The Prophetic Primers are a series of smaller books based on the best-selling The Prophet’s Dictionary and The Prophet’s Handbook that will bring clarity, discovery, and definition to the training of prophetic gifts. In Assessing Your Prophetic Self, Dr. Paula A. Price provides diagnostic tools, as well as language and knowledge, to discern, measure, and encourage the gifts of novice prophets. … gifts of novice prophets. Readers will receive links for an online prophetic assessment test. Dr. Price also sets specific and measurable objectives, goals, and outcomes for the formation of a prophetic ministry. Also includes an introduction for the seasoned prophet looking to mentor others in the ministry.
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I was really not sure at all what to think of this book when it arrived. I was raised without focus on gifts and prophets. This book read differently as well. It’s very much textbook type reading.
I had hoped that there would be a quiz or something to help you determine what your gifts are but there aren’t any of those in this book though it does reference them on her website.
If this is your cup of tea you might find this to be a wonderful wealth of knowledge. But for someone who really doesn’t have much knowledge, this book was overwhelming and had too much knowledge for me to really understand and enjoy it.
I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.
This book is one that at times I was completely lost while reading it. I couldn’t quite understand what the author was saying. It felt almost like a legal document that has all these unfamiliar words that confuse you. I am familiar with the subject in the book, yet I walked away not quite satisfied with the outcome. I wanted a book where the author would walk readers through different tasks that would lead them to what their gift was. Not everyone is a prophet and only God is the one that gives that gift . You can’t make yourself a prophet but if God has appointed you as one, he will provide the tools you need.
I appreciate all the hard work the author used to write this book. For me, it feel short of helping understand what points she was trying to make. This book would be useful for theologians and those who have studied this subject in-depth. I do remember at a church I attended, if someone felt they had a Word from God they needed to go to an elder or the Pastor first. I always appreciated that step so someone wouldn’t just come up and start saying things that were not of God. Pastors have great discernment and want to watch over their congregation. I’m sure you have heard about false prophets. We are to be careful of those who want to cause division in the Body of Christ.
I was confused what the purpose of the word clouds were. Although there were many subjects in the cloud, it felt a little off balance. I needed more clarity as to what the author was wanting readers to gain from the word clouds. Even though I was lost through most of the book, I can’t take away the valuable tools Bible scholars and Pastors could use from the book. Overall I don’t think this book is for the everyday Christian, but rather for those who study theology to gain wisdom in their journey to teach others.
I received a copy of the book from a Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.