Brief Summary
This video provides an in-depth exploration of the prophetic ministry, focusing on fulfilling the prophetic calling through understanding the prophetic anointing and gifts. It distinguishes between the prophetic anointing, gift, and ministry, explaining how each operates and their significance for believers. The video also touches on the disciplines essential for those in prophetic ministry, such as prayer, fasting, and meditation on the Word.
- The prophetic anointing is the supernatural empowerment of the Holy Spirit to access the heart and mind of God.
- Prophetic gifts include word of knowledge, word of wisdom, discerning of spirits, prophecy, and interpretation of tongues.
- Fulfilling the prophetic ministry involves using the prophetic anointing and gifts to minister to others, not just for personal edification.
Introduction and Prayer
The session begins with a warm welcome and an invocation, seeking divine wisdom, understanding, and empowerment for those participating in the prophetic ministry course. The speaker expresses gratitude for the opportunity to gather and learn, asking for enlightenment and guidance for the journey ahead.
Recap of Previous Class
The speaker reviews the previous session, which covered the definition of prophetic ministry, signs of a prophetic calling, and prophetic functions. He mentions discussing how God prepares prophets for their calling. This sets the stage for the current lesson, which will focus on the roles of prophets and the sevenfold function of the office of the prophet, drawing from both the Old and New Testaments.
Fulfilling the Prophetic Ministry
The main topic is introduced: fulfilling the prophetic ministry. This section will explore the prophetic anointing and gifts, with a detailed course on spiritual and ministry gifts planned for the future. This course will cover the gifts of the Spirit from 1 Corinthians 12, the three layers of ministry (believers' gifts, spiritual gifts, and ministry gifts), and the revelatory, utterance, and power gifts.
The Prophetic Anointing and Gift
The speaker defines the prophetic anointing as the supernatural empowerment of the Holy Spirit to access the heart and mind of God, enabling one to speak forth God's plans and purposes. He clarifies that the anointing is the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to fulfil a divine task, and God anoints people differently based on their calling. Every believer can walk in the prophetic because every believer has a prophetic DNA through the Holy Spirit. The prophetic is for sons, who are given the privilege to see and hear what the Father is doing.
Prophetic Anointing vs Prophetic Ministry
The prophetic anointing is available to every believer, allowing them to understand God's will for their own lives. However, a prophetic ministry emerges when this anointing is used to minister to others, building up the body of Christ. Not every believer is given the prophetic anointing for the purpose of ministry, but the ultimate reason for the prophetic anointing and gift is to equip believers to fulfil a prophetic ministry.
Prophetic Anointing vs Prophetic Gift
The speaker distinguishes between the prophetic anointing and the prophetic gift, noting that while similar, they are not the same. The prophetic anointing comes upon a person seasonally to fulfil a purpose and is not always present. It is tangible and can be felt. The prophetic gift, however, is an operation within, resident in the spirit, and can be activated more readily. The anointing is for service, while the gift is internal.
Prophetic Gift: Revelatory and Utterance Gifts
The prophetic gift comprises revelatory and inspirational gifts. Revelatory gifts include the word of knowledge, word of wisdom, and discerning of spirits. Inspirational gifts include prophecy, tongues, and interpretation of tongues. Every believer is considered prophetic because they can have the gift of tongues. The gift of tongues is branched into prayer language and diverse kinds of tongues.
Word of Knowledge vs Word of Wisdom
The word of knowledge is the supernatural ability to know something on the mind of God that is within the past and the present. The word of wisdom is the supernatural ability to know the mind, the plans, and the purposes of God with respect to the present or the future. The strength of a prophet's ability is in the word of wisdom, which gives access to God's plans and purposes.
Prophetic Gift Combinations and Examples
God wires people differently according to His calling, leading to various expressions of the prophetic anointing. Examples include Kim Clement (prophet and psalmist), Cindy Jacobs (prophet and intercessor), and Kenneth Hagin (word of knowledge and discerning of spirit). The speaker emphasises that the gift mix and the shape of the prophetic anointing are connected to the assignment God has ordained for each person.
The Spirit of the Prophet
The speaker explains that the spirit of a prophet is not just about self-control but also about how God molds the spirit of the prophet. God fashions the inner man (spirit and soul) based on His purpose for their life. Some people's spirits are designed to be prophetic, making it easier for them to see visions and have revelations.
Three Kinds of Prophets
The speaker identifies three ways people come into the prophetic ministry: those born as prophets (like Jeremiah), those called to be prophets later in life (like Amos), and those impacted into the prophetic (like Elisha). The ability of a prophet to receive a prophetic word comes from the operation of their recreated human spirit and the Holy Spirit.
Ten Prophetic Expressions
The speaker lists ten kinds of prophetic ministry expressions: prophetic mysteries (Daniel, Ezekiel, John), prophetic knowledge, prophetic scribes (Rick Joyner), prophetic ministrants/worship (Kim Clement), prophetic preachers, prophetic teachers, prophetic dreams and interpretation, prophetic intercessors, prophetic seers, and prophets of signs and wonders (Ayo Joseph Babalola, William Marrion Branham).
Disciplines of the Prophet: Prayer and Fasting
The core disciplines of a prophet are prayer, fasting, and meditation on the Word. Prayer activates the operations of the Holy Spirit and is spiritual breathing. Fasting starves the flesh to feed the spirit, sharpening sensitivity to the voice of God. Meditation on the Word helps to sharpen the mind.
Sevenfold Functions of the Office of the Prophet
The seven major functions of the office of the prophet are: priest, intercessor, watchman, messenger, counsellor, warrior, and deliverer. These roles are seen throughout the lives of prophets in the Bible, such as Moses. The first three roles relate to standing before God, while the next two involve standing before men, and the final two involve standing before an adversary.
Questions and Answers
The session concludes with a Q&A segment, addressing questions about the functions of the prophetic, the influence of family and territory on prophetic callings, and the difference between preaching and teaching. The speaker also touches on the challenges faced by prophets, recommending Bill Hamon's book "Prophetic Principles and Pitfalls." He emphasises the importance of prayer and encourages everyone to dedicate at least three hours daily to prayer.
