the prophetic intensive @ life changers church

THE PROPHETIC

INTENSIVELife Changers Church

“You All May Prophesy…”-1 Corinthians 14:1

Training, Equipping & Activating People in The Prophetic Ministry

The 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.

Overview

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• Open heart and mind• Willingness to learn• Willingness to teach• Notebook/computer/tablet for note taking• Study Bible

THINGS NEEDED FOR THIS COURSE

Life Changers Church

THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVE Pre-Quiz


1. Define prophecy in your own words

1. Why is prophecy important in the life of a Christian and in the local church. Please explain.

1. Do you regularly function prophetically? Do you desire to prophesy? Why or why not?

THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVE

1. Write down one or two things that you’d like to get out of this course.

1. Write down one or two things that you would like to give to the class during this course.


CHAPTER ONE

BEGINNERSPROPHETIC OPERATIONS


1 Corinthians 12:1

“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 and daughters shall prophesy, your

young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams. And on My menservants and

maidservants, I will pour out My Spirit in those days; and they shall prophesy.”-Acts 2:17-18



What is Prophecy?



What is Prophecy?

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

tongue.

The word “prophecy” in Hebrew is the word “naba” which means: “to flow, boil up or over; bubble or pour

forth words; to gush. It is “Spirit-inspired speech.”



What is Prophecy?-cont.Prophesy, propheteuo: •To prophesy, to be a prophet•Speak forth by divine inspirations•To predict•To utter forth, declare, a thing which can only be known by divine revelation•With the idea of foretelling future events

Prophecy is the unveiling of the heart, purposes, mind and will of God to His people TODAY.


Why is Prophecy Important?



1. Before God does anything in the earth, He first reveals those plans to His servants the prophets. (Amos 3:7)

1. The prophetic helps us to “stay the course” and know what God is saying/doing in different seasons. (Matt. 4:4)

1. Prophecy brings forth prosperity, deliverance and preservation (2 Chron. 20:20; Hosea 12:13)


Prophetic Foundations Essentials of the Prophetic



Prophecy…• Works by faith and love (Gal. 5:6)

• Is steeped in the Logos of scripture (2 Peter 1:20)

• Won’t work unless desired (1 Cor. 14:1)

• Is given to edify, exhort & comfort (1 Cor. 14:3)

• Is both foretelling and forthtelling



Two Types of Prophecy

Forthtelling: An inspired declaration of the divine will of and purpose of God. It is spirit-inspired speech but not predictive in nature. Its primary use is for edification, exhortation, and comfort.

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


“Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I would not have you ignorant.”

Ignorance: Lack of knowledge or Information.

1 Corinthians 12:1


Gifts from The Father: Romans 12:3-8• Prophecy• Ministry• Teaching• Exhortation• Giving• Leadership• Mercy

GIFTS FROM THE GODHEAD


Gifts from The Son: Ephesians 4:11-13• Apostles• Prophets• Evangelists• Pastors• Teachers



Gifts from The Holy Spirit: 1 Cor. 12:8-10• Word of Wisdom• Word of Knowledge• Faith• Gifts of Healings• Working of Miracles• Prophecy• Discerning of Spirits• Different Kinds of Tongues• Interpretation of Tongues



Gift GroupingsGifts of Revelation: Gifts that Reveal Something

•Word of Wisdom•Word of Knowledge•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


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.



Gifts of Revelation:

•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.



Gifts of Revelation:•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)Edification2)Exhortation3)Comfort


Purpose of Prophecy:“But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.”-1 Cor. 14:3

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

Exhortation: Comforting encouragement provided in times of disappointment & affliction resulting in

strengthening the resolve of the believer; consolation.

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


1.What are two types of prophecy?

2.What two gifts are equivalent to prophecy?

3.Name the three most significant purposes of prophecy.

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

Unit Review

Prophetic Exercise

One Prophetic Word


Hearing the Voice of God“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.”

–John 10:27



Week Two

The foundation of prophetic ministry is based on God speaking to us. Whenever God speaks to us it is called revelation. Revelation from the Lord comes to us in many different forms. God often chooses to speak to us in a variety of different ways.



• The Word of God• Dreams• Visions• Trances• Angelic Encounters• Unexplainable Supernatural

Experiences• Words of Wisdom & Knowledge


• Discernment of Spirits• Unctions• Appearances of the Lord• Burdens• Futuristic Predictions• Audible Voice• Audible Only To Your Ears• Signs & Wonders


• Internal Audible Voice• Sentence Fragments• Knowings• The Natural World (God’s Order of

Creation)• Physical Manifestations in Our

Bodies• Spiritual Senses


• Dreams & Interpretations• Tongues & Interpretations• Fruit of the Holy Spirit• Church leadership• Impressions

• Body Impressions• Emotional Impressions


Prophetic ministry is primarily based on three components:

• Revelation• Interpretation• Application



Revelation: 1.The act of revealing or disclosing2.Something revealed, especially a dramatic disclosure of something not previously known or realized.



Interpretation: 1.To explain the meaning of; 2.To understand the significance of.



Application: 1.To put into action2.To put to practical use



O-H-I-O METHODO-Open To Hear (Rev. 2:7)H-Hearing/Heed What You Hear (Mk. 4:24)I-Interpret What You Hear (Gen. 40:8)O-Obey What You Hear (Matt. 10:27)



Interpreting What You HearPrinciples of Interpretation



1. All interpretations belong to God (Gen. 40:8)2. Write down what was revealed (Daniel 7:1)3. Search the Word First4. Learn To Discern (Heb. 5:14)5. Wait On The Lord (Hab. 2:1-4)6. Understand Your Love Language

Hindrances To Hearing1.Sinful lifestyle/Unconfessed sin (Ps. 66:18)2.Mistreatment of Spouse (esp. wives) (1 Pet. 3:7)3.Ignorance To God’s Ways (Hosea 4:6-7)4.Unforgiveness (Lack of Forgiveness)5.Doubt/Unbelief



Discerning the Voices You HearTesting Spiritual Voices

Not every spiritual voice that we hear is theSpirit’s voice. Jesus reveals that He is the Good Shepherd, and His sheep know His Voice (Jn. 10:1-18). Be careful who you listen to. Not everyone who sounds spiritual is speaking by the Spirit of God.


Discerning the Voices You Hear-cont.Testing Spiritual Voices

Many religious spirits sound good, but they are not godly. Test, compare & evaluate every spiritual word you receive by the whole counsel of God’s Word. Be certain that ANYONE who teaches, preaches, & speaks prophetically into your life knows


Discerning the Voices You Hear-cont.Testing Spiritual Voices

Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. Weigh their words against God’s Word, godly counsel, and the evidence of good fruit in their lives (Gal. 5:22-23; John 15).


Discerning the Voices You Hear

Knowing the difference between what is spoken to your soul and spirit can at times be hard to differentiate or discern…the only way to truly

know the difference is to allow the Word of God to divide the line between the two.

(Hebrews 4:12)


Discerning the Voices You HearGod’s Voice…

1.Will NOT violate scripture…EVER!2.Will ALWAYS require faith (Heb. 11:6)3.Will be accompanied by peace (Col. 3:15, James 3:17, Is. 55:12)4.Will be more authoritative than every other voice 5.What He speaks He will also establish/confirm out of the mouth of 2-3 witnesses (Deut. 19:15)


Unit Review & Activation1.Name five ways that the Lord speaks.

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

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


Prophetic Exercise

One on One Prophecy


Covet To Prophesy



Week Three

“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.”-1 Cor. 14:1, 3-5

“You All May Prophesy”

Desire To Prophesy

I must desire it-1 Cor. 14:1, 39Desire (greek), Zeloo: To be

zealous for, to burn with desire, to pursue ardently, to desire eagerly or

intensely.


Purpose of Prophecy:“But he who prophesies speaks edification and exhortation and comfort to men.”-1 Cor. 14:3

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

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

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


WHO CAN PROPHESY?

•Any Believer-Acts 19:2-6•Children (Sons & Daughters)-Joel 2:28-29, Acts 2:16-18•Women

• Women can not only prophesy but they can also be prophets. (1 Cor. 12:28)• Miriam (Exodus 15:20)• Deborah (Judges 4:4)• Huldah (2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 34:22)• Isaiah’s Wife (Isaiah 8:3)• Anna (Luke 2:36)• Sons & Daughters; Men & Women (Acts 2:17-18)• Philips Four Daughters (Acts 21:9)• Women in the Corinthian Church (1 Corinthians 11:5)


HOW PROPHECY COMES

The prophetic gift can manifest in different ways:•Prophetic words•Prophetic acts •Prophetic Music•Prophetic Songs (Song of the Lord)•Prophetic writing•Prophetic preaching•Prophetic teaching•Prophetic dance•Prophetic art•Prophetic prayer


HOW PROPHECY COMES-cont.

The prophetic gift can manifest in different ways:•Prophesying on instruments•Prophetic worship


Moving In The Spirit

Keys To Developing Your Gifting


1.Prophecy comes after a divine unction or urging from the Holy Spirit to prophesy

“Knowing this first that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private

interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were

moved by the Holy Ghost.” (2 Pet. 1:20-21)

The word “moved” is the Greek word phero, which means “to bring forth

or bubble up.”

Moving In The SpiritKeys To Developing Your Gifting

2. Prophecy comes during times of worship (Acts 13:1-4)

Be sensitive, especially during times of worship. Worship fosters a healthy prophetic atmosphere. As we worship God, the word of the Lord will “bubble up” on the inside of us and then we can prophesy by the Spirit of

God.


3. Prophecy Comes Through FaithThe more you exercise your faith in speaking what you believe God has spoken, the more

comfortable you will become when prophesying.

Faith is important for prophecy because one can only speak forth according to the

measure of faith that they have (Rom. 12:6).


4. Receiving A Word From The LordThe Spirit of God will give a word to a person

typically by means of a single word (i.e.- “unity”), a sentence (i.e.-“You shall love one

another”), a spiritual burden, a vision, a spiritual thought that gives a “quickening joy” to the person at that time. A word is not just a passing thought, but a spirit-anointed burden that gives its recipient a definite feeling of the

need for its expression.


5. Speaking At The Right TimeDiscerning the proper time that a word should

be given is very important. Prophesying at “any old” time in a church meeting is not acceptable.

6. Learn To Discern Your Thoughts/Feelings From the Holy Spirit’s


7. Stir Up Your GiftIn the Greek, “stir” means to rekindle; stir the

coals that are almost out, etc. Spiritual gifts can be quenched through sin, neglect, lack of use, laziness, fear, etc. (Ex. 35:21, 2 Tim. 1:6, 2 Pet.

3:1)

8. Be sensitive to the “lifting” of the prophetic spirit.


9. Learn How To Speak PropheticallyYou must learn to step out with bold faith and confidence in the spirit of God. Bold means to:

Dare to do somethingLose all fear of doing something

Throw caution into the wind

10. Cultivate Self-Control with your gift (1 Cor. 14:32)


Chapter Review

•Anyone (believer) can prophesy. You should desire it•Prophecy has three (3) main “ingredients”

• Edification• Exhortation• Comfort

•Edify: To build up, establish, strengthen•Exhort: Comforting encouragement•Comfort: To cheer and encourage; dispelling of grief while imparting strength.


Chapter Review

1.Through prayer and study of the Word of GodIntimacy with God is key

2.Know Your “Gift Mix”3.Release Your Faith (In Speaking What You Hear) In Proportion To Your Measure of Faith (Heb. 5:14; Rom. 12:6)

4.Learn to Move in YOUR Own Anointing (1 Cor. 14:31)

5.Revelation, Interpretation and Application6.Learn How To Receive A Word from The Lord

i.e.-single word, a sentence/sentence fragment, picture, etc.


Chapter Review

7. Timing is Everything Sharing the word at the right time in the meeting

8. Learn to Discern Your Own Thoughts & Feelings From The Holy Spirits9. Stir Up Your Gift10. Cultivate A Hunger For Spiritual Gifts11. Sensitivity to the Spirit is Key

Has the anointing “lifted” to prophesy?


Prophetic Exercise

The “Blind” Prophet


Prophets & Prophecy



Week Four

Four Realms/Levels of Prophetic Ministry

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

interpretation.”-2 Peter 1:20-22. 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


1.Prophecy of Scripture•All Biblical revelation prophesied in the OT/NT is the prophecy of Scripture. This speaks of the declaratory and revelatory elements of God’s Word as the highest revelation to mankind. Prophetic utterances must be judged by the prophecy of Scripture. The logos (written word of God) is the highest and purest form of communication from God. (2 Tim. 3:16-17)

2. Spirit of Prophecy•The spirit of prophecy is the anointing of the Holy Spirit that enables men and women whom do not have the gift of prophecy or calling to the office of a prophet to speak prophetically under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. If believers release their faith when the spirit of prophecy is present, they will prophesy. (Revelation 19:10; Acts 2:14-18)


3. Gift of Prophecy•This gift is given to certain believers to bring the Word of the Lord to the congregation. This gift has no aspect of foretelling revelation attached to it. It speaks to men edification, exhortation & comfort. Those with this gift should not move outside of their realm of edification, exhortation & comfort. Not all Christians have the gift of prophecy. (1 Cor. 14:3)

4. Office of The Prophet/Prophetess•Prophets are vessels whom Christ has chosen to function consistently and accurately in the realm of the Word of Knowledge, Word of Wisdom, Discerning of spirits, confirmations, revelations, illuminations, prophetic utterances (foretelling & forthtelling), predictions, visions, dreams, correction and ministry confirmations. All who prophesy ARE NOT prophets. (Ephesians 4:11, Acts 13:1; 1 Corinthians 12:28-19)


Gift of Prophecy•Brings Word of the Lord to Congregation

•Not a “foretelling” gift, rather “forthtells” (God’s will)

•Realm=Exhortation, edification, and comfort

•In some cases also has gift of tongues & interpretation

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

Differences Between Gift of Prophecy & The Office of the Prophet

Office of Prophet•Same, plus to individuals•Ministry Confirmation•Prediction of Future•Dreams (lots of them) & Interpretation/Visions•Correction •Direction•Words of Wisdom/Knowledge•Discernment of Spirits•Wide Range of Authority•Words spoken MUST to come to pass•Gives guidance•Have gift of Leadership

What is a Prophet?Prophet:

A person who speaks on behalf of a deity. A spokesperson or mouthpiece for God

Prophets are vessels whom Christ chooses to constantly, consistently, and accurately function in the realm of the Word of Wisdom, word of knowledge, discernment of spirits, ministry confirmations, revelations, illumination, prophetic utterances, prediction of futuristic events, dreams, visions, corrections and the like. All who prophesy are NOT prophets.


What Makes A Prophet A Prophet?

•Divine Calling: Jeremiah 1:4-5•Propensity for visions and dreams•Sensitivity to spiritual things•Comprehension of prophetic matters•Peculiar interpretive skills•Extraordinary wisdom and instinctual insight•Heightened spiritual discernment•Inordinate grasp of Scripture


What Makes A Prophet A Prophet?

•Deep hunger for the knowledge of God•Potential for inspired utterance•Remarkable accuracy of divine communication•Strong literary skill•Impressive elocution and oration ability•Unusual judicial aptitude •Notable organization ability•Outstanding leadership abilities•Influential governmental ability


Functions of A Prophet•Prophets should be submitted to the leader/leaders of the local church and/or be a part of the leadership of local church.•Guard the church from heresy & demonic assignments such as: witchcraft, demonic doctrine, sin, false accusations, etc.•Prayers & Intercessions•Spiritual Climates & Environments•Deliverance & Spiritual Warfare•Watchman’s Ministry•Gaps & Hedges•Understanding of Times & Seasons•Decrees & Announcements•Prophetic Strategies•Warnings•Impartation of Gifts•Teaching & Preaching


Prophetic Definitions

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



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



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



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

There are a couple of words in the OT that are translated prophet or seer. They come from

words that basically mean to see, look at or behold. The prophet or seer is one who can see

things that others cannot. This type/kind of prophet is one to whom God directly and

uniquely reveals His word and His will usually through revelatory dreams and visions.


Different Types of Prophets

•Governmental•Judicial•Literary•Musically & Poetically Inclined•Shepherding•Watchman


Prophetic Exercise

What Do You See?


CHAPTER TWO

INTERMEDIATEPROPHETIC OPERATIONS


1 Corinthians 12:1

Revelation, Interpretation & Application



Week Five

Remember This?•The foundation of prophetic ministry is based on God speaking to us. Whenever God speaks to us it is called revelation. Revelation from the Lord comes to us in many different forms. God often chooses to speak to us in a variety of different ways.



The scriptures mostly do not say HOW God reveals His messages to

His servants the prophets or His people.



• Primarily Through Angelic Messengers• Angels, angelos: “A messenger” (from

angello, “to deliver a message”) sent whether by God or by man

or by Satan.• OT Examples:

• 1 Kings 13:1-33 (v.18); 1 Kings 22:19 (v.1-28)

• 2 Kings 1:13• NT Examples:

• Acts 10:1-5; Acts 12:7; Acts 27:23

THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVEHow does revelation come?

“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world.”-1 Jn. 4:1

Test/Try, dokimazo: To test, examine, prove, scrutinise (to see whether a thing is genuine or not), as metals. To recognize as genuine after examination, to approve, to deem worthy.

THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVETesting Spirits & Judging Revelations

Let two or three prophets speak, & let the others judge…”-1 Corinthians 14:29 (v.30-33)

Judge, diakrino: To separate, make a distinction, to try, to discriminate or discern. To separate one’s self in a hostile spirit, to oppose, strive with dispute, contend.


“Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons…”-1 Tim 4:1

Depart, aphistemi: To stand off, cause to withdraw, to remove, to go away, to depart from anyone, to desert, to fall away, to withdraw oneself.

To depart here means lit. “to stand away from.” The reference is not a loss of salvation but a failure to walk obediently.


“Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the Saints.

For certain men have crept in unnoticed, who long ago were marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who turn the grace of our God into lewdness and deny the only Lord god & our Lord Jesus Christ.”-Jude 1:3-4


“But even if we, OR AN ANGEL FROM HEAVEN, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.”-Galatians 1:8

Accursed, anathema: A person or thing doomed to destruction. A man accursed, devoted to the direst of woes.


Prophetic Exercise

GIVE A WORD OF KNOWLEDGE


Testing Spirits & Strange Voices



Week Six

“Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.”-John 10:5 (v.1-6)

“My sheep hear MY voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”-John 10:27

THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVETesting Spirits & Strange Voices

“Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons…”-1 Tim 4:1


Giving Heed To, prosecho: To turn the mind to, to attend to one’s self, to attach one’s self to, hold on or cleave to a person or thing, to devote thought and effort to.

Seducing spirits, pneuma planos: Wandering, roving, misleading, leading into error, vagabond, tramp, imposter.

Doctrines of Demons, didaskalia daimonion: Teaching from evil spirits or the messengers and ministers of the devil.


How Does One Know When The Enemy is

Speaking?



HOW GOD SPEAKS HOW SATAN SPEAKS

The Word of GodThe Word of God

Twisted

Dreams Demonic Dreams

Visions False Visions

Wonders Lying Wonders

Comforts Accuses

Convicts Condemns

Angelic Encounters False Angelic Encounters


HOW GOD SPEAKS HOW SATAN SPEAKS

Speaks Truth Speaks Deception & Lies

Loving (even in correction) Negative/Puts Down

Compassionate Critical

Faith-filled Fear-filled

Full of Peace Worry, Anxious

Trusting Doubtful/Unbelief

Clarity Confusion

How Are Believers/People Deceived?

1.Don’t test the spirit behind the voice (1 Jn. 4:1)2.Uncrucified desires (James 1:14)3.Suppress the truth (Romans 1:18)4.Finds pleasure in unrighteousness

• (2 Thess. 2:9-11)5.Rejects truth (2 Thess. 2:9-11)6.Undealt with Areas of the Mind (2 Cor. 10:5)

1. (i.e.-Strongholds, vain imaginations, etc.)


A stronghold (Greek: ochumora) is an area of the mind where darkness reigns. It is a system of logic rooted in a lie, that an individual has come to accept. This system of thought is formed behind any habitual response, addiction, fixation, compulsion, obsession, and/or inordinate fear.


As such, a stronghold is any thought pattern alien to the Word of God. It serves as a mental or emotional “command post” to which the enemy has access. This mental or emotional word or thought system is designed to create misinformation and thereby affect an individual’s decision making ability. Consequently, a stronghold keeps a person from embracing true Christlikeness. (J. Paul Jackson)



After a person is born again, their spirit is new but they have the same mind which is a product of past experiences and is typically controlled and dominated by old thoughts/thought patterns, etc. (strongholds).These must be broken!!

(i.e.-Fears, rejection, addictions, etc.)

THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVEMAN’S MAKE UP

1 Thessalonians 5:23

Setting The Captives Free


The Carnal Mind: God’s Enemy“Because the carnal mind is enmity

against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.”

-Romans 8:7-8



What is the solution? –The Truth of God’s Word Implanted In

Their Souls•Written (Logos)•Spoken (Rhema)



“If you abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

-John 8:31-32



“Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls.”

-James 1:21



Implanted, emphytos: “Rooted word”; implanted by others instruction.

Metaphorically speaks of a seed rooting itself in the heart.


Prophetic Exercise

C.O.R.R.D. Method of Deliverance


Prophecy Without Permission“Your Unction To Function”



Week Seven

Question:1.Does a person or prophet need permission from the Lord to prophesy?

1.If a prophet/person has not been granted permission from the Lord to prophesy and does so anyway, is he/she guilty of sin?

THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVEProphecy Without Permission

Adapted from J. Clark “Prophecy Without Permission”

“Knowing this first that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the

prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost” (2 Peter 1:20-21).


Moved, phero: 1.To be moved inwardly 2.To be prompted 3.To bring forward in a speech4.To produce


Prophecy from the Holy Spirit was never spoken by “the will of man,” that is to say, by man’s will. This teaches if one prophesies by faith only, without unction, then they prophesy according to their own wills and not Gods.



Prophesying is not something that is done solely by faith. Prophecy is not by the prophet’s faith and will alone. Faith alone does not make the Holy Spirit speak. Faith is involved, yes, but the prophet is not making the prophetic utterance come by faith alone.

THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVEProphecy Without Permission-cont.


The seasoned prophet understands this and is able to protect himself from prophetic error. Prophecy is not about faith, will or emotions, it’s about waiting for the Holy Ghost to move. Let’s look at the pattern. Men spoke as they were moved, compelled and prompted by the Holy Spirit.

THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVEProphecy Without Permission-cont.


UNCTIONS True prophetic utterance is always

accompanied with unction. Unction is permission to speak. If there is no unction,

then the prophet is operating by faith alone. Unction, Greek chrisma, means anointing. Those that prophesy by faith

alone are in danger of tapping into a spirit of divination.



UNCTIONS-cont. Divination is foretelling the future by occult

means. It is important to note that prophecy should come after you receive unction to speak just like the prophets of

old that were first “moved by the Holy Ghost.” As already said, unction for the

prophet is the permission of the Holy Spirit to speak. After you receive permission

then use your faith and let the prophecy flow.


The 5 steps for prophetic release are:1. God wants to speak.2. Holy Spirit gives permission.3. Prophet’s faith lays hold of the unction. 4. Prophet speaks. 5. Prophecy judged.



Question:What happens when a person prophesies without an unction or permission from the Lord?


1. “Tap” into familiar spirits (Lev. 19:3; Deut. 18:9-14)

• The word familiar is from the Latin familiaris, meaning a "household servant," and is intended to express the idea that sorcerers had spirits as their servants ready to obey their commands. “Familiar spirits” are actually demons who act familiar with those whom they interact with and are supposed to be able to be trusted and believed.


2. Strengthen the hands of evildoers (Jer. 23:14)

• How do prophets/people strengthen the hands of evildoers? By prophesying to them that all is well to a person who is living in open blatant sin. This is also referred to as “prophetic seduction.”

• “They have seduced my people, saying, peace and there was no peace…”-(Ezekiel 13:10)


3. Prophesy To The Idols in One’s Heart (Ezekiel 14:1-5)•Biblical commentary•Idols can also be:

• Self-Will• Self-Advancement• Self-Exaltation• Self-fill-in-the blank


An idol could be anything one esteems more important than their relationship with Christ. It could be music, sports, personal relationships, even their ministries.


If a person like this approaches the prophet for a word of blessing on his idol that is “the stumbling block of his iniquity” and that is a sin. How will God respond prophetically to such? Jehovah says,

“I the Lord will answer him that cometh according to the multitude of his idols.”


What does this mean?

It means that God will tell the idolatrous person EXACTLY what they want to hear.

This is profound and teaches that prophetic ministry is no game.



Responsibility of the Prophetic Vessel:

“The prophet has not been granted permission to give an answer to the hypocritical inquirer] but if the prophet does give the man the answer he desires [thus allowing himself to be a party to the inquirer’s sin], I the Lord will see to it that the prophet is deceived in his answer, and I will stretch out My hand against him and will destroy him from the midst of My people Israel.”


Responsibility of the Prophetic Vessel: (Continued)

“And they both shall bear the punishment of their iniquity: the iniquity of the [presumptuous] prophet shall be the same as the iniquity of the [hypocritical] inquirer,”-Ezekiel 14:9-10 AMP


MEDITATION AND REFLECTION •Presumptuous prophets prophesy because they can, but should they? •Prophecy is not by the prophet’s faith and will alone. •Prophecy is not about faith, will or emotions it’s about waiting for the Holy Ghost to move.


MEDITATION AND REFLECTION •True prophetic utterance is always accompanied with unction. •The prophet who prophesies without permission will be deceived in his answer. •If prophets do not have permission to prophesy then they become partakers of the hypocritical inquirer’s sin.


Prophetic Exercise

Stand and Flow


UNDERSTANDING DREAMS AND VISIONS “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 and daughters shall prophesy,

your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dream dreams.” – Acts 2:17-18



Week Eight

“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 and

daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men

shall dream dreams.” – Acts 2:17-18


Last Days Prophetic Outpouring Produces:

•Sons & daughters prophesying• Prophesy, propheteuo: To prophesy, to be a

prophet, speak forth by divine inspirations, to predict. To utter forth, declare, a thing which can only be known by divine revelation


Last Days Prophetic Outpouring Produces: (cont.)

•Young men seeing visions, • neaniskos optanomai horasis: A young man or

youth; looking at or beholding; a vision

•Old men dreaming dreams, • Presbyteros enypnion enypniazomai: Elder, a

senior or those who preside over assemblies; dreaming (divinely suggested) dreams.


What is a Dream?

A dream can be defined as the thoughts, or series of thoughts, or

imaginary transactions, which occupy the mind during sleep. To have ideas or images in the mind while in the state of

sleep. A vision while sleep.


Why Are Dreams Important?•He reveals your calling: Numbers 12:6•Only way to get message to us at times: Job 33:14-16•He leads us through dreams: Matt. 1:20•Warnings of impending danger: Matt 2:12•He tells us of our future in dreams: Gen. 37:5-7•He reveals His plan for others: Gen. 40:12•Reveals plans for nations/kingdoms: Dan. 2:19•They anchor you in weary times!


A Few Things You Need To Know…

•Every dream is NOT from God (Eccl. 5:3)•Most dreams are symbolic•The primary challenge in interpreting the dreams that you have dreamed is interpreting the symbolism therein.•Dreams use word pictures or symbols to convey their concealed messages.


I Had A Dream, Now What Should I Do?THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVE• Write it down tell the main facts!-Daniel 7:1• Remember it!-Gen. 37:11• PRAY! Revealed things are for you!-Deut. 29:29• Be selective who you share it with-Gen. 37:11• Seek the interpretation-Gen. 40:8

Dream InterpretationsTHE PROPHETIC INTENSIVE

And they said to him, “We each have had a dream,

and there is no interpreter of it.” So Joseph said to them,

“Do not interpretations belong to God?” -Genesis 40:8

Dream InterpretationsInterpreting prophetic revelation is OUR

responsibility. It is the responsibility of the one receiving the prophecy or revelation. We must ALWAYS seek God for the interpretation of the revelation. We must search it out. We also must learn to consult with other prophetic people for clarity and understanding. Sometimes what is considered as false prophecy may simply be a

matter of misinterpreted revelation. Spending time in prayer will help you understand the

interpretation. Excerpt from “essentials of the Prophetic”-Stephen Garner

Steps To Interpreting DreamsTHE PROPHETIC INTENSIVE

1. Go to the Word of God: Psalm 36:92. PRAY, PRAY, PRAY3. If you still don’t have the answer, go back and do

#1 and #2 all over again4. If you still cannot seem to receive the answer it is

okay to seek out the wisdom of a prophet or one who has the gift to interpret dreams

Hindrances To Interpreting DreamsTHE PROPHETIC INTENSIVE

1. Failure to understand prophetic symbolism• Two types of symbolism:

• Scriptural symbolism• Contemporary symbolism

2. Personal Sin • “God resists the proud…”-James 4:6-7

• Resist, antitasso: anti, “against,” tasso, “to arrange,” originally a military term meaning “to range in battle against.” Leaving persistent evildoers to pursue their self-determined course, with eventual retribution.

Hindrances To Interpreting Dreams-cont.THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVE

3. When Our Relationships Are Out of Order • (i.e.-Offenses, bitterness, unforgiveness, etc.).

The result will be misinterpretation of revelation.

• “Follow peace will all men, and holiness, without which, NO MAN shall see the Lord.”-Hebrews 12:14

4. Lack of Personally Knowing God 5. The Unrenewed mind6. Spiritual bondages, ungodly soul ties, etc.7. Faulty doctrine

What is a Vision?THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVE

A vision could be defined as that which is seen; an object of sight; especially, that which is seen

otherwise than by the ordinary sight, or the rational eye; a supernatural, prophetic, or imaginary sight.

Differences & Similarities Between Dreams and Visions

Dreams•Given while sleeping•Highly symbolic mostly•Normally ALWAYS need an interpretation•Needs to be written down, understanding sometimes comes WAY later.

Visions•Can be given while sleeping or awake•Normally not symbolic at all•Interpretation normally not needed; sometimes you know the meaning instantly after seeing the vision

CHAPTER TWO

ADVANCEDPROPHETIC OPERATIONSEnemies of the Prophetic


THE FALSE PROPHET & HIS PROPHETS “Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. You shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Wherefore by their

fruits, you shall know them.” – Matthew 7:15, 16, 20



Week Nine

Two Types of False ProphetsTHE PROPHETIC INTENSIVE

1. Those who are direct agents of Satan. Satan has his modern-day false prophets known as clairvoyants, psychics, mystics, fortune-tellers, tarot card readers, palm-readers and all kinds of spiritualists.

2. Those whose prophetic gifts have been hijacked by Satan. These were once genuine vessels of God, but due to not dealing with certain issues in their lives, their ministries became perverted. They have true prophetic gifts but lack true character.

Demonic Hierarchy Ephesians 6:10-12


• Principalities, Archas: • The first ones, most excellent; A person or thing

that goes before, the first person or thing in a series.

• Powers, Exousia: • The power to rule or reign; delegated authority;

power exercised by leaders or others in high positions because of the tasks that they perform.

Demonic Hierarchy-cont. Ephesians 6:10-12


•Rulers of Darkness of This World, Kosmokrators: • Refers directly to spiritual princes who rule over

nations. Every nation has a ruling spirit (a prince) that expands and furthers the kingdom of darkness. They draw strength from the evil works/disobedience of humanity in that region.

Demonic Hierarchy-cont. Ephesians 6:10-12


•Spiritual Wickedness in Heavenly Places, Pnuematika Poneria• Spiritual powers that are evil and live in the atmosphere

above the Earth. Specific assignment is to lure men/women away by their “own lusts” and entice them to follow their way instead of God’s way. Means to defile all flesh…

The Satanic Trinity

THE PROPHETIC INTENSIVE•The Dragon (The Devil/Satan), (Rev. 12:9)

• Devil, diabolos: Slanderer, false accuser, • Satan, satanas: Adversary, one who

withstands. The prince of evil spirits

•The Antichrist (Rev. 13:1-10)• (1st Beast-Comes out of the Sea)

•The False Prophet (Rev. 13:11-18)• (2nd Beast that comes out of the earth)

The Satanic Trinity

THE PROPHETC INTENSIVEThe Holy Trinity

The Unholy Trinity

God the Father The Devil (The Dragon)

God the Son (Jesus)

The Antichrist (Beast from the sea)

God the Holy Spirit

The False Prophet

(Beast from the earth)

The False Prophet (False Holy Spirit)(Rev. 13:11-18)


•False Prophet, pseudoprophetes: • One who, acting the part of a divinely

inspired prophet, utters falsehoods under the name of divine prophecies.

The False Prophet (False Holy Spirit)(Rev. 13:11-18)

Characteristics of…


•He has two horns like a lamb (v.11)•Spoke like a dragon (v.11)•Exercises all the authority of the 1st Beast (v.12)•Causes the earth & those who dwell in it to worship the first beast (v.12)•Performs great signs (fire coming down from heaven) (v.13)

The False Prophet (False Holy Spirit)-cont.(Rev. 13:11-18)


•Deceives those who dwell on earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast (v.14)

•Was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed (v. 15).

The False Prophet (False Holy Spirit)-cont.(Rev. 13:11-18)


•Causes all, both great and small, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name (v. 16)

•Was granted power to give breath to the image of the beast, that the image of as many as would not worship the image of the beast to be killed (v. 15).

The False Prophet (False Holy Spirit)-cont.False Prophets:


#1-Appears to be gentle & harmless• “Then I saw another beast, coming out of the earth. He had two horns like a lamb but he spoke like a dragon.” -Rev. 13:11• The Holy Spirit is gentle like a dove. The false prophet tries to imitate Him.



#2-They Use Their Authority to Point People Towards the Antichrist.•As the Holy Spirit draws people to Christ, the false prophet draws people to the Antichrist (Rev. 13:12)



“Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour.”-1 John 2:18



“For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles to deceive even the elect-if that were possible. See, I have told you ahead of time.” (Matthew 24:24-25)



#3-The False Prophet Performs Miracles, signs & lying wonders to deceive. •As the Holy Spirit confirms truth with miracles, signs & wonders, the false prophet confirms lies with the same.

HOW CAN YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A REAL PROPHET AND A FALSE ONE?

FRUIT!!


More Characteristics of False ProphetsTHE PROPHETIC INTENSIVE

“Beware of false prophets which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening

wolves. YOU SHALL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUITS. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Wherefore by their fruits, you shall

know them.” – Matthew 7:15, 16, 20


“YOU SHALL KNOW THEM BY THEIR FRUITS..”• Know, epiginosko: To know accurately,

recognize, know well.

• Fruits, karpos: Works or deeds, fruit being the visible expression of power working inwardly. As the visible expressions of hidden lusts are the works of the flesh, so the invisible power of the Holy Spirit produces the fruit of the Spirit.

Fruit of the Holy Spirit-Galatians 5:22• Love, agape: Affection, benevolence, love

• Joy, chara: Joy, gladness

• Peace, eirene: Friendliness, harmony between men

• Longsuffering, makrothumia: Patience, forbearance

• Gentleness, chrestotes: Moral goodness, kindness, integrity

Fruit of the Holy Spirit-Galatians 5:22

•Goodness, agathosyne: Uprightness of heart

•Faith, pistis: Fidelity, faithfulness, one who can be relied on

•Meekness, praotes: Mildness, meek, gentle

•Temperance, egkrateia: Self-control (esp. of his sensual appetites)


1. They come in sheep’s clothing (v.15)2. Inwardly they are ravenous wolves (v.15)

• Ravenous, harpax: An extortioner, a robber3. You will know them by their fruits (v.16)4. They preach another “gospel.” (Gal. 1:7-9)

Characteristics of False Ministers/Ministries


“Woe to them! For they have gone the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of

Korah.”-Jude 1:8-11 (3-19)

Characteristics of False Ministers/Ministries


Cain: His name means possession or possessed. He symbolizes self-will, one who is obssessed with making his own way. Ministers like this do not care about the ways of God.

Balaam: His names means “devourer.” This kind of minister devours the sheep and use people for their own personal gain.

Characteristics of False Ministers/Ministries-cont.


Korah: His names means bald, baldness or uncovered. Korah represents the rebellion and lack of respect for God’s appointed leaders. They are their own authority. They refused to be fathered and are accountable to no one.

JEZEBEL#1 Enemy of the Prophetic

“But I have this against you, that you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and is teaching and seducing my servants to

practice sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to idols.” – Revelation 2:20



Week Ten

“But I have this against you, that you tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls

herself a prophetess and is teaching and seducing my servants to practice sexual immorality and to eat food sacrificed to

idols.” – Revelation 2:20(Read Revelation 2:20-28)



READ1 Kings 16:29-33



Who is Jezebel?1 Kings 16:29-33

•A Phoenician princess•Daughter of Ethbaal, King of Sidon•Wife of Ahab, King of Northern Israel•A harlot, adulteress & practitioner of witchcraft (2 Kings 9:22).



Who is Jezebel?The name, Jezebel, is Phoenician in origin

and means “without cohabitation” or “unhusbanded.”

Although married, her lack of submission and her infidelities proved that marriage

meant nothing to her.


No Queen Without A “King”•Ahab: King of Northern Israel and husband to Queen Jezebel.•A spirit of Ahab symbolizes the abdication of authority, or at the very least, passive authority. It bespeaks of a mind-set that avoids confrontation and denies fault.


No Queen Without A “King”-cont.The spirit of Ahab loves the position it has and fears confrontation. Someone with an Ahab spirit would rather make peace at any cost, even if it leads to making an unholy alliance.

An individual under the influence of an Ahab spirit often makes truces instead of covenants, thus prostituting rather than sanctifying relationships.


No Queen Without A “King”-cont.Working in tandem, the spirits of Ahab and

Jezebel will quietly form a codependent relationship. Both will need and feed off the

other in order to accomplish each one’s goals.

“But there was no one like Ahab who sold himself to do wickedness in the sight of the

Lord, because Jezebel his wife stirred him up.”

—1 KINGS 21:25.


Characteristics of Jezebel•She’s Prophetic (Rev. 2:20)

• “…who calls herself a prophetess.”

•She Teaches (Rev. 2:20)• “ Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to

seducing spirits and doctrines of demons…” -1 Timothy 4:1


Characteristics of Jezebel•Master Seductress

• With her enticing speech she caused him to yield, with her flattering lips she seduced him. Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to slaughter…He did not know it would cost his life.”

—PROVERBS 7:21-23.


Characteristics of Jezebel•Master SeductressThe Jezebel spirit operates initially through seduction. To seduce means,“to cause to stray, to lead away from the truth, to deceive, to wander out of the way, or to lead into error.” Jezebel is the master seductress.


Characteristics of JezebelJezebel cannot control a person who has not first been seduced. It’s only after the seduction that control and manipulation become effective.

Jezebel, through the decoy of kind words, drawn by gentle means, entices her victims with vain promises and persuasions designed to enslave her prey in a deceptive net.


Characteristics of JezebelNo one is better at using the allure of flattering words and smooth sayings than her. Beware of vain flattery, smooth prophetic sayings and seducing tears from this spirit.

•Sexual Immorality (Rev. 2:20)• “seduces My servants to practice sexual

immorality…” (1 Thess. 4:3)


Characteristics of Jezebel•Control•Manipulation, Intimidation & Domination•Pride•Arrogance•Insecurity & Rejection


God’s Judgment on Jezebel(Rev. 2:22-23)

•“I will cast her into a sickbed…”•“And those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation.” •“I will kill her children with death”•“Give each one of you according to your works”


Characteristics of JezebelHow To Handle A Person With This Spirit

•Address it in the person. Be gracious to the person, but not the spirit•Remove that person from all leadership unless the person repents•Remove that person from any personal influence with you

• You cannot remain friends with a Jezebel-they are not humble or teachable. That spirit WILL affect you.


CONCLUSIONThe Prophetic Intensive class and associated materials are

one of the teaching components of Life Changers Ministries in Cincinnati, OH.

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