Look Who it Was Random video

The Word of Knowledge

1,413 views · Published 22 April 2018 · 7:18 · Indexed 14 November 2026

Channel: The Faith Once Delivered To The Saints · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

Watch on YouTube

What is the word of Knowledge? The Apostle Paul wrote about it, saying. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit. (1 Corinthians 12 and 8) I believe that the word of knowledge is knowledge that is given to us supernaturally. It is a knowledge of things that you would not know through a natural acquisition or study. It can be attained by asking God, and believing that He will by our faith give us the good things according to His will in Christ Jesus. This is a brief study on the word of knowledge. First we will see various definitions of it given by others, and then where it was used. We will find out that it was given to people both in the Old and New Testaments. Now unto our study. KENNETH HAGIN: The Word of Knowledge is the supernatural revelation by the Holy Ghost or certain facts in the mind of God. Concerning Spiritual Gifts, p. 52
LESTER SUMRALL: "In the Gift of the Word of Knowledge God reveals to one of His servants something which now exists or did exist on the earth. This must be something which that servant could not know naturally." The Gifts and Ministries of the Holy Spirit, pp. 66-67
DENNIS BENNETT: "It is the supernatural revelation of facts past, present, or future which were not learned through the efforts of the natural mind. It may be described as the Mind of Christ being manifested to the mind of the believer, and is given when needed in a flash of timed (Cor.2:16) This gift is used to protect the Christian, to show how to pray more effectively, or to show him how to help more effectively, or to show him how to help others." The Holy Spirit and You, Dennis and Rita Bennett, p. 155
 DEFINITION: The gift of the Word of Knowledge is an instantaneous and divine revelation of facts past, present, or future in the mind of God concerning either heavenly or earthly matters. It is not he "Gift" of Knowledge but, rather, the "Word" of Knowledge
 A word is a fragment of a sentence. A word of knowledge, therefore, is a fragment of the total arena of God's knowledge. A Word of Knowledge comes to minister to the NEED. It is much the same as a lawyer. He does not give you all of his knowledge, just that which is necessary for the case at hand. Purpose of the Word of Knowledge It gives the facts necessary to minister effectively to the NEED. It reveals the hidden things It demonstrates the present day reality and work of Jesus through the Holy Spirit Why is the Word of Knowledge important? It reveals how to pray for specific situations. It reveals diseases, situation, or persons God is presently ministering to. It reveals the work of sin, darkness, and hypocrisy (Acts 5:1-10; Luke 6:8)  It gives confirmation
 It gives preparation for ministry (Acts 9:16; 21:10-11) There are differences between the Word of Knowledge and the Word of Wisdom. However, the Word of Knowledge and the Word of Wisdom often operate together. How does the Word of Knowledge usually come?  Inner Impressions Inner Witness  Inner Pictures  Sympathetic Symptoms Supernatural Occurrences (Writing on the wall, etc.)  Dreams Visions Angelic Visitations Prophecy Tongues and Interpretations Audible Voice NOTE: The Word of Knowledge and the Word of Wisdom usually come as faint and soft impressions —— like butterflies which land for a moment and then are gone. By faith we must take hold of them when they come.
Examples of the Word of Knowledge in the Old Testament
 Genesis 6:12-13 God forewarns Noah of a flood
 Genesis 15:13-14 God reveals to Abraham of Israel's future captivity and deliverance from Egypt
 Genesis 37:5-9 Joseph has two dreams revealing his future as a ruler over his brothers
 Genesis 40:5-13 Joseph interprets the dreams of the butler and the baker
 Genesis 41:1-36 God foretells of a coming drought through Pharaoh’s dream and Joseph's interpretation
 Exodus 3 God reveals to Moses of Pharaoh’s coming response to God's demand for Israel's release
 Exodus 12 God foretells of the coming Passover plague
 Joshua 7:10-15 God reveals sin in Israel's camp
 1 Samuel 9:20 Samuel reveals Saul's lost donkeys
 1 Samuel 10:22 Samuel reveals Saul's hiding place
 2 Samuel 12:1-7 Nathan reveals David's sin
 1 Kings 19:14-18 Elijah receives knowledge of 7,000 faithful
 2 Kings 5:20-27 Elisha exposes Gehazi's sin
 2 Kings 6:8-12 Elisha exposes the plans of the Syrian king
 2 Chronicles 18 Micaiah foretells Ahab's death in battle
 2 Chronicles 20:16 God reveals the location of enemy troops

More from this channel