session 3 - strirring the prophetic gift

Introduction

• Welcome to session three of the Supernatural School of the Prophetic.

• Previous teachings have been a blessing to both the instructor and audience.

• God’s Word is timeless and unchanging, providing consistent value in understanding and prophecy.

The Nature of God

• God is the same yesterday, today, and forever, signifying His unalterable nature.

• He is presented as the only solid God amidst others that will fade away.

Understanding Prophecy

• Importance of stirring the gift of prophecy.

• Not everyone is a prophet; discernment is crucial.

• Each person has qualities of the fivefold ministry (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers).

• Acknowledgment of personal encounters with Jesus confirms one’s calling (e.g., the speaker identifies themselves as an apostle).

The Role of the Prophetic Office

• Prophets face rejection similar to historical figures like Elijah.

• Encouragement for individuals to be comfortable with their God-given identity.

• Every individual possesses aspects of all spiritual gifts, contributing to the communal body of Christ.

Steps to Stir the Gift of Prophecy

1. Read and Meditate on the Word of God

   • Essential for understanding God’s intentions and avoiding divination.

   • Joshua 1:8 emphasizes the importance of meditation on scripture for success.

   • Meditative practice should involve inward filling, as opposed to emptying oneself which is discouraged.

2. Pray to Establish Relationship with the Lord

   • Knowing God's voice is vital; consistent prayer nurtures this relationship.

   • Importance of stillness and listening for God’s voice during prayer sessions.

   • John 10:27 describes the relationship between the shepherd and the sheep, emphasizing recognition of God's voice through practice.

3. Pray in the Holy Spirit

   • Enhances personal faith which empowers the gift of prophecy.

   • Jude 1:20 reinforces the idea of building oneself up in faith through prayer in the Holy Spirit.

   • Engaging in tongues can empower and prepare one for prophetic encounters with others.

4. Allow the Holy Spirit to Lead Daily

   • Personal holiness, love, and purity enable sensitivity to God's guidance.

   • 1 Peter 1:15-16 calls believers to live holy lives, mirroring Christ’s holiness.

   • Romans 8:14 affirms that being led by the Spirit identifies one as a child of God.

5. Engage with Prophetic Culture and Community

   • Surround yourself with people who operate in the prophetic to receive impartation.

   • Participation in a prophetic community can lead to accelerated spiritual growth.

   • Reading books by prophetic authors contributes to personal gifting and understanding.

   • Emphasizes the significance of humility and learning in community, referencing 2 Timothy 1:6 regarding gift stirring through impartation.

Conclusion

• Summarization of the five steps to stir the gift of prophecy.

• Importance of moving beyond self-centeredness when operating in spiritual gifts.

• The ultimate goal is to glorify God and utilize gifts to lead others to salvation.

• The journey towards prophetic engagement is communal and grounded in service to others.