PPT-Interpreting Prophecy

I What is prophecy A The definition of the word prophecy Prophecy is the supernatural ability to receive a message initiated by God and the grace to speak it forth 1 Prophecy is to be initiated . I. Why is it difficult to think in terms of judging prophecy?. . A. Because prophecy is a gift of . the Spirit. .. B. Because of . the manner. in which prophecy is usually given.. . C. Because it is difficult to judge the gift without feeling that you are judging . 1 Corinthians 14. Spiritual Gifts. S. pecial abilities given to believers . by the . Spirit . . for . the glory of God . . and . the good of others . Prophecy. Speech from God to man. to edify the church. Lesson . 12. Isaiah. Ressurection. by God. Prophecy:. Isaiah . 55:3. 3 " Incline your ear and come to Me. . Listen. , that you may live. ; And . I will make an everlasting covenant with you. , According . Lesson . 4. 1 Chronicles. David’s seed. Prophecy:. 1 Chronicles 17:11. 11 . "When your days are fulfilled that you must go to be with your fathers, that I will set up one of your descendants after you, who will be of your sons; and I will establish his kingdom.. Lesson 1. Why does this even matter?. OT prophecies regard the Messiah. We believe that Jesus is the Messiah, so he’d better fulfill those prophecies. If Jesus isn’t the Messiah, what does that mean for our faith?. Lesson . 5. Psalms. Forsaken because of other’s sins. Prophecy:. Psalm 22:1. 22:1 My . God, my God, why have You forsaken me. ? . Far from my deliverance are the words of my groaning. . 2 . O my God, I cry by day, but You do not answer. Lesson . 6. Psalms. Not a bone of them is broken. Prophecy:. Psalm . 34:20. 20 . He keeps all his bones. , . Not one of them is broken. .. Fulfillment:. John 19:31-36. 36 For these things came to pass to fulfill the Scripture, "NOT A BONE OF HIM SHALL BE BROKEN. Lesson 10. Isaiah. An unbelieving people. Prophecy:. Isaiah . 53:1. 53:1 . Who . has believed our message. ? And . to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? . Fulfillment:. John . 1. 2:37-38. Lesson . 2. Exodus. The Great “I AM”. Prophecy:. Exodus 3:13-15. 13 . Then Moses said to God, "Behold, I am going to the sons of Israel, and I will say to them, 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you.' Now they may say to me, 'What is His name?' What shall I say to them?" 14 God said to Moses, " I AM WHO I AM"; and He said, "Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ' I AM has sent me to you.'" 15 God, furthermore, said to Moses, "Thus you shall say to the sons of Israel, ' The LORD, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you.' This is My name forever, and this is My memorial-name to all generations.. Christian . Hjortland. 1. To understand . God's. plan and . that. . He. is in . control. ”. Surely. the Lord God . does. . nothing. , . unless. . He. . reveals. . His. . secret. to . His. Lesson 3. Deuteronomy. The Prophet. Prophecy:. Deuteronomy 18:15. 15 . " The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among you, from your countrymen, you shall listen to him.. Fulfillment:. God promised that in the last days there would be an out pouring of the Holy Spirit that sons and daughters would prophesy, and that old men would dream dreams.. Acts 2:17-18. Prophecy in the Bible. We are called to minister in the power of the Holy Spirit – not only with words, but with a demonstration of power . Lesson . 10. Isaiah. Declares things not yet done. Prophecy:. Isaiah . 46:10. 10 Declaring the end from the beginning. , And . from ancient times things which have not been done. , Saying. , ' My purpose will be established. True prophecy must have been delivered prior to the event.. The prophecy must be detailed and specific, not vague or general in nature.. The prophecy must be beyond the power of man to foresee.. The prophecy must have a clear, understandable, and exact fulfillment..