First Church Charlotte

August 26, 2020 | Pastor Nathan Elms During times of uncertainty, many seek prophecy to help understand what is happening. Biblically, all prophecy is a word or teaching from God, shared by a prophet, to a specific audience. 1. Prophecy is usually not understood by the generation in which it was given. 2. Prophecy usually serves as a witness for the future. 3. Prophecy is sometimes used to expose humanity's failings and to give divine warning. 4. Prophecy is mostly used by God as a way for instilling hope to humanity. Living prophetically should never instill terror, but instead should provide hope for the hearers.