Insights on Prophecy and Personal Growth

Aug 9, 2024

Lecture Notes: Prophetic Insights and Personal Reflections

Introduction

  • Speaker: John Paul Jackson
  • Main Themes: Prophetic insights, personal reflections, honoring his father, and the state of the world.

John Paul Jackson's Prophetic Visions

  • Pandemic Predictions: Two pandemics, the first causing fear, the second being serious.
  • Russia and Nationalism: Russia's rise in nationalism and creating crises to strengthen its position.
  • Middle East: Changes in Egypt leading to Islamic extremism, domino effect in Arab nations.
  • Economic and Political Changes: Decline of the Euro and subsequent impact on the US dollar.
  • Climatological Changes: Earthquakes changing the Earth's tilt, altering weather patterns, and causing loss of crops.
  • Future Events: Assassination attempts, violence, and economic collapse.

Honoring His Father

  • Personal Reflection: Shared the impact of his father on his life.
  • Father's Background: Born in Texas, lived in poverty, brilliant man with high IQ, achieved multiple degrees.
  • Life and Career: Initially wanted to be a missionary, became a teacher and counselor, led many to the Lord.
  • Final Years: Continued to influence and lead people to faith even from his hospital bed.

Personal Journey and Spiritual Calling

  • Early Life: Experienced prophetic gifts from a young age, life saved multiple times by divine intervention.
  • Corporate to Ministry: Left a corporate job for ministry after a profound spiritual encounter.
  • Kansas City and Mike Bickle: Started working with Mike Bickle, involvement in personal and national prophetic ministry.
  • Transition to Pastoral Work: Planted and pastored multiple churches, learned patience and kindness.

Prophetic Messages and Global Events

  • Perfect Storm: Five elements: religion, politics, economics, war, geophysical events.
  • Specific Predictions:
    • Egypt's transition to a terrorist state.
    • Economic turbulence in Europe and the US.
    • Political turmoil and religious shifts.
    • Climate disasters: earthquakes, hurricanes, and changes in jet streams.
    • Rising nationalism in Russia and its geopolitical impact.

Spiritual Insights and Guidance

  • Call to Action: Importance of crying out to God to avert disasters.
  • Spiritual Decay: Sin separates us from God, leads to decay in all aspects of life.
  • Revival and Redemption: Crisis as a means for people to turn back to God.
  • Preparing for Future: Emphasized practical steps to prepare for upcoming challenges.

Practical Advice for Believers

  • Simplify Life: Streamline and focus on essential needs.
  • Reconnect with Family and Friends: Build strong relationships for support.
  • Rethink Focus: Prioritize real food, real needs, real energy, real money.
  • Develop True Dialogue with God: Listen and engage in meaningful prayer.

Conclusion

  • Light in Darkness: Believers to be a light in the world, carrying God's presence and making a difference.
  • Hope in God: Despite the coming challenges, trust in God's plan and remain steadfast in faith.