Demystifying Prophecy | Andrew Selley | Living Stones

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been grappling with a I feel like I'm pouring over with too many preachers at the moment and I've been battling Lord what what do you want me to say? And I really felt that this morning uh just that this was something that I'm going to be sharing on uh that I'm trusting will be a key thing for us moving forward.

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I’ve been grappling with, I feel like I’m pouring over with too many preachers at the moment, and I’ve been battling, “Lord, what do you want me to say?” And I really felt that this morning, just that this was something that I’m going to be sharing on, that I’m trusting will be a key thing for us moving forward.

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And so the title of today is demystifying prophecy.

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So the title of today is Demystifying Prophecy.

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Demystifying prophecy.

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Demystifying prophecy.

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Um, and um, and maybe just I know this is Christmas time and I should look like Santa Claus or something, but but we're not we're not here and I really felt this.

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And maybe just, I know this is Christmas time and I should look like Santa Claus or something, but we’re not here to entertain you.

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We're not here to entertain you.

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We're here to equip you.

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We’re here to equip you.

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And you know, time is short.

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And, you know, time is short.

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The Lord is coming back soon.

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The Lord is coming back soon.

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And so I'm trusting that even today this will be a time of training and equipping uh, of teaching us what does God say about prophecy and how it should function.

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And so I’m trusting that even today this will be a time of training and equipping, of teaching us what does God say about prophecy and how it should function.

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And I'm going to look at a a couple of different things.

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And I’m going to look at a couple of different things.

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Uh there's so much I could speak on, but I think these are quite key as foundations.

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There’s so much I could speak on, but I think these are quite key as foundations.

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And one of them is, and I'm going to be using the Bible.

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And one of them is, and I’m going to be using the Bible.

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If people want Bible teaching, this is going to be solid Bible teaching.

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If people want Bible teaching, this is going to be solid Bible teaching, so take out notes.

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So take out notes.

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Is prophecy for today?

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Is prophecy for today?

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And I'll explain what prophecy is just now.

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And I’ll explain what prophecy is just now.

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But is it for today?

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But is it for today?

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Should we see prophecy in our churches and in our homes?

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Should we see prophecy in our churches and in our homes?

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I'm going to pick up on the difference between Old Testament and New Testament prophecy because I think many Christians do not understand the vast difference between Old Testament prophecy and New Testament prophecy.

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I’m going to pick up on the difference between Old Testament and New Testament prophecy because I think many Christians do not understand the vast difference between Old Testament prophecy and New Testament prophecy.

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If a person's not 100% accurate when they prophesy, are they a false prophet that's been bantied across Instagram and Facebook that's been punted by those who are anti-prophecy?

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If a person’s not 100% accurate when they prophesy, are they a false prophet? That’s been bandied across Instagram and Facebook, punted by those who are anti-prophecy.

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There is a massive attack.

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There is a massive attack.

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I hope you realize that on charismatic, the gifts of the spirit, the charismata in our day.

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I hope you realize that, on charismatic, the gifts of the Spirit, the charismata in our day.

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It's it's probably the most since I've been alive, the most militant attack against what I think is biblical Christianity.

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It’s probably the most, since I’ve been alive, the most militant attack against what I think is biblical Christianity.

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And so I'm hoping this will bolster us, give us some defense and faith to do with some of these things.

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And so I’m hoping this will bolster us, give us some defense and faith to do with some of these things.

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And lastly, what Bible what the Bible says prophecy should mean to you.

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And lastly, what the Bible says prophecy should mean to you.

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How should it apply in your life?

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How should it apply in your life?

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So it's going to be interesting little journey which is going to need a miracle to get done in an hour.

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So it’s going to be an interesting little journey, which is going to need a miracle to get done in an hour.

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So, uh, maybe to start off with in 1 Corinthians 12:1. And again, this is the scripture, the word of God.

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So maybe to start off with, in 1 Corinthians 12:1, and again, this is the Scripture, the Word of God.

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But, but here we see God speaking to us through Paul the Apostle.

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But here we see God speaking to us through Paul the apostle.

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And we see now about spiritual gifts.

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Brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed about spiritual gifts. Do you know that prophecy is a spiritual gift?

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And we see, “Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be uninformed about spiritual gifts.” Do you know that prophecy is a spiritual gift?

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And we are told here that we should not be illinformed or uninformed about how these things work.

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And we are told here that we should not be ill-informed or uninformed about how these things work.

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How is it that as a generation we may have Bible teaching coming out of our ears but we are so illiterate when it comes to the spiritual gifts when the Bible specifically tells us we shouldn't be uninformed.

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How is it that as a generation we may have Bible teaching coming out of our ears, but we are so illiterate when it comes to the spiritual gifts, when the Bible specifically tells us we shouldn’t be uninformed?

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We need to know how this stuff works.

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We need to know how this stuff works.

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We shouldn't be confused by the mumbo jumbo.

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We shouldn’t be confused by the mumbo jumbo.

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We shouldn't be close to it because we just don't understand it, which is often what happens.

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We shouldn’t be scared of it because we just don’t understand it, which is often what happens.

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We must know how prophecy and spiritual gifts work.

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We must know how prophecy and spiritual gifts work.

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All right, you got me?

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All right? You got me?

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And so, in some ways, this is a bit of an Do you know what an apologist is or an ap I'm giving a strong defense here.

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And so in some ways, this is a bit of an, do you know what an apologist is? I’m giving a strong defense here.

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I'm trying to give you ammunition, Bible ammunition, to bolster your belief, to bolster you when you get attacked because you will be attacked because you believe in spiritual gifts.

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I’m trying to give you ammunition, Bible ammunition, to bolster your belief, to bolster you when you get attacked, because you will be attacked because you believe in spiritual gifts.

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At some point, someone's going to think you did drugs or you you lost the plot.

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At some point, someone’s going to think you did drugs or you lost the plot.

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And you need you need you need to know why the Bible says these things are important so that you can stand in that time.

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And you need to know why the Bible says these things are important so that you can stand in that time.

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Um and then we going to again I want to show how we should see this thing used far more.

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And then again, I want to show how we should see this thing used far more.

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We should see this gift operating.

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We should see this gift operating.

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Do you know that there is a move away from this towards cessationism which is basically churches people are streaming out of charismatic churches thankfully not ours because we train guys but streaming out of charismatic churches into actually going back to Catholic churches back traditional churches orthodox churches because people don't understand these things and so they want to go to what's safe but I want to say this there is nothing about Jesus that is safe there is nothing about Jesus that is safe.

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Do you know that there is a move away from this toward cessationism, which is basically churches, people are streaming out of charismatic churches, thankfully not ours because we train guys, but streaming out of charismatic churches into actually going back to Catholic churches, traditional churches, orthodox churches, because people don’t understand these things and so they want to go to what’s safe.

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But I want to say this: there is nothing about Jesus that is safe.

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There is nothing about Jesus that is safe.

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But we need to understand his ways so that we can follow them.

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But we need to understand his ways so that we can follow them.

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Otherwise, he becomes an offense to us and we actually resist him.

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Otherwise, he becomes an offense to us and we actually resist him.

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And you know that that's quite a common problem for humanity.

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And you know that that’s quite a common problem for humanity.

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When he came to his own, what did his own do?

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When he came to his own, what did his own do?

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Get out of here.

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Get out of here.

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We don't like what you're saying.

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We don’t like what you’re saying.

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And let me just tell you, the Bible says in the end times, what happened to the Jews is exactly what's going to happen to the Gentiles.

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And let me just tell you, the Bible says in the end times what happened to the Jews is exactly what’s going to happen to the Gentiles.

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We will see the great apostasy, the great falling away.

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We will see the great apostasy, the great falling away.

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We the Gentiles will be as fallen away as the Jews are.

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We Gentiles will be as fallen away as the Jews are.

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And you might look at America and say, "Well, it's not happening on our watch." I'm telling you, America is falling away in the middle of this because she's forming herself on a false Christianity.

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And you might look at America and say, “Well, it’s not happening on our watch.” I’m telling you, America is falling away in the middle of this because she’s forming herself on a false Christianity.

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And it's not just America.

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And it’s not just America.

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It is now around the world.

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It is now around the world.

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We are in what I believe is the great apostasy, the great falling away.

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We are in what I believe is the great apostasy, the great falling away.

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And I I'll get to that some other time.

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And I’ll get to that some other time.

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So, we need to know these things.

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So we need to know these things.

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All right.

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All right.

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So, um what is prophecy?

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So what is prophecy?

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Let me try and define it.

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Let me try and define it.

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This is my own definition, but I think it stands up to biblical scrutiny.

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This is my own definition, but I think it stands up to biblical scrutiny.

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Prophecy is when God speaks through a person and reveals his thoughts, his will or intent in a [clears throat] matter, including foretelling future things or future events.

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Prophecy is when God speaks through a person and reveals his thoughts, his will, or intent in a matter, including foretelling future things or future events.

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In other words, it's when God speaks through a person into a scenario or to another person about what he's thinking or what he wants to do.

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In other words, it’s when God speaks through a person into a scenario or to another person about what he’s thinking or what he wants to do.

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And it's a quite a profound thing.

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And it’s quite a profound thing.

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And now the Bible says um well we'll look at that just now.

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And now the Bible says, well, we’ll look at that just now.

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Let me not run ahead of myself that we shouldn't be uninformed about this by way of illustration.

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Let me not run ahead of myself, that we shouldn’t be uninformed about this.

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Now one of the things that we get confused in and I think this creates massive problems for Christians is we confuse Old Testament prophecy and New Testament prophecy and they are very very very different.

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Now one of the things that we get confused in, and I think this creates massive problems for Christians, is we confuse Old Testament prophecy and New Testament prophecy, and they are very, very, very different.

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So often people that try and attack Christianity or or charismatic Christianity try and use Old Testament concepts say, "Well, you're not doing that because actually in the Old Testament, if you got a prophecy wrong, you died." Anyone want the mark to prophesy?

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So often people that try and attack Christianity or charismatic Christianity try and use Old Testament concepts, say, “Well, you’re not doing that because actually in the Old Testament, if you got a prophecy wrong, you died.” Anyone want the mantle to prophesy?

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That's a big shift.

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That’s a big shift.

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And so we need to look at what does the Bible say about that and how come we are so comfortable with prophecy.

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And so we need to look at what does the Bible say about that, and how come we are so comfortable with prophecy?

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Well, in the old covenant, there was a lot more fear and trembling around this gift.

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Well, in the old covenant, there was a lot more fear and trembling around this gift.

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And actually there shouldn't be fear and trembling in the new covenant about this gift.

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And actually there shouldn’t be fear and trembling in the new covenant about this gift.

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It is a gift from God and God gives good gifts.

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It is a gift from God, and God gives good gifts.

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Now Old Testament, let's start in the Old Testament, the Old Covenant.

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Now, Old Testament, let’s start in the Old Testament, the old covenant.

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In other words, the people of God in the Old Testament, God was in some ways forming the nation of Israel and they were his old covenant people.

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In other words, the people of God in the Old Testament, God was in some ways forming the nation of Israel, and they were his old covenant people.

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We now are new covenant people.

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We now are new covenant people.

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We come into a different arrangement with God.

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We come into a different arrangement with God.

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Uh and so he's the same God. We just have a different way of relating to him.

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And so he’s the same God; we just have a different way of relating to him.

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Well, I'm not going to go into that now.

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Well, I’m not going to go into that now.

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All right.

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All right.

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But in the shift in the Old Testament, prophets were and I look at what they are and I'm going to look at what we what we are.

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But in the shift in the Old Testament, prophets were, and I look at what they are and I’m going to look at what we are, they were literally God’s mouthpiece.

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They were literally God's mouthpiece.

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You remember in those days, the Bible wasn't written or was being written.

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You remember in those days, the Bible wasn’t written or was being written.

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And they were literally the word of God to the people of God. which means when they spoke it was a really big deal.

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And they were literally the word of God to the people of God, which means when they spoke, it was a really big deal.

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That time was a a a covenant was the way God was leading his people.

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That time was a covenant, was the way God was leading his people.

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We are no longer in that time.

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We are no longer in that time.

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Prophecy today is not like that.

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Prophecy today is not like that.

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And we'll look at that more in more details just now.

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And we’ll look at that more in more detail just now.

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And so in the Old Testament when a prophet spoke, it was authoritative and it was binding.

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And so in the Old Testament, when a prophet spoke, it was authoritative and it was binding.

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If you didn't listen to one of God's prophets, you were going to be in trouble with God.

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If you didn’t listen to one of God’s prophets, you were going to be in trouble with God.

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They had they they actually in the old covenant were the highest authority on earth.

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They were actually, in the old covenant, the highest authority on earth.

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They were higher than kings.

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They were higher than kings.

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Kings had authority and then you had prophets who held kings to account.

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Kings had authority, and then you had prophets who held kings to account.

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In other words, in a court of law, what's the highest court here?

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In other words, in a court of law, what’s the highest court here?

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The supreme court.

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The Supreme Court.

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The highest court.

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The prophet is the highest court in the spiritual land.

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The prophet is the highest court in the spiritual land.

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There is no higher authority to appeal to.

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There is no higher authority to appeal to.

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And so when they spoke, Israel obeyed and they spoke for God.

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And so when they spoke, Israel obeyed, and they spoke for God.

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And so you didn't mess with the prophets or you messed with God.

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And so you didn’t mess with the prophets or you messed with God.

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Could you put up my picture for me?

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Could you put up my picture for me?

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This is something I just I used I'm learning how to use AI.

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This is something I just, I used, I’m learning how to use AI.

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Ask me make me a picture.

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Ask me, make me a picture.

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And this is what it made.

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And this is what it made.

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It was quite good. Just what I wanted.

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It was quite good, just what I wanted.

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In the Old Testament, you had these guys who would come down the mountain and when they pointed their finger at you, you kind of got shaky legs because they were speaking on behalf of God and they were authoritative.

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In the Old Testament, you had these guys who would come down the mountain, and when they pointed their finger at you, you kind of got shaky legs because they were speaking on behalf of God, and they were authoritative.

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To disobey was to disobey God.

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To disobey was to disobey God.

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And so Deuteronomy 18:18-19, Old Testament prophecy.

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And so Deuteronomy 18:18-19, Old Testament prophecy.

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Could you put that up? I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers.

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Could you put that up? “I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers.

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And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to my people all that I command him. In other words, God says, I'm going to raise up certain individuals, and they will speak my words to my people. the highest authority in the church.

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And I will put my words in his mouth, and he shall speak to my people all that I command him.” In other words, God says, “I’m going to raise up certain individuals, and they will speak my words to my people,” the highest authority in the church—sorry, in Israel.

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Sorry, in Israel, even kings would be removed or deposed if they didn't listen to prophets.

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Even kings would be removed or deposed if they didn’t listen to prophets.

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In 2 Chronicles 36:16, this is what happens when you don't listen to prophets.

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Old Testament.

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But they kept mocking the messengers of God, despising his words and scoffing at his prophets until the wrath of the Lord rose against his people. until there was no remedy. In other words, you disobeyed the prophets, God's wrath would be poured out upon you and there'd be no remedy, nobody for you to hide because you disobeyed God when you disobeyed his prophets.

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In 2 Chronicles 36:16, this is what happens when you don’t listen to prophets, Old Testament: “But they kept mocking the messengers of God, despising his words and scoffing at his prophets, until the wrath of the Lord rose against his people, until there was no remedy.” In other words, you disobeyed the prophets, God’s wrath would be poured out upon you, and there’d be no remedy, nobody for you to hide, because you disobeyed God when you disobeyed his prophets.

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So, did you get that kind of pointy finger?

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So, did you get that kind of pointy finger?

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It was like when he points the finger, you're like, "Yes, sir." It wasn't America where we could vote.

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It was like when he points the finger, you’re like, “Yes, sir.” It wasn’t America where we could vote.

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God chose.

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God chose.

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And so there were some tests of a prophet because everyone was kind of kind of cool to be a prophet.

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And so there were some tests of a prophet because everyone was kind of cool to be a prophet.

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You're the guy like you could just thus sayith the Lord and it was like woo everyone's going to obey you.

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You’re the guy, like you could just “thus saith the Lord” and it was like, wow, everyone’s going to obey you.

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So there was some very strong tests to make sure that in the old covenant that what they said was actually God that they always were hidden in God when they spoke because a lot of people claimed to be prophets but were false prophets.

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So there were some very strong tests to make sure that in the old covenant what they said was actually God, that they always were hidden in God when they spoke, because a lot of people claimed to be prophets but were false prophets.

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And so the here's the here's the here's one of the tests.

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And so here’s one of the tests.

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There's two.

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There’s two.

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Deuteronomy 18:22.

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Deuteronomy 18:22.

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This is Old Testament.

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When a prophet speaks in the This is not New Testament.

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When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the word does not come to pass or come true, that is a word that the Lord has not spoken.

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This is Old Testament. “When a prophet speaks in the name of the Lord, if the word does not come to pass or come true, that is a word that the Lord has not spoken; the prophet has spoken it presumptuously.

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The prophet has spoken it presumptuously, you need not be afraid of him.

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In other words, if he says it's going to happen and it doesn't, well, we know he's false.

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You need not be afraid of him.” In other words, if he says it’s going to happen and it doesn’t, well, we know he’s false.

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Now, it's interesting though the way you define whether he's true or false wasn't by knowing intrinsically cuz you're filled with the Holy Spirit like we are.

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Now, it’s interesting though, the way you define whether he’s true or false wasn’t by knowing intrinsically, because you’re filled with the Holy Spirit like we are.

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It was watching what he did because he was filled with the spirit and you weren't filled the same way.

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It was watching what he did because he was filled with the Spirit and you weren’t filled the same way.

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But in the new covenant, something changes.

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But in the new covenant, something changes.

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We are filled with the spirit.

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We are filled with the Spirit.

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We know how to hear the voice of God.

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We know how to hear the voice of God.

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And so, we can test differently.

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And so we can test differently.

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We don't have to wait to see is it going to happen.

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We don’t have to wait to see, is it going to happen?

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We who have the spirit can sense this is God speaking because we know God and we know how to hear his voice and I'm hearing his voice through you.

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We who have the Spirit can sense this is God speaking because we know God and we know how to hear his voice, and I’m hearing his voice through you.

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So it's a big difference.

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So it’s a big difference.

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Old testament it must come true again.

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Old Testament, it must come true.

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It should come true in the New Testament too if it's God but it's not a test that we given in the New Testament.

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Again, it should come true in the New Testament too if it’s God, but it’s not a test that we’re given in the New Testament.

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Now and the second one is interesting.

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Now, and the second one is interesting.

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So the one is is it does it come true?

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So the one is, does it come true?

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But then there's a twist in it which there always is with the devil.

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But then there’s a twist in it, which there always is with the devil.

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What happens if it comes true? And he's still a false prophet.

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What happens if it comes true, and he’s still a false prophet?

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And do you know that that can happen?

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And do you know that that can happen?

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People say, "Well, if it's Yeah, the Bible actually shows that this can happen." In other words, one of the tests is did it come true.

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People say, “Well, if it’s...” Yeah, the Bible actually shows that this can happen. In other words, one of the tests is did it come true.

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There's a second test if it does come true.

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There’s a second test if it does come true.

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So, because it's it comes true, doesn't mean it's God.

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Because it coming true doesn’t mean it’s God.

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And it's in Deuteronomy Deuteronomy 13:1-3.

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And it’s in Deuteronomy 13:1-3.

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And it basically says this, you'll she'll find it for us now.

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And it basically says this, you’ll find it for us now.

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If a prophet comes and prophesies something that comes true and the sign and the wonder that he tells you comes to pass in other words he's actually prophesies it and it happens just like he said and it's miraculous how it happened.

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If a prophet comes and prophesies something that comes true, and the sign and the wonder that he tells you comes to pass—in other words, he actually prophesies it and it happens just like he said, and it’s miraculous how it happened.

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So this is not just some vague thing; this is miraculous.

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He said it and it came true.

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So this is not just like some vague this is like a miraculous he said it and it came true and but then he says let us go after other gods you shall not listen to him.

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But then he says, “Let us go after other gods,” you shall not listen to him.

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In other words, it's possible for someone to prophesy something but actually still lead you astray, to prophesy accurately.

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In other words, it’s possible for someone to prophesy something but actually still lead you astray, to prophesy accurately.

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But if he starts pointing you to a different god, that's another way you'll know that he's not genuine.

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But if he starts pointing you to a different god, that’s another way you’ll know that he’s not genuine.

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He's got to point you to worship Yahweh, the God of Israel.

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He’s got to point you to worship Yahweh, the God of Israel.

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He's got to teach you to worship the God as he is, as he reveals himself, not some imagin.

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He’s got to teach you to worship the God as he is, as he reveals himself, not some imagined god.

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You know, it's been said that in the beginning, God made man in his own image and in his own likeness.

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You know, it’s been said that in the beginning God made man in his own image and in his own likeness.

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Unfortunately, mankind decided to return the favor.

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Unfortunately, mankind decided to return the favor.

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In other words, we want a God in our likeness.

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In other words, we want a God in our likeness.

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And when we have a God in our likeness, it's probably not the God of the Bible.

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And when we have a God in our likeness, it’s probably not the God of the Bible.

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He's pointing to a false god.

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He’s pointing to a false god.

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All right? and the consequence of getting it wrong.

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Deuteronomy 18:20 Old Testament.

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But the prophet presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.

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And the consequence of getting it wrong, Deuteronomy 18:20, Old Testament: “But the prophet who presumes to speak a word in my name that I have not commanded him to speak, or who speaks in the name of other gods, that same prophet shall die.” Who kills him?

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Who kills him?

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The people of God do.

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The people of God do.

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Actually, people of God are supposed to kill him.

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Actually, people of God are supposed to kill him.

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You got to get rid of this guy.

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You’ve got to get rid of this guy.

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He's dangerous.

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He’s dangerous.

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He's going to lead people astray.

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He’s going to lead people astray.

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So kind of nice position to have if you like power but pretty serious.

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So, kind of nice position to have if you like power, but pretty serious.

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You get this wrong, it's costly.

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You get this wrong, it’s costly.

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Which meant there was a fear in Israel.

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Which meant there was a fear in Israel.

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And you for a prophet, you should make sure that what you say is what God's saying, not just your own presumption or imagination cuz it could cost you your life.

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And for a prophet, you should make sure that what you say is what God’s saying, not just your own presumption or imagination, because it could cost you your life.

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And so very strong in some ways authoritative in some ways as binding as the Bible is to us today because they didn't have the Bible.

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And so, very strong, in some ways authoritative, in some ways as binding as the Bible is to us today because they didn’t have the Bible.

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Okay?

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Okay?

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So as we obey the Bible, you should have obeyed the prophets in the old covenant.

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So as we obey the Bible, you should have obeyed the prophets in the old covenant.

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And then everything changes in the new covenant because we see Jesus dying on a cross.

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And then everything changes in the new covenant because we see Jesus dying on a cross.

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We see the way into the presence of God break open.

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We see the way into the presence of God break open.

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The temple curtains torn.

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The temple curtains torn.

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Suddenly God is no longer distanced.

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Suddenly God is no longer distanced.

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Now he comes to live inside of all who believe.

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Now he comes to live inside of all who believe.

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And so we become the temple the the of the living God.

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And so we become the temple of the living God.

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And one of the signs of the new covenant, one of the signs that salvation has broken out on a whole new scale is actually in Acts 2:17-21.

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And one of the signs of the new covenant, one of the signs that salvation has broken out on a whole new scale, is actually in Acts 2:17-21.

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And I want to read this because this is what happens on Pentecost.

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And I want to read this because this is what happens on Pentecost.

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And Pentecost is the birthing of this new covenant.

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And Pentecost is the birthing of this new covenant.

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Is the birthing of the church.

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It’s the birthing of the church.

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It's the birthing of what God is about to do.

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It’s the birthing of what God is about to do.

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And everything changes from the cross.

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And everything changes from the cross.

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And this is just after the cross.

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And this is just after the cross.

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This is the outworking of the new covenant.

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This is the outworking of the new covenant.

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It's starting to show us what this looks like.

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It’s starting to show us what this looks like.

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And so here's what we see will happen post Pentecost.

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And so here’s what we see will happen post-Pentecost.

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In other words, when the nations will come to Christ, when we come to God through the Lord Jesus Christ, it's called from the time of his death until now is called the last days in the Bible. the last days.

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In other words, when the nations will come to Christ, when we come to God through the Lord Jesus Christ, it’s called from the time of his death until now, the Bible calls it the last days.

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The last days.

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I mean, you've got the last days, the last 2,000 years, and then you've got the last days, which we're probably living in, the last days of the last days.

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I mean, you’ve got the last days, the last 2,000 years, and then you’ve got the last days, which we’re probably living in, the last days of the last days.

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But in the last days, this is what the Bible is telling us.

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But in the last days, this is what the Bible is telling us.

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This is this is them explaining the Holy Spirit being poured out on the day of Pentecost.

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This is them explaining the Holy Spirit being poured out on the day of Pentecost.

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God says, "I will pour out my spirit on all people." In the old covenant, the spirit of God came upon the prophets.

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God says, “I will pour out my Spirit on all people.” In the old covenant, the Spirit of God came upon the prophets.

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But now HE'S COMING ON ALL WHO call on his name.

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But now he’s coming on all who call on his name.

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The anointing of God is given for each and every one of us, not just for some select few.

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The anointing of God is given for each and every one of us, not just for some select few.

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We are now called a kingdom of priest.

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We are now called a kingdom of priests.

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We are called and anointed by God as we come into the family of God.

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We are called and anointed by God as we come into the family of God.

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And so actually the gifting now comes to all of us.

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And so actually the gifting now comes to all of us.

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And here's what it looks like.

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Your sons and daughters will prophesize. SO NOW IT'S THE children even among us that are going to start speaking the mysteries of God and prophesying.

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And here’s what it looks like: “Your sons and daughters will prophesy.” So now it’s the children even among us that are going to start speaking the mysteries of God and prophesying.

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It's no longer just this kind of guy that comes down the mountain authoritatively with the word of God.

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It’s no longer just this kind of guy that comes down the mountain authoritatively with the Word of God.

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NOW YOUR SONS AND DAUGHTERS WILL PROPHESY.

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Now your sons and daughters will prophesy.

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YOUR YOUNG MEN WILL SEE VISIONS WHICH IS A FORM OF PROPHECY.

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Your young men will see visions, which is a form of prophecy.

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YOUR OLD MEN WILL DREAM DREAMS WHICH IS ANOTHER FORM OF PROPHECY.

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Your old men will dream dreams, which is another form of prophecy.

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Now everyone old to young everyone in the house of God has these gifts. Even on my servants, both men and women, I WILL POUR OUT MY SPIRIT in these days, and they will prophesy.

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Now everyone, old to young, everyone in the house of God has these gifts. “Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.” They will prophesy.

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THEY WILL PROPHESY.

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IF YOU COME INTO the new covenant AND THE SPIRIT OF GOD IS ON YOU, ONE OF THE WAYS that that'll manifest is you will prophesy.

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If you come into the new covenant and the Spirit of God is on you, one of the ways that will manifest is you will prophesy.

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And it's for everyone.

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And it’s for everyone.

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Let's carry on.

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I'll show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below.

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Blood and fire and billows of smoke.

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And that's actually now he's starting to move towards things that are coming.

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Let’s carry on. “I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke.” And that’s actually now he’s starting to move towards things that are coming.

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Actually, these are some of the signs of the second coming.

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Actually, these are some of the signs of the second coming.

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We'll see later.

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The sun will be turned to darkness, the moon to blood.

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So, he's talking about from the time of Pentecost right through till the second coming of Christ before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. In other words, prophecy is going to be in the church from Pentecost until the day we see him coming in the sky.

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We’ll see later. “The sun will be turned to darkness, the moon to blood.” So he’s talking about from the time of Pentecost right through till the second coming of Christ, “before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.” In other words, prophecy is going to be in the church from Pentecost until the day we see him coming in the sky.

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Christians will prophesy.

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Christians will prophesy.

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So why don't we see that happening?

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So why don’t we see that happening?

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What's wrong?

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What’s wrong?

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Have we believed a lie?

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Have we believed a lie?

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Have we not understood the wonder of what God has for us in this new covenant?

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Have we not understood the wonder of what God has for us in this new covenant?

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So again, Old Testament, select few got that kind of anointing.

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So again, Old Testament, select few got that kind of anointing.

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But now it's no longer like that.

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But now it’s no longer like that.

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Now we all can prophesy.

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Now we all can prophesy.

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And that's what it said literally, did it not?

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And that’s what it said literally, did it not?

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Yes.

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Yes.

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Everyone prophesying.

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Everyone prophesying.

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And the whole of the New Testament is that it's people prophesying, people having dreams, visions, PEOPLE BEING TOLD TO SPREAD GO HERE, DO THAT.

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And the whole of the New Testament is that it’s people prophesying, people having dreams, visions, people being told to go here, do that.

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The whole of our Bible from that point onward is that.

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THE WHOLE OF OUR BIBLE FROM THAT POINT onwards is THAT IT ENDS WITH JOHN AND THE BOOK OF Revelation is a what?

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It ends with John and the Book of Revelation.

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What?

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A PROPHETIC REVELATION.

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A prophetic revelation.

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THE WHOLE BOOK IS PROPHECY.

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The whole book is prophecy.

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IT'S like prophecy is going to BE IN THE CHURCH FROM Pentecost until we hear the trumpet and we see him coming in the sky.

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It’s like prophecy is going to be in the church from Pentecost until we hear the trumpet and we see him coming in the sky.

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But prophecy changes now because a couple of things have changed.

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But prophecy changes now because a couple of things have changed.

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One of them being well well now we all have the spirit.

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One of them being, well, now we all have the Spirit.

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Now we can all prophesy.

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Now we can all prophesy.

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Now we also have our Bible which is a big deal.

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Now we also have our Bible, which is a big deal.

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In other words, something shifts and we'll look at that scripturally.

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In other words, something shifts, and we’ll look at that scripturally.

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Even prophecy moves from its position that it had and actually prophecy actually in itself no longer carries authority like it did because now children are doing it, women are doing it, everyone's doing it.

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Even prophecy moves from its position that it had and actually prophecy in itself no longer carries authority like it did because now children are doing it, women are doing it, everyone’s doing it.

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So it's different.

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So it’s different.

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And I'll show you just now how different it is.

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And I’ll show you just now how different it is.

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Similar and different.

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Similar and different.

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And so and the scripture that the only scripture that they can use is this one.

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And so the only scripture that they can use is this one.

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This is their best shot at trying to say it doesn't exist anymore.

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This is their best shot at trying to say it doesn’t exist anymore.

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Let's look at it and just just look at it.

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Let’s look at it and just look at it.

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Cuz if they're speaking the truth, well then we better not do it, right?

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Because if they’re speaking the truth, well then we better not do it, right?

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I want to be a Bible guy.

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I want to be a Bible guy.

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I'm not going to I don't care what culture we like.

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I don’t care what culture we like.

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I want to be a Bible guy.

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I want to be a Bible guy.

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Love never ends.

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“Love never ends.

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As for prophecies, well, they will pass away. Oo, looking like they've got a point at this point.

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As for prophecies, they will pass away.” Ooh, looking like they’ve got a point at this point.

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Hang on.

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Hang on.

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Now you're telling me I thought they're going to pass away.

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As for tongues, they will cease. And they're going, "I feel so good now." Because those are kind of freaky gifts.

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Now you’re telling me, I thought they were going to pass away. “As for tongues, they will cease.” And they’re going, “I feel so good now,” because those are kind of freaky gifts.

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So they they're going to stop. As for knowledge, whoops, it will pass away.

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So they’re going to stop. “As for knowledge,” whoops, “it will pass away.” Hang on.

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Hang on.

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So then why are you teaching the Bible?

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So then why are you teaching the Bible?

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Because what is the Bible?

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Because what is the Bible?

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What What is this knowledge?

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What is this knowledge?

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So hang on.

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What What is being said here then?

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So hang on, what is being said here then?

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What do you Because you can't just throw away prophecy and tongues and say, "Well, we're going to keep knowledge." Churches that are built just on knowledge are actually churches that are devoid of the power of the Holy Spirit.

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What do you—because you can’t just throw away prophecy and tongues and say, “Well, we’re going to keep knowledge.” Churches that are built just on knowledge are actually churches that are devoid of the power of the Holy Spirit.

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We've cut God out because God is a God of power.

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We’ve cut God out because God is a God of power.

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So, knowledge is going to pass away, too.

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So knowledge is going to pass away too.

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Whoops.

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Whoops.

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And then it tells us when this is going to happen.

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For we know in part and we prophesy in part. So what he's what he's telling us is when you prophesy, you don't know everything about the person.

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And then it tells us when this is going to happen: “For we know in part and we prophesy in part.” So what he’s telling us is when you prophesy, you don’t know everything about the person.

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You only can prophesy what God shows you in the moment.

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You only can prophesy what God shows you in the moment.

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So you're prophesying in part, right?

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So you’re prophesying in part, right?

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But when the perfect comes. Now, when does the perfect come?

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But when the perfect comes—now when does the perfect come?

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When Jesus returns.

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When Jesus returns.

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DIDN'T THAT WHAT ACTS SAID?

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Didn’t that what Acts said?

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It's going to be there until we SEE THE GREAT AND GLORIOUS DAY OF THE LORD.

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Until the very last of the last days.

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It’s going to be there until we see the great and glorious day of the Lord, until the very last of the last days.

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So when Jesus returns the partial partial and I need to say this your knowledge is also partial.

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So when Jesus returns, the partial—partial—and I need to say this, your knowledge is also partial.

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Your prophecy is partial.

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Your prophecy is partial.

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Your tongues are partial.

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Your tongues are partial.

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All these partial things are going to fall away because when he returns we will see him and we will be as he is and we will know as he knows.

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All these partial things are going to fall away because when he returns we will see him and we will be as he is and we will know as he knows.

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SO WE WON'T NEED KNOWLEDGE BECAUSE WE WILL KNOW.

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So we won’t need knowledge because we will know.

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IT'S NOT LIKE I need knowledge.

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It’s not like I need knowledge.

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It's just I I it's not a mental thing.

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It's like I know like I know.

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It’s just I know, like I know.

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It's inside of me.

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It’s inside of me.

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It's who I am.

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It’s who I am.

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It's it because I'm made like God.

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It’s because I’m made like God.

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And so I don't need prophecy when he returns because everything's known.

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And so I don’t need prophecy when he returns because everything’s known.

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I know as he knows.

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I know as he knows.

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So prophecy falls away.

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So prophecy falls away.

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Tongues fall away and knowledge fall away when he returns. [snorts] And if just carrying on a few verses later, so you won't need teaching in heaven.

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Tongues fall away and knowledge falls away when he returns. And if, just carrying on a few verses later, so you won’t need teaching in heaven.

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I don't have a job.

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I don’t have a job.

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1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians 13:12.

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1 Corinthians 13:12.

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I'll happily be worshiping the king with all of you.

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I’ll happily be worshiping the King with all of you.

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I'm so glad it just be Can you imagine just seeing him as he is?

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I’m so glad it’ll just be. Can you imagine just seeing him as he is?

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I mean, today I hope you see something of him as I preach, but you're going to see a little part of him.

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I mean, today I hope you see something of him as I preach, but you’re going to see a little part of him.

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But when he returns, we will see him as he is.

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But when he returns, we will see him as he is.

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We will know as he knows.

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We will know as he knows.

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But now we see in a mirror dimly.

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I mean, at the best, you're going to see hopefully by the end of this preach, you're going to, oh, I get to see prophecy a bit better. like looking at a and the mirrors there aren't like our mirrors.

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“But now we see in a mirror dimly.” I mean, at the best, by the end of this preach, hopefully you’re going to, “Oh, I get to see prophecy a bit better,” like looking at a— and the mirrors there aren’t like our mirrors.

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Their mirrors were like polished metal.

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Their mirrors were like polished metal.

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It was like I think I look good today.

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It was like, I think I look good today.

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But then when the perfect comes, we're going to see him face to face. Now I know in part, but then I'll know fully even as I have been fully known.

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But then when the perfect comes, we’re going to see him face to face. “Now I know in part, but then I’ll know fully, even as I have been fully known.” When is the perfect?

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When is the perfect?

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When the Lord returns.

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When the Lord returns.

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And until the Lord returns, we need prophecy.

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And until the Lord returns, we need prophecy.

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We need tongues.

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We need tongues.

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We need to not be ignorant of spiritual gifts.

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We need to not be ignorant of spiritual gifts.

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All right?

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All right?

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And this is confirmed.

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And this is confirmed.

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I mean, it's interesting.

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I mean, it’s interesting.

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People say prophecy is no longer.

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People say prophecy is no longer.

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I've even heard some significant teachers say that if someone prophesies, they're doing it by the devil.

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I’ve even heard some significant teachers say that if someone prophesies, they’re doing it by the devil.

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I'm thinking, man, you're in danger of blaspheming the spirit.

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I’m thinking, man, you’re in danger of blaspheming the Spirit.

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You're doing the very thing they said about Jesus when he was doing things that they couldn't understand. He's doing it by bills above and the church is saying this about the church now.

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You’re doing the very thing they said about Jesus when he was doing things that they couldn’t understand. “He’s doing it by Beelzebub,” and the church is saying this about the church now.

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We're in terrible times.

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We’re in terrible times.

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I think we're in the great apostasy. We in the great falling away.

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I think we’re in the great apostasy, the great falling away.

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Brother will turn on brother and hate brother.

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Brother will turn on brother and hate brother.

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How who gives you authority to say these things?

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How—who gives you authority to say these things?

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Well, the word of God does.

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Well, the Word of God does.

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So John in the book of revelation and John is looking forward from the end of the first century.

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So John, in the Book of Revelation, and John is looking forward from the end of the first century.

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He's writing this in about 1895.

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He’s writing this in about A.D.

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95.

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He's on the island of Patmos in prison and he sees a vision of the future.

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He’s on the island of Patmos in prison, and he sees a vision of the future.

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And as he looks towards the future, he actually looks towards the rise of the world against God, the rise, the compromise of the church.

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And as he looks towards the future, he actually looks towards the rise of the world against God, the rise, the compromise of the church.

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He looks at everything and he sees like however long it's going to take into our day and and beyond.

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He looks at everything and he sees however long it’s going to take into our day and beyond.

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And as he looks forward into the future, he tells us about one of the last things that will happen on planet Earth.

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And as he looks forward into the future, he tells us about one of the last things that will happen on planet Earth.

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Now, people say there's no prophets anymore.

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Now people say there’s no prophets anymore.

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The problem is the Bible says differently.

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The problem is the Bible says differently.

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And so in the book of Revelation 11:3, John is looking forward before after our day, cuz this hasn't happened yet. And I'll grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days clothed in sackcloth. who they prophesying against?

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And so in the Book of Revelation 11:3, John is looking forward, after our day, because this hasn’t happened yet. “And I will grant authority to my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.”

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Who are they prophesying against?

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They're prophesying against Babylon.

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They’re prophesying against Babylon.

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They're prophesying against the church that's risen up.

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They’re prophesying against the church that’s risen up.

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They're prophesying against the compromised people of God.

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They’re prophesying against the compromised people of God.

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And God says, so if Revelation tells us, and John’s looking forward 2,000 years or more, and he’s saying there’s guys that are going to prophesy in the very end, how dare we say that prophecy is gone when the Bible very clearly says right at the end we’re going to have guys doing it?

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Interesting in Revelation 18:20, the background to this, and it’s actually apostles too, just by the way.

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And God says, "So, if Revelation tells us, and John's looking forward 2,000 years or more, and he's saying there's guys that are going to prophesy in the very end, how [screaming] dare WE SAY THAT prophecy is gone when the Bible very clearly says right at the end, we're going to have guys doing it. interesting in Revelation 18:20 the background to this and and it's actually apostles too just by the way again you wonder why we're so nervous of apostles because we don't understand the difference between a first century apostle and a modern apostle and there's guys about the new apostolic reformation which we are not a part of by the way cuz I do think there's some wack stuff in what they teach but can I say this we need these gifts until we all reach unity in the faith and to grow into perfection and so now John's is looking forward and he doesn't only say we need prophets in the last days.

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Again, you wonder why we’re so nervous of apostles because we don’t understand the difference between a first-century apostle and a modern apostle, and there’s guys about the new apostolic reformation, which we are not a part of, by the way, because I do think there’s some wack stuff in what they teach.

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But can I say this?

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We need these gifts until we all reach unity in the faith and to grow into perfection.

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And so now John is looking forward, and he doesn’t only say we need prophets in the last days.

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We will see them.

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We will see them.

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He actually talks to apostles in the last days in his vision.

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He actually talks to apostles in the last days in his vision.

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In Revelation 18:20, the church is being persecuted.

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In Revelation 18:20, the church is being persecuted.

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And by the way, we are coming into a time of persecution where the nation brother will betray brother, church against church.

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And by the way, we are coming into a time of persecution where brother will betray brother, church against church.

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Just it's coming.

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It’s coming.

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We actually we're in it.

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We're in it.

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We’re in it.

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We're already brother against brother. the the internet is filled with Christians against Christians calling each other out, fighting on it's just it's just we're in it.

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We’re already brother against brother. The internet is filled with Christians against Christians calling each other out, fighting on—it’s just, we’re in it.

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We're in it now.

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We’re in it now.

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Handing over to the authorities.

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Handing over to the authorities.

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I've already had that happen to me in Africa.

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I’ve already had that happen to me in Africa.

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I was handed over to authorities cuz I believed basic biblical truth.

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I was handed over to authorities because I believed basic biblical truth.

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Okay, we're in it.

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Okay, we’re in it.

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And so John's looking at this and he actually sees Christians being killed and persecuted and chased from their homes.

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And so John’s looking at this, and he actually sees Christians being killed and persecuted and chased from their homes.

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And he says this to the future church.

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And he says this to the future church.

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We're not there fully yet.

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Rejoice over her.

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Now, God is now going to destroy Babylon. And straight after this happens, the Bible says is the wedding feast of the lamb.

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We’re not there fully yet: “Rejoice over her.” Now God is now going to destroy Babylon, and straight after this happens, the Bible says it’s the wedding feast of the Lamb.

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So, we're right at the end. And finally, God's breaking into creation again powerfully.

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So we’re right at the end, and finally God’s breaking into creation again powerfully.

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It says, "Rejoice o over her over Babylon falling over the system that anti is anti-God falling, oh heaven and those in the heavens." And so what it's effectively saying is those that are dead and you saints and apostles and prophets, note, these are not those in heaven.

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It says, “Rejoice over her, over Babylon falling, over the system that is anti-God falling, O heaven and those in the heavens.” And so what it effectively saying is those that are dead and you saints and apostles and prophets—note, these are not those in heaven.

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These are those that are on the earth.

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These are those that are on the earth.

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We've just read about the two prophets. For God has given judgment for you against her.

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We’ve just read about the two prophets. “For God has given judgment for you against her.”

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She has judged you. And now God will come and judge for you against her.

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She has judged you, and now God will come and judge for you against her.

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Which means we actually should see apostles right through until Christ returns. Which again fits with what you read in Ephesians 4.

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Which means we actually should see apostles right through until Christ returns, which again fits with what you read in Ephesians 4.

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So how come we don't?

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So how come we don’t?

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Because we're just like Israel because we've fallen away from the truth.

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Because we’re just like Israel because we’ve fallen away from the truth.

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And because now that Christ wants to break back into his church, we saying, "Well, you can't come that way cuz that's not how we know you." [snorts] I'm being strong today, but this is the word of God.

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And because now that Christ wants to break back into his church, we’re saying, “Well, you can’t come that way because that’s not how we know you.” I’m being strong today, but this is the Word of God.

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This is the word of God.

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This is the Word of God.

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This is future.

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This is future.

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All right.

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All right.

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I don't have time to do more on that.

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I don’t have time to do more on that.

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Let's Do you see this?

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So do you see this?

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I mean, right through to the end, we need to see prophecy.

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I mean, right through to the end, we need to see prophecy.

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So, let's um and let's break it down to us now as believers because if we're going to have it right to the end, what does that mean for you?

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So let’s break it down to us now as believers, because if we’re going to have it right to the end, what does that mean for you?

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What does that mean for you?

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What does that mean for you?

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And so, the Bible, God actually has some things to tell you about what he expects from you, what he wants for you.

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And so the Bible, God actually has some things to tell you about what he expects from you, what he wants for you.

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Let's look at that now that we know it's relevant.

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Let’s look at that now that we know it’s relevant.

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So, we're in it.

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So we’re in it.

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Okay.

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Okay.

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In uh 1 Corinthians 14:5, now I want all of you to speak in tonesues.

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In 1 Corinthians 14:5, “Now I want all of you to speak in tongues.” Woo!

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Woo!

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Did you get that?

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Did you get that?

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That was the word of God.

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I want all of you to speak in tonesues. So, don't just say, "Well, it's not for me." But even more than that, I want all of you to prophesy.

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That was the Word of God. “I want all of you to speak in tongues.” So don’t just say, “Well, it’s not for me.” But even more than that, “I want all of you to prophesy.” Amen.

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Amen.

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Which means it's something that God has for you.

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Which means it’s something that God has for you.

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He's got it for little children for goodness sake.

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He’s got it for little children, for goodness sake.

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So, how come you've just settled with, "Well, that's not for me." I'll tell you why.

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So how come you’ve just settled with, “Well, that’s not for me”? I’ll tell you why.

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Source #41329:45.520 - 29:48.789

Cuz you're rebellious.

Cleaned #375

Because you’re rebellious.

401

Source #41429:48.799 - 29:51.029

Or you don't know.

Cleaned #376

Or you don’t know.

402

Source #41529:51.039 - 29:55.750

BUT YOU STAND IN DEFIANCE AGAINST THE WORD OF GOD.

Cleaned #377

But you stand in defiance against the Word of God.

403

Source #41629:53.279 - 29:59.350

YOU STAND IN DEFIANCE AGAINST THE [screaming] GOD OF THE UNIVERSE.

Cleaned #378

You stand in defiance against the God of the universe.

404

Source #41729:59.360 - 30:01.990

GOD SAYS, "I WANT YOU TO PROPHESY.

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405

Source #41829:59.360 - 30:07.669

YOU BETTER seek it.

Cleaned #379

God says, “I want you to prophesy.” You better seek it.

406

Source #41930:10.720 - 30:21.269

1 Corinthians 14:1, "Pursue love and earnestly desire THE SPIRITUAL GIFTS, ESPECIALLY THAT YOU MAY PROPHESY." IF YOU ARE NOT DESIRING IT, YOU'RE IN REBELLION to God.

Cleaned #380

1 Corinthians 14:1: “Pursue love and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that you may prophesy.” If you are not desiring it, you’re in rebellion to God.

407

Source #42030:21.279 - 30:23.590

Listen to me.

Cleaned #381

Listen to me.

408

Source #42130:23.600 - 30:26.310

Listen to the word OF GOD.

Cleaned #382

Listen to the Word of God.

409

Source #42230:26.320 - 30:29.350

THIS IS NOT ANDREW.

Cleaned #383

This is not Andrew.

410

Source #42330:26.320 - 30:29.350

This is the Bible.

Cleaned #384

This is the Bible.

411

Source #42430:29.360 - 30:31.269

It doesn't get plainer than that.

Cleaned #385

It doesn’t get plainer than that.

412

Source #42530:29.360 - 30:33.350

IT SAYS, "DO NOT MURDER.

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413

Source #42630:31.279 - 30:37.669

If you murder, you break THE LAW.

Cleaned #386

It says, “Do not murder.” If you murder, you break the law.

414

Source #42730:33.360 - 30:50.070

IF IT SAYS PROPHESY, So wake up.

Cleaned #387

If it says prophesy, so wake up.

415

Source #42830:48.320 - 30:50.070

WAKE UP.

Cleaned #388

Wake up.

416

Source #42930:50.080 - 30:52.470

WAKE UP, OH SLEEPING CHURCH.

Cleaned #389

Wake up, O sleeping church.

417

Source #43030:50.080 - 31:03.909

WAKE UP TO WHAT THE FATHER HAS GIVEN YOU WHERE HE HAS DIED TO GIVE YOU THESE THINGS.

Cleaned #390

Wake up to what the Father has given you, where he has died to give you these things.

418

Source #43131:05.279 - 31:09.269

I know for some of us, I don't even know what that looks like.

Cleaned #391

I know for some of us, I don’t even know what that looks like.

419

Source #43231:05.279 - 31:09.269

Good news.

Cleaned #392

Good news.

420

Source #43331:05.279 - 31:21.029

We'll train you in the new year because it's one of those gifts THAT ALL OF US CAN DO.

Cleaned #393

We’ll train you in the new year because it’s one of those gifts that all of us can do.

421

Source #43431:19.360 - 31:29.110

And who would doesn't want to speak mysteries over another person that can strengthen them their faith, that can build their faith, that they would know that God is here?

Cleaned #394

And who wouldn’t want to speak mysteries over another person that can strengthen them in their faith, that can build their faith, that they would know that God is here?

422

Source #43531:29.120 - 31:33.616

It's for all of us.

Cleaned #395

It’s for all of us.

423

Source #43631:35.200 - 31:36.950

So, what is New Testament prophecy for?

Cleaned #396

So what is New Testament prophecy for?

424

Source #43731:36.960 - 31:41.110

Because it's different from the Old Testament.

Cleaned #397

Because it’s different from the Old Testament.

425

Source #43831:42.720 - 31:45.110

In the Old Testament, it was corrective pretty much.

Cleaned #398

In the Old Testament, it was corrective pretty much.

426

Source #43931:42.720 - 31:47.830

You guys are messing up and you better stop it cuz God's about to come with a big stick.

Cleaned #399

You guys are messing up and you better stop it because God’s about to come with a big stick.

427

Source #44031:46.559 - 31:56.230

That was Old Testament prophecy. [laughter] That's pretty much the whole Old Testament, isn't it?

Cleaned #400-401

That was Old Testament prophecy. That’s pretty much the whole Old Testament, isn’t it?

428

Source #44131:56.240 - 32:03.830

I do think he's coming with a big stick for the New Testament church too by the way because we are sons and he disciplines sons.

Cleaned #402

I do think he’s coming with a big stick for the New Testament church too, by the way, because we are sons and he disciplines sons.

429

Source #44232:03.840 - 32:06.470

I think we've taught a Jesus that doesn't come with a stick.

Cleaned #403

I think we’ve taught a Jesus that doesn’t come with a stick.

430

Source #44332:05.279 - 32:11.029

He comes with a big stick because he wants obedience in us.

Cleaned #404

He comes with a big stick because he wants obedience in us.

431

Source #44432:08.480 - 32:19.029

He wants our lives devoted and surrendered to him. [sighs] What is New Testament prophecy for?

Cleaned #405-406

He wants our lives devoted and surrendered to him. What is New Testament prophecy for?

432

Source #44532:16.000 - 32:22.710

1 Corinthians 14:3.

Cleaned #407

1 Corinthians 14:3.

433

Source #44632:25.519 - 32:27.669

Are you with me?

Cleaned #408

Are you with me?

434

Source #447-44832:25.519 - 32:43.029

Sorry, I've just felt like I don't normally preach like this, but just it's like wake up. On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.

Cleaned #409

Sorry, I’ve just felt like I don’t normally preach like this, but it’s like wake up. “On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.”

435

Source #44932:40.399 - 32:44.950

Did you notice that the Old Testament is corrective?

Cleaned #410

Did you notice that the Old Testament is corrective?

436

Source #45032:43.039 - 32:46.710

But there's nothing corrective about prophecy.

Cleaned #411

But there’s nothing corrective about prophecy.

437

Source #45132:44.960 - 32:48.950

There are other correctives.

Cleaned #412

There are other correctives.

438

Source #45232:46.720 - 32:53.830

I'm giving you a corrective today in some ways with the word of God as an elder.

Cleaned #413

I’m giving you a corrective today in some ways with the Word of God as an elder.

439

Source #45332:53.840 - 32:57.110

But prophecies don't bring correctives in the new covenant.

Cleaned #414

But prophecies don’t bring correctives in the new covenant.

440

Source #45432:55.760 - 32:58.630

They don't have authority in the new covenant.

Cleaned #415

They don’t have authority in the new covenant.

441

Source #45532:57.120 - 33:01.830

In the old covenant, they were the highest authority.

Cleaned #416

In the old covenant, they were the highest authority.

442

Source #45632:59.919 - 33:06.789

In the new covenant, they don't carry authority because everyone can do it.

Cleaned #417

In the new covenant, they don’t carry authority because everyone can do it.

443

Source #45733:06.799 - 33:12.310

But they do bring something and it's beautiful and this is why we should desire it.

Cleaned #418

But they do bring something, and it’s beautiful, and this is why we should desire it.

444

Source #45833:09.919 - 33:14.549

They come to build us up, to encourage, and to bring us consolation.

Cleaned #419

They come to build us up, to encourage, and to bring us consolation.

445

Source #45933:14.559 - 33:22.870

In other words, in the old covenant, they had the sheriff's badge and you don't mess with the sheriff.

Cleaned #420

In other words, in the old covenant, they had the sheriff’s badge, and you don’t mess with the sheriff.

446

Source #46033:22.880 - 33:28.789

In the new covenant, they don't have the sheriff's badge, but they do still speak for God.

Cleaned #421

In the new covenant, they don’t have the sheriff’s badge, but they do still speak for God.

447

Source #46133:26.799 - 33:33.590

And when God speaks through them, you will know that God knows you personally.

Cleaned #422

And when God speaks through them, you will know that God knows you personally.

448

Source #46233:31.519 - 33:35.350

You will know that he loves you.

Cleaned #423

You will know that he loves you.

449

Source #46333:33.600 - 33:37.590

You'll know that there's nothing about you that's hidden from his sight.

Cleaned #424

You’ll know that there’s nothing about you that’s hidden from his sight.

450

Source #46433:37.600 - 33:40.950

You will know.

Cleaned #425

You will know.

451

Source #46533:37.600 - 33:45.190

You will know because he will utter mysteries that you know he didn't know.

Cleaned #426

You will know because he will utter mysteries that you know he didn’t know.

452

Source #46633:45.200 - 33:47.990

That person didn't know.

Cleaned #427

That person didn’t know.

453

Source #46733:45.200 - 33:49.509

And so it strengthens you.

Cleaned #428

And so it strengthens you.

454

Source #46833:48.000 - 33:49.509

It builds you up.

Cleaned #429

It builds you up.

455

Source #469-47033:48.000 - 33:59.029

Last week we had MV here and you know for some of us it was like what was that? This guy singing over people and speaking over people and just calling people out.

Cleaned #430

Last week we had MV here, and you know, for some of us it was like, “What was that?” This guy singing over people and speaking over people and just calling people out.

456

Source #47133:57.760 - 34:00.549

He doesn't know people from a bar of soap.

Cleaned #431

He doesn’t know people from a bar of soap.

457

Source #47233:59.039 - 34:04.149

You know some of you but the guys he called out certainly some of them he has no idea who they are.

Cleaned #432

You know, some of you, but the guys he called out certainly, some of them he has no idea who they are.

458

Source #47334:02.320 - 34:06.630

I didn't even know who they are.

Cleaned #433

I didn’t even know who they are.

459

Source #47434:06.640 - 34:10.790

And so why don't the two of you come up quickly?

Cleaned #434

And so why don’t the two of you come up quickly?

460

Source #47534:08.000 - 34:10.790

And you Yeah, you're welcome.

Cleaned #435

And you’re welcome.

461

Source #47634:10.800 - 34:16.790

Vitali was one of the guys. [applause] Both of these guys came to us.

Cleaned #436-437

Vitali was one of the guys. Both of these guys came to us.

462

Source #47734:14.800 - 34:18.389

You came about four months, five months ago.

Cleaned #438

You came about four months, five months ago?

463

Source #47834:18.399 - 34:19.669

Yeah.

Cleaned #439

May.

464

Source #47934:18.399 - 34:23.589

May and and the first time he came, he was singled out and prophesied over.

Cleaned #440

And the first time he came, he was singled out and prophesied over.

465

Source #48034:22.159 - 34:24.869

I'm going let him tell the story now.

Cleaned #441

I’m going to let him tell the story now.

466

Source #48134:23.599 - 34:28.629

You came last week and and and I think it was your second time.

Cleaned #442

You came last week, and I think it was your second time.

467

Source #48234:28.639 - 34:29.109

Third time.

Cleaned #443

Third time.

468

Source #48334:29.119 - 34:31.589

Third time.

Cleaned #444

Third time.

469

Source #48434:29.119 - 34:31.589

Wow.

Cleaned #445

Wow.

470

Source #48534:29.119 - 34:32.149

And did MV know you at all?

Cleaned #446

And did MV know you at all?

471

Source #48634:31.599 - 34:32.149

No.

Cleaned #447

No.

472

Source #48734:32.159 - 34:33.750

Do we know you at all?

Cleaned #448

Do we know you at all?

473

Source #48834:32.159 - 34:35.750

Are we still learning who you are?

Cleaned #449

Are we still learning who you are?

474

Source #48934:33.760 - 34:35.750

Yeah.

Cleaned #450

Yeah.

475

Source #49034:33.760 - 34:38.790

I mean, it's like these guys do.

Cleaned #451

I mean, it’s like these guys do.

476

Source #49134:35.760 - 34:40.389

But but so he's coming in as he's really a visitor.

Cleaned #452

But so he’s coming in as he’s really a visitor.

477

Source #49234:38.800 - 34:42.069

He's checking us out.

Cleaned #453

He’s checking us out.

478

Source #49334:40.399 - 34:45.750

He's obviously sensing something of God hopefully and that's kept him coming back.

Cleaned #454

He’s obviously sensing something of God, hopefully, and that’s kept him coming back.

479

Source #49434:44.079 - 34:53.190

And so what happened when MV just singled you out, called you out, eh, and started to speak and sing over you.

Cleaned #455

And so what happened when MV just singled you out, called you out, and started to speak and sing over you?

480

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Cleaned #456

So, just want to give a little background about me.

481

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Cleaned #457

I come from a Christian family.

482

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Cleaned #458

I come from a very conservative background, but I’ve never—I’ve known of God my whole life, but I’ve never known truly God face to face.

483

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Cleaned #459

Like last week when Murf called me out, I was trembling.

484

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Cleaned #460

I was sobbing, breaking down, and in the coming weeks up to this, and even that morning, I was asking God to speak to me, and I was asking him to please, like, show me that, you know, you’re truly who you say you are and speak to me personally.

485

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Cleaned #461

And when he called me out, I was just like—I couldn’t, my voice was quavering.

486

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Cleaned #462

I couldn’t speak.

487

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Cleaned #463

I was just sobbing, sobbing.

488

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Cleaned #464

And I truly felt God’s presence and God’s Spirit.

489

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Cleaned #465

And I’m just like, I’m not usually a crier, you know, but like in worship I was just breaking down.

490

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Cleaned #466

And the whole rest of the day I was trembling and breaking down and listening to worship, and I was just like, Lord, why me?

491

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Cleaned #467

Out of all people, I’m just a wretched sinner, but why did you choose me?

492

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Cleaned #468

Why did you tell me about these things?

493

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Cleaned #469

And like, you know, it’s amazing.

494

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Cleaned #470

You got what happened to you?

495

Source #49534:53.200 - 34:55.270

Yeah.

Cleaned #471

Yeah.

496

Source #49634:53.200 - 34:57.750

So um just want to give a little background about me.

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497

Source #49734:55.280 - 34:59.589

I come from a Christian family.

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498

Source #49834:57.760 - 35:06.950

I come from a very conservative background, but I've never I've known of God my whole life, but I've never known truly God face to face.

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499

Source #49935:06.960 - 35:14.230

Like last week when Murf called me out, I was I was trembling.

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500

Source #50035:10.160 - 35:34.230

I was uh you know like I was [laughter] sobbing, breaking down and in coming up weeks to this and and even that morning I was asking God to speak to me and I was asking him to please like show me that you know you're you're truly who you say you are and like speak to me personally.

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501

Source #50135:31.280 - 35:41.270

And when he called me out and I was just like [laughter] I couldn't I my voice was quavering.

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502

Source #50235:38.960 - 35:41.270

I couldn't I couldn't speak.

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503

Source #50335:41.280 - 36:01.349

I was just sobbing, sobbing and and I truly felt God's presence and God's spirit and I'm just like like the like I'm not usually a crier, you know, but like in worship and I was just breaking down and the whole rest of the day I was trembling and breaking down and and listening to worship and I was just like Lord, why me out of all people?

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504

Source #50435:58.560 - 36:05.829

Like I'm I'm just wretched sinner, but like why did you choose me?

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505

Source #50536:04.000 - 36:18.069

Why did you tell me about these things? and and like you know it's it's amazing. [laughter] You got what happened to you?

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506

Source #50636:15.680 - 36:18.069

Yeah.

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507

Source #50736:15.680 - 36:20.069

And uh we actually been friends for a long time.

Cleaned #472

And we’ve actually been friends for a long time.

508

Source #50836:18.079 - 36:26.870

We grew up in the same like background, Slavic Baptist, very uh conservative and strict.

Cleaned #473

We grew up in the same background, Slavic Baptist, very conservative and strict.

509

Source #509-51036:23.040 - 36:35.670

And um I started going to like a non-denominational church with my wife Anna. And uh we just knew something was missing.

Cleaned #474

And I started going to a non-denominational church with my wife, Anna, and we just knew something was missing.

510

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Cleaned #475

So God led us to this church, and the first time it was May, and I remember everything about the church we loved.

511

Source #51136:33.119 - 36:57.750

So, uh, God led us to this church and the first time it was May and I remember like everything about the church we loved and we're just like, "Oh my goodness, I think this is our church." And then Andrew comes up and he's like, "Hey, we're going to have a prophet test here." And I'm like, "What?" [laughter] My walls like right away like walls up.

Cleaned #476-477

And we’re just like, “Oh my goodness, I think this is our church.” And then Andrew comes up and he’s like, “Hey, we’re going to have a prophet test here.” And I’m like, “What?” My walls like right away, walls up.

512

Source #512-51336:57.760 - 37:02.150

I'm like, "These people are maybe crazies. I don't know.

Cleaned #478

I’m like, these people are maybe crazies, I don’t know.

513

Source #51436:59.599 - 37:03.085

Like, how do we end up here?

Cleaned #479

How do we end up here?

514

Source #51537:04.000 - 37:14.630

But this I've been like changing my points of view on a lot of things and I decided to wrestle through this uh with God.

Cleaned #480

But I’ve been changing my points of view on a lot of things, and I decided to wrestle through this with God.

515

Source #516-51737:11.200 - 37:26.069

So we prayed and we're like God reveal like if we're wrong like in our views here, you know. So we came one more week and then we're like, okay, we're going to come to this prophet test event. [snorts] and we were here.

Cleaned #481

So we prayed, and we’re like, “God, reveal, like if we’re wrong in our views here, you know.” So we came one more week, and then we’re like, okay, we’re going to come to this prophet test event.

516

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Cleaned #482

And we were here.

517

Source #51837:23.599 - 37:40.069

We were sitting on this side and I remember I'm like I'm going to catch her repeating some stuff and she like definitely this is something wrong, right? [laughter] So I'm listening like just staring like her down and she leaves our section.

Cleaned #483-484

We were sitting on this side, and I remember I’m like, I’m going to catch her repeating some stuff, and she definitely—this is something wrong, right? So I’m listening, just staring her down, and she leaves our section.

518

Source #51937:40.079 - 38:00.230

She's like somewhere I think like over here and I'm just staring at her and she catches eyes with me and I'm like well if she has these powers I'm like can she read my mind right now? and and I'm [clears throat] like, "Do you know that I'm doubting you?" Like, that was my thought to her.

Cleaned #485-486

She’s somewhere I think like over here, and I’m just staring at her, and she catches eyes with me. And I’m like, well, if she has these powers, can she read my mind right now?

519

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Cleaned #487

And I’m like, do you know that I’m doubting you?

520

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Cleaned #488

Like that was my thought to her.

521

Source #52037:56.880 - 38:06.470

And she like thought about it and then comes back and invites my wife and I up here.

Cleaned #489

And she like thought about it and then comes back and invites my wife and I up here.

522

Source #52138:03.359 - 38:12.710

And as we come up, she was so accurate on so many things.

Cleaned #490

And as we come up, she was so accurate on so many things.

523

Source #52238:10.800 - 38:32.710

I think there was literally like one detail that she was off, but like the thing was true, but what she said like leading up to it and we're like, "Wow, like what's going on?" But the one thing that really stuck out to me was um she's like after she was done, Bill was talking.

Cleaned #491

I think there was literally like one detail that she was off, but the thing was true, but what she said leading up to it.

524

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Cleaned #492

And we’re like, wow, what’s going on?

525

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Cleaned #493

But the one thing that really stuck out to me was, after she was done, Bill was talking.

526

Source #52338:30.240 - 38:34.390

I've been like questioning like am I really chosen?

Cleaned #494

I’ve been questioning, like, am I really chosen?

527

Source #52438:32.720 - 38:36.390

Like how do you know that you're chosen?

Cleaned #495

How do you know that you’re chosen?

528

Source #52538:34.400 - 38:39.190

Like everyone thinks they're chosen, you know?

Cleaned #496

Like everyone thinks they’re chosen, you know?

529

Source #52638:36.400 - 38:41.910

So Bill was like, "Hey, you're not an accident.

Cleaned #497

So Bill was like, “Hey, you’re not an accident.

530

Source #52738:41.920 - 38:44.550

You're not a constant.

Cleaned #498

You’re not a constant.

531

Source #52838:41.920 - 38:50.506

God's chosen you." And like that just like freak like what?

Cleaned #499

God’s chosen you.” And that just freaked me like, what?

532

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Cleaned #500

How do you know this?

533

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Cleaned #501

How does he know?

534

Source #52938:48.640 - 38:55.670

How do you know this? like [laughter] h how does he like no none of you guys know me?

Cleaned #502

None of you guys know me.

535

Source #53038:52.720 - 38:58.710

No, no one knows these stories.

Cleaned #503

No one knows these stories.

536

Source #53138:55.680 - 39:19.430

So, we were just taken aback and I think like coming out of that and just wrestling with the whole idea of gifts and how God showed like put people in our lives and our families to actually bring out the answers as well like to make us more confident and like wait this still exists.

Cleaned #504

So we were just taken aback, and I think coming out of that and just wrestling with the whole idea of gifts and how God showed, like put people in our lives and our families to actually bring out the answers as well, like to make us more confident and like, wait, this still exists.

537

Source #53239:16.560 - 39:25.222

We've just been like overlooking it and yeah, like praise God for that.

Cleaned #505-506

We’ve just been overlooking it. And yeah, like praise God for that.

538

Source #53339:22.400 - 39:25.222

Like really.

Cleaned #507

Really.

539

Source #53439:25.920 - 39:27.910

Thank you.

Cleaned #508

Thank you.

540

Source #53539:25.920 - 39:27.910

Thank you guys.

Cleaned #509

Thank you guys.

541

Source #53639:25.920 - 39:27.910

Thank you.

Cleaned #510

Thank you.

542

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Cleaned #511

Thank you.

543

Source #53739:27.920 - 39:37.990

Thank you. [applause] I love these stories because this is what the Bible says will happen when prophecy is moving.

Cleaned #512

I love these stories because this is what the Bible says will happen when prophecy is moving.

544

Source #53839:35.599 - 39:40.710

And it's in 1 Corinthians 14:24-2.

Cleaned #513

And it’s in 1 Corinthians 14:24-25.

545

Source #539-54039:40.720 - 39:59.910

And just listen to what the Bible says and then apply it to what they said. But if all prophesy and an unbeliever or outsider enters, outsiders, brand new, he's convicted by all and he's in called to account by all.

Cleaned #514

And just listen to what the Bible says and then apply it to what they said: “But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters,” outsiders, brand new, “he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all.

546

Source #54139:57.119 - 40:03.349

The secrets of his heart are disclosed.

Cleaned #515

The secrets of his heart are disclosed.

547

Source #54239:59.920 - 40:13.037

And so falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you.

Cleaned #516

And so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you.”

548

Source #54340:13.599 - 40:20.790

That's exactly what the Bible says and that's exactly what they exp they experienced.

Cleaned #517

That’s exactly what the Bible says, and that’s exactly what they experienced.

549

Source #54440:17.440 - 40:20.790

Do you see the word of God?

Cleaned #518

Do you see the Word of God?

550

Source #54540:20.800 - 40:23.990

Do you see how God moves?

Cleaned #519

Do you see how God moves?

551

Source #54640:24.000 - 40:26.470

We need prophecy.

Cleaned #520

We need prophecy.

552

Source #54740:24.000 - 40:28.310

It is a testimony of Jesus.

Cleaned #521

It is a testimony of Jesus.

553

Source #548-54940:26.480 - 40:30.630

And I guarantee you for them there was a testimony. Jesus is alive.

Cleaned #522

And I guarantee you for them there was a testimony: Jesus is alive.

554

Source #55040:30.640 - 40:32.790

He knows me.

Cleaned #523

He knows me.

555

Source #55140:30.640 - 40:32.790

He loves me.

Cleaned #524

He loves me.

556

Source #55240:30.640 - 40:34.630

He knows everything about me.

Cleaned #525

He knows everything about me.

557

Source #55340:32.800 - 40:39.349

What is man that you're mindful of him God that you would think of me?

Cleaned #526

What is man that you’re mindful of him, God, that you would think of me?

558

Source #55440:36.400 - 40:41.589

It it's it fear trembling worship and all.

Cleaned #527

It’s fear, trembling, worship, and awe.

559

Source #55540:39.359 - 40:43.109

And people say it's from the devil.

Cleaned #528

And people say it’s from the devil.

560

Source #55640:41.599 - 40:45.430

I'm like, what are you doing?

Cleaned #529

I’m like, what are you doing?

561

Source #55740:43.119 - 40:45.430

What are you doing?

Cleaned #530

What are you doing?

562

Source #55840:43.119 - 40:48.630

This is the word of God.

Cleaned #531

This is the Word of God.

563

Source #55940:48.640 - 40:51.030

So, it's normal.

Cleaned #532

So it’s normal.

564

Source #56040:48.640 - 40:55.589

And in fact, the Bible says that our church services should see this on a very normative way.

Cleaned #533

And in fact, the Bible says that our church services should see this on a very normative way.

565

Source #56140:52.960 - 41:02.309

Paul, it's so normal in the Corinthian church that Paul's trying to actually pull it back because everyone's just prophesying and it's chaos.

Cleaned #534

Paul—it’s so normal in the Corinthian church that Paul’s trying to actually pull it back because everyone’s just prophesying and it’s chaos.

566

Source #56241:00.400 - 41:05.349

And so, he's writing to try and bring a little bit of order to the chaos.

Cleaned #535

And so he’s writing to try and bring a little bit of order to the chaos.

567

Source #563-56441:04.240 - 41:09.030

It's good that you're prophesying. I want you all to prophesy is what he says.

Cleaned #536

It’s good that you’re prophesying. “I want you all to prophesy,” is what he says.

568

Source #56541:07.119 - 41:11.270

But you got to learn to do this in a way that it's not nuts.

Cleaned #537

But you’ve got to learn to do this in a way that it’s not nuts.

569

Source #56641:09.040 - 41:15.990

If everyone's just prophesying and all screaming at the top of their lungs, there's no one knows what's going on.

Cleaned #538

If everyone’s just prophesying and all screaming at the top of their lungs, nobody knows what’s going on.

570

Source #56741:16.000 - 41:19.510

And that's really what he's saying to them.

Cleaned #539

And that’s really what he’s saying to them.

571

Source #56841:17.280 - 41:23.750

But he says this, and again, this is he's trying to establish that it's so normal.

Cleaned #540

But he says this, and again, he’s trying to establish that it’s so normal.

572

Source #56941:22.319 - 41:27.430

He's telling us how it should work.

Cleaned #541

He’s telling us how it should work.

573

Source #57041:23.760 - 41:29.109

Let two or three prophets speak and let the others weigh what he said.

Cleaned #542

“Let two or three prophets speak, and let the others weigh what is said.” Interesting.

574

Source #57141:29.119 - 41:30.710

Interesting.

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575

Source #57241:29.119 - 41:32.950

Now, how do we test whether it's true?

Cleaned #543

Now how do we test whether it’s true?

576

Source #57341:32.960 - 41:35.750

Because we all have the spirit.

Cleaned #544

Because we all have the Spirit.

577

Source #57441:32.960 - 41:37.750

Others can weigh.

Cleaned #545

Others can weigh.

578

Source #57541:35.760 - 41:39.829

As a person speaks, others go, "Now, I know the spirit of the Lord.

Cleaned #546

As a person speaks, others go, “I know the Spirit of the Lord.

579

Source #57641:39.839 - 41:41.510

That's the Lord's voice.

Cleaned #547

That’s the Lord’s voice.

580

Source #57741:39.839 - 41:43.030

I know how to hear his voice.

Cleaned #548

I know how to hear his voice.

581

Source #57841:41.520 - 41:48.150

I'm hearing his voice coming through you." But here's the thing.

Cleaned #549

I’m hearing his voice coming through you.” But here’s the thing.

582

Source #579-58041:48.160 - 41:55.990

Two or three prophets speak and let others way. If a revelation is made to another sitting there, let the first be silent.

Cleaned #550

Two or three prophets speak, and let others weigh. “If a revelation is made to another sitting there, let the first be silent.

583

Source #58141:53.599 - 41:55.990

For you can all prophesy again.

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584

Source #58241:56.000 - 42:01.109

You can all prophesy one by one so that all may learn and be encouraged.

Cleaned #551

For you can all prophesy one by one, so that all may learn and be encouraged.”

585

Source #58341:58.160 - 42:07.990

In other words, [laughter] in the New Testament, we're all doing this and we just need to do it in order.

Cleaned #552

In other words, in the New Testament, we’re all doing this, and we just need to do it in order.

586

Source #58442:08.000 - 42:13.430

And we need to do it not so we can boast about how spiritual we are because we can all do it.

Cleaned #553

And we need to do it not so we can boast about how spiritual we are, because we can all do it.

587

Source #58542:10.960 - 42:13.430

The children can do it.

Cleaned #554

The children can do it.

588

Source #58642:13.440 - 42:25.190

We do it because we strengthen and encourage one another because the mysteries of their heart are suddenly unveiled as we speak God's heart and mysteries over them.

Cleaned #555

We do it because we strengthen and encourage one another because the mysteries of their heart are suddenly unveiled as we speak God’s heart and mysteries over them.

589

Source #58742:27.839 - 42:30.069

So got that.

Cleaned #556

So got that.

590

Source #58842:27.839 - 42:30.069

So this should be the normative in churches.

Cleaned #557

So this should be the normative in churches.

591

Source #58942:27.839 - 42:34.150

Have you seen prophecy as you being part of this church?

Cleaned #558

Have you seen prophecy as being part of this church?

592

Source #59042:31.440 - 42:34.150

Because here's a question.

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593

Source #59142:31.440 - 42:38.390

Do you see prophecy as a normative in every church?

Cleaned #559

Here’s a question: do you see prophecy as normative in every church?

594

Source #59242:38.400 - 42:41.030

Why?

Cleaned #560

Why?

595

Source #59342:41.040 - 42:44.790

Why?

Cleaned #561

Why?

596

Source #59442:48.800 - 42:50.950

It's bad doctrine, comfort, convenience.

Cleaned #562

Bad doctrine, comfort, convenience, the traditions of man.

597

Source #59542:48.800 - 42:54.790

The traditions of man, Matthew 15:6, the traditions of man nullify the word of God.

Cleaned #563

Matthew 15:6: the traditions of man nullify the Word of God.

598

Source #59642:52.880 - 43:01.510

You're nullifying the very presence and the power of God among you because you're not obeying what the Bible actually says.

Cleaned #564

You’re nullifying the very presence and the power of God among you because you’re not obeying what the Bible actually says.

599

Source #597-59843:01.520 - 43:08.390

I want you all to prophesy. When you come together, we need to see these gifts moving.

Cleaned #565

“I want you all to prophesy.” When you come together, we need to see these gifts moving.

600

Source #59943:06.640 - 43:12.470

This one can get up and speak.

Cleaned #566

This one can get up and speak.

601

Source #60043:08.400 - 43:12.470

That one can bring a word.

Cleaned #567

That one can bring a word.

602

Source #60143:12.480 - 43:16.790

We've settled for the substandard for so long.

Cleaned #568

We’ve settled for the substandard for so long.

603

Source #60243:14.720 - 43:18.550

And God's saying, "I want my church back.

Cleaned #569

And God’s saying, “I want my church back.

604

Source #60343:16.800 - 43:20.390

I want it back from the boards.

Cleaned #570

I want it back from the boards.

605

Source #60443:18.560 - 43:22.470

I want it back from the senior pastor who's the king.

Cleaned #571

I want it back from the senior pastor who’s the king.

606

Source #60543:20.400 - 43:22.470

I want it back.

Cleaned #572

I want it back.

607

Source #60643:20.400 - 43:24.390

I want to be king.

Cleaned #573

I want to be king.

608

Source #60743:22.480 - 43:24.390

I want to be lord.

Cleaned #574

I want to be Lord.

609

Source #60843:22.480 - 43:28.885

And I want to be able to move amongst my people.

Cleaned #575

And I want to be able to move amongst my people.

610

Source #60943:26.000 - 43:28.885

They're a kingdom of priests.

Cleaned #576

They’re a kingdom of priests.”

611

Source #61043:30.800 - 43:35.190

I am gloves off today.

Cleaned #577

I am gloves off today.

612

Source #61143:35.200 - 43:43.190

I am sorry if I'm offensive, but this you know what I this IS GOD'S WORD FOR GOODNESS SAKE.

Cleaned #578

I am sorry if I’m offensive, but this, you know what?

613

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Cleaned #579

This is God’s Word, for goodness’ sake.

614

Source #61243:40.880 - 43:43.190

YOU CAN'T just ignore it.

Cleaned #580

You can’t just ignore it.

615

Source #61343:43.200 - 43:44.950

And it's clear.

Cleaned #581

And it’s clear.

616

Source #61443:43.200 - 43:58.950

It's not like I'm trying to play with Greek and Hebrew and The normative should be prophecy.

Cleaned #582-583

It’s not like I’m trying to play with Greek and Hebrew. The normative should be prophecy.

617

Source #61543:57.040 - 43:58.950

And so what does that mean?

Cleaned #584

And so what does that mean?

618

Source #61643:57.040 - 44:00.150

Because now we got to look at what does that mean?

Cleaned #585

Because now we’ve got to look at what does that mean?

619

Source #61744:00.160 - 44:05.589

And I'm still doing okay timewise. [snorts] A few things.

Cleaned #586-587

And I’m still doing okay timewise. A few things.

620

Source #61844:02.955 - 44:07.910

Prophecy now is not the Bible.

Cleaned #588

Prophecy now is not the Bible.

621

Source #61944:07.920 - 44:09.750

It's not the Bible.

Cleaned #589

It’s not the Bible.

622

Source #62044:07.920 - 44:11.190

We don't add to the Bible.

Cleaned #590

We don’t add to the Bible.

623

Source #62144:09.760 - 44:14.790

People say, "Well, if you could prophesy, then God speaking, then it's like the Bible." I'm like, "No, man.

Cleaned #591

People say, “Well, if you could prophesy, then God’s speaking, then it’s like the Bible.” I’m like, no, man, for goodness’ sake.

624

Source #62244:12.960 - 44:17.190

For goodness sake.

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625

Source #62344:14.800 - 44:19.430

Prophecy in the Bible tell us the We don't add to the Bible.

Cleaned #592-593

Prophecy in the Bible told us the Bible. We don’t add to the Bible.

626

Source #62444:19.440 - 44:22.390

The Bible is we don't go beyond it.

Cleaned #594

The Bible is—we don’t go beyond it.

627

Source #62544:19.440 - 44:24.230

It is the fabric and the foundation.

Cleaned #595

It is the fabric and the foundation.

628

Source #62644:22.400 - 44:25.910

We don't go beyond what's written.

Cleaned #596

We don’t go beyond what’s written.

629

Source #62744:24.240 - 44:29.109

In fact, when we prophesy, we're just doing what's written.

Cleaned #597

In fact, when we prophesy, we’re just doing what’s written.

630

Source #62844:27.280 - 44:31.589

But we don't add to what's written.

Cleaned #598

But we don’t add to what’s written.

631

Source #62944:29.119 - 44:31.589

We just build on it.

Cleaned #599

We just build on it.

632

Source #63044:29.119 - 44:33.829

The foundation is laid.

Cleaned #600

The foundation is laid.

633

Source #63144:31.599 - 44:36.390

We just build on that foundation.

Cleaned #601

We just build on that foundation.

634

Source #63244:36.400 - 44:38.790

We never add to scripture.

Cleaned #602

We never add to Scripture.

635

Source #63344:36.400 - 44:41.030

Can I say this?

Cleaned #603

Can I say this?

636

Source #63444:38.800 - 44:43.910

No divine prophetic revelation is binding now or authoritative in itself.

Cleaned #604

No divine prophetic revelation is binding now or authoritative in itself.

637

Source #63544:43.920 - 44:50.230

In other words, if someone says something to you, there is no authority in what they say.

Cleaned #605

In other words, if someone says something to you, there is no authority in what they say.

638

Source #63644:50.240 - 44:52.069

It's not binding.

Cleaned #606

It’s not binding.

639

Source #63744:50.240 - 44:54.950

They're not Old Testament.

Cleaned #607

They’re not Old Testament.

640

Source #63844:52.079 - 44:58.870

Now, you have the spirit in you and the spirit inside of you is what he's got to lead you.

Cleaned #608

Now you have the Spirit in you, and the Spirit inside of you is what he’s got to lead you.

641

Source #63944:57.280 - 45:02.309

You keep in step with the spirit because you're a son and a daughter of God.

Cleaned #609

You keep in step with the Spirit because you’re a son and a daughter of God.

642

Source #64045:00.480 - 45:08.230

And if the prophecy aligns with what the spirit of God is saying to you, then it becomes authoritative.

Cleaned #610

And if the prophecy aligns with what the Spirit of God is saying to you, then it becomes authoritative.

643

Source #64145:06.160 - 45:13.750

But the word in itself, if it makes no sense, if it doesn't give you peace, if it doesn't edify you, you just go, "Well, thank you for that word.

Cleaned #611

But the word in itself, if it makes no sense, if it doesn’t give you peace, if it doesn’t edify you, you just go, “Well, thank you for that word.

644

Source #64245:13.760 - 45:15.270

Thanks for that was a great try.

Cleaned #612-613

Thanks for that. That was a great try.

645

Source #64345:13.760 - 45:25.430

Good attempt." But it just I mean, just thank the person.

Cleaned #614

Good attempt.” But it just—I mean, just thank the person.

646

Source #64445:23.920 - 45:25.430

You don't have to just thank you for Thank you.

Cleaned #615

You don’t have to correct them.

647

Source #64545:23.920 - 45:26.790

It was great.

Cleaned #616

Just thank you for—it was great.

648

Source #64645:25.440 - 45:28.309

And you don't have to even correct them.

Cleaned #617

And you don’t have to even correct them.

649

Source #64745:26.800 - 45:28.309

Just love them.

Cleaned #618

Just love them.

650

Source #64845:26.800 - 45:30.630

Cover them in love.

Cleaned #619

Cover them in love.

651

Source #64945:28.319 - 45:34.390

And that was great. [laughter] It's good that you're trying.

Cleaned #620-621

And that was great. It’s good that you’re trying.

652

Source #65045:34.400 - 45:35.910

I get that you want to encourage me.

Cleaned #622

I get that you want to encourage me.

653

Source #65145:35.920 - 45:37.990

That's good.

Cleaned #623

That’s good.

654

Source #65245:35.920 - 45:39.190

But it just didn't bear witness with me.

Cleaned #624

But it just didn’t bear witness with me.

655

Source #65345:38.000 - 45:43.349

So, what I do when I get a word I don't understand, I just go, "Okay, that makes no sense to me right now.

Cleaned #625

So what I do when I get a word I don’t understand, I just go, “Okay, that makes no sense to me right now.

656

Source #65445:42.240 - 45:46.390

I'm just going to put it in my back pocket because I've learned this sometimes.

Cleaned #626

I’m just going to put it in my back pocket,” because I’ve learned this sometimes.

657

Source #65545:45.280 - 45:55.190

Sometimes it makes no sense to me now, but man, give me a give me a few months time and I'm like in the middle of the biggest fire of my LIFE AND I'M LIKE, WHERE ARE YOU, GOD?

Cleaned #627

Sometimes it makes no sense to me now, but man, give me a few months’ time and I’m like in the middle of the biggest fire of my life and I’m like, “Where are you, God?” Oh.

658

Source #65645:55.200 - 46:02.309

OH, so I don't discard it too quickly.

Cleaned #628

So I don’t discard it too quickly.

659

Source #657-65846:00.720 - 46:08.630

I just kind of go, "Well, Lord, I've learned this. If I follow the spirit, I fall into prophecy." In other words, I just follow what the Lord tells me to do.

Cleaned #629

I just kind of go, “Well, Lord, I’ve learned this: if I follow the Spirit, I fall into prophecy.” In other words, I just follow what the Lord tells me to do.

660

Source #65946:07.200 - 46:12.230

Cuz the problem is when I hear prophecy, I, you know, humans want to be like God.

Cleaned #630

Because the problem is when I hear prophecy, I, you know, humans want to be like God.

661

Source #66046:10.240 - 46:16.470

So God says, "I've got this for you." And you go, "Well, THEN I'M GOING TO GO FOR And God says, "No wait.

Cleaned #631

So God says, “I’ve got this for you,” and you go, “Well, then I’m going to go for it,” and God says, “No, wait.

662

Source #66146:16.480 - 46:19.670

I don't delight in the strength of a horse or legs of a man.

Cleaned #632

I don’t delight in the strength of a horse or legs of a man.

663

Source #66246:17.760 - 46:21.510

I don't need your strength.

Cleaned #633

I don’t need your strength.

664

Source #663-66446:19.680 - 46:29.270

I just need you to trust and obey." But God, you said, "I'm going to do this. When am I going to just trust and obey?

Cleaned #634

I just need you to trust and obey.” But God, you said I’m going to do this. “When am I going to—just trust and obey.

665

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Cleaned #635

Just follow me.”

666

Source #66546:25.920 - 46:34.907

Just follow me." So I've learned often God says he's going that way with me and then he he starts the journey this way.

Cleaned #636

So I’ve learned often God says he’s going that way with me and then he starts the journey this way.

667

Source #66646:32.480 - 46:34.907

I'm like, I don't understand.

Cleaned #637

I’m like, I don’t understand.

668

Source #66746:36.079 - 46:40.870

So faith, Andrew, this is the story of every Bible figure reader.

Cleaned #638

So faith, Andrew, this is the story of every Bible figure reader.

669

Source #668-66946:38.640 - 46:47.190

Joseph, your father and brother are going to bow down to you. Well, that didn't look like that was going to happen for most of his life.

Cleaned #639

Joseph, “Your father and brother are going to bow down to you.” Well, that didn’t look like that was going to happen for most of his life.

670

Source #67046:45.280 - 46:47.190

It was like prison.

Cleaned #640

It was like prison.

671

Source #67146:45.280 - 46:48.550

I mean, he's literally bowing down to everyone.

Cleaned #641

I mean, he’s literally bowing down to everyone.

672

Source #67246:47.200 - 46:55.270

And then right at the end, he falls into the prophecy.

Cleaned #642

And then right at the end, he falls into the prophecy.

673

Source #67346:55.280 - 46:59.670

So, when you get a prophetic word, don't follow it.

Cleaned #643

So when you get a prophetic word, don’t follow it.

674

Source #67446:56.880 - 46:59.670

Follow the Lord.

Cleaned #644

Follow the Lord.

675

Source #675-67646:59.680 - 47:03.349

You have the spirit in you, man. For goodness sake.

Cleaned #645

You have the Spirit in you, man, for goodness’ sake.

676

Source #67747:01.200 - 47:09.190

Prophecy is not authoritative anymore cuz we have the Bible and we have the spirit.

Cleaned #646

Prophecy is not authoritative anymore because we have the Bible and we have the Spirit.

677

Source #67847:06.079 - 47:18.309

If it helps you, if it encourages you, good. because sometimes we do need prophetic encouragement, but it's got to be evaluated.

Cleaned #647

If it helps you, if it encourages you, good, because sometimes we do need prophetic encouragement, but it’s got to be evaluated.

678

Source #67947:18.319 - 47:20.710

And so, let me see if there's anything else I want to say there.

Cleaned #648

And so let me see if there’s anything else I want to say there.

679

Source #68047:19.680 - 47:23.430

All right, moving on quickly.

Cleaned #649

All right, moving on quickly.

680

Source #68147:20.720 - 47:24.870

So, what happens if a person gets some right and some wrong?

Cleaned #650

So what happens if a person gets some right and some wrong?

681

Source #68247:24.880 - 47:28.150

Cuz that's the other thing people say now.

Cleaned #651

Because that’s the other thing people say now.

682

Source #68347:26.079 - 47:30.390

Well, if it's not 100% accurate, then he's a false prophet.

Cleaned #652

Well, if it’s not 100% accurate, then he’s a false prophet.

683

Source #68447:28.160 - 47:33.990

Let's stone him.

Cleaned #653

Let’s stone him.

684

Source #68547:36.000 - 47:38.470

Remember this.

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685

Source #68647:36.000 - 47:38.470

Everything changed when sons and daughters started prophesying.

Cleaned #654

Remember this: everything changed when sons and daughters started prophesying.

686

Source #68747:38.480 - 47:44.309

Everything changed was because the we all carry the anointing, but we're not all prophets.

Cleaned #655

Everything changed because we all carry the anointing, but we’re not all prophets.

687

Source #68847:42.960 - 47:48.390

We're not writing scripture.

Cleaned #656

We’re not writing Scripture.

688

Source #68947:44.319 - 47:52.390

God is not as precise with us as he was with them because they needed to get it exactly right.

Cleaned #657

God is not as precise with us as he was with them because they needed to get it exactly right.

689

Source #69047:50.000 - 47:55.670

The word of God is the word of God.

Cleaned #658

The Word of God is the Word of God.

690

Source #69147:52.400 - 47:59.270

So now when he comes to us to prophesy and he speaks through us, it's not like that.

Cleaned #659

So now when he comes to us to prophesy and he speaks through us, it’s not like that.

691

Source #69247:57.680 - 48:01.510

It's not like this.

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692

Source #69347:59.280 - 48:03.030

People do this, thus sayeth the Lord.

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693

Source #69448:01.520 - 48:09.228

I never forget hearing our prince prophesy and he goes, thus say the Lord. as Moses built the ark.

Cleaned #660

It’s not like this, “Thus saith the Lord.” I’ll never forget hearing our prince prophesy, and he goes, “Thus saith the Lord, as Moses built the ark.” I mean, as Noah built the ark.

694

Source #69548:05.599 - 48:11.430

I mean, [laughter] as Noah built the ark.

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695

Source #69648:09.238 - 48:14.230

And I'm like, did God make a mistake there?

Cleaned #661

And I’m like, did God make a mistake there?

696

Source #69748:14.240 - 48:15.589

And I I heard a guy do that.

Cleaned #662

And I heard a guy do that.

697

Source #69848:14.240 - 48:18.870

I was in the meeting, you know, and I'm like, okay, I don't think God made a mistake.

Cleaned #663

I was in the meeting, you know, and I’m like, okay, I don’t think God made a mistake.

698

Source #69948:18.880 - 48:20.470

He knew exactly who built the ark.

Cleaned #664

He knew exactly who built the ark.

699

Source #70048:18.880 - 48:22.950

It wasn't.

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700

Source #70148:20.480 - 48:22.950

So, what what is happening?

Cleaned #665

So what is happening?

701

Source #70248:20.480 - 48:33.109

We we we now find in the New Covenant, prophecy is still here, and we should all do it, but it's not it's not as precise as it is in the Old Testament.

Cleaned #666

We now find in the New Covenant prophecy is still here, and we should all do it, but it’s not as precise as it is in the Old Testament.

702

Source #703-70448:30.720 - 48:41.910

And so the Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21, do not despise prophecy. Don't despise it, but test everything.

Cleaned #667

And so the Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:20-21, “Do not despise prophecy.” Don’t despise it, but test everything.

703

Source #70548:38.800 - 48:44.950

And the context is prophecy.

Cleaned #668

And the context is prophecy.

704

Source #70648:41.920 - 48:48.309

In other words, as the word comes, I don't despise it.

Cleaned #669

In other words, as the word comes, I don’t despise it.

705

Source #70748:44.960 - 48:50.870

I receive it, but then I test it.

Cleaned #670

I receive it, but then I test it.

706

Source #70848:48.319 - 48:54.470

I'm listening and I'm going, is this is the spirit in bearing witness?

Cleaned #671

I’m listening and I’m going, is this—the Spirit in bearing witness?

707

Source #70948:52.800 - 48:57.589

Is does this line up with the word of God, the Bible?

Cleaned #672

Does this line up with the Word of God, the Bible?

708

Source #71048:57.599 - 49:01.190

And then it says, hold to what is good?

Cleaned #673

And then it says, “Hold to what is good.”

709

Source #71149:01.200 - 49:10.150

Which means when you go to prophecy, there's a percentage of hit it and there's a percentage of going, I tested that.

Cleaned #674

Which means when you go to prophecy, there’s a percentage of “hit it,” and there’s a percentage of going, “I tested that.

710

Source #712-71349:08.319 - 49:25.270

I'm not sure about that, but I'm going to hold to the good parts. It was interesting hearing uh Dennis, she kind of got the one part right, but it was kind of a little bit That's exactly what it's saying when because we're all doing it now.

Cleaned #675

I’m not sure about that, but I’m going to hold to the good parts.” It was interesting hearing Dennis; she kind of got the one part right, but it was kind of a little bit—well, that’s exactly what it’s saying, because we’re all doing it now.

711

Source #71449:23.520 - 49:27.670

We're not all Old Testament prophets, so we get it a bit wrong.

Cleaned #676

We’re not all Old Testament prophets, so we get it a bit wrong.

712

Source #71549:25.280 - 49:29.990

It's not that we're not hearing God.

Cleaned #677

It’s not that we’re not hearing God.

713

Source #71649:27.680 - 49:37.430

It's just God speaking through human beings and we're not inspired the way they were.

Cleaned #678

It’s just God speaking through human beings, and we’re not inspired the way they were.

714

Source #71749:35.440 - 49:39.990

And so when we speak, there's a little bit of us in this.

Cleaned #679

And so when we speak, there’s a little bit of us in this.

715

Source #71849:40.000 - 49:45.910

And so when prophecy comes, it doesn't equal scripture, it's not binding like scripture.

Cleaned #680-681

And so when prophecy comes, it doesn’t equal Scripture. It’s not binding like Scripture.

716

Source #71949:43.760 - 49:48.630

And and let me say this, God never gets confused.

Cleaned #682

And let me say this: God never gets confused.

717

Source #72049:45.920 - 49:48.630

God never fails.

Cleaned #683

God never fails.

718

Source #72149:45.920 - 49:50.549

If I speak something accurate, it's God.

Cleaned #684

If I speak something accurate, it’s God.

719

Source #72249:48.640 - 49:55.910

If I speak something that is confusing, it's just something else.

Cleaned #685

If I speak something that is confusing, it’s just something else.

720

Source #72349:55.920 - 49:59.109

God always speaks the truth.

Cleaned #686

God always speaks the truth.

721

Source #72449:55.920 - 50:03.270

The fact is he's working through imperfect vessels.

Cleaned #687

The fact is he’s working through imperfect vessels.

722

Source #72550:03.280 - 50:11.589

And so in 1 Corinthians 3:93, now our knowledge is partial and complete, which means even what I'm teaching you isn't perfect.

Cleaned #688

And so in 1 Corinthians 13:9-10, now our knowledge is partial and incomplete, which means even what I’m teaching you isn’t perfect.

723

Source #72650:08.960 - 50:16.299

I hope it's close.

Cleaned #689

I hope it’s close.

724

Source #72750:17.040 - 50:22.150

But even the gift of prophecy reveals only a part of the whole picture.

Cleaned #690

But even the gift of prophecy reveals only a part of the whole picture.

725

Source #72850:19.119 - 50:26.470

In other words, when they prophesy, they're getting a part.

Cleaned #691

In other words, when they prophesy, they’re getting a part.

726

Source #72950:24.000 - 50:29.670

The problem is with us humans is we don't like empty spaces.

Cleaned #692

The problem is with us humans is we don’t like empty spaces.

727

Source #73050:26.480 - 50:31.750

We want to make sense of things.

Cleaned #693

We want to make sense of things.

728

Source #73150:29.680 - 50:41.109

So God gives something and we kind of use our brain and we go from the spirit and we start moving a little bit in the flesh because we want to make sense of this for the person.

Cleaned #694

So God gives something and we kind of use our brain and we go from the Spirit and we start moving a little bit in the flesh because we want to make sense of this for the person.

729

Source #73250:39.440 - 50:43.430

So we add to the prophecy.

Cleaned #695

So we add to the prophecy.

730

Source #73350:41.119 - 50:43.430

We we we embroider it.

Cleaned #696

We embroider it.

731

Source #73450:41.119 - 50:45.430

We we flour it up because that's who we are.

Cleaned #697

We fluff it up because that’s who we are.

732

Source #73550:45.440 - 50:52.950

And so the prophecy comes as something of God and something of us because we prophesy in part.

Cleaned #698

And so the prophecy comes as something of God and something of us because we prophesy in part.

733

Source #73650:50.559 - 51:01.910

Now again, some people will get to hone that and they'll get more accurate and other of us will get it less accurate because we're all doing it.

Cleaned #699

Now again, some people will get to hone that and they’ll get more accurate, and others of us will get it less accurate because we’re all doing it.

734

Source #73751:00.000 - 51:10.790

It's like if we all ran 100 yards right now, some of us would do that in a really good time and some of us would die at 30 m or 30 yards.

Cleaned #700

It’s like if we all ran 100 yards right now, some of us would do that in a really good time and some of us would die at 30 yards.

735

Source #73851:07.760 - 51:10.790

We can all run.

Cleaned #701

We can all run.

736

Source #73951:07.760 - 51:15.270

It's just some of us are going to do this better than others.

Cleaned #702

It’s just some of us are going to do this better than others.

737

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Cleaned #703

And as we grow, we can—okay, there’s just—

738

... Content added in refined version ...

Cleaned #704

And I can tell you some of my failures.

739

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Cleaned #705

Remember prophecy is for edification.

740

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Cleaned #706

I’m running ahead of myself so quickly.

741

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Cleaned #707

There are three sources of prophecy.

742

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Cleaned #708

When I prophesy, there’s one of three voices you’re hearing.

743

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Cleaned #709

The one is God’s.

744

Source #74051:12.000 - 51:44.069

And it's as we grow we can okay de it's just so and I can tell you some of my failures remember prophecies for edific I'm running ahead of myself so quickly yeah three sources of prophecy when I prophesy there's one of three voices you're hearing the one is God's there's parts that I'll speak that'll be God speaking to you and you'll hear God through me and I'll hear God through you because we can all do this because we're filled with the spirit of God.

Cleaned #710

There are parts that I’ll speak that’ll be God speaking to you, and you’ll hear God through me and I’ll hear God through you, because we can all do this because we’re filled with the Spirit of God.

745

Source #74151:42.800 - 51:46.630

We are the temple of the living God.

Cleaned #711

We are the temple of the living God.

746

Source #74251:44.079 - 51:56.390

So we'll actually utter mysteries over one another and the other person will hear God speaking to them even though we're just the medium, the vessel.

Cleaned #712

So we’ll actually utter mysteries over one another, and the other person will hear God speaking to them, even though we’re just the medium, the vessel.

747

Source #74351:56.400 - 52:01.670

Secondly, we start some of it's God, some of it's me.

Cleaned #713

Secondly, some of it’s God, some of it’s me.

748

Source #74451:59.119 - 52:13.190

As I mentioned, we we add things, we flower them up, we and then there's a third possibility and even for you as a Christian, there's this possibility that actually a demon speaks through you.

Cleaned #714-715

As I mentioned, we add things, we fluff them up. And then there’s a third possibility, and even for you as a Christian there’s this possibility that actually a demon speaks through you.

749

Source #74552:13.200 - 52:20.630

1 John 4:1, beloved, don't believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.

Cleaned #716

1 John 4:1: “Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God.”

750

Source #74652:18.880 - 52:25.190

Now, people are saying, "What do you mean, man?" The thing is, I'm uttering mysteries.

Cleaned #717

Now people are saying, “What do you mean, man?” The thing is, I’m uttering mysteries.

751

Source #74752:22.960 - 52:29.190

I'm trying to pick up the the heart of what God's doing.

Cleaned #718

I’m trying to pick up the heart of what God’s doing.

752

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Cleaned #719

I remember once prophesying, and I, as far as I know, it’s only done this once, but I remember once doing this.

753

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Cleaned #720

I’ll tell you the story.

754

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Cleaned #721

I was with a guy—can I say this?

755

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Cleaned #722

Primarily, you’re going to hear God and a little bit of the person.

756

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Cleaned #723

That’s normal.

757

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Cleaned #724

But every now and again the devil can get involved.

758

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Cleaned #725

And you know the devil did speak through Simon Peter, who was an apostle.

759

Source #74852:26.640 - 53:01.109

I remember once prophesying and I I as far as I know it's only done this once but I remember once doing this I'll tell you the story I was with a guy can I say this primarily you're going to hear God and a little bit of the person that's normal but every now and again the devil can get involved and you know the devil did speak through Simon Peter who was an apostle so because you're in a position and even anointed doesn't mean that the devil can't speak through you right get behind me Satan So he can speak to me through the devil can talk to you through me.

Cleaned #726

So because you’re in a position and even anointed doesn’t mean that the devil can’t speak through you, right? “Get behind me, Satan.” So he can speak to me through—the devil can talk to you through me.

760

Source #74952:59.760 - 53:04.630

You know that I I hate that thought.

Cleaned #727

You know that I hate that thought.

761

Source #75053:01.119 - 53:07.750

But if I think differently, I'm deceiving myself.

Cleaned #728

But if I think differently, I’m deceiving myself.

762

Source #75153:07.760 - 53:12.230

And so you got to test everything against the word of God.

Cleaned #729

And so you’ve got to test everything against the Word of God.

763

Source #75253:10.559 - 53:14.470

I can get deceived.

Cleaned #730

I can get deceived.

764

Source #75353:12.240 - 53:17.430

I can get taken captive by Satan to do his will.

Cleaned #731

I can get taken captive by Satan to do his will.

765

Source #75453:14.480 - 53:17.430

I have in my life.

Cleaned #732

I have in my life.

766

Source #75553:17.440 - 53:21.430

There times I've done things I look back and I'm like, man, I was captive.

Cleaned #733

There are times I’ve done things I look back and I’m like, man, I was captive.

767

Source #75653:21.440 - 53:24.390

Captive to my own anger, my unforgiveness.

Cleaned #734

Captive to my own anger, my unforgiveness.

768

Source #75753:22.880 - 53:26.630

I was taken captive by the devil.

Cleaned #735

I was taken captive by the devil.

769

Source #75853:26.640 - 53:27.589

True.

Cleaned #736

True.

770

Source #75953:27.599 - 53:29.589

Have you ever been taken captive?

Cleaned #737

Have you ever been taken captive?

771

Source #76053:29.599 - 53:32.069

I know sometimes you flesh, you sin because of your flesh.

Cleaned #738

I know sometimes you flesh, you sin because of your flesh.

772

Source #76153:31.119 - 53:37.750

But I'm telling you, sometimes we sin because the devil is we just become a tool for the devil.

Cleaned #739

But I’m telling you, sometimes we sin because the devil—we just become a tool for the devil.

773

Source #76253:37.760 - 53:41.030

And that's a whole teaching in itself, which again I'm probably rattling cages.

Cleaned #740

And that’s a whole teaching in itself, which again I’m probably rattling cages.

774

Source #76353:41.040 - 53:42.549

What are you saying, Andrea?

Cleaned #741

What are you saying, Andrew?

775

Source #76453:41.040 - 53:45.190

I I actually want to do a thing on can Christians be demonized.

Cleaned #742

I actually want to do a thing on can Christians be demonized.

776

Source #76553:43.599 - 53:49.109

I'll do that at some point.

Cleaned #743

I’ll do that at some point.

777

Source #76653:45.200 - 53:50.549

Again, a lot of confusion, but I'll have to do that properly.

Cleaned #744

Again, a lot of confusion, but I’ll have to do that properly.

778

Source #76753:49.119 - 53:52.870

I can't do that now.

Cleaned #745

I can’t do that now.

779

Source #76853:52.880 - 53:57.750

Mess with your heads. [laughter] So, I'll tell you my story.

Cleaned #746-747

It’ll mess with your heads. So I’ll tell you my story.

780

Source #76953:55.280 - 54:03.190

I was prophesying over a friend and um there was a guy who was a five-fold prophet.

Cleaned #748

I was prophesying over a friend, and there was a guy who was a fivefold prophet.

781

Source #77054:03.200 - 54:06.549

He was I wasn't I'm not a five-fold prophet, but I can prophesy.

Cleaned #749

I wasn’t—I’m not a fivefold prophet, but I can prophesy.

782

Source #77154:04.640 - 54:14.470

And this guy was a well-known prophet and I he called me up um and so we began to pray for Milani.

Cleaned #750

And this guy was a well-known prophet, and he called me up, so we began to pray for Milani.

783

Source #77254:11.760 - 54:14.470

Pray for her.

Cleaned #751

Pray for her.

784

Source #77354:11.760 - 54:20.069

And he started first and I remember he started speaking something over and it felt to me prophecy feels a bit like a river for those that have done it.

Cleaned #752

And he started first, and I remember he started speaking something over her, and prophecy feels a bit like a river for those that have done it.

785

Source #77454:18.800 - 54:26.950

It feels like there's a river flowing and and he started flowing in a river and speaking over her.

Cleaned #753

It feels like there’s a river flowing, and he started flowing in a river and speaking over her.

786

Source #77554:24.319 - 54:46.870

And then I sensed the river and I climbed into it and I started to speak down a similar I it was almost like climbing into a current and speaking and as halfway through I'm speaking to her she starts looking very perturbed and anxious and I see she starts to tear up but it's not a good tear and I'm thinking I stopped.

Cleaned #754-755

And then I sensed the river and I climbed into it, and I started to speak down a similar—I mean, it was almost like climbing into a current and speaking. And halfway through, I’m speaking to her, she starts looking very perturbed and anxious, and I see she starts to tear up, but it’s not a good tear.

787

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Cleaned #756

And I’m thinking, I stopped.

788

Source #77654:43.920 - 54:50.150

I said are you all right? what's happening.

Cleaned #757

I said, “Are you all right?

789

Source #777-77854:46.880 - 55:01.270

I don't know, but I feel like a heaviness coming on me as you're speaking both of you. And I immediately said this prophecies for edification, encouragement, and comfort.

Cleaned #758

What’s happening?” “I don’t know, but I feel like a heaviness coming on me as you’re speaking both of you.” And I immediately said, “This prophecy is for edification, encouragement, and comfort.

790

Source #77954:59.520 - 55:03.270

We're not prophesying by the spirit of God.

Cleaned #759

We’re not prophesying by the Spirit of God.

791

Source #78055:01.280 - 55:03.270

Take it back.

Cleaned #760

Take it back.

792

Source #78155:01.280 - 55:05.349

Please forgive us.

Cleaned #761

Please forgive us.

793

Source #78255:03.280 - 55:05.349

We're missing it.

Cleaned #762

We’re missing it.”

794

Source #78355:03.280 - 55:23.829

And this guy said, "How dare you say that I'm not speaking by God's authority?" And I'm like, "Dude, I'm saying it for me and I'm saying it for you because this is not the fruit of the Lord Jesus speaking." and he got angry and actually left in a huff and you know today I'm still saving Jesus.

Cleaned #763

And this guy said, “How dare you say that I’m not speaking by God’s authority?” And I’m like, “Dude, I’m saying it for me and I’m saying it for you because this is not the fruit of the Lord Jesus speaking.” And he got angry and actually left in a huff.

795

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Cleaned #764

And you know, today I’m still serving Jesus.

796

Source #78455:22.160 - 55:26.150

You know that he isn't.

Cleaned #765

You know that he isn’t.

797

Source #78555:26.160 - 55:28.870

And he was a fold prophet.

Cleaned #766

And he was a full prophet.

798

Source #78655:28.880 - 55:30.870

We make mistakes man for goodness sake.

Cleaned #767

We make mistakes, man, for goodness’ sake.

799

Source #78755:30.880 - 55:33.510

The apostles made mistakes.

Cleaned #768

The apostles made mistakes.

800

Source #78855:30.880 - 55:35.910

This is church.

Cleaned #769

This is church.

801

Source #78955:33.520 - 55:35.910

It's messy.

Cleaned #770

It’s messy.

802

Source #79055:33.520 - 55:38.069

We're not perfect yet.

Cleaned #771

We’re not perfect yet.

803

Source #79155:35.920 - 55:39.829

When he returns we'll be perfect as he is.

Cleaned #772

When he returns we’ll be perfect as he is.

804

Source #79255:38.079 - 55:39.829

I'm looking forward to that day.

Cleaned #773

I’m looking forward to that day.

805

Source #793-79455:39.839 - 55:46.710

But until then I am beating myself to come on Lord. I want to be like you are.

Cleaned #774

But until then I am pressing myself to come on, Lord, I want to be like you are.

806

Source #79555:46.720 - 55:48.309

All right.

Cleaned #775

All right.

807

Source #79655:48.319 - 55:52.630

So, it's possible to miss and I'm going to show you in the Bible where that happens.

Cleaned #776-777

So it’s possible to miss. And I’m going to show you in the Bible where that happens.

808

Source #79755:51.200 - 56:04.150

I'm going to show you in the Bible, not that this guy did by the devil, but I want to show you two places where in the Bible, in the New Testament, people got prophecy slightly wrong.

Cleaned #778

I’m going to show you in the Bible, not that this guy did by the devil, but I want to show you two places where in the Bible, in the New Testament, people got prophecy slightly wrong.

809

Source #79856:00.400 - 56:05.910

And it's in Acts 21:12.

Cleaned #779

And it’s in Acts 21:12.

810

Source #79956:05.920 - 56:07.589

And there's a guy called Agabus.

Cleaned #780

And there’s a guy called Agabus.

811

Source #80056:05.920 - 56:09.750

And let's read about him.

Cleaned #781

And let’s read about him.

812

Source #80156:07.599 - 56:12.870

Okay, go back to verse 10.

Cleaned #782

Okay, go back to verse 10.

813

Source #80256:09.760 - 56:12.870

Sorry.

Cleaned #783

Sorry.

814

Source #80356:09.760 - 56:12.870

Acts 21:10.

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815

Source #80456:09.760 - 56:18.470

While we're staying for many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.

Cleaned #784

Acts 21:10. “While we were staying for many days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea.” All right? “And coming to us,” this is a prophet.

816

Source #80556:18.480 - 56:21.030

All right?

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817

Source #80656:18.480 - 56:22.390

And he in coming to us, this is a prophet.

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818

Source #80756:21.040 - 56:24.230

The Bible calls him a prophet.

Cleaned #785

The Bible calls him a prophet.

819

Source #80856:22.400 - 56:24.230

New Testament.

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820

Source #80956:22.400 - 56:31.109

He took Paul's belt and bounced bound his own feet and hands and said, "Thus saith the Holy Spirit.

Cleaned #786

New Testament. “He took Paul’s belt and bound his own feet and hands and said, ‘Thus saith the Holy Spirit: This is how the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’”

821

Source #81056:29.119 - 56:42.630

This is how the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt and deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles." So, I need three people to just come and act this out for me because I want you to make this very easy to see.

Cleaned #787

So I need three people to just come and act this out for me because I want you to make this very easy to see.

822

Source #81156:40.000 - 56:42.630

Come.

Cleaned #788

Come.

823

Source #81256:40.000 - 56:42.630

One more.

Cleaned #789

One more.

824

Source #81356:40.000 - 56:42.630

One more.

Cleaned #790

One more.

825

Source #814-81556:42.640 - 56:46.630

Yeah. Come.

Cleaned #791

Yeah, come.

826

Source #81656:42.640 - 56:46.630

Okay.

Cleaned #792

Okay.

827

Source #81756:42.640 - 56:46.630

So, you are a Jew.

Cleaned #793

So you are a Jew.

828

Source #81856:46.640 - 56:50.230

You're a Roman.

Cleaned #794

You’re a Roman.

829

Source #81956:46.640 - 56:50.230

And you are Paul.

Cleaned #795

And you are Paul.

830

Source #82056:46.640 - 56:54.630

And so, that prophecy says, could you put that back up?

Cleaned #796

And so that prophecy says—could you put that back up?

831

Source #82156:51.680 - 56:59.510

Paul is going to be bound by the Jew.

Cleaned #797

Paul is going to be bound by the Jew.

832

Source #82256:54.640 - 56:59.510

Go bind him.

Cleaned #798

Go bind him.

833

Source #82356:59.520 - 57:07.750

And then, and then once he's been bound by the Jew, the Jew is going to hand him over to the Roman Gentiles.

Cleaned #799

And then, once he’s been bound by the Jew, the Jew is going to hand him over to the Roman Gentiles.

834

Source #82457:07.760 - 57:10.630

So, that's the prophecy, right?

Cleaned #800

So that’s the prophecy, right?

835

Source #82557:10.640 - 57:13.910

Let's stand up because I need you for the next part two.

Cleaned #801

Let’s stand up because I need you for the next part too.

836

Source #82657:12.319 - 57:17.750

Let's see how it plays out.

Cleaned #802

Let’s see how it plays out.

837

Source #82757:13.920 - 57:17.750

Acts 21:30-33.

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838

Source #82857:17.760 - 57:23.750

Then all the city was stirred and all the people ran together and they seized Paul.

Cleaned #803

Acts 21:30-33: “Then all the city was stirred, and all the people ran together.

839

Source #82957:21.440 - 57:23.750

Now who's the they here?

Cleaned #804

And they seized Paul.” Now who’s the “they” here?

840

Source #83057:21.440 - 57:27.270

It's the Jews.

Cleaned #805

It’s the Jews.

841

Source #83157:23.760 - 57:27.270

So you were the Jew.

Cleaned #806

So you were the Jew.

842

Source #83257:23.760 - 57:29.990

So So the Jews grab him.

Cleaned #807

So the Jews grab him.

843

Source #833-83457:27.280 - 57:38.390

So so far we good because the Jews are but the Jews are supposed to bind him, right? They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple and at one the gates were shut.

Cleaned #808

So far we’re good because the Jews are supposed to bind him, right? “They seized Paul and dragged him out of the temple, and at once the gates were shut.

844

Source #83557:36.000 - 57:38.390

Next line.

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845

Source #83657:36.000 - 57:43.349

And as they were seeking to kill him, word came to the tribune of cohort, the Gentiles.

Cleaned #809

And as they were seeking to kill him, word came to the tribune of the cohort”—the Gentiles.

846

Source #837-83857:43.359 - 57:51.589

So now that this guy, the gentile Roman, hears about it, that all Jerusalem is in confusion. He had won six soldiers and centurions and ran down to them.

Cleaned #810

So now that this guy, the Gentile Roman, hears about it, that all Jerusalem is in confusion, he took soldiers and centurions and ran down to them.

847

Source #83957:50.000 - 57:54.789

And when they saw the tribune of the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.

Cleaned #811

And when they saw the tribune and the soldiers, they stopped beating Paul.

848

Source #84057:54.799 - 57:56.309

Okay.

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849

Source #84157:56.319 - 58:01.510

Then the tribune came up and arrested him and ordered him bound.

Cleaned #812

Then the tribune came up and arrested him and ordered him bound.

850

Source #84257:58.559 - 58:04.309

Who bound Paul?

Cleaned #813

Who bound Paul?

851

Source #84358:01.520 - 58:04.309

The Jew or the Gentile?

Cleaned #814

The Jew or the Gentile?

852

Source #84458:04.319 - 58:11.829

What did Agabus say? the Jew, he got it wrong.

Cleaned #815-816

What did Agabus say? The Jew.

853

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Cleaned #817

He got it wrong.

854

Source #84558:08.319 - 58:11.829

There's a big difference.

Cleaned #818

There’s a big difference.

855

Source #84658:08.319 - 58:19.829

And in this case, it sounds like the Jews are going to bind him and then hand him over to the Romans, but the Romans actually bind him to save his life.

Cleaned #819

And in this case, it sounds like the Jews are going to bind him and then hand him over to the Romans, but the Romans actually bind him to save his life.

856

Source #84758:19.839 - 58:25.829

So, he kind of got it right, but he got it wrong.

Cleaned #820

So he kind of got it right, but he got it wrong.

857

Source #84858:24.240 - 58:29.670

And now remember, this is telling us, it's not that God makes a mistake.

Cleaned #821

And now remember, this is telling us it’s not that God makes a mistake.

858

Source #84958:27.839 - 58:36.390

The Bible is just showing us that sometimes in the New Testament, prophets don't get it exactly right.

Cleaned #822

The Bible is just showing us that sometimes in the New Testament prophets don’t get it exactly right.

859

Source #85058:36.400 - 58:38.789

You with me?

Cleaned #823

You with me?

860

Source #85158:36.400 - 58:42.390

Not that the Bible is not infallible because this is telling us a story.

Cleaned #824

Not that the Bible is not infallible, because this is telling us a story.

861

Source #85258:40.319 - 58:44.630

Agabus was a New Testament prophet.

Cleaned #825

Agabus was a New Testament prophet.

862

Source #85358:42.400 - 58:45.910

His prophecy is not binding like it is an Old Testament prophet.

Cleaned #826

His prophecy is not binding like it is an Old Testament prophet.

863

Source #85458:45.920 - 58:48.549

Otherwise, they'd stone him.

Cleaned #827

Otherwise they’d stone him.

864

Source #85558:48.559 - 58:51.990

You got it.

Cleaned #828

You got it.

865

Source #85658:53.440 - 58:57.030

I think that's that's all I need you for.

Cleaned #829

I think that’s all I need you for.

866

Source #85758:53.440 - 58:57.030

You got it.

Cleaned #830

You got it.

867

Source #85858:53.440 - 58:57.030

So, here's the thing.

Cleaned #831

So here’s the thing.

868

Source #85958:57.040 - 58:59.190

Agamus actually does get parts right.

Cleaned #832

Agabus actually does get parts right.

869

Source #860-86158:59.200 - 59:09.349

Paul is going to be bound, but he gets the details wrong. Prophecy we know and we prophesy in part.

Cleaned #833

Paul is going to be bound, but he gets the details wrong. “Prophecy, we know and we prophesy in part.” He’s sort of getting it.

870

Source #86259:06.799 - 59:09.349

He's sort of getting it.

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871

Source #86359:06.799 - 59:11.030

And that's what prophecy does.

Cleaned #834

And that’s what prophecy does.

872

Source #86459:09.359 - 59:12.230

It's we're knowing in part.

Cleaned #835

It’s—we’re knowing in part.

873

Source #86559:11.040 - 59:14.630

It's like seeing through a mirror.

Cleaned #836

It’s like seeing through a mirror.

874

Source #86659:12.240 - 59:18.230

It's like Paul, if you go to Jerusalem, it's not going to go well for you.

Cleaned #837

It’s like, Paul, if you go to Jerusalem, it’s not going to go well for you.

875

Source #86759:16.000 - 59:20.470

But the details aren't quite right.

Cleaned #838

But the details aren’t quite right.

876

Source #86859:18.240 - 59:25.589

And so when someone prophesies and they don't get every part right, they're not a false prophet.

Cleaned #839

And so when someone prophesies and they don’t get every part right, they’re not a false prophet.

877

Source #86959:25.599 - 59:31.589

They just want to everyone who's prophesying.

Cleaned #840

They just want to—everyone who’s prophesying—

878

Source #87059:31.599 - 59:33.430

I'll give you another one.

Cleaned #841

I’ll give you another one.

879

Source #87159:31.599 - 59:36.870

The great Paul pulls my hero in the face.

Cleaned #842

The great Paul—one of my heroes—in the faith.

880

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Cleaned #843

Like he’s like—do you know that Paul?

881

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Cleaned #844

Listen to this.

882

Source #87259:35.200 - 59:51.396

Like he's like, "Do you know that Paul, listen to this, in Acts 69, and I'm nearly done." During the night, Paul had a vision of a man from Macedonia standing and begging him, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." So he has a vision of a man saying, "Come to Macedonia.

Cleaned #845

In Acts 16:9, during the night Paul had a vision of a man from Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” So he has a vision of a man saying, “Come to Macedonia, I need your help.”

883

Source #87359:48.960 - 59:59.349

I need your help." [clears throat] So he goes to Macedonia and in Acts 16:14, one of those, listen, the person that responds is a woman.

Cleaned #846

So he goes to Macedonia, and in Acts 16:14, one of those—the person that responds is a woman.

884

Source #87459:55.920 - 01:00:06.390

He sees a man, but we see a woman, a woman from the city of Teatron named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth.

Cleaned #847

He sees a man, but we see a woman. “A woman from the city of Thyatira named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth, who was a worshiper of God.

885

Source #87501:00:05.119 - 01:00:08.150

She was a worship of God.

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886

Source #87601:00:06.400 - 01:00:10.789

The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul's message.

Cleaned #848

The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.” He sees a man.

887

Source #877-87801:00:08.160 - 01:00:25.910

He sees a man, the spirit of God saying, I want you to go to to Macedonia to preach and he thinks if he translate that literally, I'm where's the guy? But it's actually not a man, it's a woman.

Cleaned #849

The Spirit of God is saying, “I want you to go to Macedonia to preach,” and he thinks if he translates that literally, “Where’s the guy?” But it’s actually not a man, it’s a woman.

888

Source #87901:00:23.359 - 01:00:25.910

He gets it right.

Cleaned #850

He gets it right.

889

Source #88001:00:23.359 - 01:00:33.270

He's going where God's wanting him to go, but the details are not that important.

Cleaned #851

He’s going where God wants him to go, but the details are not that important.

890

Source #88101:00:33.280 - 01:00:35.270

He gets the gist of it.

Cleaned #852

He gets the gist of it.

891

Source #88201:00:33.280 - 01:00:37.270

So, prophets will give you the gist of it.

Cleaned #853

So prophets will give you the gist of it.

892

Source #88301:00:35.280 - 01:00:39.829

And I mean, you get some prophets that are just going to hit it.

Cleaned #854

And I mean, you get some prophets that are just going to hit it.

893

Source #88401:00:38.400 - 01:00:44.150

Like, you get some prophecy that is like that.

Cleaned #855

You get some prophecy that is like that.

894

Source #88501:00:42.240 - 01:00:46.150

You just know every word is God's words.

Cleaned #856

You just know every word is God’s words.

895

Source #88601:00:44.160 - 01:00:48.710

Sometimes like, "Yeah, that was God.

Cleaned #857

Sometimes like, “Yeah, that was God.

896

Source #88701:00:46.160 - 01:00:48.710

Not sure about that.

Cleaned #858

Not sure about that.

897

Source #88801:00:46.160 - 01:00:50.710

Okay, I don't think that was him.

Cleaned #859

Okay, I don’t think that was him.

898

Source #88901:00:48.720 - 01:00:54.710

This, oh, she's God." Because they're uttering mysteries with their spirit.

Cleaned #860

This—oh, this is God.” Because they’re uttering mysteries with their spirit.

899

Source #89001:00:52.640 - 01:00:54.710

Amen.

Cleaned #861

Amen.

900

Source #89101:00:54.720 - 01:00:56.950

And so the Bible remains the Bible.

Cleaned #862

And so the Bible remains the Bible.

901

Source #89201:00:54.720 - 01:00:58.309

We don't add to it.

Cleaned #863

We don’t add to it.

902

Source #89301:00:56.960 - 01:01:01.589

We don't subtract from it.

Cleaned #864

We don’t subtract from it.

903

Source #89401:00:58.319 - 01:01:01.589

Prophecy remains.

Cleaned #865

Prophecy remains.

904

Source #89501:00:58.319 - 01:01:03.109

We need to see it right through till Jesus returns.

Cleaned #866

We need to see it right through till Jesus returns.

905

Source #89601:01:01.599 - 01:01:04.870

But it's different from the old covenant.

Cleaned #867

But it’s different from the old covenant.

906

Source #89701:01:04.880 - 01:01:19.109

And so quickly in closing, under the new covenant, prophecy is a genuine spirit-given disclosure of divine intention or outcome, but not a full or judicially precise declaration as under the old covenant.

Cleaned #868

And so, quickly in closing, under the new covenant, prophecy is a genuine Spirit-given disclosure of divine intention or outcome, but not a full or judicially precise declaration as under the old covenant.

907

Source #89801:01:16.079 - 01:01:23.589

It requires testing, discernment, and it never binds the conscience.

Cleaned #869

It requires testing, discernment, and it never binds the conscience.

908

Source #89901:01:21.599 - 01:01:27.349

Other words, if someone says something to you prophetically, it doesn't bind you.

Cleaned #870

In other words, if someone says something to you prophetically, it doesn’t bind you.

909

Source #90001:01:25.040 - 01:01:33.670

The spirit of the Lord is the one who must bind you, your own conscience.

Cleaned #871

The Spirit of the Lord is the one who must bind you, your own conscience.

910

Source #90101:01:30.000 - 01:01:36.789

But that said, when it comes, it's super helpful.

Cleaned #872

But that said, when it comes, it’s super helpful.

911

Source #90201:01:33.680 - 01:01:48.630

And closing in in uh Acts 11:28-29, Agabus again stands up and fortold by the spirit that there'd be a great famine over all the world.

Cleaned #873

And closing in on Acts 11:28-29, Agabus again stands up and foretold by the Spirit that there’d be a great famine over all the world.

912

Source #90301:01:45.839 - 01:01:50.870

And this took place as in the in the days.

Cleaned #874

And this took place, as in the days of Claudius.

913

Source #90401:01:48.640 - 01:01:57.109

In other words, Luke tells us he got up and said, "Guys, we are about to come into a time of crisis.

Cleaned #875

In other words, Luke tells us he got up and said, “Guys, we are about to come into a time of crisis.

914

Source #90501:01:55.200 - 01:02:03.030

There is a famine coming across the whole world." And Luke tells us it came just like he said.

Cleaned #876

There is a famine coming across the whole world.” And Luke tells us it came just like he said.

915

Source #90601:01:59.599 - 01:02:22.789

And what that fornowledge did because of prophecy is the disciples determined everyone according to his ability to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. the church was able to respond and get ready and act appropriately so that when it came they were able to look after everybody.

Cleaned #877-878

And what that foreknowledge did because of prophecy is the disciples determined, everyone according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers living in Judea. The church was able to respond and get ready and act appropriately so that when it came they were able to look after everybody.

916

Source #90701:02:19.839 - 01:02:27.109

We need prophecy and so it needs to be weighed but prophecy in itself isn't authoritative.

Cleaned #879-880

We need prophecy, and so it needs to be weighed. But prophecy in itself isn’t authoritative.

917

Source #90801:02:25.200 - 01:02:36.309

The church needs to decide that's God and if it's God we change direction and I have been in meetings.

Cleaned #881

The church needs to decide that’s God, and if it’s God we change direction.

918

Source #90901:02:33.920 - 01:03:08.950

I remember once a four-year-old got up in a conference of about there were probably about five six thousand 5,000 four and a half thousand of us and a four-year-old 5-year-old got up and said I feel the Lord saying this and all of us went the Lord just spoke through a 5-year-old and we turned the entire conference because God speaks through little children that child had no authority in itself but when we recognized the voice of the king speaking every one of us went well speaking It doesn't matter who he's speaking through.

Cleaned #882-883

And I have been in meetings—I remember once a four-year-old got up in a conference of about, there were probably about five thousand, four and a half thousand of us, and a four-year-old, five-year-old got up and said, “I feel the Lord saying this,” and all of us went, the Lord just spoke through a five-year-old, and we turned the entire conference because God speaks through little children. That child had no authority in itself, but when we recognized the voice of the King speaking, every one of us went, well, speaking.

919

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Cleaned #884

It doesn’t matter who he’s speaking through.

920

Source #91001:03:06.240 - 01:03:11.270

And we weighed it and we knew it was the Lord.

Cleaned #885

And we weighed it and we knew it was the Lord.

921

Source #91101:03:08.960 - 01:03:16.630

And so the picture, the last picture, in some ways, this is a picture of what the church is supposed to be.

Cleaned #886

And so the picture, the last picture, in some ways this is a picture of what the church is supposed to be.

922

Source #91201:03:15.359 - 01:03:19.829

We're not just here to come and listen to a teach and sit in your comfortable seat.

Cleaned #887

We’re not just here to come and listen to a teacher and sit in your comfortable seat.

923

Source #91301:03:18.000 - 01:03:23.510

We're a people on a mission, on a journey together.

Cleaned #888

We’re a people on a mission, on a journey together.

924

Source #91401:03:21.599 - 01:03:23.510

And we follow the crowd.

Cleaned #889

And we follow the crowd.

925

Source #91501:03:21.599 - 01:03:26.870

And the Bible says the spirit of God will lead us.

Cleaned #890

And the Bible says the Spirit of God will lead us.

926

Source #91601:03:24.960 - 01:03:26.870

Christ will be at our head.

Cleaned #891

Christ will be at our head.

927

Source #91701:03:24.960 - 01:03:28.710

And we follow.

Cleaned #892

And we follow.

928

Source #91801:03:26.880 - 01:03:30.470

And at times he speaks prophetically and he says, "Go this way.

Cleaned #893

And at times he speaks prophetically and he says, “Go this way.

929

Source #91901:03:30.480 - 01:03:36.549

Do that." And we follow the spirit because we are sons and daughters of the living God.

Cleaned #894

Do that.” And we follow the Spirit because we are sons and daughters of the living God.

930

Source #92001:03:34.400 - 01:03:38.950

And we the saints bear witness that God is speaking.

Cleaned #895

And we the saints bear witness that God is speaking.

931

Source #92101:03:36.559 - 01:03:40.950

We weigh things not critically.

Cleaned #896

We weigh things not critically.

932

Source #92201:03:38.960 - 01:03:43.109

We weigh things to know is this the Lord speaking?

Cleaned #897

We weigh things to know, is this the Lord speaking?

933

Source #92301:03:40.960 - 01:03:45.430

And we all can prophesy.

Cleaned #898

And we all can prophesy.

934

Source #92401:03:43.119 - 01:03:49.910

And so we the people of God start to have a sense of Jesus is speaking.

Cleaned #899

And so we the people of God start to have a sense of Jesus is speaking, Jesus is leading, and we go where he takes us because we are not here to pew warm.

935

Source #92501:03:47.440 - 01:03:49.910

Jesus is leading.

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936

Source #92601:03:47.440 - 01:03:54.470

And we go where he takes us because we are not here to pew warm.

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937

Source #92701:03:52.480 - 01:04:07.510

We're here to make disciples of nations and to bring people to the knowledge of the light of the glory of the king and become the church that literally is the light of the world.

Cleaned #900

We’re here to make disciples of nations and to bring people to the knowledge of the light of the glory of the King and become the church that literally is the light of the world.

938

Source #92801:04:10.000 - 01:04:13.430

In other words, if you prophesy and you call an iceberg, you might not touch the steering wheel.

Cleaned #901

In other words, if you prophesy and you call an iceberg, you might not touch the steering wheel.

939

Source #92901:04:12.240 - 01:04:14.870

The elders have got to do that.

Cleaned #902

The elders have got to do that.

940

Source #93001:04:13.440 - 01:04:17.349

But if you don't call the iceberg, we might drown.

Cleaned #903

But if you don’t call the iceberg, we might drown.

941

Source #93101:04:17.359 - 01:04:19.990

I wish you'd all prophesy.

Cleaned #904

I wish you’d all prophesy.

942

Source #93201:04:17.359 - 01:04:23.510

Because if you're all prophesying, that means we're all hearing God.

Cleaned #905

Because if you’re all prophesying, that means we’re all hearing God.

943

Source #93301:04:21.599 - 01:04:31.430

And if we're all hearing God, it means there's a better and better and better chance that we're going to hit what he's saying and not miss it.

Cleaned #906

And if we’re all hearing God, it means there’s a better and better and better chance that we’re going to hit what he’s saying and not miss it.

944

Source #93401:04:28.720 - 01:04:33.270

That's the beauty of the church.

Cleaned #907

That’s the beauty of the church.

945

Source #93501:04:31.440 - 01:04:36.150

Do you realize how much more God's got for us?

Cleaned #908

Do you realize how much more God’s got for us?

946

Source #93601:04:33.280 - 01:04:38.630

Do you realize how we settle for so little?

Cleaned #909

Do you realize how we settle for so little?

947

Source #93701:04:38.640 - 01:04:40.549

So little.

Cleaned #910

So little.

948

Source #93801:04:38.640 - 01:04:47.349

And the Lord says, "I have such good gifts for you." New year, we're going to be training on prophecy.

Cleaned #911-912

And the Lord says, “I have such good gifts for you.” New year, we’re going to be training on prophecy.

949

Source #93901:04:44.880 - 01:04:49.430

And I'm trusting that all of you can prophesy just like Paul says.

Cleaned #913

And I’m trusting that all of you can prophesy just like Paul says.

950

Source #94001:04:49.440 - 01:04:52.150

All right.

Cleaned #914

All right.

951

Source #94101:04:49.440 - 01:04:55.384

So that's my preach for the day. [laughter]

Cleaned #915

So that’s my preach for the day.