The prophet's dictionary guide to the supernatural

imagery, metaphors, and similitudes to convey to assigned prophets the message they are to take to the world. Prophetic symbolism generally relies upon creation elements and objects to convey the language of the spirit world. Water, land, hills, mountains, stars, and other astral and terrestrial commodities are presented as emblematic substitutes to represent the items contained in a prophecy. See Ezekiel’s, Moses’ and Amos’ preparatory sessions to understand how the Lord used metaphors to which they could relate that would allow them to grasp the scope of the message they were to eventually take. See Language of the Spirit World. 1179. Prophetic Symbols—A) Imagery that uses creation objects and elements or spiritual language and metaphors to depict God’s tangible truths. B) God’s pithy language and communications system to His prophets. C) Prophetic symbols are not limited to creation objects. Hosea 12:10. 1180. Prophetic Task—The prophet’s duties and labors to God as carried out. These may be errands to give the word of the Lord to someone that may only involve the prophet and the subject. Another example may be to go and anoint someone to office or to go and pray for someone else to be healed. Prophetic warfare, prophetic intercession, even temporary or interim prophetic watchcare may all qualify as prophetic tasks. Even speaking engagements that promise little more than obedience to the Lord may be called prophetic tasks. These assignments are generally incidental and often short-term. Samuel’s anointing Saul and David is a biblical example of a high prophetic task. Nathan and Gad’s ministry to David when he sinned with Bathsheba and the counting of the Israelites are others. Amos, Jonah, and other prophets’ dispatch to the rulers of lands are more illustrations of prophetic tasks. 1181. Prophetic Teaching—Teaching that is delivered by a prophet and focuses on what God has done, which is normally undetected by His followers. It expounds on what the Lord is doing that is hidden from those to whom it pertains, and what He will do in a future generation. The teaching is instructive and contains strong revelatory and admonitory overtones. Prophetic teaching sees its greatest impact in prophetic settings where other prophets or prophetic vessels are present. It is also extraordinarily efficacious among up-and-coming prophets. Instruction in righteousness, insight on the nature, character, and manifestations of Creator God, and how the Lord works subtly through His protocratic agents of creation are also emphasized.