The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

can be relied on to serve prophetic purposes. 1124. Prophetic Environment—The setting where prophetic activities are fostered and may freely operate among a group. A prophetic company, conference, forum, or summit are all good examples of this. See 1 Samuel 10:5, 10–12 and 19:24. Psalmism, prophetic praise, and supernaturally suggestive teachings are typical catalysts for creating prophetic environments. 1125. Prophetic Exploits—Those acts, feats, and escapades that manifest the presence or power of God, demonstrate His sovereignty and preeminence, and signify the sure onset or operation of His word and work in the earth as spoken by His prophets. Moses’ deliverance of Israel from Egyptian bondage is an example of this. Elijah’s Mount Carmel victory, Elisha’s numerous miracles (twice those of Elijah’s), and Daniel’s long tenure with his Gentile kings. Also, Ezekiel’s spiritual excursions to preach to his countrymen in their land, by the Spirit. Review Ezekiel 11:1, 5, 24. 1126. Prophetic Faculties, God’s Use of—A faculty is to facilitate the performance of tasks and activities. Colloquial speech would call it having a “knack” for doing something. The reasons God gives faculties is so people’s gifts, talents, and abilities are empowered sufficiently enough for them to carry out life’s assignments professionally and informally. Prophetic faculties add to this the instinctual sense of doing something for which no direct or formal training was given. Prophetic faculties under the Lord’s Spirit include: a) visions; b) dreams; c) interpreting symbols; d) comprehending and applying parables; e) riddles and enigmas; f) receiving and delivering words of wisdom and knowledge; g) prediction and revelation; i) divine decrees; j) intercessory prayer; k) spiritual watchcare; l) spiritual guardianship; m) praise; and n) praise warfare. 1127. Prophetic Function—Activities and tasks that are accomplished by the prophet in the actual fulfillment of an office. Prophetic functions serve the purpose of voicing the Lord’s word in order to execute His commands, His will, and authority on earth. Function is an activity word that pertains to the working and exercise of God’s power in the affairs and realms of men. The appearance of a prophet dispatched by God to announce something, rebuke someone, or endorse and support a venture the Lord wants to succeed are all performances of God’s prophetic functions. Haggai and Zechariah’s assignment to prophesy the rebuilding of the temple is a good example of this. See Ezra 5:1 and 6:14. Also review Samuel’s task of locating, anointing, and inaugurating God’s monarchs