Hearing The Voice Of God

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““Hearing The Voice of God”Hearing The Voice of God”

““In all your getting, get understanding.”In all your getting, get understanding.”Proverbs 4:7Proverbs 4:7

OverviewOverviewThe objective of this study is to educate and expose each person to the various ways the Lord chooses to speak and

express Himself to His people.

He does this in order for His will for each of our lives to be known therefore empowering us to do our part in

advancing His Kingdom and for us to know Him in a more personal and intimate manner.

Foundational TextFoundational Text

““Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”

-3-3 John 2 John 2

HEARING THE VOICE OF THE HEARING THE VOICE OF THE LORDLORD

““My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” follow me.”

––John 10:27John 10:27

You Have A Right To Hear!! You Have A Right To Hear!!

You Have A Better You Have A Better Covenant!!Covenant!!

“ “But now He has obtained a more excellent But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenantbetter covenant, which was established on , which was established on better promisesbetter promises.” –Hebrews 8:6.” –Hebrews 8:6

Is That You Lord??Is That You Lord??Discerning the Voices You HearDiscerning the Voices You Hear

(Soulish, Demonic and Divine)(Soulish, Demonic and Divine)

Remember that Man is a Tri-Part Remember that Man is a Tri-Part being being

(1 Thess. 5:23)(1 Thess. 5:23) SpiritSpirit SoulSoul BodyBody

Discerning the Voices Discerning the Voices You HearYou Hear

You: Voice of Reason/Carnal Mind You: Voice of Reason/Carnal Mind (soulish)(soulish)

Demonic: Spoken to Your Mind (soulish)Demonic: Spoken to Your Mind (soulish) Bathed in fear, doubt, etc.Bathed in fear, doubt, etc. Twisted ScripturesTwisted Scriptures

Divine (God): Spoken to your spirit and Divine (God): Spoken to your spirit and understood as “illumination” or “light” understood as “illumination” or “light” is given to your renewed mindis given to your renewed mind

Discerning the Voices Discerning the Voices You HearYou Hear

Knowing the difference between Knowing the difference between what’s spoken to your soul and spirit what’s spoken to your soul and spirit can at times be hard to differentiate can at times be hard to differentiate or discern…the only way to truly or discern…the only way to truly know the difference is to allow the know the difference is to allow the Word of God to divide the line Word of God to divide the line between the two.between the two.

(Hebrews 4:12)(Hebrews 4:12)

Discerning the Voices Discerning the Voices You HearYou HearGod’s Voice…God’s Voice…

1.1. Will Will NOTNOT violate scripture… violate scripture…EVER!EVER!2.2. Will Will ALWAYSALWAYS require faith (Heb. 11:6) require faith (Heb. 11:6)3.3. Will be accompanied by peaceWill be accompanied by peace (Col. 3:15, James (Col. 3:15, James

3:17, Is. 55:12)3:17, Is. 55:12)

4.4. Will be more authoritative than every other Will be more authoritative than every other voice voice

5.5. What He speaks He will also What He speaks He will also establish/confirm out of the mouth of 2-3 establish/confirm out of the mouth of 2-3 witnesses (Deut. 19:15)witnesses (Deut. 19:15)

DIVINE COMMUNICATIONDIVINE COMMUNICATIONUnderstanding The Various Ways That The Understanding The Various Ways That The

Lord SpeaksLord Speaks

Divine CommunicationDivine Communication

God communicated with His people in different God communicated with His people in different ways and various means. Listed below are ways and various means. Listed below are

some of the ways that God’s Spirit some of the ways that God’s Spirit communicated with His people:communicated with His people:

““The Word of the Lord came unto me…”The Word of the Lord came unto me…” ““Thus saith the Lord..”Thus saith the Lord..” ““Hear the Word of the Lord…”Hear the Word of the Lord…” ““And the Spirit entered unto me when He And the Spirit entered unto me when He

spake unto me…”spake unto me…” ““The Spirit lifting him up and conveying him The Spirit lifting him up and conveying him

by vision to Jerusalem…”by vision to Jerusalem…” ““The hand of the Lord was upon me…”The hand of the Lord was upon me…” ““What do you see?”What do you see?”

Divine CommunicationDivine Communication The Word of GodThe Word of God DreamsDreams VisionsVisions TrancesTrances Angelic EncountersAngelic Encounters Unexplainable Supernatural ExperiencesUnexplainable Supernatural Experiences Words of Wisdom & KnowledgeWords of Wisdom & Knowledge Discernment of SpiritsDiscernment of Spirits UnctionsUnctions Appearances of the LordAppearances of the Lord BurdensBurdens Futuristic PredictionsFuturistic Predictions

Divine Communication Divine Communication cont.cont.

ImpressionsImpressions Audible VoiceAudible Voice Audible Only To Your EarsAudible Only To Your Ears Internal Audible VoiceInternal Audible Voice Sentence FragmentsSentence Fragments KnowingsKnowings The Natural World (God’s Order of Creation)The Natural World (God’s Order of Creation) Physical Manifestations in Our BodiesPhysical Manifestations in Our Bodies Spiritual SensesSpiritual Senses Signs & WondersSigns & Wonders Dreams & InterpretationsDreams & Interpretations Tongues & InterpretationsTongues & Interpretations

Fruit of The Holy SpiritFruit of The Holy Spirit

““But the fruit of the Spirit is love, But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no self-control. Against such there is no law.”-Galatians 5:22law.”-Galatians 5:22

UNDERSTANDING DREAMS AND UNDERSTANDING DREAMS AND VISIONSVISIONS

“ “And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; your sons that I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall and daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall

see visions, your old men shall dream dreams.” see visions, your old men shall dream dreams.”

– – Acts 2:17-18Acts 2:17-18

What is a Dream?What is a Dream?

A dream can be defined as the A dream can be defined as the thoughts, or series of thoughts, thoughts, or series of thoughts, or imaginary transactions, which or imaginary transactions, which occupy the mind during sleep. To occupy the mind during sleep. To have ideas or images in the mind have ideas or images in the mind while in the state of sleep. A while in the state of sleep. A vision while sleep.vision while sleep.

Why Are Dreams Why Are Dreams Important?Important?

He reveals your calling: Numbers 12:6He reveals your calling: Numbers 12:6 Only way to get message to us at times: Job Only way to get message to us at times: Job

33:14-1633:14-16 He leads us through dreams: Matt. 1:20He leads us through dreams: Matt. 1:20 Warnings of impending danger: Matt 2:12Warnings of impending danger: Matt 2:12 He tells us of our future in dreams: Gen. 37:5-He tells us of our future in dreams: Gen. 37:5-

77 He reveals His plan for others: Gen. 40:12He reveals His plan for others: Gen. 40:12 Reveals plans for nations/kingdoms: Dan. 2:19Reveals plans for nations/kingdoms: Dan. 2:19 They anchor you in weary times!They anchor you in weary times!

I Had A Dream, Now What I Had A Dream, Now What Should I Do?Should I Do?

Write it down Write it down tell the main factstell the main facts!-!-Daniel 7:1Daniel 7:1

Remember it!-Gen. 37:11Remember it!-Gen. 37:11 PRAY! Revealed things are for you!-PRAY! Revealed things are for you!-

Deut. 29:29Deut. 29:29 Be selective who you share it with-Be selective who you share it with-

Gen. 37:11Gen. 37:11 Seek the interpretation-Gen. 40:8Seek the interpretation-Gen. 40:8

Dream InterpretationsDream Interpretations

And they said to him, “We each And they said to him, “We each have had a dream, and there is have had a dream, and there is no interpreter of it.” So Joseph no interpreter of it.” So Joseph said to them, “said to them, “Do not Do not interpretations belong to God?”interpretations belong to God?” - -Genesis 40:8Genesis 40:8

Steps To Interpreting Steps To Interpreting DreamsDreams

1.1. Go to the Word of God: Psalm 36:9Go to the Word of God: Psalm 36:9

2.2. PRAY, PRAY, PRAYPRAY, PRAY, PRAY

3.3. If you still don’t have the answer, go If you still don’t have the answer, go back and do #1 and #2 all over back and do #1 and #2 all over againagain

4.4. If you still cannot seem to receive If you still cannot seem to receive the answer it is okay to seek out the the answer it is okay to seek out the wisdom of a prophet or one who has wisdom of a prophet or one who has the gift to interpret dreamsthe gift to interpret dreams

What is a Vision?What is a Vision?

A vision could be defined as that A vision could be defined as that which is seen; an object of sight; which is seen; an object of sight; especially, that which is seen especially, that which is seen otherwise than by the ordinary sight, otherwise than by the ordinary sight, or the rational eye; a supernatural, or the rational eye; a supernatural, prophetic, or imaginary sight. prophetic, or imaginary sight.

Differences & SimilaritiesDifferences & Similarities Between Dreams and Visions Between Dreams and Visions

DreamsDreams Given while sleepingGiven while sleeping Highly symbolic Highly symbolic

mostlymostly Normally Normally ALWAYSALWAYS

need an need an interpretationinterpretation

Needs to be written Needs to be written down, understanding down, understanding sometimes comes sometimes comes WAY laterWAY later

VisionsVisions Can be given while Can be given while

sleeping or awakesleeping or awake Normally not Normally not

symbolic at allsymbolic at all Interpretation Interpretation

normally not normally not needed; sometimes needed; sometimes you know the you know the meaning instantly meaning instantly after seeing the after seeing the visionvision

Unit Review & ActivationUnit Review & Activation

1.Name five ways that the Lord speaks.

2.What is the best way to discern the things going on between your soul and spirit?

3.True or False: When God speaks to you it will always line up with scripture?

GIFTS FROM THE GIFTS FROM THE GODHEADGODHEAD

1 Corinthians 12:11 Corinthians 12:1

““Now concerning spiritual gifts, Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, brethren,

I would not have you ignorant.”I would not have you ignorant.”

1.1. Gifts from The Father: Romans 12:3-8Gifts from The Father: Romans 12:3-8 ProphecyProphecy MinistryMinistry TeachingTeaching ExhortationExhortation GivingGiving LeadershipLeadership MercyMercy

GIFTS FROM THE GODHEADGIFTS FROM THE GODHEAD

2.2. Gifts from The Son: Ephesians 4:11-13Gifts from The Son: Ephesians 4:11-13 ApostlesApostles ProphetsProphets EvangelistsEvangelists PastorsPastors TeachersTeachers

GIFTS FROM THE GODHEAD-GIFTS FROM THE GODHEAD-cont.cont.

3.3. Gifts from The Holy Spirit: 1 Cor. 12:8-10Gifts from The Holy Spirit: 1 Cor. 12:8-10 Word of WisdomWord of Wisdom Word of KnowledgeWord of Knowledge FaithFaith Gifts of HealingsGifts of Healings Working of MiraclesWorking of Miracles ProphecyProphecy Discerning of SpiritsDiscerning of Spirits Different Kinds of TonguesDifferent Kinds of Tongues Interpretation of TonguesInterpretation of Tongues

GIFTS FROM THE GODHEAD-GIFTS FROM THE GODHEAD-cont.cont.

A Look at Spiritual Gifts from The Holy SpiritA Look at Spiritual Gifts from The Holy Spirit

Gift Groupings1.Gifts of Revelation: Gifts that Reveal

Something1. Word of Wisdom2. Word of Knowledge3. Discerning of Spirits

• Gifts of Power: Gifts that Do Something• Gift of Faith• Gifts of Healings• Working of Miracles

• Gifts of Speech/Utterance: Gifts that Say Something• Different Kinds of Tongues• Interpretation of Tongues• Prophecy

Gift DefinitionsGift Definitions

Gifts of Revelation:

• Word of Wisdom: A supernatural revelation by the Spirit of God concerning certain the divine purpose and plan pertaining to the mind, will, and counsels of God.

Foretelling; To predict or foreshow an

event/events at an undisclosed time in the future. Of or pertaining to future events. A word (literally a word or few words) revealed by the Holy Spirit before it actually occurs.



• Word of Knowledge: A supernatural revelation by the Spirit of God concerning certain facts in the mind of God- facts about people, places, or things in the past or present.

These facts are things that COULD NOT be

known by natural knowledge.



• Discerning of Spirits: A God-given ability to see by supernatural means into the realm of the spirit. It is the divine ability to see insightfully into the spirit realm and deals with the entire class of spirits: angelic, demonic, as well as human.

A person manifesting this gifting will be able to

discern the presence and activities of the divine, demonic, or human nature; will be able to know (supernaturally) what forces are influencing a particular type of behavior.


Gifts of Power:

• Gift of Faith: A supernatural ability to believe and/or trust God without succumbing to reason, doubt, fear, etc. This Faith given by the Holy Spirit causes the miraculous and supernatural to occur each time it is manifested.


Gifts of Power:

• Gifts of Healings: A supernatural ability given by the Holy Spirit that releases/ministers healing in innumerable ways to those afflicted/sick/smitten by disease that ALWAYS brings about healing/restoration without modern medical intervention.


Gifts of Power:

• Working of Miracles: Supernatural or divine intervention by the Spirit of God through the use of a human vessel that interrupts/disturbs the ordinary course of nature or order.


Gifts of Utterance:

• Different Kinds of Tongues: A supernatural utterance by the Holy Spirit in languages spoken through a human instrument never learned by the speaker, nor understood by the speaker, nor necessarily always understood by the hearer. An utterance in an unknown tongue.


Gifts of Utterance:

• Interpretation of Tongues: The supernatural showing forth by the Spirit of God the meaning of an utterance in other tongues. It is not a translation (word for word) of tongues, rather an interpretation (meaning of the message) of tongues.

Note: A tongue uttered in a corporate/public meeting, then interpreted is equivalent to prophecy. (Tongue + Interpretation=Prophecy)


Gifts of Utterance:

• Prophecy: A supernatural utterance not known to the speaker prior to speaking that is said in a known tongue.

Spirit inspired speech that has a threefold purpose: 1) Edification, 2) Exhortation, and 3) Comfort.

MOVING IN THE SPIRITMOVING IN THE SPIRITDeveloping The Prophetic MinistryDeveloping The Prophetic Ministry

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are the sons of God.”

Romans 8:14

““You All May Prophesy”You All May Prophesy”

1 Corinthians 14:1, 3-5

• “Pursue love, and desire spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.” …but he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.

He who speaks in a tongue edifies himself, but he who prophesies edifies the church.”

I wish you all spoke with tongues, but even more that you prophesied; for he who prophesies is greater than he who speaks with tongues, unless indeed he interprets, that the church may receive edification.”

You All May ProphesyYou All May Prophesy

Desire To ProphesyDesire To Prophesy

I must I must desire it-1 Corinthians desire it-1 Corinthians 14:1, 3914:1, 39

Desire (greek), Desire (greek), ZelooZeloo: To be zealous : To be zealous for, to burn with desire, to pursue for, to burn with desire, to pursue ardently, to desire eagerly or ardently, to desire eagerly or intensely. intensely.

You All May ProphesyYou All May Prophesy

Purpose of Prophecy:Purpose of Prophecy:““But he who prophesies speaks But he who prophesies speaks edificationedification and and

exhortationexhortation and and comfortcomfort to men.”-1 Cor. 14:3 to men.”-1 Cor. 14:3

Edification:Edification: To build up, establish, To build up, establish, strengthen, to make effective.strengthen, to make effective.

Exhortation:Exhortation: Comforting encouragement Comforting encouragement provided in times of disappointment & provided in times of disappointment & affliction resulting in strengthening the affliction resulting in strengthening the resolve of the believer; consolation.resolve of the believer; consolation.

Comfort:Comfort: To cheer and encourage; To cheer and encourage; dispelling of grief while imparting strength.dispelling of grief while imparting strength.

Four Realms/Levels of Prophetic Four Realms/Levels of Prophetic MinistryMinistry

1.Prophecy of Scripture• “no prophecy of scripture is of any private

interpretation.”-2 Peter 1:20-2

2.Spirit of Prophecy• “…for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.”-Rev.

19:10

3.Gift of Prophecy• “…to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy.”-

1 Cor. 12:10

4.Office of the Prophet • “And He gave some apostles, and some prophets…”-Eph. 4:11

Moving In The SpiritMoving In The SpiritKeys To Developing Your GiftingKeys To Developing Your Gifting

1.1. Through prayer and study of the Word of GodThrough prayer and study of the Word of God Intimacy with God is keyIntimacy with God is key

2.2. Know Your “Gift Mix”Know Your “Gift Mix”3.3. Release Your Faith (Release Your Faith (In Speaking What You HearIn Speaking What You Hear)) In In

Proportion To Your Measure of Faith Proportion To Your Measure of Faith (Heb. 5:14; (Heb. 5:14; Rom. 12:6)Rom. 12:6)

4.4. Learn to Move in Learn to Move in YOURYOUR Own Anointing Own Anointing (1 Cor. (1 Cor. 14:31)14:31)

5.5. Revelation, Interpretation and ApplicationRevelation, Interpretation and Application

6.6. Learn How To Receive A Word from The LordLearn How To Receive A Word from The Lord i.e.-single word, a sentence/sentence fragment, i.e.-single word, a sentence/sentence fragment,

picture, etc.picture, etc.

Moving In The SpiritMoving In The SpiritKeys To Developing Your Gifting-cont.Keys To Developing Your Gifting-cont.

6.6. Timing is Everything Timing is Everything Sharing the word at the right time in the Sharing the word at the right time in the

meetingmeeting

7.7. Learn to Discern Your Own Thoughts Learn to Discern Your Own Thoughts & Feelings From The Holy Spirits& Feelings From The Holy Spirits

8.8. Stir Up Your GiftStir Up Your Gift

9.9. Cultivate A Hunger For Spiritual GiftsCultivate A Hunger For Spiritual Gifts

10.10. Sensitivity to the Spirit is KeySensitivity to the Spirit is Key Has the anointing “lifted” to prophesy?Has the anointing “lifted” to prophesy?

Moving In The SpiritMoving In The SpiritKeys To Developing Your Gifting-cont.Keys To Developing Your Gifting-cont.

11.11. Be Bold!Be Bold!

12.12. Learn How To Speak PropheticallyLearn How To Speak Prophetically13.13. Cultivate Self-Control and Cultivate Self-Control and

Temperance In Your Gift Temperance In Your Gift (1 Cor. 14:32)(1 Cor. 14:32)

ACTIVATIONACTIVATION

PROPHETS & PROPHETS & PROPHECYPROPHECY

Gift of ProphecyGift of Prophecy

“…“…to another the working of miracles, to another the working of miracles,

to another prophecy…”-1 Corinthians to another prophecy…”-1 Corinthians 12:1012:10

Prophecy: A supernatural utterance not known to the speaker prior to speaking that is said in a known tongue. Spirit inspired speech that has a threefold purpose: 1) Edification, 2) Exhortation, and 3) Comfort.

Gift of ProphecyGift of ProphecyInteresting Facts About The Gift of ProphecyInteresting Facts About The Gift of Prophecy

To prophesy means to flow forth or to “bubble up” To prophesy means to flow forth or to “bubble up” like a fountain and to speak.like a fountain and to speak.

Gift can be given in a number of ways:Gift can be given in a number of ways: By the Holy Spirit Himself-1 Cor. 12: 11By the Holy Spirit Himself-1 Cor. 12: 11 Through Impartation-Romans 1:11Through Impartation-Romans 1:11 By prophecy & laying on of hands-1 Timothy 4:14By prophecy & laying on of hands-1 Timothy 4:14

This gift can be stirred up-2 Timothy 1:6This gift can be stirred up-2 Timothy 1:6

Gift of Tongues + Interpretation of Tongues=Gift of Gift of Tongues + Interpretation of Tongues=Gift of ProphecyProphecy

Always prophesy in proportion to your level of faith-Always prophesy in proportion to your level of faith-Romans 12:6-8Romans 12:6-8

You All May ProphesyYou All May ProphesyTwo Types of ProphecyTwo Types of Prophecy

ForthtellingForthtelling: An inspired declaration of the: An inspired declaration of thedivine will of and purpose of God. It is spiritdivine will of and purpose of God. It is spiritinspired speech but not predictive in nature.inspired speech but not predictive in nature.Its primary use is for edification, exhortation,Its primary use is for edification, exhortation,and comfort.and comfort.

ForetellingForetelling: To predict or indicate beforehand; : To predict or indicate beforehand; totomake predictions; to make inspired declarations make predictions; to make inspired declarations ofofwhat is to come. To foretell future events before what is to come. To foretell future events before they they actually occur.actually occur.

Differences Between Gift of Prophecy & Differences Between Gift of Prophecy & The Office of the ProphetThe Office of the Prophet

Gift of ProphecyGift of Prophecy Brings Word of the Lord to Brings Word of the Lord to

CongregationCongregation Not a “foretelling” gift, Not a “foretelling” gift,

rather “forthtells” (God’s rather “forthtells” (God’s will)will)

Realm=Exhortation, Realm=Exhortation, edification, and comfortedification, and comfort

In some cases also has gift In some cases also has gift of tongues & of tongues & interpretationinterpretation

Mostly has strong Mostly has strong passionate prayer life passionate prayer life (loves to pray)(loves to pray)

Office of ProphetOffice of Prophet Same, plus to individualsSame, plus to individuals Ministry ConfirmationMinistry Confirmation Prediction of FuturePrediction of Future Dreams (lots of them) & Dreams (lots of them) &

Interpretation/VisionsInterpretation/Visions Correction Correction DirectionDirection Words of Words of

Wisdom/KnowledgeWisdom/Knowledge Discernment of SpiritsDiscernment of Spirits Wide Range of Authority Wide Range of Authority Words spoken Words spoken MUSTMUST to to

come to passcome to pass Gives guidanceGives guidance Have gift of LeadershipHave gift of Leadership

Common MisconceptionsCommon Misconceptions

• I prophesy a lot, that makes me a prophet• The word of wisdom/knowledge, discerning of

spirits operates through my ministry, that makes me a prophet.

• I always see things wrong with people, churches, ministries, etc.; doesn’t that make me a prophet?

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Unit Review & ActivationUnit Review & Activation

1.What are two types of prophecy?

2.What two gifts are equivalent to prophecy?

3.Name the three most significant purposes of prophecy.

4.Name two ways that this gift can be received.

5.What category is the gift of prophecy found in?

PROPHETSPROPHETS

What is a Prophet?What is a Prophet?

Prophet:Prophet:

A person who speaks on behalf of a deity. A person who speaks on behalf of a deity.

A spokesperson or mouthpiece for GodA spokesperson or mouthpiece for God

Prophets are special vessels whom Christ Prophets are special vessels whom Christ chooses to chooses to constantlyconstantly, , consistentlyconsistently, and , and accuratelyaccurately function in the realm of the Word of function in the realm of the Word of Wisdom, word of knowledge, discernment of Wisdom, word of knowledge, discernment of spirits, ministry confirmations, revelations, spirits, ministry confirmations, revelations, illumination, prophetic utterances, prediction of illumination, prophetic utterances, prediction of futuristic events, dreams, visions, corrections and futuristic events, dreams, visions, corrections and the like. All who prophesy are the like. All who prophesy are NOTNOT prophets. prophets.

What Makes A Prophet A What Makes A Prophet A Prophet?Prophet?

Divine Calling: Jeremiah 1:4-5Divine Calling: Jeremiah 1:4-5 Propensity for visions and dreamsPropensity for visions and dreams Sensitivity to spiritual thingsSensitivity to spiritual things Comprehension of prophetic mattersComprehension of prophetic matters Peculiar interpretive skillsPeculiar interpretive skills Extraordinary wisdom and instinctual Extraordinary wisdom and instinctual

insightinsight Heightened spiritual discernmentHeightened spiritual discernment Inordinate grasp of ScriptureInordinate grasp of Scripture

What Makes A Prophet A What Makes A Prophet A Prophet? Pt. 2Prophet? Pt. 2

Deep hunger for the knowledge of GodDeep hunger for the knowledge of God Potential for inspired utterancePotential for inspired utterance Remarkable accuracy of divine Remarkable accuracy of divine

communicationcommunication Strong literary skillStrong literary skill Impressive elocution and oration abilityImpressive elocution and oration ability Unusual judicial aptitude Unusual judicial aptitude Notable organization abilityNotable organization ability Outstanding leadership abilitiesOutstanding leadership abilities Influential governmental abilityInfluential governmental ability

Role of The ProphetRole of The Prophet Prophets should be submitted to the leader (pastor) of the Prophets should be submitted to the leader (pastor) of the

local church.local church. Guard the church from heresy and demonic assignments Guard the church from heresy and demonic assignments

such as: witchcraft, demonic doctrine, sin, false such as: witchcraft, demonic doctrine, sin, false accusations, etc.accusations, etc.

Prayers & IntercessionsPrayers & Intercessions Spiritual Climates & EnvironmentsSpiritual Climates & Environments Deliverance & Spiritual WarfareDeliverance & Spiritual Warfare Watchman’s MinistryWatchman’s Ministry Gaps & HedgesGaps & Hedges Understanding of Times & SeasonsUnderstanding of Times & Seasons Decrees & AnnouncementsDecrees & Announcements Prophetic StrategiesProphetic Strategies WarningsWarnings Impartation of GiftsImpartation of Gifts Teaching & PreachingTeaching & Preaching

Prophetic DefinitionsProphetic Definitions

NabiNabi-The official Hebrew word for -The official Hebrew word for the official prophet. It appears 309 the official prophet. It appears 309 times in its noun form and almost times in its noun form and almost 600 times in its verb form in the OT. 600 times in its verb form in the OT. This term when traced through the This term when traced through the OT referred primarily to one who OT referred primarily to one who speaks on the behalf of someone speaks on the behalf of someone else.else.


ChozehChozeh-An ancient word for a -An ancient word for a prophet. This type of prophet is prophet. This type of prophet is one who receives communications one who receives communications from God more from visions and from God more from visions and dreams than audible words. dreams than audible words. Prophets who say they “saw” the Prophets who say they “saw” the word of the Lord more than heard it word of the Lord more than heard it are examples of this type of prophet.are examples of this type of prophet.


Ra’ahRa’ah or or RoehRoeh-The ra’ah prophet is -The ra’ah prophet is the seer. The seer focuses on the the seer. The seer focuses on the way in which the prophet receives way in which the prophet receives God’s messages. It is said that this God’s messages. It is said that this type of prophet also has a strong type of prophet also has a strong shepherding element attached to shepherding element attached to their mantle for ministry.their mantle for ministry.

The SeerThe Seer

(Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire (Formerly in Israel, when a man went to inquire of God, he spoke thus: “Come, let us go to the of God, he spoke thus: “Come, let us go to the seer”; seer”; for he who is nowfor he who is now called a prophet called a prophet was formerly called a seerwas formerly called a seer.)-1 Samuel 9:9.)-1 Samuel 9:9

The Seer The Seer cont.cont.

A seer focuses on the way in which the prophet A seer focuses on the way in which the prophet receives his messages from the Lord.receives his messages from the Lord.

There are a couple of words in the OT that are There are a couple of words in the OT that are translated prophet or seer. They come from translated prophet or seer. They come from words that basically mean to see, look at or words that basically mean to see, look at or behold. The prophet or seer is one who can see behold. The prophet or seer is one who can see things that others cannot. This type/kind of things that others cannot. This type/kind of prophet is one to whom God directly and prophet is one to whom God directly and uniquely reveals His word and His will usually uniquely reveals His word and His will usually through revelatory dreams and visionsthrough revelatory dreams and visions

Remember thisRemember this: : ““Every seer is a prophet, but every prophet Every seer is a prophet, but every prophet IS IS

NOTNOT a seer.” a seer.”

Different Types of Different Types of ProphetsProphets

GovernmentalGovernmental JudicialJudicial LiteraryLiterary Musically & Poetically InclinedMusically & Poetically Inclined ShepherdingShepherding WatchmanWatchman

KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD KNOWING THE WILL OF GOD ““Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will

of the Lord is.” –Ephesians 5:17of the Lord is.” –Ephesians 5:17

KNOWING THE WILL OF KNOWING THE WILL OF GODGOD

There are two types of “wills”There are two types of “wills” General Will of God (Applies to All)General Will of God (Applies to All) Specific Will of God (Applies to You)Specific Will of God (Applies to You)

They both tie in to the fulfillment of His They both tie in to the fulfillment of His KingdomKingdom

Don’t judge someone else’s life because Don’t judge someone else’s life because you don’t know the plan of God for their you don’t know the plan of God for their lives, only God does.lives, only God does.


General Will: LogosGeneral Will: Logos Denotes an expression of thought (God’s thought); Denotes an expression of thought (God’s thought);

it is the revealed will of God (in Scripture)it is the revealed will of God (in Scripture) Specific Will: RhemaSpecific Will: Rhema

Denotes that which is spoken, what is uttered in Denotes that which is spoken, what is uttered in speech or writing. speech or writing. “A word from the Word…”“A word from the Word…”

Could also be defined as not a reference to the Could also be defined as not a reference to the whole Bible as such, but to the individual scripture whole Bible as such, but to the individual scripture which the Spirit brings to our remembrance for which the Spirit brings to our remembrance for use in a time of need, a prerequisite being the use in a time of need, a prerequisite being the regular storing of the mind/heart with Scripture. regular storing of the mind/heart with Scripture. (The Sword of the Spirit)(The Sword of the Spirit)


Guidelines to Follow While Seeking God’s WillGuidelines to Follow While Seeking God’s Will1.1. Don’t seek a word, a person, etc.; SEEK GOD and Don’t seek a word, a person, etc.; SEEK GOD and

allow Him to speak How He chooses.allow Him to speak How He chooses.2.2. Remain sensitive to the Spirit of God Remain sensitive to the Spirit of God (walk in the (walk in the

Spirit)Spirit)

3.3. When you get a word, When you get a word, WRITE IT DOWN!!WRITE IT DOWN!! (1 Tim. (1 Tim. 1:18)1:18)

4.4. Be patient, don’t jump to conclusions; wait on the Be patient, don’t jump to conclusions; wait on the Lord; remember we only know in partLord; remember we only know in part…(1 Cor. 13:9)…(1 Cor. 13:9)

5.5. There is safety in a multitude of counselors (Pr. There is safety in a multitude of counselors (Pr. 24:6)24:6)

6.6. Ask God for confirmation; no fleecing!!Ask God for confirmation; no fleecing!!


QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFQUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF

1.1. Does God’s will for my life require Does God’s will for my life require faith?faith?

2.2. Do I have peace? (Colossians 3:15)Do I have peace? (Colossians 3:15)

3.3. Have I received confirmation from 2-Have I received confirmation from 2-3 parties?3 parties?

1.1. Word of GodWord of God

2.2. Spirit of God (in You!)Spirit of God (in You!)

3.3. Someone else??? Someone else???

OBEDIENCE BETTER THAN OBEDIENCE BETTER THAN SACRIFICE: SACRIFICE:

OBEY WHAT YOU HEAROBEY WHAT YOU HEAR

““Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear, use, it will be measured to you; and to you who hear,

more will be given.” more will be given.”

––Mark 4:24Mark 4:24

OBEDIENCE BETTER THAN OBEDIENCE BETTER THAN SACRIFICESACRIFICE

Then He said to them, Then He said to them,

““Take heed what you hear. With the Take heed what you hear. With the same measure you use, it will be same measure you use, it will be measured to you; and to you who measured to you; and to you who

hear, more will be given.”hear, more will be given.”

Mark 4:24Mark 4:24

OBEDIENCE BETTER THAN OBEDIENCE BETTER THAN SACRIFICESACRIFICE

““If you are willing and obedient, If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the you shall eat the good of the land.” Isaiah 1:19land.” Isaiah 1:19 You learn how to obey, through your You learn how to obey, through your

capacity to suffer. (Philippians 2:8)capacity to suffer. (Philippians 2:8) Remember, many are called, but only a Remember, many are called, but only a

few are chosen. You ever wondered few are chosen. You ever wondered why? (Matt. 20:16)why? (Matt. 20:16)

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

Hearing The Voice Of God

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