Understanding The Times and Embracing The Seasons Understanding Prophecy - Prophecy is Discursive - Discursive: “Wander from one topic to another, not following in the order.” Doesn’t always move in straight lines. Prophecy can have large time gaps before fulfillment 1 Kings 19:15–17 (ESV) Anointing is for a purpose. “Anyone chosen and empowered by God for a specific purpose. 2 Kings 8:8 2 Kings 9:1 1 Kings 19:19 2 Kings 13:3, 22 2 Kings 8:11-12 The Gap Concept in Prophecy Isaiah 61:1–2 (ESV) Luke 4:16–21 (ESV) Luke 21:20–22 (ESV) Matthew 23:33–36 (ESV) Luke 19:41–44 (ESV) 2 Chronicles 12:8 (NLT) Ezekiel 18:21–24 (ESV) Anointed Purpose Jeremiah 27:6 (ESV) Isaiah 44:28 (ESV) Isaiah 45:1 (ESV) Romans 9:17 (ESV) Proverbs 29:2 (ESV) 2 Chronicles 12:1–8 (ESV) Daniel 4:17 (ESV) Daniel 4:25 (ESV) Daniel 4:32 (ESV) Acts 5:33–39 (ESV) What Does A Fulfilled Prophecy Indicate? 1 Samuel 10:3–7 (ESV) Ezekiel 12:21–28 (ESV) Amos 9:13-15 Isaiah 37:30–32 (ESV) Opportunities Of A Lifetime Must Be Seized In The Lifetime Of The Opportunity Hosea 10:12 (NASB95) Zechariah 10:1 (ESV) 2 Corinthians 9:9 (ESV) Proverbs 19:17 (ESV) Hebrews 13:5 (AMP) Isaiah 58:6–9 (ESV)