We should be extremely careful when dealing with prophecy, especially in the way that we share what we believe to be a message from God. What is this prophecy for today?ġ Corinthians 14:3 ESV On the other hand, the one who prophesies speaks to people for their upbuilding and encouragement and consolation.ġ Corinthians 14:24-25 ESV But if all prophesy, and an unbeliever or outsider enters, he is convicted by all, he is called to account by all, 25 the secrets of his heart are disclosed, and so, falling on his face, he will worship God and declare that God is really among you. While this prophecy is not authoritative like the Scriptures, it is a valuable gift to the Church. Prophecy continues through the New Testament and still today. Old Testament prophets were given special authority to write the infallible and inerrant word of God. Bible Study Questions The purpose of prophecy 28 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. 27 I put you under oath before the Lord to have this letter read to all the brothers. 26 Greet all the brothers with a holy kiss. 24 He who calls you is faithful he will surely do it. 23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test everything hold fast what is good. Scriptureġ Thessalonians 5:19-28 ESV Do not quench the Spirit. We are part of Jesus body and we need to be cared for, and care for every other member. Ironically, self-centred lives lead to loneliness and a struggle for identity and purpose, whereas living out God’s design for the Church (Jesus’ body) grows and strengthens each individual member. We even tend to read Scripture through a selfish lens, rather than the God centred and other-centred priorities that Jesus taught. Technology, urbanisation, pandemic isolation, crime and societal norms all converge in making us more and more self-aware and self-focused.

He will keep in perfect peace esv