There are tons of books out there, and for $5.00 to $25.00 one can get the latest class 101 to the latest this and that. Cool! I read em too. However I would like to share something very profound with you about the office of a prophet. And guess what? "IT IS FREE" and wont cost you a dime. In fact! FREELY I RECEIVE, FREELY I GIVE........ Blessings, in His Most Glorious Name..
Men do not appoint prophets. THE LORD DOES. Books do not purpose prophets, THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST DOES. Books do teach and mentor to prophets, BUT PROPHETS ARE MOVED BY THE HOLY GHOST.
The following scriptures are a personal bible study that the Holy Spirit led me to search out and study after receiving a vision in 1997, that vision being the DAY OF THE LORD and THE RETURN OF JESUS CHRIST which will soon be posted on this site.
That first vision as the Spirit of Christ came upon me and as I stood in the future, was shown, witnessed, and heard all that was before me within the vision led me deep into the Word of God as the Holy Spirit literally led me on a journey, as I asked one question being "Lord! why have you shown me this".
Such led to a intense 2 year bible study around one vision as the Holy Spirit simply opened the Word of God to me and continued to give me eye's to see, ears to hear and a heart to perceive.
This is one of those bible studies, the 1st.
PROPHET or PROPHETS Inspired Messengers of God" God's Servant - Zech. 1:6 God's Messenger - 2 Chr. 3:16 Holy Prophets - Luke 1:70 Watch Men - Ezek. 3:17
Prophet of God - Ezra. 5:2
MESSAGE OF THE PROPHETS Centered in Christ - Luke 10:24
Interpreted by Christ - Luke 24:27 United in Testimony - Acts 3:21, 24
Contain Grace/Salvation - 1 Peter 1:9-21 Abiding Revelation - Matt.5: 17-18
PROPHETS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT Paul - 1 Tim. 4:1 Peter - 2 Peter 2:1-2 John - Revelations 1:1
OFFICE BASED ON "Christ's Prophetic Office - Duet. 18:15, 18 thru 22"
THE SPIRIT OF THE PROPHETS IS SUBJECT TO THE PROPHETS 1 Cor. 14:32
FUNCTIONS OF THE PROPHET Strengthen - Acts 15:32 Define God's Will - Acts 13:1-3 Predict the future - Acts 21:10-11
FALSE PROPHETS PROPHECY PEACE Prophecy Peace - Jeremiah 23:17 Doctrine - Is. 8:20 Prophecies - 1 Kings - 13:1-32 Lives - Matt.- 7:15,16
PROPHETIC VISION Understandable - Dan. 7:15-19
Authenticated by Divine Glory - Ezek. 8:1-4
Personal / Phenomenal - Dan: 10:7-9 Dated/
Localized - Ezek. 1:1-3 Prophetic - Dan. 9:21-24
"Absence of Tragic - Proverbs 29:18"
Performance of Sure - Ezek. 12:21-28
Proof of Messianic Times - Joel 2:28 / Acts 2:17 / Ezek. 33:9-12
Conformation (steadfast and sure) - Dan. 9:12-27
Faithfulness in Performance of Duty - Dan: 6:1-3, 28
The Lord's Day - Rev. 1:10
Dreams - Gen.20:3
Prophecy - Gen: 3:15
Holiness of Christ - Prophets - Is. 11:4-5
PRESENCE DIVINE Glory - 1 Chr. 16:27
Joyful - Psalms - 16:11
Protective - Psalms 31:20
Everywhere - Psalms 139:7 Guide - Ex. 33:14, 15
PROPHECY - Inspired foretelling of events Given by God - Is. 41:22, 23
Centered in Christ - Luke 24:26,27,44
Inspired by the Spirit - 2Peter 1:21
Not of one's own interpretation - 2Peter 1:20
Always Relevant - Rev. 22:10
TRUE BASED ON Inspiration - Mic. 3:8
Foreknowledge - Is. 42:9
FALSE BASED ON Peaceful Message - Jer. 23:17-22
Apostasy from God - Deut. 13:1-5
Lying - Jer. 23: 25-34
Scoffing - 2 Peter 3: 3,4
FULFILLMENT OF Unconditional - Ezek. 12:25-28
Sometimes Unconditional - Jon. 3:1-10
Dated - Daniel 9:24-27 Non literal - Matt. 17:10-12
Unrecognized by Jews - Acts 13:27-29
Interpretation of needed - Luke 24:25-44
Often referred to - Matt. 1:22-23 / Matt. 2:14-23
FUTURE - that which is beyond the present Only God knows - Is. 41: 21-23
Revealed by Christ - John 13:19
By the Spirit - John 16:13
Man's Ignorance of - Luke 19:41-44
No provision for, dangerous - Luke 12:16-21
Proper provision for - Matt. 6:19-34
INTERPRETATION - making the unknown known Agents of: Jesus Christ - Luke 24:25-47
Holy Spirit - 1 Cor. 2:11-16
Angels - Luke 1:26-37
Prophets and apostles - Eph. 3:2-11
MESSENGER - one sent on a mission Deliver the Lord's Message - Hag. 1:13
RECEPTION OF; Rejected - Deut. 2:26-30
Humiliated - 1 Chr. 19:2-4
Rebuked - 2 Kings 1:2-5, 16
HOLY SPIRIT Prophecy - Rev.19:10
Teaches - John 14:26
Empowers - Mic. 3:8
Truth - John 14:17
Speaks in Prophets - Acts 28:25
Illuminates the Mind - 1 Cor. 2:12-13 / Eph. 1:17-17
Reveals things of God - Is. 40:13-14 / 1 Cor. 2:10-13
MOUNTAIN - High Elevation -
Used for Distant Visions - Duet.3:27
Place of prophecy - Matt. 24:3 Distant Vision - Deut. 3:27
Judgements - Jer. 13:16
Move - To Change Positions - Prophets - 2 Peter 1:21
Signs - God's Wonders - Ps. 65:8
Confirm a Prophecy - 1 Kings 13:3-5
SPIRIT OF CHRIST 1 Peter 1:10 / Gal.4:6 / Rom. 8:9 / Phil. 1:19 / Acts 4:29-31 / Eph.5:18 1 Cor.12:10 / 1 Thess. 5:19-21 / Eph. 5:18
Applied to Gifts - 1 Cor. 12:1
Discernment - 1 Cor. 2:13-15
HOLINESS OF CHRIST Announced in Prophets - Is. 11:4-5
Proclaimed by - Gabriel - Luke 1:35 Peter - Acts - 4:27-30 Paul - 2 Cor. 5:21 John - 1 John 2:1,29
ANOINTING - Pouring Oil Upon Priest - 1 Kings Ex. 29:7 Prophets - 1 Kings 19:16
SACRED PURPOSES Set apart - Ex. 30:22-39
Institute Into Office - 1 Sam. 16:12,13 (Significance of, as indicating)
Divine Appointment - 2 Chn. 22:7 Special Honor - 1 Sam. 24:6, 10
Special Privilege - Psalms 105:15
God's Blessings - Psalms 23:5
APPOINT - to set in an official position or office Prophetic Office - Heb. 3:2 Ordain, establish, set decree - Jer. 1:5
Striving Spiritual To enter the straight gate - Luke 13:24
With Divine help - Col. 1:29 In prayer - Rom. 15:30
For the faith of the gospel - Phil. 1:27
Valley of Decisions - location unknown Called "valley of Jehoshaphat" - Joel 3:2, 12, 14
Refers to final Judgement - Joel 3:1-21
FIRE - Supernatural Uses Manifest God - Ex. 3:2
Indicate God's Power - Ex. 9:24 Express God's Approval - Revelations 9:24
God's Protection - Zech. 2:5
Christ - Mal. 3:2
Holy Spirit - Acts 2:3
Angels - Heb. 1:7
Purification - Is. 6:5-7
Love - Song 8:6 Hot - Heat - Zeal Psalms 39:3 /
Real Faith - Rev. 3:15
FINGER - Used figuratively of; God's Power - Ex. 8:19
Lord's Authority - Luke 11:20
Incense - Perfume - Sweet Perfume- Aroma Typical of : Worship - Psalm 141:2
Prayer - Rev. 5:8 / 8:34 Praise - Mal. 1:11
Approved Service - Eph. 5:2
Of Sacrifices - Lev. 26:31
Figurative of gifts - Ph. 4:18
Ointment fragrance - John 12:3
Glories - Psalms 45:8
Righteousness and intercession - Song 3:6
Priestly garments Purpose of: Used in Holy oil - Ex. 30:34-38 "Holy unto the Lord"
We are the temple of God Figurative of: New Life - Hos.14:7
Prayers - Rev. 5:8
Christian Service - Ph.4:18
Fragrance - "a sweet odor" figurative of restoration - Hosea 14:1-9 Lebanon - figurative of Spiritual Transformation- Is.29:17 Spiritual Growth - Hosea 5:7 Frankincense - "fragrant" - figurative of worship Psalms 141:2 Aroma - "a pleasant smell" - figurative of gifts - odor of a sweet smell - a sacrifice well pleasing to God - Phil. 4:18 Sweet - Figurative of Spiritual Fellowship - Psalm 55:14 God's Word - Psalm 119:103
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Exhort, Exhortation
All Prophecy Is Given To Build Up, To Encourage, And To Comfort?
Many times there is a confusion that comes forth because many don't realize that there is a difference between the "office of a prophet" and "the gift of prophecy". One is exactly that being a office, with totally different functions, yet the same. The other is a gift of the spirit which Paul addressed in scripture.
The consensus is that all prophecy must be uplifting, encouraging, edifying, and bring comfort to the hearer. Unfortunately that leaves out many other truths according to the scriptures and closes not only the word of God off, but the power of prophecy in many areas and functions.
1Cr 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Lets examine the word exhort.
Exhort
http://cf.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G3874&Version=kjv
1) a calling near, summons, (esp. for help)
2) importation, supplication, entreaty
3) exhortation, admonition, encouragement
4) consolation, comfort, solace; that which affords comfort or refreshment
a) thus of the Messianic salvation (so the Rabbis call the Messiah the consoler, the comforter)
5) persuasive discourse, stirring address
6) instructive, admonitory, conciliatory, powerful hortatory discourse
Lets examine the root word
Root Word: http://cf.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/Lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G3870&version=kjv
1) to call to one's side, call for, summon
2) to address, speak to, (call to, call upon), which may be done in the way of exhortation, entreaty, comfort, instruction, etc.
a) to admonish, exhort
b) to beg, entreat, beseech
1) to strive to appease by entreaty
c) to console, to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort
1) to receive consolation, be comforted
d) to encourage, strengthen
e) exhorting and comforting and encouraging
f) to instruct, teach
Lets examine the dictionary
Exhort - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/exhort
1.to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently.
–verb (used without object)
2.to give urgent advice, recommendations, or warnings.
The word Exhortation
Exhortation - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/exhortation
1.the act or process of exhorting.
2.an utterance, discourse, or address conveying urgent advice or recommendations.
Now lets examine the word of God within the New Testament.
Act 5:1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, Act 5:2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. Act 5:3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Act 5:4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. Act 5:5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. Act 5:6 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.
Act 5:7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. Act 5:8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. Act 5:9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. Act 5:10 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.
Now that was real encouraging, edifying, comforting and that which was spoken as a prophetic unction built up "Ananias and Sapphira" not to mentioned all the on lookers. Where is the grace, salvation, and the redemption of God in this word and what occurred? Couldn't a few bucks have been overlooked? OK, they lied not only to men, but the Holy Ghost.? Where was the blood of Christ, forgiveness, redemption?
Act 5:11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
Now what is this? Great fear came upon ALL the church as many HEARD (the prophecy, prophetic words) these things.
Since when is FEAR edifying and encouraging? Yet we are not given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind? Interesting.
Lets examine just a few other scriptures out of hundreds that could be brought to light from the new testament.
Mar 3:28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
Now that is encouraging! It is also prophetic. Yet seconds later it reads.
Mar 3:29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation: What?
This is also a prophetic word, and it is not encouraging at all. It is a warning. A very stern warning with major consequences. (Who was speaking here and who were the listeners?)
Lets examine another scripture.
Mat 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: BUT whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
Another prophetic word. Now that is very encouraging! Sounds like a warning to me. Sounds like a very stern warning that speaks of consequences. Bottom line “Don't Do It!” and if you have "repent quickly".
Here is a perfect example of what can happen when revelation come to a person from the Father.
Mat 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Mat 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, BLESSED art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed [it] unto thee, but MY FATHER which is in heaven.
Wow! That is a awesome thing for one to hear the very Lord Jesus Christ say, blessed are you! Now that is encouraging, uplifting, comforting.
Minutes later
Mat 16;23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
"Awe! Those things that be of men".
What is this? Jesus just spoke a blessing over Peter saying thou art blessed, only to within minutes rebuke Peter, call Peter satan, and say thou art a offense to me. Not very encouraging, comforting, or edifying.
The word of God is full of prophecy, prophetic unctions. Some brings joy to the heart. Some are encouraging, some are edifying, lift you up, give you hope. And others are warnings to change course, to examine yourself, to examine your motives, and so on.
Most people fear, and become offended at the word repent, which simply means “hey I love you, change course, your going the wrong way”.
Sometimes prophecy is spoken in quietness, through edification, in encouragement and other times harshly, other times as a rebuke.
Sometimes it is shared through being herald through a writing being made plain on a tablet. Other times it is shared through a dream, a vision, through revelation and through prophetic unctions as simple as one single word. However there is even more....
That doesn’t mean that God stopped loving us or the person called to receive the word. Can you imagine the voice that Jesus used when he said "blessed are you" only to then rebuke Peter and call him satan and a offense minutes later. Picture that scene, and the emotion involved.
One of the most important words in my opinion in the word of God is the word 'if". If you do this, this will happen, if you do that, that will happen.
If you humble yourself God will exalt you, if you are prideful, God will resist you. If you wait on the Lord, the Lord will renew your strength, if you don’t, you will strive and your strength will not be renewed.
If you walk in the spirit, if you walk in the flesh and on and on it goes. These are all prophetic words with different outcomes. Blessings for obedience, curses for disobedience, prophetic words. If you hearken diligently unto the word (voice) of the Lord God all these blessings will come upon thee and overtake thee, if you don’t they will not and other things will come upon you.
Now as I said, the above is just a few examples out of hundreds and hundreds of scriptures.
Many times there is a confusion that comes forth because many don't realize that there is a difference between the "office of a prophet" and "the gift of prophecy". One is exactly that being a office, with totally different functions, yet the same. The other is a gift of the spirit which Paul addressed in scripture.
The consensus is that all prophecy must be uplifting, encouraging, edifying, and bring comfort to the hearer. Unfortunately that leaves out many other truths according to the scriptures and closes not only the word of God off, but the power of prophecy in many areas and functions.
1Cr 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort.
Lets examine the word exhort.
Exhort
http://cf.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G3874&Version=kjv
1) a calling near, summons, (esp. for help)
2) importation, supplication, entreaty
3) exhortation, admonition, encouragement
4) consolation, comfort, solace; that which affords comfort or refreshment
a) thus of the Messianic salvation (so the Rabbis call the Messiah the consoler, the comforter)
5) persuasive discourse, stirring address
6) instructive, admonitory, conciliatory, powerful hortatory discourse
Lets examine the root word
Root Word: http://cf.blueletterbible.org/lang/lexicon/Lexicon.cfm?Strongs=G3870&version=kjv
1) to call to one's side, call for, summon
2) to address, speak to, (call to, call upon), which may be done in the way of exhortation, entreaty, comfort, instruction, etc.
a) to admonish, exhort
b) to beg, entreat, beseech
1) to strive to appease by entreaty
c) to console, to encourage and strengthen by consolation, to comfort
1) to receive consolation, be comforted
d) to encourage, strengthen
e) exhorting and comforting and encouraging
f) to instruct, teach
Lets examine the dictionary
Exhort - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/exhort
1.to urge, advise, or caution earnestly; admonish urgently.
–verb (used without object)
2.to give urgent advice, recommendations, or warnings.
The word Exhortation
Exhortation - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/exhortation
1.the act or process of exhorting.
2.an utterance, discourse, or address conveying urgent advice or recommendations.
Now lets examine the word of God within the New Testament.
Act 5:1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, Act 5:2 And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. Act 5:3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land? Act 5:4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God. Act 5:5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things. Act 5:6 And the young men arose, wound him up, and carried him out, and buried him.
Act 5:7 And it was about the space of three hours after, when his wife, not knowing what was done, came in. Act 5:8 And Peter answered unto her, Tell me whether ye sold the land for so much? And she said, Yea, for so much. Act 5:9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out. Act 5:10 Then fell she down straightway at his feet, and yielded up the ghost: and the young men came in, and found her dead, and, carrying her forth, buried her by her husband.
Now that was real encouraging, edifying, comforting and that which was spoken as a prophetic unction built up "Ananias and Sapphira" not to mentioned all the on lookers. Where is the grace, salvation, and the redemption of God in this word and what occurred? Couldn't a few bucks have been overlooked? OK, they lied not only to men, but the Holy Ghost.? Where was the blood of Christ, forgiveness, redemption?
Act 5:11 And great fear came upon all the church, and upon as many as heard these things.
Now what is this? Great fear came upon ALL the church as many HEARD (the prophecy, prophetic words) these things.
Since when is FEAR edifying and encouraging? Yet we are not given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind? Interesting.
Lets examine just a few other scriptures out of hundreds that could be brought to light from the new testament.
Mar 3:28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
Now that is encouraging! It is also prophetic. Yet seconds later it reads.
Mar 3:29 But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation: What?
This is also a prophetic word, and it is not encouraging at all. It is a warning. A very stern warning with major consequences. (Who was speaking here and who were the listeners?)
Lets examine another scripture.
Mat 5:22 But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: BUT whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.
Another prophetic word. Now that is very encouraging! Sounds like a warning to me. Sounds like a very stern warning that speaks of consequences. Bottom line “Don't Do It!” and if you have "repent quickly".
Here is a perfect example of what can happen when revelation come to a person from the Father.
Mat 16:16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. Mat 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, BLESSED art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed [it] unto thee, but MY FATHER which is in heaven.
Wow! That is a awesome thing for one to hear the very Lord Jesus Christ say, blessed are you! Now that is encouraging, uplifting, comforting.
Minutes later
Mat 16;23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
"Awe! Those things that be of men".
What is this? Jesus just spoke a blessing over Peter saying thou art blessed, only to within minutes rebuke Peter, call Peter satan, and say thou art a offense to me. Not very encouraging, comforting, or edifying.
The word of God is full of prophecy, prophetic unctions. Some brings joy to the heart. Some are encouraging, some are edifying, lift you up, give you hope. And others are warnings to change course, to examine yourself, to examine your motives, and so on.
Most people fear, and become offended at the word repent, which simply means “hey I love you, change course, your going the wrong way”.
Sometimes prophecy is spoken in quietness, through edification, in encouragement and other times harshly, other times as a rebuke.
Sometimes it is shared through being herald through a writing being made plain on a tablet. Other times it is shared through a dream, a vision, through revelation and through prophetic unctions as simple as one single word. However there is even more....
That doesn’t mean that God stopped loving us or the person called to receive the word. Can you imagine the voice that Jesus used when he said "blessed are you" only to then rebuke Peter and call him satan and a offense minutes later. Picture that scene, and the emotion involved.
One of the most important words in my opinion in the word of God is the word 'if". If you do this, this will happen, if you do that, that will happen.
If you humble yourself God will exalt you, if you are prideful, God will resist you. If you wait on the Lord, the Lord will renew your strength, if you don’t, you will strive and your strength will not be renewed.
If you walk in the spirit, if you walk in the flesh and on and on it goes. These are all prophetic words with different outcomes. Blessings for obedience, curses for disobedience, prophetic words. If you hearken diligently unto the word (voice) of the Lord God all these blessings will come upon thee and overtake thee, if you don’t they will not and other things will come upon you.
Now as I said, the above is just a few examples out of hundreds and hundreds of scriptures.
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