The God-given ability to communicate God's message in relation to the truth already revealed (Jude 3).  It is not necessarily or even primarily a prediction.  Rather, it is done for the purposes of encouraging, strengthening and comforting (1 Cor. 14:3).  These have the ability to perceive the spiritual needs of others and meet those needs through Scripture.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF A PROPHET / PERCEIVER:

• Able to recognize good and bad and hates what is bad

• Sees everything clearly not dimly; no foggy or indefinite areas

• Recognizes character in people, whether good or bad

• Encourages repentance for the glory of God

• Is an introvert rather than an extravert?

• Sees the Bible as the foundation for truth

• Courageously holds to spiritual truths

• Outspoken

• Powerful and persuasive speaker

• Distraught over the sins of others

• Sees their own shortcomings and those of others

• Desires to see God's plans take place

• Promotes spiritual growth in others

• Fanatical about integrity

• Strongly communicates what they perceive

• Self-examiner

• Opinionated and holds to convictions

• Holds to a high standard

• Desperately desires to obey God

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CHALLENGES OF THE PROPHET / PERCEIVER:

• May be judgmental and upfront

• Delights in goal accomplishent not forward progress

• Forcefully pushes others toward spiritual growth

• Intolerant of other views

• Struggles with self-image

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PLACES WHERE THIS GIFT CAN BE UTILIZED:

• Small group leader

• Any type of lay counseling

• Security at any church function

• Providing oversight of any ministry function

• Great mentors and peacemakers

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MINISTRIES IN THE CHURCH BODY WHERE THIS GIFT CAN BE UTILIZED:

• Director of Music

• Teaching Ministry Coordinator

• Church Leadership

• Cowboy Church