How Silence and Solitude Impact Prophetic Ministry: A Prophetic Manifesto (Continued)

Voices from the Desert

In this episode of Voices from the Desert we delve into the timeless teachings of the early church age on prophetic ministry and explore their profound relevance in our modern world. Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking journey through the seven key points of The Prophetic Manifesto.
Today, we shine a spotlight on the pivotal role of solitude and silence in prophetic ministry. How do the ancient practices of solitude and silence enrich and deepen our understanding today? Let's navigate the intersection of ancient wisdom and our contemporary world.
The 7 Points of the Prophetic Manfiesto:
- The reputation of Macarius the Great.
- The Desert Fathers (aka the prophets in the church) were sought for their great understanding of Scripture.
- The primary function of prophetic ministry is to reveal the nature of God/heart of Christ. A secondary/tertiary function is telling the future.
- An intense regards for humility, solitude, and silence (see the aforementioned Macarius)
- A hesitancy to use a gift to build a platform. Prophets/those in prophetic ministry ought to desire to be hidden rather than seen and to see the gift used in hidden ways.
- De-shackling the function of prophecy from end-times eschatology
- A healthier understanding of 5-fold ministry (admitting that we don't know what we are talking about). How has it been applied in ages past?
For more about Joshua Hoffert visit: https://www.windministries.ca/
For more about Murray Dueck visit: https://www.samuelsmantle.com/
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To dive into the Desert Fathers, visit: http://thedesertfathers.ca/