The teaching is based on 1 Corinthians chapters 12 and 14 and deals with prophecies, the gifts of the Spirit and speaking in tongues, not as theory, but as something to be used in practice within the fellowship of the church and everyday life. It addresses the widespread view that only a few particularly \u2018spiritual\u2019 people possess certain gifts of grace, whilst the majority must content themselves with watching from the sidelines. Andreas Slot-Henriksen explains here how God has given a whole range of gifts, which all believers must learn to unwrap and use, so that the body of Christ may be built up. The point is that it is not about spiritual prestige, but about love and obedience to what God has commanded.<\/p>\n
A reading from 1 Corinthians 12:4\u20137 highlights that there are different spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit; different ministries, but the same Lord; and different works of power, but the same God who works all things in all people. When the Holy Spirit gives a revelation, it is so that it may be of benefit to others. It is emphasised that many have used this chapter to limit the gifts of grace: \u2018some\u2019 have healing, \u2018some\u2019 have prophecy, \u2018some\u2019 have speaking in tongues, and the rest must simply accept that it is not for them. But this is challenged by 1 Corinthians 14:1, which states: \u201cPursue love, and strive for the spiritual gifts, but especially that you may prophesy.\u201d and verse 31: \u201cFor you can all prophesy one at a time, so that all may learn and be exhorted.\u201d It makes no sense that Paul would both limit and at the same time encourage everyone to strive particularly for the gift of prophecy, if the gifts were only a fixed \u201cfew\u201d for each person.<\/p>\n
An analogy is used: when one is saved, God gives a large gift package full of spiritual gifts. All the gifts are there, but not all have been unwrapped yet. For some, the gift of healing is quickly unlocked by a strong inner longing to pray for the sick and see them restored to health. For others, God opens up the gift of prophetic speech or words of knowledge, whilst healing may not be such a prominent part of their ministry. But that does not mean that the gifts which are not yet \u2018active\u2019 do not exist. They simply need to be sought out, unblocked and used. There is talk of a personal journey, where the love of seeing the sick healed on the street awakens a new longing: to be able to speak God\u2019s word directly into people\u2019s lives through prophecy and words of knowledge, so that they both hear the gospel, experience healing and feel that God sees them personally.<\/p>\n
Mark 16:17\u201318 is highlighted as a clear word that the signs are not only for the specially called, but for \u201cthose who believe\u201d: \u201cAnd these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues; \u2026 they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.\u201d This shows that speaking in tongues and healing are fundamental signs that belong to ordinary Christian life, not just to the platform. Together with 1 Corinthians 14:31, this is used to show that all believers can come to prophesy when they strive for it and practise. Thus, the focus shifts from \u201cwho has which gifts?\u201d to \u201chow do we receive and use the range of gifts God has already placed before us?\u201d.<\/p>\n
There is honest discussion about how daunting it can be to step into the prophetic and into speaking in tongues. Most people are familiar with the counter-arguments and excuses: \u201cWhat if I\u2019m wrong?\u201d, \u201cWhat if nothing happens?\u201d, \u201cWhat if others think I\u2019m daft?\u201d. But there is an important counter-question: Is it enough simply to believe, or does it require an active choice to act on God\u2019s word, even when it costs one\u2019s pride? We hear how the beginning is often marked by silence \u2013 one does not feel one hears anything at all from God when trying to listen for a word for others. The frustration is real, but the invitation is to persevere, because God wants to speak, and because one is being trained to distinguish His voice from one\u2019s own thoughts.<\/p>\n
To make this concrete, the difference between the three forms of speaking in tongues found in the Bible is explained. The first is personal speaking in tongues for one\u2019s own edification, where the Spirit prays when one has run out of words. This is the kind of speaking in tongues often heard in worship and prayer, and which, as Paul says, one may use \u201cfor oneself and for God\u201d. The second is speaking in tongues that requires interpretation within the congregation \u2013 a kind of prophetic speaking in tongues, where another person or the speaker themselves receives an interpretation so that the whole congregation can understand the message. The third is what happened on the Day of Pentecost: people speaking in languages they have never learnt, but which others around them understand. All three forms exist, but personal speaking in tongues often takes up the most space, because few have been trained in the other two.<\/p>\n
The misunderstanding of 1 Corinthians 14:27\u201328 is addressed, where it states that if anyone speaks in tongues in the assembly, it should be one at a time, two or three, and with interpretation. Many have used this as a prohibition against several people speaking in tongues simultaneously during worship, but this overlooks the sentence: \u201cBut they must speak to themselves and to God.\u201d The teaching explains that Paul is speaking here of speaking in tongues that takes the form of a public message, not personal prayer in tongues. Therefore, one can safely pray in tongues during communal worship, as long as it is not about shouting louder than everyone else or creating chaos, but about seeking God.<\/p>\n
A central theme is how God speaks, and what we can expect prophecies and visions to look like in practice. It dispels the notion that God always speaks with a deep, resonant \u201cprophetic voice\u201d: \u201cThus says the Lord\u2026\u201d. The approach is much more down-to-earth, where one says: \u201cI experience\u201d or \u201cI have a sense that God is saying\u2026\u201d. God often speaks as a quiet thought, an inner sentence, a bit like reciting the 10 times table in one\u2019s head: it is clear, but not necessarily dramatic. The same applies to images: some see clear \u201cfilm scenes\u201d with many details, others more diffuse glimpses or a sense of something. Small exercises are given: imagine a beach and a sunset, or walk a lap around your childhood home with your eyes closed and visualise the windows. The way you \u201csee\u201d it is often the way God shows you prophetic images.<\/p>\n
Great emphasis is placed on responsibility and love in the use of prophecy. Prophetic words must not be used to show off one\u2019s spirituality or to control other people\u2019s lives. They must be delivered in love and within the framework of God\u2019s Word. Therefore, a warning is given against being too hasty with very specific words concerning \u201cdates, partners and babies\u201d, because they can cut deep and cause confusion if one is mistaken. In such cases, it is encouraged to have the word tested by mature believers who know both God and Scripture before passing it on. General words about God\u2019s love, encouragement and guidance can be shared freely, provided they are in line with the Bible.<\/p>\n
The teaching then moves on to the practical, because the whole point is that everyone can practise. A specific exercise is explained, in which small groups work on both speaking in tongues and prophetic interpretation. First, you ask God whether you should be the one speaking in tongues or the one interpreting, and in a group of five this will typically result in two speaking in tongues, two interpreting, and one being the recipient. The person speaking in tongues speaks loudly and clearly, not mumbling, whilst the interpreter listens for the inner impulse\u2014the words, images or sensations\u2014given by the Holy Spirit. The interpretation is not a word-for-word translation, but an interpretation where the main message is what matters.<\/p>\n
Next comes another round, where there is no speaking in tongues, but where instead one prays silently and listens for words or images for one person at a time. One may receive just a single word or a single small image, and the call is: bring it. God can use even a single word like \u2018shirt\u2019 to confirm something profound, as the concrete testimony shows, where a woman asked God for this precise word as a sign. There is also a story told of a woman who felt she should stand on her head against a Coca-Cola vending machine at a petrol station \u2013 something that in itself seems completely daft. But for the shop assistant, who had asked God for a very clear sign, it proved life-changing. The point is that what feels silly to one person can be a matter of life or death for another when God is behind it, and therefore pride must be laid aside.<\/p>\n
A key theme running through the entire teaching is that prophecy is imperfect because it passes through human beings. We hear in part and prophesy in part. We sometimes mix God\u2019s word with our own thoughts, but if our hearts are rooted in love and we are willing to let others test what we receive, God can still use it powerfully. The crucial thing is that we do not let the fear of making mistakes paralyse us, so that we do not step out at all. Instead, we are encouraged to live courageously, to allow ourselves to be trained, to be willing to be corrected, and to remember that it is about serving others, not about building our own reputation.<\/p>\n
The teaching concludes with a clear call: all who believe in Jesus are invited to pursue love and strive for the gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy. This is not something to be left to \u2018the particularly spiritual\u2019, but part of ordinary Christian life, where the Holy Spirit will use quite ordinary people to build each other up and comfort one another. This requires daring to take chances, daring to risk looking foolish, and daring to trust that God is greater than our mistakes. God\u2019s desire is to speak to His children and through His children, and whoever says yes will experience that He is faithful and guides us step by step.<\/p>\n
Quote from the teaching: \u201cIt\u2019s not about looking spiritual; it\u2019s about allowing God to speak through you, even when you feel small and foolish \u2013 and that is where the strongest prophecies are often born<\/em>.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Relevant keywords: prophecies \u2013 speaking in tongues \u2013 interpretation of tongues \u2013 gifts of the Spirit \u2013 the voice of the Holy Spirit \u2013 1 Corinthians 12 \u2013 1 Corinthians 14 \u2013 Mark 16 \u2013 practical prophecy \u2013 hearing from God \u2013 visions from God \u2013 prayer and spiritual gifts \u2013 encouraging prophecy \u2013 church building \u2013 healing and signs \u2013 spiritual training \u2013 love and spiritual gifts \u2013 the Holy Spirit\u2019s guidance \u2013 everyday prophecy \u2013 practical discipleship<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":38403,"template":"","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Learn to prophesy and interpret tongues (part 1) - LytTilJesus.dk","description":"Practical teaching on prophecy and speaking in tongues: Learn to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit, interpret speaking in tongues, and use the gifts of the Spirit in everyday life"}},"video-post-category":[217,219,229],"class_list":["post-245848","video-post","type-video-post","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","video-post-category-discipleship","video-post-category-general-teaching","video-post-category-gifts-fruit-and-gifts-of-the-spirit"],"meta_box":{"video_link":"","teaching_subject":"Learn to prophesy and interpret tongues (part 1)","teaching_date":"2020-07-08","short_summary":"The teaching explains how the gifts of the Spirit, especially prophecy and speaking in tongues, are intended as a natural part of life for all who believe in Jesus. 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