Spiritual Gifts Gift of Tongues and Prophesy Jesus

Spiritual Gifts Gift of Tongues and Prophesy

Jesus wants His Holy Spirit to fill you & flow from You John 7: 38 Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them. ” 39 By this he meant the Spirit, …

What are Spiritual Gifts? • Spiritual Gifts are “God’s Gifts of Grace. ” Why do we study about Spiritual Gifts? • 1 Corinthians 12: 1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.

Where in the Bible Do We Find Information About Spiritual Gifts? • Romans 12 • 1 Corinthians 12 -14 • Ephesians 4 • 1 Peter 4

Who Gives Spiritual Gifts? Father God – • 1 Peter 4: 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. Jesus – • Ephesians 4: 11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, Holy Spirit – • 1 Corinthians 12: 1 Now about the gifts of the Spirit, • 1 Corinthians 12: 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, …

Why does God give us Spiritual Gifts? (Purpose of SP Gifts): 1 Peter 4: 10 -11 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. • To Serve and Minister to Others! – TO MINISTER. • To Praise and Glorify God – TO MAGNIFY. 1 Corinthians 12: 7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. • Greek – symphérō =From 2 Greek words – With + Bear – “with you bear” – “carry together” – • - SHARE THE MINISTRY OF GOD TOGETHER

Why does God give us Spiritual Gifts? (Purpose of SP Gifts): Ephesians 4: 11 -13 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. • [12] To Equip his people for works of service… • [12] So the body of Christ may be built up – TO EDIFY. • [13] Becoming unified in faith – TO UNIFY. • [13] becoming mature like Christ – TO SANCTIFY.

List of Spiritual Gifts Romans 12: 6 -8 • 6 We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying [prophesy], let him use it in proportion to his faith. 7 If it is serving [serving], let him serve; if it is teaching [teaching], let him teach; 8 if it is encouraging [exhortation / encouraging], let him encourage; if it is contributing [giving] to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership [leadership], let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy [mercy / compassion], let him do it cheerfully. [NIV]

List of Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12: 8 -11 • 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom [wisdom], to another the message of knowledge [knowledge] by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing [healing] by that one Spirit, 10 to another miraculous powers [working miracles], to another prophecy [prophecy], to another distinguishing between spirits [discernment], to another speaking in different kinds of tongues [tongues], and to still another the interpretation of tongues. [NIV] 1 Corinthians 12: 28 • 28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles [apostleship], second prophets [prophecy], third teachers [teaching], then workers of miracles [working miracles], also those having gifts of healing [healing], those able to help others [helps], those with gifts of administration [administration], and those speaking in different kinds of tongues [tongues]. [NIV]

List of Spiritual Gifts Ephesians 4: 11 • 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, [NIV]

Rom 12: 6 -8 1 Cor. 12: 8 -11 Prophecy Teaching Serving Exhortation Giving Leadership Compassion Healing Working miracles Tongues Interp. of tongues Word of Wisdom Word of Knowledge Faith Discernment 1 Cor. 12 : 28 Prophecy Teaching Eph. 4: 11 Prophecy Teaching Healing Working Miracles Tongues Interp. of tongues Apostleship Helps Administration Apostleship Evangelism Shepherding

Other Possible Spiritual Gifts • Hospitality [1 Peter 4: 9 -10] • Craftsmanship [Exodus 31: 3] • Intercession [1 Timothy 2: 1 -2] • Worship / Creative Communication [Psalm 150: 3 -5] • Casting out Evil Spirits [Mark 6: 13]

Tongues

What is Speaking in Tongues? Tongues • Literal Greek Meaning: Tongue, language. [glossa] Description: • The God given grace or gift to speak, worship, or pray in (a) a language not yet learned [Acts 2] or (b) a heavenly language [1 Cor. 14].

Is Speaking in Tongues a Known Language or Heavenly Language? 1. Known Country Language - Acts 2: 1 -11 2. Heavenly Language - 1 Corinthians 13: 1 -2

Tongues in the Book of Acts and Its Purpose There is a correlation, direct correlation in Acts of being filled with the Holy Spirit and Speaking in Tongues and Prophecy. • Acts 2: 4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues[a] as the Spirit enabled them. • Acts 10: 45 -46 45 The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles. 46 For they heard them speaking in tongues[b] and praising God. • Acts 19: 6. 6 When Paul placed his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came on them, and they spoke in tongues[c] and prophesied.

Why Tongues in the New Church? • A sign, a mark, to Others that the person was filled with the Holy Spirit. • A sign, a mark, to the Person, that they were filled with the Holy Spirit this produced: • an intimacy with the Father, • a confidence and boldness to witness, • a power to pray. Why Prophecy in the New Church? • A sign, a mark, to Others that the person was filled with the Holy Spirit. • A sign, a mark, to the Person, that they were filled with the Holy Spirit – • This produced The Word of God being proclaimed over people to empower them to move forward in God’s Will.

Can Spiritual Gifts and Tongues be Learned? • No! Tongues is not learned. • It is a gift and the Holy Spirit gives it to a person as he determines. 12: 11 It is freely given as he chooses. • Ephesians 4: 7, 11 says given by Christ as he apportioned it. 1 Cor 12: 27 says “as appointed by God. ” • Some try to get your to speak in tongues by speaking certain syllables – this is not tongues.

I Heard 1 Corinthians 14 is the Main NT Teaching on Prophecy and Tongues. What is it about? • Instruction in the Spiritual Gifts of Tongues and Prophecy with an Emphasis to Edify the Church & Have Orderly Christian Worship Services.

14: 1 Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. 14: 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. Indeed, no one understands them; they utter mysteries by the Spirit. 14: 3 But the one who prophesies speaks to people for their strengthening, encouraging and comfort. 14: 4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. 14: 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified. What is the Purpose of Tongues? • To Speak to God - Intimacy with God. [v. 2] Purpose of Tongues is edification. [v. 4 -5] • Without interpretation – edify self alone [v. 4] • With interpretation – edify church [like prophecy does] [v. 4 -6]. • 14: 3 -4 Prophecy Purpose - prophecy speaks to others for their strengthening, encouragement, and comfort. – edifies the church 14: 3 -4 • 14: 5 Paul wants all to speak in tongues, but wants prophecy more. Why? To edify the Church.

If I Speak in Tongues Should I pray for the Gift of Interpreting Tongues? Why? 14: 12 So it is with you. Since you are eager for gifts of the Spirit, try to excel in those that build up the church. 14: 13 For this reason the one who speaks in a tongue should pray that they may interpret what they say. • YES! • 14: 5, 12 – Paul wants us to desire and excel at gifts that edify & build up the church. • 14: 12 -13 If you speak in tongues no one understands, only edify self, so you should pray that God gives you the gift of interpreting the tongues. • Why? So you can inform and edify others. Build up the Church.

Should I not Speak in Tongues if I don’t have the Gift of Interpreting Tongues? Orderly Worship 26 What then shall we say, brothers and sisters? When you come together, each of you has a hymn, or a word of instruction, a revelation, a tongue or an interpretation. Everything must be done so that the church may be built up. 27 If anyone speaks in a tongue, two—or at the most three— should speak, one at a time, and someone must interpret. 28 If there is no interpreter, the speaker should keep quiet in the church and speak to himself and to God. Tongues In Corporate worship - “coming together” • 14: 26– different spiritual expressions and spiritual gifts should be a. ) done in an orderly way (so as not to cause disunity) b. ) done to Edify. See 1 Corthinthians 14: 40 “ 40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way. ” • 14: 27 -28 / 14: 19 Tongues are to be spoken aloud for others to hear when a. ) orderly (2 or 3 at a time)& b. ) can be interpreted – so it can edify the church. • Tongues are to be spoken quietly as speaking to self and God when there is no “interpretation of Tongues”. Like all spiritual gifts, they can be controlled. Warning – I don’t think this verse is saying don’t speak in tongues “keep quiet” because it says “keep quiet in the church …. speak to himself and God. ” And 1 Corinthians 14: 39 says “my brothers …do not forbid speaking in tongues. ”

What are Paul’s Summary and Final Thoughts Regarding Tongues and Prophecy? 39 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. 40 But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way. • 14: 39 Paul encourages both prophesy and tongues. • 14: 40 Whatever you do - it should be done in an orderly way. • + Edifying Way • + Unifying Way

If I don’t Speak in Tongues, Am I a Christian? • YES 1 Corinthians 12: 11 • Different gifts are given to different people as the HS determines • All believers have gifts • Not one believer has all gifts

How do I get the Spiritual Gift of Tongues or Prophecy? • Humbly Ask & Seek for It – Your Attitude & Your Seeking. – Luke 11 • Ask Others to Lay Hands on You and Pray for you to Receive it – The Body. • 2 Tim 1: 6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. • Desire The Giver more than the Gift – Your 1 st Love. – the Candy not he Shiney Wrapper. • Know Why you are Asking for it – Your Motivation.

What are the Benefits of Tongues? 14: 2 For anyone who speaks in a tongue does not speak to people but to God. • SPEAK TO GOD - INTIMACY. 14: 4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves • EDIFY SELF - GIVES YOU A BOLDNESS AND CONFIDENCE IN GOD 14: 5 I would like every one of you to speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. The one who prophesies is greater than the one who speaks in tongues, unless someone interprets, so that the church may be edified. • IF INTERPRETED, EDIFY CHURCH

What are the Benefits of Tongues? 14: 15 So what shall I do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will also pray with my understanding; I will sing with my spirit, but I will also sing with my understanding. 16 Otherwise when you are praising God in the Spirit, • HELPS YOU TO PRAY, SING, PRAISE GOD Mark 16: 17 -18 17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; 18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well. " • A SIGN GOD IS WITH YOU.

What are the Benefits of Tongues? Romans 8: 26 -27 26 In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. 27 And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God's will. • HELPS YOU IN YOUR WEAKNESS – HELPS YOU TO PRAY & INTERCEDE DEEPLY. • ENCOUAGES AND INSPIRES OTHERS WHO PRAY IN TONGUES – BUILDS THEIR FAITH.

What about GCC SGs, Worship Services & Tongues? • softly and privately. • unity, edification and order rather than chaos and confusion. (14: 3940). If you have interpretation: • Ask the Leader if you can share. • Leader and You discern if it edifies the large group. • Be Humble and Loving to Respect the Leaders decision to Share or Not to Share. (The Leader usually knows more about the over all health of the large group and individuals)

What is a Prophet? • Prophet – One Who Hears God and Speaks What God Says.

Old Testament Prophet / Prophecy Prophets - God’s Spokesperson Leader – Broken into 2 Groups: A. ) Prophets: Moses, Elijah, Elisha, Deborah (prophetess), etc God Chose to lead through Prophets rather than kings. • Why? Intimate Relationship with God - Closeness. • Exodus 33: 11 The LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Lordship Relationship with God – Obedience. • Exodus 7: 2 & 6 2 You shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land. … 6 Moses and Aaron did so; they did just as the Lord commanded them. Supernatural Miracle Relationship from God • Moses parted the Red Sea / Elijah called down fire from heaven –

B. ) Prophets: Isaiah / Jeremiah / Ezekiel + 12 Minor Prophets • When we think of these OT Prophets what do we think of? What do they do? a. ) Knowing God’s Future b. ) Speaking to Nations – Israel, Judah + Surrounding Nations c. ) Judgment, Destruction, Condemnation – for Sin. d. ) Repentance & Reconciliation e. ) Hope & Restoration NT Prophecy Not so much… • A Main Leader • Knowing God’s Future • Speaking to Nations • Judgment, Destruction, Condemnation – for Sin.

What is the Spiritual Gift of Prophecy? Literal Meaning: • to speak forth. Description: • The Grace of God to: Share God’s not yet seen or accepted Truth.

What is the Purpose of Prophecy? 1 Corinthians 14: 3 But everyone who prophesies speaks to men for their strengthening, encouragement and comfort. • strengthening, encouragement, comfort, (correction, healing and / or truth declarations. ) 14: 4 Anyone who speaks in a tongue edifies themselves, but the one who prophesies edifies the church. • EDIFY THE CHURCH (OTHERS)

What is the Purpose of Prophecy? 1 Corinthians 14: 24 But if an unbeliever or an inquirer comes in while everyone is prophesying, they are convicted of sin and are brought under judgment by all, 25 as the secrets of their hearts are laid bare. So they will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, “God is really among you!” For Unbelievers or Inquirers (Seekers) – a Body of Believers Speaking Words of Prophecy can a. ) convict a person of sin b. ) bring them to repentance (standing in judgment before God) c. ) reveal the secrets of their heart (reveal who they really are) d. ) bring them to believe in God (fall down and worship God).

Should Prophecy be Checked? And How? • Yes 1 Corinthians 14: 29 Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said. • Check with Others who prophesy. • Check with Others who have Gift of discernment & general discernment and wisdom. • Check with Scripture – is it Disobeying. • Check Is it Done in Love [1 Cor. 13]. – Or Manipulation, Attack, not edifying. • The #1 way to check the authenticity of a prophesy is to see if the prophecy comes true. (Note – it may be Future Prophecy so you will have to wait in see. )

Why does Prophecy need to be Checked? Caution Notes: • False Prophets. People with this gift: [Cautions] • Could thrive on power and avoid correction. • Use it to Manipulate Others. • Pride could enter in.

Prophecy Tid Bits • Fear & Prophecy • Trust • Previous Personal Event Association Prophecies • Previous Knowledge of the Person you are Praying for -

How do I know if it is Prophecy or Just My Thoughts? How do I know if the Prophecy is True? • Biblical – does not directly counter scripture – truths of God. • Walking with the Lord – Mature / Reading Scripture / Going to Church regularly / Going to Small Group (FG) • Obeying the Lord- Lordship Factor – Are You Lord? Or is Jesus Lord? • Out of the Ordinary • Others have said the same or similar (confirmation 1). • The person confirms it (confirmation 2) • Comes True (Confirmation 3)

Are there any Prophecies I should be Careful of or Double Check? Extreme Caution Zones for Prophecy • Don’t Prophecy about Physical Death • Don’t Prophecy about Who a Person is going to Marry / Date. Caution Zones • Sin • Sickness • Callings into Ministry, Careers, or Service

What are the Possible Different Modes Prophecy May Come In? • Pictures & Visions – • Single Word – • Questions – • Interpretation – • Direct Prophesy – • Bible Verses – • Speaking in Tongues + Prophecy – P Young Method

How do you share a Prophecy with a Person in Public … in Private? Delivery Method • Asking the Lord + Listening – “Lord what do you want to say to them? ” • Eyes Open – Eyes Shut – • Don’t Expect a Certain Response or Emotion – • Speaking into their Ear – • Touching them –

Delivery Method • The Lord Says – • Body Actions – • Level – Thus Says the Lord. The Lord says • Level – “Just say it” – Direct – No entry words – “You are scared. You are hiding. You are hurting yourself. Be Free! Come out of Fear! • Level – It seems like the Lord is showing me … wants to say to you • Level – Intro – I am going to pray for you. And then see if God saying anything to us. • Level – I feel like … I believe God is … • Level – I am not quite sure but it seems like God wants to (say to you). • Kneel – humility, obedience & Lordship. • Palms up – openness. • Face up – blessed by God / Daughter & Son of God / God delights in you

What Should I do if I am a Leader but don’t Move in the Spirit but Others are? 1. ) Pray to be filled more with God’s Spirit in your life in general, 2. ) Pray for wisdom, 3. ) don’t stop the movement of the Spirit but humbly ask others to team up with you. 4. ) ask other leaders "How do you feel it is going? " 5. ) Don’t Compare – Don’t Get Proud – Don’t feel Inferior.

How do I Move in Spiritual Gifts Responsibly so as not to cause Disunity in the Body of Christ? How to Move in Spiritual Gifts Responsibly 1. ) Love Jesus more than the Spiritual Gift – Love the Giver God than the Gift. 2. ) Know your Bible 3. ) Be Mature & Wise • 1 Corinthians 12: 1 “Now about spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be ignorant. ”

How to Move in Spiritual Gifts Responsibly 4. ) Love – Love Others. • 1 Corinthians 13: 1 “If I speak in tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal… 13 And now these 3 remain: faith, hope, love. But the greatest of these is love. ” 5. ) Be Humble – Please. • 1 Corinthians 8: 1 b “Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. ” 6. ) Be under Mature Authority

How to Move in Spiritual Gifts Responsibly 7. ) Don’t Compare • 1 Corinthians 12: 4 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. … • 1 Corinthians 12: 7, 8 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 8. ) Work as a Team • 1 Corinthians 12: 12 Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.