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Lesson 3
Prophecy
The gift of prophecy leads a person to confront evil, hypocrisy, error, and false conclusions.
2. The gift of prophecy often reveals the character and motives of others, especially those motives that are deceitful or hypocritical
How did Peter function as a prophet in the two passages above?
What resulted from Peter’s prophetic confrontation in number 1 ()?
What resulted in number 2 ()?
How did each confrontation influence the body of Christ?
3. The gift of prophecy requires the prophet to be honest about himself and to seek correction for his own error.
4. The gift of prophecy is often voiced as a defense of the church, God’s people, God’s programs or God’s nature.
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How might the onlookers have made the mistake of crediting Peter and John with the lame man’s healing?
Why was he so quick to remedy that misunderstanding?
When have you seen people make a similar mistake?
When have you given credit to something or someone other than God?
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The gift of prophecy function without regard to personal consequences for the prophet.
What motivated Peter to continue preaching the Gospel in spite of persecution?
What does this motivation reveal about the gift of prophecy?
How is this different from using Scripture as a weapon to browbeat others?
How does a person draw a distinction between these two approaches to the Gospel?
The Characteristics of a Prophet
Boldness: Prophets are often very bold and direct.
Simple answers that may seem simplistic.
Persuasiveness: Prophets usually do their utmost to evoke change.
A desire for immediate change.
Strong dependence on Scripture.
Loyalty: Deep and abiding commitment to the truth and to the Lord.
Brokenness: The Prophet has a willingness to be broken by God
Quick judgment and speech
What tends to be your emotional response to someone who has the gift of prophecy?
How can it be misused?
Why is it of vital importance to the church when used correctly?
Vital in the Church
“Prophets can be very effective for the Gospel when they are operating under the guidance of the Holy Spirit in humility, love, and peace.
They can also be destructive when they function “in the flesh” and are not 100% reliant upon the Holy Spirit at all times.
Jesus is our Role Model
Edification:
Exhortation:
Comfort:
How does a person exercise the gift of prophecy with the preceding qualifications?
What happens when those qualifications are not present?
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