The prophet's handbook

Chapter Summary

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Church prophetics operate differently.

Church prophets cannot benefit individually; they exist for the institution. Pastors and their church prophets can clash but should be open to various options to work together. Headstrong prophets will court the Lord’s chastening. Veteran prophets can help settle turbulent prophets. Specific duties and actions justify the church prophet’s roles. Church prophets must stay connected to their spiritual roots. Personal prophecy comes from a person’s life book, written by God.

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Prophecy is God’s divine communication medium. Prophetic Action Items

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Draw on your own and others’ experiences with prophets in the local church, and detail the specific conflicts with prophets you (or they) encountered. Reflect on how:

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they were addressed.

they could or should have been addressed.

they turned out.

they could have turned out and what this chapter’s wisdom could have added to the situation.

Be objective!