August 2017
THE GIFT OF LOVE
This is the Fourth message of a series of Six on the topic of “GIFTS” from the book of 1 Corinthians Chapters 12, 13 and 14. This month’s message is “Superiority of Prophecy”. This is the day, the time and the hour to hear and receive the very Word of God and believe it and stand upon the Word of God.
As you read the following inspired scriptures written by Paul the Apostle in the Book of 1 Corinthians Chapter 12 referring to Superiority of Prophecy; “WILL WE OPEN OUR EARS TO HEAR WHAT SAYS THE WORD OF GOD?” “OR WILL WE CHOSE TO KEEP OUR EARS AND HEART CLOSED TO GOD” IT’S YOUR CHOICE.
Superiority of Prophecy
1Corithians 14:1 Follow after charity(love), and a desire spiritual gifts, b but rather that ye may prophesy.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a desire spiritual gifts,)
1Corinthians 12:31 But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent
way.
1Corinthians 14:39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with
tongues.
1Corinthians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b but rather that ye may prophesy.)
Numbers 11:25 And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and gave it unto the seventy elders: and it came to pass, that, when the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied, and did not cease.
Numbers 11:29 And Moses said unto him, Enviest thou for my sake? would God that all the LORD'S people were prophets, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them!
1Corithians 14:2 For he that a speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men)
Act 2:2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.
Act 2:3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.
Act 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
Act 10:46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
1Corithians 14:3 But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to a edification, and a exhortation, and comfort.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a edification)
Romans 14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.
Romans 15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbour for his good to edification.
Cross Reference Scriptures to (b exhortation)
1Ti 4:12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1Timothy 4:13 Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
1Timothy 4:14 Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
1Corithians 14:4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church.
1Corithians 14:5 I would that ye all spake with tongues, but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying.
1Corithians 14:6 Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by a revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?
Cross Reference Scriptures to (a revelation)
1Corithians 14:26 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying.
1Corithians 14:27 If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
1Corithians 14:28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the church; and let him speak to himself, and to God.
1Corithians14:29 Let the prophets speak two or three, and let the other judge.
1Corithians 14:30 If any thing be revealed to another that sitteth by, let the first hold his peace.
1Corithians 14:31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted.
1Corithians 14:32 And the spirits of the prophets are subject to the prophets.
1Corithians 14:33 For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.
1Corithians 14:40 Let all things be done decently and in order.
Conclusion
Our choices and decisions on receiving God's Word are very important to each one of us. We must learn to put our Faith and Trust in God and His Word the Holy Bible. Will you take this day, time and this very hour to make your choice and or decision? Will you receive God and His Word “AND BE BORN AGAIN INTO HIS KINGDOM”? Below is a prayer to receive Jesus Christ and start a relationship of eternal life with Him.
Prayer to Receive Jesus as Lord and Savior
Heavenly Father,
I come to you in the Name of Jesus, I repent of my sins and I ask you to forgive me of my sins. I believe and confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and believe He died on the cross and rose on the third day. I ask you to come into my heart. I ask you now to wash me and cleanse me. I give you my spirit, soul and body. I will with your help follow you all the days of my life. I thank you for writing my name in the Lambs Book of life.
Thank you Father, In Jesus Name, Amen
JOY IN LIFE = SERVANT HOOD
REMEMBER THIS “JOY” = JESUS FIRST, OTHERS SECOND AND YOU "YOURSELF" LAST.
It is our prayer that this message of “Superiority of Prophecy” has brought hope and help to your life and that you will totally give all of your spirit, your soul and your body to Jesus Christ and be a mighty witness for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To go forth with what God has called you to do with Him.
May God's riches blessings and His love be poured out on your life daily in Jesus Name?
In His Love and His Service,
William & Susan
Note: Unless otherwise noted, all Scriptures are from the King James Version of the Bible.