The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

biblical knowledge, practical wisdom, and the prophet’s reputation and history. Prophetic screening is a normal reaction to hearing prophecy. Even if a hearer does not do so deliberately, subtly they will find themselves querying their inner mind and heart for some element of validity for which to put their faith in the message. In addition to personal screening, there is inquiring about the word with others and investigating the prophet’s legacy of prophetic fulfillment. Beyond this, there is the overt act on the part of some people to shut their ears to some prophets’ messages while eagerly seeking those they admire or envy, thus they screen out the prophecies they do not want and remain open only to those they desire. 1168. Prophetic Scribe—One with a prophetic nature or who is especially sensitive to the prophetic, serving an official prophet by being a recorder of his or her messages and ministry exploits. Baruch served this purpose for Jeremiah. Different from Scribal Prophet. 1169. Prophetic Sensations—The term for the diverse physical and physiological experiences felt by the prophet in preparation for duty. The sensations were felt by Jeremiah and many other prophets and spanned the spectrum of human emotions, feelings, and discomforts. They include the weighty hand of the Lord resting upon them uncomfortably until a prophetic task is completed. In addition, there is the burden of the Lord, which can manifest in a variety of ways. These may be burning, tightness, or throbbing in various parts of the body, which are not randomly selected although they may be randomly felt. 1170. Prophetic Sentiment—A prophet’s emotional state and disposition as inspired by God on a message or situation about which they are to prophesy. Prophetic sentiment is a scarcely understood condition where the prophet cannot understand unexpected and unexplained moods, mood swings, or attitudes in relation to prophetic messages they must deliver. Some cannot help but be sad when others are ecstatic, melancholy when the group is exuberant, or angry where there seems to be no reason to be. Such emotions are spiritual reactions to the prophetic states of existence God wants to share with those who shoulder His burdens. After all, prophets are burden bearers, as are all ministers. Frequently, these emotions erupt long before the prophetic assignment where the prophecy is to be given and often the prophet has no idea of what they are feeling and why until after the word has been delivered to its designated party. 1171. Prophetic Signs—Images and events that are either received or given by