Embracing the Power of Prophetic Ministry
Summary
In our gathering tonight, we focused on the profound power and significance of prophetic ministry within the church. We began by lifting our voices in praise, acknowledging the unchanging nature of God, who remains the same yesterday, today, and forever. This set the stage for a deeper exploration of the prophetic, emphasizing that God is always speaking, and it is our responsibility to tune into His voice amidst the noise of the world.
The prophetic is not merely about predicting the future; it is about forthtelling with a redemptive purpose. We discussed how prophecy encompasses the past, present, and future, providing insight and guidance for our lives. The Apostle John’s experience in Revelation serves as a reminder that prophecy often involves revelation, manifestation, and timing, and it is crucial to understand these elements to avoid misinterpretation.
We also delved into the importance of the apostolic and prophetic offices as foundational to the church. These roles are not just titles but are divinely set by God to bring order and release the anointing within the body of Christ. The prophetic is under attack today, which is a testament to its significance in the last days. It is vital to discern true prophetic voices and understand that the highest level of prophecy is intimacy with God, seeking His face and heart above all else.
Furthermore, we explored the dynamics of prophetic ministry, including the importance of writing down what God reveals to us and being cautious about sharing every dream or word. The prophetic journey is progressive, and it requires discipline and a heart aligned with God’s purposes. We are encouraged to seek God’s face, understand His ways, and partner with Him in His divine plan.
As we continue to build the tabernacle and expand our ministry, we are reminded of the covenant promises of God, including preservation and blessing. We stand in faith, believing for miracles and the fulfillment of God’s word in our lives and community.
Key Takeaways:
1. The Nature of Prophecy: Prophecy is not just about predicting the future; it involves revelation, manifestation, and timing. Understanding these elements helps us avoid misinterpretation and recognize the redemptive purpose behind prophetic words. [44:13]
2. The Role of Apostles and Prophets: Apostolic and prophetic offices are foundational to the church, set by God to bring order and release the anointing. These roles are crucial for the church's growth and effectiveness in fulfilling God's purposes. [01:28:14]
3. Intimacy with God: The highest level of prophecy is rooted in intimacy with God. Seeking His face and heart allows us to steward His words with accuracy and integrity, aligning our lives with His divine will. [01:21:30]
4. The Progressive Nature of the Prophetic: Prophetic ministry is a journey that requires discipline and a heart aligned with God. Writing down revelations and being cautious about sharing every dream or word helps us grow in our prophetic calling. [55:39]
5. Covenant Promises and Preservation: As we build and expand our ministry, we stand on God's covenant promises of preservation and blessing. We believe for miracles and the fulfillment of His word in our lives and community. [19:51]
Youtube Chapters:
- [00:00] - Welcome
- [01:08] - Lifting Our Voices in Praise
- [03:06] - Unchanging Nature of God
- [06:01] - God of Miracles
- [09:55] - Mighty Works of God
- [13:12] - Worthy of Our Praise
- [16:40] - Prayer for the Tabernacle
- [19:05] - Anointing of Preservation
- [21:18] - Covenant Promises
- [24:57] - Prophetic Activity
- [28:02] - Stewarding God's Heart
- [31:52] - Supporting the Ministry
- [35:10] - Decree and Declaration
- [38:23] - Understanding Prophecy
- [41:14] - The Role of Prophets
- [44:55] - Forthtelling vs. Prediction
- [49:08] - Redemptive Connection
- [52:12] - Writing and Hearing God
- [55:39] - Progressive Prophetic Journey
- [59:30] - Intimacy with God
- [01:06:22] - Covenant Rights and Blessings
- [01:11:02] - Prophetic Ministry in the Last Days
- [01:15:09] - Seeing from God's Perspective
- [01:21:30] - Seeking God's Face
- [01:28:14] - Apostolic and Prophetic Foundation
- [01:35:42] - Identifying Different Prophets
Study Guide
Bible Reading:
1. Revelation 4:1-2 - "After this I looked, and behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter."
2. Ephesians 2:20 - "And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone."
3. Acts 2:17-18 - "And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams."
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Observation Questions:
1. What are the three primary elements of prophecy mentioned in the sermon, and how do they help avoid misinterpretation? [44:13]
2. According to the sermon, what roles do apostles and prophets play in the church, and why are they considered foundational? [01:28:14]
3. How does the sermon describe the highest level of prophecy, and what is its connection to intimacy with God? [01:21:30]
4. What are the two primary ways God begins to develop prophetic discernment in individuals, as mentioned in the sermon? [55:39]
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Interpretation Questions:
1. How does the sermon suggest believers can discern true prophetic voices in today's world, and what role does intimacy with God play in this process? [01:21:30]
2. In what ways does the sermon explain the progressive nature of prophetic ministry, and how can believers ensure they are aligned with God's purposes? [55:39]
3. How does the sermon interpret the significance of the apostolic and prophetic offices in the context of church growth and effectiveness? [01:28:14]
4. What does the sermon imply about the relationship between prophecy and God's covenant promises, particularly in terms of preservation and blessing? [19:51]
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Application Questions:
1. Reflect on a time when you felt God was speaking to you. How did you discern His voice amidst the noise of the world, and what steps can you take to improve your ability to hear Him? [42:02]
2. The sermon emphasizes the importance of writing down revelations. How can you incorporate this practice into your spiritual routine, and what benefits might it bring to your prophetic journey? [52:12]
3. Consider the role of apostles and prophets in your church community. How can you support and recognize these roles to enhance the church's growth and effectiveness? [01:28:14]
4. The sermon highlights the significance of seeking God's face and heart. What specific actions can you take this week to deepen your intimacy with God and align your life with His will? [01:21:30]
5. How can you apply the concept of forthtelling with a redemptive purpose in your daily interactions and decisions? Reflect on a situation where you can speak life and hope into someone's life. [46:20]
6. The sermon discusses the importance of discerning true prophetic voices. What criteria or practices can you adopt to ensure you are following genuine prophetic guidance? [01:21:30]
7. As you consider God's covenant promises, what areas of your life or community do you feel called to stand in faith for miracles and blessings? How can you actively participate in this process? [19:51]
Devotional
Day 1: Prophecy as Revelation and Timing
Prophecy is not just about predicting the future; it involves revelation, manifestation, and timing. Understanding these elements helps us avoid misinterpretation and recognize the redemptive purpose behind prophetic words. Prophecy encompasses the past, present, and future, providing insight and guidance for our lives. It is crucial to understand these elements to avoid misinterpretation. The Apostle John’s experience in Revelation serves as a reminder that prophecy often involves revelation, manifestation, and timing. [44:13]
"For the Lord God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets." (Amos 3:7, ESV)
Reflection: How can you become more attuned to God's timing in your life, and what steps can you take to better understand His revelations to you today?
Day 2: Apostolic and Prophetic Foundations
The apostolic and prophetic offices are foundational to the church, set by God to bring order and release the anointing. These roles are crucial for the church's growth and effectiveness in fulfilling God's purposes. They are not just titles but are divinely set by God to bring order and release the anointing within the body of Christ. The prophetic is under attack today, which is a testament to its significance in the last days. [01:28:14]
"So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone." (Ephesians 2:19-20, ESV)
Reflection: In what ways can you support and uphold the apostolic and prophetic foundations in your local church community?
Day 3: Intimacy with God as the Highest Prophecy
The highest level of prophecy is rooted in intimacy with God. Seeking His face and heart allows us to steward His words with accuracy and integrity, aligning our lives with His divine will. It is vital to discern true prophetic voices and understand that the highest level of prophecy is intimacy with God, seeking His face and heart above all else. [01:21:30]
"Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded." (James 4:8, ESV)
Reflection: What practical steps can you take today to deepen your intimacy with God and seek His heart more earnestly?
Day 4: The Progressive Nature of the Prophetic
Prophetic ministry is a journey that requires discipline and a heart aligned with God. Writing down revelations and being cautious about sharing every dream or word helps us grow in our prophetic calling. The prophetic journey is progressive, and it requires discipline and a heart aligned with God’s purposes. [55:39]
"For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay." (Habakkuk 2:3, ESV)
Reflection: How can you practice patience and discipline in your prophetic journey, and what steps can you take to ensure your heart remains aligned with God's purposes?
Day 5: Standing on Covenant Promises
As we build and expand our ministry, we stand on God's covenant promises of preservation and blessing. We believe for miracles and the fulfillment of His word in our lives and community. We are reminded of the covenant promises of God, including preservation and blessing. [19:51]
"And I will establish my covenant between me and you and your offspring after you throughout their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you." (Genesis 17:7, ESV)
Reflection: What specific covenant promises of God can you stand on today, and how can you actively believe for their fulfillment in your life and community?
Quotes
The prophetic is connected to it covers and I'll just show you the verse and I'll explain it. It's not just what people do with the prophetic is they make it one-dimensional. It's like shake and bake, you know, you put chicken in the shake and bake thing, and it comes out shake and bake chicken. You could put steak in there, it becomes shake and baked chicken steak. You can put an old dead raccoon in there, and it would be old dead shaking bay uh dead raccoon chicken. Okay, people do the same thing with prophecy. [00:50:56]
The highest level of God communicating is in the moment. It is, it's under the unction because I've learned when I write things down, I've changed it many times because it didn't seem like it made sense. You can manipulate the prophetic word. You can do the same thing with dreams depending upon pizza that you ate the night before, the show that you watched, the movie you watched, the headlines you read, the thoughts that you brought into your soul realm. [01:07:51]
The greatest realm of prophecy is the heart of God. When you steward over God's heart where you say, "God, I don't want to share this unless you want me to. I don't know if I'm supposed to share this. How do you feel about this?" Or there's times where I pray constantly for you and I pray constantly for America. I'm like, "God, they've got to hear something, Lord. They need to know what's coming this summer, Lord. What are you saying to the people?" [01:00:18]
The prophetic in your life will be progressive. Joseph started off first of all with the dream. When you come into the prophetic, there are two primary ways that God will begin to develop your prophetic discerning. It'll be usually by your writing. Nobody's there. You're not trying to impress anybody. You're not trying to be the latest, you know, prophet. What bothers me today are people that are writing all their predictions and telling everybody all their dreams. [00:55:03]
If you want to have a true prophetic grace on your life, right, is you have to not just see things with these natural eyes. You have to look at things and I... How many times have you heard me say this? You got to see things from God's perspective. Come on, that's what I'm talking about. The Lord pulled me in. You say, "Well, you mean you are in Christ?" Well, the Bible says I am, but I was, I don't know how I was, but I was in Christ. [01:15:11]
The foundation of the church is built upon the apostles and prophets. Now here's where people miss it. They don't read the next part or they don't include the next part: Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. All right, so who's in the middle? Who's in the middle? Jesus. Who's on the other side? Apostle and prophet. Okay, go to Matthew 17. I want to show this to you, verses 1 through 3, how important to God the apostle and prophet are. [01:28:49]
The prophetic is connected to it covers and I'll just show you the verse and I'll explain it. It's not just what people do with the prophetic is they make it one-dimensional. It's like shake and bake, you know, you put chicken in the shake and bake thing, and it comes out shake and bake chicken. You could put steak in there, it becomes shake and baked chicken steak. You can put an old dead raccoon in there, and it would be old dead shaking bay uh dead raccoon chicken. Okay, people do the same thing with prophecy. [00:50:56]
The highest level of God communicating is in the moment. It is, it's under the unction because I've learned when I write things down, I've changed it many times because it didn't seem like it made sense. You can manipulate the prophetic word. You can do the same thing with dreams depending upon pizza that you ate the night before, the show that you watched, the movie you watched, the headlines you read, the thoughts that you brought into your soul realm. [01:07:51]
The greatest realm of prophecy is the heart of God. When you steward over God's heart where you say, "God, I don't want to share this unless you want me to. I don't know if I'm supposed to share this. How do you feel about this?" Or there's times where I pray constantly for you and I pray constantly for America. I'm like, "God, they've got to hear something, Lord. They need to know what's coming this summer, Lord. What are you saying to the people?" [01:00:18]
The prophetic in your life will be progressive. Joseph started off first of all with the dream. When you come into the prophetic, there are two primary ways that God will begin to develop your prophetic discerning. It'll be usually by your writing. Nobody's there. You're not trying to impress anybody. You're not trying to be the latest, you know, prophet. What bothers me today are people that are writing all their predictions and telling everybody all their dreams. [00:55:03]
If you want to have a true prophetic grace on your life, right, is you have to not just see things with these natural eyes. You have to look at things and I... How many times have you heard me say this? You got to see things from God's perspective. Come on, that's what I'm talking about. The Lord pulled me in. You say, "Well, you mean you are in Christ?" Well, the Bible says I am, but I was, I don't know how I was, but I was in Christ. [01:15:11]
The foundation of the church is built upon the apostles and prophets. Now here's where people miss it. They don't read the next part or they don't include the next part: Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. All right, so who's in the middle? Who's in the middle? Jesus. Who's on the other side? Apostle and prophet. Okay, go to Matthew 17. I want to show this to you, verses 1 through 3, how important to God the apostle and prophet are. [01:28:49]
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