 peace6. 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 peace6. Is it manipulative or controlling? 7. How do we handle negative prophecy?

Prophecy in our Ministry

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

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