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Comment on Thursday: The Gift of Prophecy by Nti Asare

Nti Asare — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:26:23 +0000

One useful prophet is a blessing to the world than the thousands of prophets decaying our earth

Comment on Friday: Further Thought – Spiritual Gifts by Brigitte Humphery

Brigitte Humphery — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:25:55 +0000

I think it important to restate my comment about Maurice’s observation mentioned in Thursday’s comment. I do not think that we should consider ‘prophecy’ in isolation of the whole and complete Word of God. All spiritual ‘gifts’ are but the outworkings of the Holy Spirit to benefit the Ecclesia when used approbriately.

I think Maurice touched on a very important point regarding the topic ‘prophecy’ present in the church. I want to encourage you to consider God’s Truth the angel shared with John the revelator recorded in Rev.19:10 – “… I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren who have the testimony of Jesus, Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus IS the spirit of prophecy.”

The angel tells John that ‘he is a fellow servant of John’s brethren’ who have the testimony of Jesus. This leads me to believe that all [John’s brethren in the spirit] who believe Jesus, take part in the testimony of Jesus – the spirit of prophecy – when sharing the Word of God! Jesus received God’s Word by the Spirit of God which, when He parted from us, asked the Father to give to us also.

Considering this, I see Jesus’ ministry to be all about the ‘testimony of the Spirit of Prophecy – God’s Truth – shared with those called by the Father to follow His teachings. Following Jesus’ teachings then means that we are engaged in the ‘Spirit of Prophecy’ by faith when sharing God’s Word.

Looking all the way back to ancient times, who were the prophets? Were they not the man and women God called to reveal His Word of Truth to peoples at all times – past, present, and future? If we believe that the testimony of Jesus IS [actually] the Spirit of prophecy, then all who engage in sharing His testimony share the Spirit of Prophecy – the Word of God given to the world for the salvation of mankind – Rev.1:1-3.

Comment on Thursday: The Gift of Prophecy by Inge Anderson

Inge Anderson — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:20:57 +0000

I believe it is important to realize that the Lord is using many different avenues to deliver the prophetic word to this church and to others. He speaks through different people, but this does not make each individual “a prophet” in the sense that we think of Bible prophets.

Comment on Friday: Further Thought – Spiritual Gifts by Steev Yovan

Steev Yovan — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:48:16 +0000

In reply to Esther Pelletier.

I was just scrolling through this week’s comments and noticed Ed had just commented on Wednesday’s lesson.

Lord, we don’t understand when these things happen but we trust you and claim the promise of 1 Thessalonians 4:16.

Condolences to the family and friends of Ed.

Comment on Friday: Further Thought – Spiritual Gifts by Obeng-Akrofi Priscilla

Obeng-Akrofi Priscilla — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:51:30 +0000

(1) Paul’s statement in 1Cor.14:34 about women in the church is concerning though it is found in the Word of God.

(2) There could be times that our actions to people who love us are unloving, yet their love for us would be patient, persistent, and persevering- that is the unconditional love of Jesus working through them.

Comment on Thursday: The Gift of Prophecy by John Herscher

John Herscher — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:13:01 +0000

I believe Ellen White was a prophet of God, evidenced by today’s posts also. Start with the first chapter of the desire of Ages. Don’t fall in love with her writings fall in love with the One she is writing about. Don’t listen to nay sayers, even if they are teasing. “We don’t need a prophet; we have the Bible.” Don’t listen to those people. Look at what happened to those who turned off their hearing to the prophets of old.

Prophets misused, yes. Underused, yes also.

I agree, pointing out the encouraging passages is the way. It refrains from being known as hammering the point, rather than nudging people. I learned to nudge rather than hammer from our head elder years ago. Some day in heaven beyond the Orion, someone will say I am here because you nudged me.