**Class Notes 7.25.19
What it is: certain facts, true about a person, a people, nation, tongue, city, building, situation, etc.
Examples:
• Mark 2:8 "At once Jesus perceived in his spirit that they were discussing these questions amongst themselves"
• John 1:47 "When Jesus saw Nathaniel coming toward him, he said of him 'Here is an Israelite in whom there is no deceit'." Jesus knew Nathaniel
Purpose of the Word of Knowledge: It is an instant word for a particular time or person or to accomplish a special purpose. God will use these revelatory gifts to accomplish many purposes: to lead people to Christ, to build up faith, to heal, to expose the inner heart of the believer, etc . They will allow us to minister more effectively.
As with all the gifts we need to exercise care that we do not go beyond the revealed word from God.
How it operates in our lives: You know something, but not sure how empathy, dreams, visions, voice of God, nature, colors, songs, images, pictures. *healing
Exercise # 1 : Read Gen. 20: 1-7
What is the revelation in this scripture? Aka “words of knowledge”
What was the purpose God revealed this?
How did the person know this was God?
Exercise # 2 Read Gen 15:1-6
What is the revelation in this scripture? Aka “words of knowledge”
What was the purpose God revealed this?
How did the person know this was God?
How to Test Revelation: Matt 7:15-20; I Cor 14:33, I Thes 5:18-21 TEST ALL THINGS!
One way is to look at the root, observe the source. The fruit it bears will tell you the source
Knowing God’s character will help: holiness, righteousness, love, peace, joy, community oriented, longsuffering
Knowing Him and His Word
Additional Questions to ask
1. Does it contradict the bible? The Holy Spirit inspired the Written Word, He will not contradict Himself?
2. Do you have a witness in your spirit or an “ummph”?
3. Does it bring fear – Job 4:12
4. Did it bring or cause confusion? – I Cor 14:33
5. Is this drawing closer to God or away from Him
6. Does this draw me from my family, from community – isolate me?
7. Does this point to Jesus Christ in any way?
8. Does this lift up Jesus Christ, righteousness? – John 12:32
9. Does this point to self, flesh – glorify the individual Gal 5:19-21
10. Is it so secret, or a secret revelation that no one knows but you? – Job 3:12 -
11. Or a part of a secret society, church or organization – God is light, no darkness, no secrets ; I John 1:5;
12. Is it enticing you to find God through a new way, other than Jesus Christ – John 14:6
Feel free to share with someone who you feel will benefit!
Blessings to you and yours
Prophetess M. Floyd, M. Div.
Discovering You Training Center