1. Basics of the Prophetic Ministry 1.Origin of the Prophetic 2.God Wants to Communicate 3.The Prophetic Voice 4.Gifts of the Holy Spirit – 1 Cor 12 5.Spirit of Prophecy (Rev 19:10) 6.The Prophetic - Activated by LOVE 7.Practical Session

2. Basics of the Prophetic Ministry Origin of the Prophetic 1.By Definition Prophecy is pro – “beforehand” or “time” – and phemi (or phani)- “saying” – that which is said before it happens… 2.THUS: It is Foretelling, forth-telling, teaching, writings, or verbal utterances under the inspiration of the Spirit of God ( See also 2 Pet 1:21 ) 3.Note: Prophecy is NOT Fortunetelling !!! 4.What makes it prophecy according to definition is its sphere of formation, which is eternity. Anything God says is prophetic because He spoke it OUTSIDE of our time to be manifested IN OUR TIME. This is why prophecy relies much on dreams and visions !! 5.The Prophetic is to Speak something that doesn’t exist as yet INTO becoming a possibility of existence… Which is what God did in Gen 1 – He saw the end from the Beginning – and then started by Saying: Let there BE…and it was…( Isa 46:9-13 ) 6.Everything we see, feel and experience in the physical - can be used or seen as a Prophetic Explanation of what exists in the Spirit – like a Parable ( Hos 12:10 – Prophets act out the parables ) 7.THUS: Jesus spoke to the multitudes in Parables also – to bring across Secret TRUTHS (Hidden Mysteries) – eg. the Kingdom of God ( Mat 13:11-13, 31-34 – mustard seed ) 8.Some of the functions and objectives for prophecy and God’s uses of it:  Destiny, Ministry, Correction, Blessing, Change, Creation, Healing, Power, Instruction, Counsel, Impartation, Empowerment, etc… 9.Amos 3:7-8 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but He revealeth His secret unto His servants the prophets. The lion hath roared, who will not fear? the Lord GOD hath spoken, who can but prophesy? 10.Prophetic Ministry IS the Voice of Revelation and Illumination which reveals the mind of Christ to the human race !!! ( 1 Cor 2:16, 1 Cor 12:6-11 ) – more on this just now…

3. God wants to Communicate… 1.God created the Heavens and the Earth through WORDS. He is a Speaking God, and wants to communicate His message to us – ever since creation, and He hasn’t stopped !!! ( Gen 1, Heb 11:3, Joh 1:1, Isa 55:11 ) 2.God is a Personal God – He desires to talk to us and builds relationship with us - since the days of Adam & Eve (Gen2&3) 3.Gen 3:8-9 And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden. And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? 4.BUT: SIN Dulled the ears of Man – and they refuse to hear and listen!! 5.In the Old Testament: God selected certain people that He could talk to & who would convey His message to others – like  Noah, Abraham, Moses, Joshua, David, Samuel, Elijah, etc… 6.These People were called Prophets or Seers in the Old Testament ( Heb 1:1, 1 Sam9:9 ) 7.God spoke to them either with an Audible Voice, or His Spirit would come UPON them for a period of time – and they would see visions (Isaiah & Jeremiah) and/or have dreams (like Daniel & Joseph) 8.2Kings 3:14-16 And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee. But now bring me a minstrel. And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him. And he said, Thus saith the LORD…. 9.TODAY: He communicates to us through His Son – Jesus ( Luk 9:35, Heb1:2 ), His Holy Spirit and the Bible 10.Jesus had to die on the cross (rent the veil of Sinful Flesh – Which is the Carnal Mind) in order for us and God to reach each other again !! ( Heb 10:20 ) 11.Thus the way is now open for God to communicate with each and everyone of us through the Holy Spirit Living/Dwelling IN us – which comes from when we are Born Again and are Spirit Filled. ( Joh 3, Joh 14-16, Eff 2:22 ) Basics of the Prophetic Ministry

4. The Prophetic Voice… 1.God’s voice, can be heard in various ways – of which only one is the Prophetic Voice 2.Prophetic Ministry Reveals the Mind of Christ to the human race !!! 3.1Cor 2:16 For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ. 4.Prophets were God’s Communication Channels in the Old Testament.. 5.BUT Today we can all hear God’s voice – through the Holy Spirit dwelling in us. ( 1 Cor 3:16, Eph 5:17-20 ) 6.1Cor 12:11 but all these (gifts) worketh the one and the same Spirit, dividing to each one severally even as He will. 7.Humbleness and Quietness of Heart opens the way to HEAR HIS Voice !! ( 1 Pet 5:6 & Matt 11:28-30 ) 8.The Prophetic Ministry is thus mainly today to help new believers to hear God’s Voice, but Prophets are also still used by God to reveal His Word to the world. ( Eph 4:11-14 ) 9.Eph 4:11-12 And He gave some to be apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, unto the work of ministering, unto the building up of the body of Christ: 10.2Chron 20:20 ….Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper. 11.THUS: The Holy Spirit’s Gift of Prophecy through the saints is to bring edification, exhortation, and comfort to the Church ( 1 Cor. 14:3 ) 12.The Holy Spirit whispering the thoughts of Christ within a Christian’s heart is God’s divine order for communication…. 13.But what any individual has sensed in his spirit must be confirmed: God’s counsel is that every word needs to be witnessed to and confirmed in the mouth of two or three witnesses ( 2 Cor. 13:1, Mat18:16-20 ) Basics of the Prophetic Ministry

5. Gifts of the Holy Spirit 1.According to 1 Cor 12:4-11 there are 9 Distinct gifts of the Holy Spirit which can be grouped in groups of 3 gifts each: – Revelation Gifts – The Infinite God, Creator of the Universe is revealing His TRUTH to man Word of Wisdom – to have INSIGHT into a situation, or God’s Will and Plan (Prov 3) Word of Knowledge – To KNOW the TRUTH about a situation Discerning of Spirits – To KNOW/Recognize atmosphere, character, intents of the heart…etc. ( Acts 5, 1 Joh 4:1 ) – Power Gifts – God Imparting His own Powers and abilities to man Faith (Heb 11:1 & 6, Hab 2:4) – Mustard seed (Luk17:6), Mark 11:22-24 – Faith of God Healings – Mark2:1-12, (by laying on of hands – Mark 16:18), Acts 3:6 – What I Have I give unto you… Working of Miracles – Joh 14:12 – we can do what Jesus did & GREATER !! – Inspiration Gifts – Speaking God’s Word, Will and His Heart Gift of Prophecy (1 Cor 14:3,4,39) – edifies, builds & encourage others Gift of Tongues (1 Cor 14:2,4) – speaking mysteries & edifies yourself Interpretation of Tongues (1 Cor 14:5-11,13) – to proclaim/explain the mysteries to all 1Cor 12:4-6: Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which works all in all.

6. GOD the SOURCE Tongues Interpretation of Tongues Prophecy Inspirational Gifts Discerning of Spirits Word of Knowledge Word of Wisdom Revelation Gifts Faith Gifts of Healings Working of Miracles Power Gifts Gifts of the Holy Spirit Flows into Howard Carter – Questions & Answers on Spiritual Gifts Lester Sumrall – The Gifts and Ministries of the Holy Spirit PD Le Roux – Die Heilige Gees in aksie vandag

7. Gifts of the Holy Spirit 1.Paul has used a whole chapter in 1 Cor 14 to explain the difference between Prophecy & Speaking in Tongues 2.Prophecy serves the Believer, whereas Tongues is a sign for the un-believer…!! ( 1 Cor 14:22 ) 3.During Prophecy the believer/prophet speaks under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in his own language for everyone to understand – revealing mysteries & secrets – in order to bring hope & encouragement – just like the prophets of old…being moved upon by the Holy Spirit ( 2 Pet 1:21 )...Now we’re just moved from within…!!! 4.1Cor 14:1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 5.1Cor 14:2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 6.1Cor 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 7.In 1 Cor 14:26-40 Paul explains that God is a God of Harmony – thus, let everything be in Harmony during service times in the church in order to bring Glory to God at all times… 8.1Cor 14:40 Be courteous and considerate in everything 9.Tongues can be used to Stir up your Faith – and to Edify yourself so that you can Hear From God… 10.BUT: To Interpret Tongues, is also a Form of Prophecy. 11.i.e. when you speak in Tongues You must exercise your Faith, believing in the Message God wants to Share with the Saints…!!! 12.And that Message is normally a very prophetic message for the Church…

8. Spirit of Prophecy 1.Rev 19:10 And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy. 2.NOW: There is a difference between the GIFT of Prophecy & a SPIRIT of Prophecy 3.A GIFT is something that are given to us freely, but we have the choice of using it or not 4.But when you operate in the SPIRIT of Prophecy, you become prophecy bringing a testimony that Jesus is the Christ – and whatever you then speak or do, will be prophetic one way or the other… 5.THUS: we have to make a distinction also between the Ministry of a Prophet and a believer operating under the Gift of Prophecy 6.The Ministry of a Prophet is a calling from God as part of the 5 fold ministry Gifts for the uplifting and building of the church in total to come unto maturity ( Eff 4:11-13 ) 7.When a True Prophet Preaches – He will sometimes use a particular scripture and bring it into Context for you here and now today, to help you to change your circumstances if you can “hear” what the Voice of the Holy Spirit Says at that particular time… 8.BUT: The Gift of Prophecy is a Temporary WORKING of the Holy Spirit into someone’s life for a specific moment & purpose and then when it is finished it will lay dormant until it is used/required again..

9. Basics of the Prophetic Ministry ACTIVATED BY THE LOVE OF GOD 1.1 Cor 13 – The Chapter of the Perfect LOVE of God – written in between the 2 chapters on the Gifts of God and the explanation of Tongues & Prophecy 2.1 Cor 12 finishes with these word : “But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way” – 3.Then 1 Cor 13:13 “Right now three things remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love. ” 4.Gal 5:6 MSG For in Christ, neither our most conscientious religion nor disregard of religion amounts to anything. What matters is something far more interior: faith expressed in love. 5.Gal 5:22-25 But the fruit (ie. Results) of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts (the carnal mind). If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit 6.1John 4:6-8 We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error (carnal mind). Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 7.1John 4:13 Hereby know we that we dwell in Him, and He in us, because He hath given us of His Spirit. 8.John 15:4 Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me. (in other words – stay connected…) 9.In other words – STAY and MOVE in the LOVE of GOD, and His compassion will lead you right into the Gifts of the Holy Spirit to work in and through you. 10.NOTE: In order to open up the ways for God’s Love, is through Forgiveness – Mark 11:22-26 ***** A M E N *****