Lesson 103: God The Holy Spirit – Part 8

INTRODUCTION: Last week we study, we learnt about the gift of the Holy Spirit called “Word of Wisdom”. We learnt that God gives the gift for various purposes and that it could be manifested through four major ways. In this study, we wish to learn about another gift of the Holy Spirit called “The Word of Knowledge” I Cor. 12:8, We pray that as you hunger and thirst for this gift you will be satisfied. Amen.

1. THE WORD OF KNOWLEDGE IS A FRAGMENT OF GOD’S KNOWLEDGE
God has a storehouse of knowledge from eternity past to eternity future. The word of knowledge is therefore a fragment of God’s knowledge revealed to one of His children. It is a peep into the Divine’s mind. It is related to the word of wisdom because wisdom is the right application of knowledge. The word of knowledge can be manifested through (a) the audible voice (b) visions and (c) Spiritual revelation.

Dan. 2:20-22; I Sam. 2:3-14; Isa. 40:28; Matt. 6:8;I Chr. 28:9; Jer. 23:24; Matt. 12:25; Mark 2:8; John 2:25; Amos 3:7; I Cor. 3:20; I Chr. 28:9; Jer. 23:24; Matt. 12:25; Mark 2:8; John 2:25; I Cor. 2:9-10; Eph. 1:9-10. I Cor. 3:20.

2. GOD NEVER DOES ANYTHING WITHOUT A PURPOSE
Since our God never does anything without a purpose, there are several reasons why God gives the gift of the word of Knowledge. Some of the reasons are (a) to warn against imminent judgment (b) revelation of secret sin or sinful intentions (c) to warn against mistakes in choices (d) to warn against impending danger (e) to give specific directions (f) to encourage or give good news.

Gen. 18:17-21; 1 Sam. 3:11-14; Acts 5:1-4; II Kings 5:25-26; I Sam. 16:6-12; II Kings 6:8-12; Acts 27:9-10; Acts 10:11; Acts 9:10-12; I Kings 19:9-10, 18.

3. HOW TO OBTAIN THE GIFT
The gift of the word of knowledge is usually given to covenant men and people whose sole aim is to serve the Lord with all they are and have. If you want the gift, you must be prepared to pay the cost.

Gen. 18:17-19; Phil. 3:7-10; Acts 10:1-2; John 15:14-16.