The Familiar Stranger Podcast Prophecy with Gemma Ryan
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Mar 18, 2025 Gemma Ryan, a pastor and spiritual director at Oaks Church in Brooklyn, dives deep into the transformative world of prophecy. She discusses how individuals can tune into God's voice through personal experiences and reflections. Gemma contrasts Old and New Testament prophecies, emphasizing inclusivity post-Pentecost. The importance of community in nurturing prophetic insights and trust is highlighted, alongside the sacred practice of prophecy and the need for reverence and love in sharing divine messages.
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New Testament Prophecy is Communal
- Prophecy is a God-given message to call people into alignment with His kingdom purposes.
- New Testament prophecy is communal, meant to edify the church, not centered on one authoritative prophet.
Mutual Responsibility in Prophecy
- New Testament prophecy involves instructions for both the speaker and listener to weigh the word.
- This mutual discernment lowers the stakes and makes prophetic ministry safer to pursue.
First Prophetic Experiences
- Gemma first experienced prophecy by receiving personal, holy words from others that deeply impacted her.
- This ignited in her a hunger for deeper communion with God and desire to hear His voice more clearly.
