Knowing what you COULD NOT know

I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not so sure.

I used to be indecisive. Now I’m not so sure.

Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.

That awkward moment when you leave a store without buying anything and all you can think is “act natural, you’re innocent.”

 I can totally keep secrets. It’s the people I tell them to that can’t.

There are 2 rules for success

Never reveal everything you know

Thanks for being with us today, and if your watching us online, thanks for listening in!

Today we want to continue our Living the supernatural lifestyle series.

We’re going to deal with the topic of Words of knowledge.

Have you ever known something about someone you didn't learn through natural means?

God can tell us things that help Him further His Kingdom on earth.

In this message we are going to learn about words of knowledge. How we get them and How we use them.

Words of Knowledge

Def: Knowing something you did not learn through natural means

Words of Wisdom

Knowing how to put that knowledge into action

The Bible briefly references revelatory activity in . Here,

1 Corinthians 12:8–9 NASB95

For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit; to another faith by the same Spirit, and to another gifts of healing by the one Spirit,

1 Corinthians 12:8 NASB95

For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, and to another the word of knowledge according to the same Spirit;

1 cor 12:8

Paul declares, “The Spirit gives the gift of the word of revelation knowledge and wisdom.”

Scripture doesn’t provide alot of details about operating in spiritual gifts.

I believe it because the Holy Spirit wants it be be something we explore, rather just than read on the pages of a book

Nevertheless, there are hints–if you look carefully.

The prophets of old saw “pictures” or heard “sounds.”

They picked up on the things of God in the realm of the imagination.

Does God still speak through the senses? I believe that He does.

I have personally operated in words of knowledge from my early teen years

Knowing things I didn’t learn.

I was not someone who read books, We had 3 channels on TV 4 if you counted the french channel, nothing to learn there

School was standard

the internet had yet evolved for common use. Yes there was a time the internet did not exist

Yes there was a time the internet did not exist

yet I would know things I never was taught

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We have a New Testament example

Acts 5:1–11 NASB95

But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife’s full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land? “While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last; and great fear came over all who heard of it. The young men got up and covered him up, and after carrying him out, they buried him. Now there elapsed an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. And Peter responded to her, “Tell me whether you sold the land for such and such a price?” And she said, “Yes, that was the price.” Then Peter said to her, “Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well.” And immediately she fell at his feet and breathed her last, and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. And great fear came over the whole church, and over all who heard of these things.

In the area of words of wisdom

I also knew how to do things I was never taught how to do… like fix a dishwasher

how to do things simply by seeing how it should be done.

I don’t attribute that to personal capabilities

But I acknowledge it was the Holy Spirit working His gifts through me!

Maybe you’ve hear the expression

Knowledge is power!

But knowledge is power only when you know what to do with it.

Hosea 4:6 NASB95

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being My priest. Since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.

Hosea

That’s why words of knowledge and wisdom go hand in hand with one another.

When I’m talking about operating in the gift of knowledge

I am not talking about looking up information about someone on the internet!

I’m not talking about gaining knowledge through gossip.

Let me get on a soapbox with this one.

many Christians get caught in this trap of gossip:

Gossip divides relationships, destroys trust, and the pain associated with gossip is felt long after the words are spoken.

simple definition

sharing information about someone you do not have permission to share

Proverbs 16:28 NASB95

A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends.

Titus 3:10 NASB95

Reject a factious man after a first and second warning,

James 3:7–8 NASB95

For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race. But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison.

James 3:7–8 NASB95

For every species of beasts and birds, of reptiles and creatures of the sea, is tamed and has been tamed by the human race. But no one can tame the tongue; it is a restless evil and full of deadly poison.

If the information involves multiple people, you need multiple permission

If the information involves multiple people, you need

Remember someone who gossips to you will gossip about you,

Titus 3:10 NASB95

Reject a factious man after a first and second warning,

enough about that ...

let’s get back to what Words of knowledge.

Again its knowing something you did not learn through natural means.

John 14:26 NASB95

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you.

Video Words of knowledge Shawn Bolz

so How do you learn this information:

1. See It One way to receive a word of knowledge is by seeing a picture. God points something out in your mind’s eye that needs to be acted upon.

eg. N&T pregnamt

2. Think It Another pathway is through your thoughts. Suddenly you know something that you were not aware of. You receive understanding from heaven.

3. Say It Sometimes while exhorting, testifying, or praying, inspired words tumble out. These are spontaneous utterances that the speaker may have not even realized were being said.

4. Read It Another way that you may receive a word of knowledge is by seeing letters or a word in your mind’s eye. This phrase gives you a point of engagement.

5. Feel It Sometimes unusual physical sensations or bodily impressions reveal important things. God is not afraid to speak through the natural realm.

6. Dream It While at rest at night, God can also communicate with you. Nocturnal visions can be invigorated with insights from God.

7. Hear it

God can speak his truth to you so you can hear him

Words of Wisdom is How to apply that knowledge

Eg. Idea for project moving back to houston