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In Helen's article, you will learn about 11 types of prophetic ministries and how you can relate to them, and most likely you will identify with more than one.
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"11 Types of Prophetic Ministries: Which Do You Relate To?"
Helen Calder, Melbourne, Australia
Do you remember the richly ornamented robe Jacob made for his favorite son Joseph (Gen. 37)? That coat set Joseph apart and caused him to stand out from the crowd. Everywhere Joseph went, he wore the mantle that represented his father's favor. In God's Kingdom, each of us is the Father's favored son or daughter (Gal. 3:26-29). The unique mix of spiritual gifts He has given to us individually is like Joseph's richly ornamented robe. "We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us." (Rom. 12:6)
11 Types of Prophetic Ministries
| "Let's learn from each other, without elevating one type of prophetic ministry above another." |
Here are some different types of prophetic ministries in the Bible. This is a starting point only, for every prophet in Scripture was unique. The first two are broad categories, within which the other types of prophetic ministries operate. You may notice you relate to some of these more than others.
1. The Realm of Mysteries
The Holy Spirit often communicates in mysteries such as dreams, visions, prophetic parables and symbolic pictures. For some, this is a primary way they receive and minister prophetic insights. A mystery requires interpretation and its meaning is not always immediately discernible. God is inviting us to go on a journey with Him—we discover Him as "the revealer of mysteries" (Dan. 2:28).
The prophet Ezekiel received and conveyed prophecy in the realm of mystery. Some visions, such as the valley of dry bones (Ezek. 37) were symbolic. Other mysteries were Heavenly realities—visions of the cherubim and throne of God—that could not be comprehended by the natural mind (Ezek. 1, 10-11).
2. The Realm of Knowledge
Some prophetic ministry operates in the sphere of knowledge. Knowledge can relate to actual events in the past, present or future—knowledge of the future being "foretelling". In his list of gifts of the Spirit, Paul refers to a "word of knowledge" (1 Cor. 12:8).
Samuel was a prophet who operated in the realm of knowledge. In 1 Samuel 9, he tells Saul the donkeys he lost three days earlier are found (knowledge of past). He tells Saul he will shortly meet a party who will inform Saul his father is now worried about him (present and future knowledge). He then goes on to instruct Saul concerning his kingship (1 Sam. 10).
Before I share the other types, let's note that a mystery is not a less significant way that God communicates (than knowledge). It is just different. The Holy Spirit uses both mysteries and knowledge to speak to us prophetically. (Photo via Unsplash)
3. Prophetic Writing
Many prophets in the Bible were writing prophets. We know this, because some prophets were used of God to write Scripture. Of these, some, such as Habakkuk, were poets. But not all prophets recorded their words in writing. The Prophetess Huldah gave verbal prophetic counsel in 2 Kings 22:14-20.
4. Prophetic Arts and Creative
The Holy Spirit used the Prophet Ezekiel in prophetic acts that were creative and dramatic in nature. In Ezekiel 4 and 5, he uses prophetic sculpture and art, along with drama, to portray the coming judgment on Jerusalem.
5. Prophetic Worship and Music
Some of the Psalms are prophecies that were originally... (continue reading)
