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A Study in Supernatural Experiences The Christmas Story A Study in Supernatural Experiences

Studying the Story Dream Vision Prophecy given Prophecy fulfilled Prayer answered Supernatural Sign Action by the Holy Spirit Thanksgiving and Praise

Studying the Story Each group has a passage of scripture to study Dream Vision Prophecy given Prophecy fulfilled Prayer answered Supernatural Sign Action by the Holy Spirit Thanksgiving and Praise

Group Work 7 mins

Report Back Mtt 1.18-25 Joseph discovers Mary is pregnant and has his first dream Dream Vision Prophecy given Prophecy fulfilled Prayer answered Supernatural Sign Action by the Holy Spirit Thanksgiving and Praise 1 2

Report Back Mtt 2.1-12 The Coming of the Wise Men Dream Vision Prophecy given Prophecy fulfilled Prayer answered Supernatural Sign Action by the Holy Spirit Thanksgiving and Praise 1 1

Report Back Mtt 2.13-23 The Flight into Egypt and return to Nazareth Dream Vision Prophecy given Prophecy fulfilled Prayer answered Supernatural Sign Action by the Holy Spirit Thanksgiving and Praise 3 1 3

Report Back Lk 1.5-22 John’s birth announced to Zacharias Dream Vision Prophecy given Prophecy fulfilled Prayer answered Supernatural Sign Action by the Holy Spirit Thanksgiving and Praise 1 2?

Report Back Lk 1.23-38 Jesus’ birth announced to Mary Dream Vision Prophecy given Prophecy fulfilled Prayer answered Supernatural Sign Action by the Holy Spirit Thanksgiving and Praise 1

Report Back Lk 1.39-49 Mary visits Elizabeth Dream Vision Prophecy given Prophecy fulfilled Prayer answered Supernatural Sign Action by the Holy Spirit Thanksgiving and Praise 2 1

Report Back Lk 2.4-16 Jesus’ birth and the Shepherds Visit Dream Vision Prophecy given Prophecy fulfilled Prayer answered Supernatural Sign Action by the Holy Spirit Thanksgiving and Praise 1 1

Report Back Luke 2.21-32 Jesus’ Circumcision & Presentation in the Temple Dream Vision Prophecy given Prophecy fulfilled Prayer answered Supernatural Sign Action by the Holy Spirit Thanksgiving and Praise 2 1

Report Back Luke 2.33-38 Simeon and Annas’ Prophecies Dream Vision Prophecy given Prophecy fulfilled Prayer answered Supernatural Sign Action by the Holy Spirit Thanksgiving and Praise 1 2

Report Back Summary Supernatural Communication in Matt 1-2 and Luke 1-2 Dream Vision Prophecy given Prophecy fulfilled Prayer answered Supernatural Sign Action by the Holy Spirit Thanksgiving and Praise 5 In Mtt 3 In Luke 9 6

What is the result of hearing God?

How did God speak to people about what he was doing / about to do? Dreams Visions Prophecy Supernatural signs Scripture Other believers

Dreams Joseph’s First Dream - Guidance Experience Faith Obedience

Joseph’s Second Dream Warning Immediacy (fear) Inconvenient instruction Faith

Joseph’s Third Dream Fulfilment of Dream 2 Obedience Peace

Joseph’s Fourth Dream Obedient – but cautious Nazareth … did he know the prophecy? 140kms to Nazareth 500kms to Egypt

Dreams Today Not everyone remembers their dreams – Journal Some dreams are not Spiritual Dream is to the dreamer Symbolic – get help! Ask God for dreams Ps 16.7 Job 33.13-18

Visions Today Zechariah – in prayer, answer to prayer, first word from Jehovah in 400 years Mary – no warning Shepherds – a group saw the vision together, and heard! NT Visions: Acts 7.55-56, Acts 9.3-8, 10-12 Revelation Example:

Prophecy Confirmation of Scripture Spoken word (personal or corporate) Nick James Waynne Pienaar Personal prophecy MUST be recorded No hatches, matches and dispatches No criticism, condemnation or control Get help! Keep records!

Christmas Challenge Put aside 20 mins daily Pray for 15 mins Listen for 5 mins Expect!