In this lesson we discuss:

What prophecy is

What a prophet is

The difference between gift and office

Why all believers may prophesy

The governmental role of prophets

The purpose of prophetic ministry

Prophetic maturity and accountability

The dangers of self-appointment

The role of character in prophetic office

Discover why prophetic experiences alone do not determine prophetic office and why God requires both calling and formation.

Key Scriptures

1 Corinthians 12

1 Corinthians 14

Ephesians 4:11

Acts 21:8-10

Amos 3:7

Revelation 19:10

Mishkan Institute | School of the Prophets

PROPHETIC LAB

LESSON 6 PROPHETIC LAB

Prophet vs. Prophecy

Lab Objective

To distinguish between the prophetic gift, prophetic function, and prophetic office according to Scripture.

ACTIVATION 1 — Scripture Investigation

Read:

1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Answer:

Who can prophesy?

Why is prophecy given?

What is its purpose?

Write your observations.

ACTIVATION 2 — Gift vs Office Chart

Create a chart:

Prophecy Prophet

Compare:

Purpose

Authority

Responsibility

Accountability

Function

ACTIVATION 3 — Biblical Examples

Study:

Philip's Four Daughters

(Acts 21:9)

Agabus

(Acts 21:10-11)

Answer:

Why does Scripture distinguish between those who prophesied and a prophet?

ACTIVATION 4 — Self-Reflection

Ask yourself:

Am I called to prophetic ministry?

Do I simply operate in prophetic gifting?

Am I pursuing a title?

Am I willing to submit to process?

Journal honestly.

ASSIGNMENT

3-Page Paper

"The Difference Between a Prophet and Prophecy"

Include:

Biblical definitions

Gift versus office

Examples from Scripture

Modern misunderstandings

Personal reflections

FINAL CHALLENGE

Ask yourself:

"Do I desire prophetic experiences, or am I willing to carry prophetic responsibility?"

Because many can prophesy...

But God only appoints some to the office of prophet.