Lecture Notes: Understanding the Year of the Woman and Prophetic Models

Introduction

• Speaker's Introduction: Discussion on gender and the spiritual office of a woman.
• Year of the Woman: Many prophets have been prophesying about this being the year of the woman.
• Prophetic Models: Speaker introduces 10 prophetic models, 5 from God and 5 that the enemy is raising.

Difference Between Being Female and Being a Woman

• Gender vs. Office: Being female is a gender, but being a woman is a spiritual office designated by God.
• Femininity and Spiritual Warfare: The enemy focuses on femininity which is tied to emotions, feelings, and can be sexualized.
• Common Misconceptions: Many societies and churches focus on femininity rather than the spiritual office of a woman.
• True Definition of a Woman: A woman is a spiritual being, meant to journey with man to replicate God's will.

Esther Movement vs. Jezebel Movement

• Awakening to Purpose: True Esther movement is about awakening to God's purpose, not about gaining power over men.
• Pain and Awakening: Pain can serve as a catalyst for spiritual awakening but can also corrupt the journey.
• Submission and Mission: Submission is part of fulfilling a mission and preserving what a woman carries.
• Mission Over Vanity: Esther movement is about mission and replicating God's will rather than seeking position or fame.

Five Prophetic Models God is Raising

1. Midwives (Shiphrah and Puah)

   • Role: Close to government, pivotal in birthing God's new agenda.
   • Fear of God: Chose to obey God over Pharaoh, leading to God's blessing.
   • Modern Midwives: People in positions of influence, including church leaders.

2. Jochebed

   • Role: Mother of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, represents birthing systems.
   • Ark Builder: Built an ark to save Moses, indicating spiritual hearing and strategy.
   • Modern Application: Women who are grounded spiritually and create structures to address contemporary issues.

3. Miriam

   • Role: Support system with capability and resources.
   • Balance of Power: Supporting the vision while not being the main focus.
   • Potential Pitfalls: The need to remember one's role as a supporter, not the leader.

4. Pharaoh's Daughter

   • Role: Represents those outside the church who can still carry God's purpose.
   • Complex Character: Raised in darkness but used to save Moses.
   • Significance: They may not see the outcome of their actions until much later.

5. Sheerah

   • Role: Built three cities, represents Apostolic and strategic building.
   • Symbolism: Upper Beth Horon, Lower Beth Horon, Uzzen Sheerah represent spiritual and physical engagement.
   • Voice Recognition: Importance of having a prophetic voice that guides.

Conclusion: Call to Action

• Women's Movement in Africa: A call for women to rise up in prayer on 12th October for national transformation.
• Participation Encouraged: Women are encouraged to partner in this spiritual endeavor.
• Next Steps: Future discussions will explore the counter movements raised by the enemy.