THE GIFT OF PROPHECY

I Cor. 12:10-28

Eph. 4:11-14

Romans 12:6

Luke 7:26

Acts 15:32

Acts 21:9-11

DEFINED: The special ability to understand God’s revelation and

interpret it to others.

CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrated in preaching
• Faithfully studies God’s Word
• May be used in writing
• Prophecy motivated people are very frank and direct verbally
• Are not afraid to point out weaknesses
• Are eager to have their weaknesses pointed out
• Protective of God’s program
• Want to see outward evidence of change

CAUTIONS:

• Speak the truth in love
• Guard against rigidity
• Be patient with new believers
• Prophecy is not fortune telling

CURRENT EXAMPLES: How your gift may be put to use. . .

• Church School Teacher
• Preacher
• Writer of Sunday School Curriculum; magazine articles;

books, school newspaper

• Film maker – Christian films
• Public Speakers