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Bold Pursuit 90-Day Devotional
Published: March 6, 2026
Video Description
What is the biblical gift of prophecy...and how should Christians test prophecy today?
With growing controversy around modern prophetic movements, including Shawn Bolz and the recent Bethel Church scandal, this video examines what the Bible actually teaches about the gift of prophecy. Learn how to test prophecy (1 Thessalonians 5:21), recognize false prophets in the church, and understand the difference between Old Testament and New Testament prophecy. Above all, we explore why Scripture must remain the highest authority.
👉 Topics covered: gift of prophecy, testing prophecy, false prophets, biblical prophecy, New Testament prophecy.
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO:
This teaching explores the biblical gift of prophecy and addresses the confusion surrounding modern prophetic movements.
In this video we discuss:
• What the gift of prophecy actually is in the Bible and how it functions in the New Testament church
• The difference between Old Testament prophets and New Testament prophecy
• Why prophecy must always be tested (1 Thessalonians 5:19–21; 1 Corinthians 14:29)
• How believers should test the spirits and discern prophetic words (1 John 4:1)
• The danger of false prophets and false prophecy in the church
• The controversy surrounding Shawn Bolz, Bethel Church, and modern prophetic practices
• Why Scripture must remain the highest authority over every prophecy or revelation
• How the Holy Spirit leads believers according to the Word of God
👉 Chapters:
00:00 – The Prophecy Scandal and Why It Matters
02:07 – Two Extremes About Spiritual Gifts
02:58 – What the Gift of Prophecy Actually Is
03:44 – Old Testament Prophets and False Prophecy
05:09 – Jesus’ Warning About False Prophets
06:01 – Why You Must Test Prophetic Words
09:03 – Did Prophecy Change in the New Testament?
12:14 – How the Holy Spirit Leads Believers
23:34 – Why Prophecy Must Be Tested
26:25 – Apostles, Prophets, and Biblical Authority
31:14 – An Example of Prophecy Being Misinterpreted (Acts 21)
37:54 – When Spiritual Gifts Are Used the Wrong Way
43:22 – The Danger of Signs and False Prophets
44:55 – Final Warning and What Comes Next
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