The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

extended to judging the nation’s sin and raining down fire upon them. Christ’s apostles evidently were well aware of the presence and legitimacy of spiritual power because their ministries were replete with supernatural exploits. Modern magi activities mirror those of ancient religions with the very demons empowering those of old recruiting and enlisting servants from succeeding generations. 275. Chief Prophet—A senior prophet likely to have charge of trainee prophet’s preparation. The head of a company of prophets or a prophetic school. A prophet with statewide or higher responsibilities or duties. Called in the Bible “a man of God.” The arrangements between Elijah and Elisha as well as Moses and Joshua typifies this. 1 Kings 12:22 and 13:21; 1 Timothy 6:11. 276. Chiun—Also Rempham and Kaiwan, the star god. Amos 5:26. 277. Choregeo—The word as used in 2 Corinthians 9:10 and 1 Peter 4:11 refers to giving and ministering economic and valuable gifts that provide for the vital needs of another. It pertains to giving, in particular giving by a wealthy citizen responsible for the care of special ministries (especially the service of those in volunteer service to ministry). The choregeo was a noble aristocratic group in ancient civilizations that worked in concert with the leitourgos (see definition). The two groups financed the special productions and choral—more precisely, praise—productions of the community in ancient times. Athens, Rome, and Greece all had such support groups. They came from the wealthy citizens of the land who were obliged to perform this service voluntarily as a celebration of their prosperity and prominence in the community. In return, they received special recognition, honor, and places of prestige and influence in the land. This group came out of, or worked in association with, the Greek ekklesia. Paul drew on the term to define the wealth inherent in the New Creation believer and God’s expectations concerning it. He also wanted to show how the Lord would support those in His service through the bounty of His saints and how they in turn would continue to receive abundance for this very purpose. The choregeo always gave in support of a particular ongoing service or ministry. Their funds were invariably used to furnish and supply whatever the ministers’ special gifts and callings needed to do their job. The object of their assignment was to see that the workers were not distracted with mundane economics and were not pulled off course or away from their assignments by financial needs. These aristocrats were almost always enriched by what they sacrificed.