Bible Study Lesson 20 Video: The Gift of Prophecy
In today’s Bible Study Lesson 20, you are going to dive into the important topic of prophecy and explore how it plays a vital role in our faith. Have you ever wondered why the Bible is so powerful? One key reason is the gift of prophecy, which has shaped the Scriptures we read today.
Bible Study Video: Truth Discovery
✝️ As you go through this lesson, you’ll discover that God wants to keep you informed about His plans for your life. He speaks to us through prophets, guiding us with messages that are meant to uplift and direct us.
However, it’s essential to be aware that not all voices claiming to speak for God are true. The Devil tries to confuse us with false prophets, making it crucial for you to learn how to discern the true from the false.
✝️ Discover the tests that can help you identify a genuine prophet, the consistent pattern of prophecy in the Bible, and how God continues to send messages through His chosen servants. As we approach the end times, the prophetic gift will be active once again, reminding us of the importance of staying connected to God’s Word.
Are you ready to explore these powerful truths and see how they can impact your life? Find the video below to start the lesson today.
NOTE: This Bible Study lesson has a lot of Bible references for you to look at. You will see these Bible verses on your screen while viewing the presentation.
To help you think about today’s Bible Study lesson, find the “Thought Questions” section with Bible references below the video. If you would prefer to print the questions along with the Bible references shown in the video, you can download the study guide from this link 👉 click here to print the Bible Study Lesson 20: “The Spirit of Prophecy” (The Gift of Prophecy).
Bible Study Points, Thought Questions & Impressions
Here are some Bible Study points and questions to help you think about the Bible Study lesson on “The Spirit of Prophecy” (The Gift of Prophecy).
What is your impression on this Bible Study Lesson 20?
Bible Point #1: The gift of prophecy is absolutely vital! In fact, we wouldn’t have the Bible as we now know it if not for the spirit of prophecy.
Supporting Bible Verses: 2 Timothy 3:16, 17
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #1.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. Impressive
B. I didn’t know that
C. Exciting!
D. That alerts me
E. What a paradox
F. Alarming
G. That makes sense
H. Not sure about that
I. So true
J. Amazing
K. Eye opening
L. Other:
Bible Point #2: God desires to keep us informed of His plans for us. He tells us through the prophet Amos that He will do nothing without first revealing it to His servants the prophets.
Supporting Bible Verse(s): Amos 3:7
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #2.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. Impressive
B. I didn’t know that
C. Exciting!
D. That alerts me
E. What a paradox
F. Alarming
G. That makes sense
H. Not sure about that
I. So true
J. Amazing
K. Eye opening
L. Other:
Bible Point #3: Because prophecy is a primary method of God’s communication the Devil has raised up false prophets to confuse and distract from the truth.
Supporting Bible Verses: Matthew 24:11; 7:15
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #3.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. Impressive
B. I didn’t know that
C. Exciting!
D. That alerts me
E. What a paradox
F. Alarming
G. That makes sense
H. Not sure about that
I. So true
J. Amazing
K. Eye opening
L. Other:
Bible Point #4: There are four tests of a true prophet: they will not contradict the Word of God; they will affirm that Jesus came as a man with our nature; they will keep the commandments demonstrating the character of God; and the prophecies they predict will come to pass.
See: Tests of a Prophet, p. 2 – click here.
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #4.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. Impressive
B. I didn’t know that
C. Exciting!
D. That alerts me
E. What a paradox
F. Alarming
G. That makes sense
H. Not sure about that
I. So true
J. Amazing
K. Eye opening
L. Other:
Bible Point #5: The Bible has a consistent prophetic pattern. There’s the one who makes the prophecy and at the time of the fulfillment God raises up another prophet who points people back to the author of the prophecy and its present fulfillment.
See: Biblical Pattern of Prophets, p. 2 – click here.
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #5.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. Impressive
B. I didn’t know that
C. Exciting!
D. That alerts me
E. What a paradox
F. Alarming
G. That makes sense
H. Not sure about that
I. So true
J. Amazing
K. Eye opening
L. Other:
Bible Point #6: There are times God has a special message. Just as He sent John the Baptist to people who already had the Bible, He gave Ellen White the prophetic gift to give us more light.
Supporting Bible Verses: Joel 2:28, 29
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #6.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. Impressive
B. I didn’t know that
C. Exciting!
D. That alerts me
E. What a paradox
F. Alarming
G. That makes sense
H. Not sure about that
I. So true
J. Amazing
K. Eye opening
L. Other:
Bible Point #7: In keeping with God’s sustained prophetic pattern, the Bible clearly teaches that the prophetic gift will again be active as we near His soon return.
Supporting Bible Verses: Joel 2:28, 29; Acts 2:17
Choose from the following phrases below those which best describe your impression of Bible Point #7.
My Bible Study Lesson Impression. . .
A. Impressive
B. I didn’t know that
C. Exciting!
D. That alerts me
E. What a paradox
F. Alarming
G. That makes sense
H. Not sure about that
I. So true
J. Amazing
K. Eye opening
L. Other:
Choices: Paul teaches us to test those who claim the prophetic gift and to “hold fast” that which passes the tests. Will you choose to embrace the prophetic gift that brought you the Bible and to embrace new manifestations God sends to guide you?
Supporting Bible Verses: 1 Thessalonians 5:20, 21
