Fall 1998
Inspired Teachers
Edited from "The Shepherds Rod"
Bob Jones

The Lord is about to bring forth the inspired priests; the true prophets and judges to rule within the household of faith.

The term "inspired priests" is taken from both Old Testament and New Testament Scriptures and generally references teachers who receive their understanding of the Word through divine revelation. The Apostle Paul stated that his revelation of the Word came not by the teaching of man nor by reading a book, but rather by a divine revelation of Jesus Christ.

These inspired teachers will promote sanctification within the Church, making the Church a suitable dwelling place for the Spirit of God so that the believers can become partakers of His divine nature and His holy character.

"Lord sanctify them in truth; thy word is truth" John 17:17.

All of these purposes in respect to the inspired priest or teacher relate to the true biblical definition of discipleship, teaching believers to become the Lord's friend. This discipleship will also lead the Church into the full revelation and realization of Galatians 5:22-23, the fruit of the Spirit.

In times past, many leaders were used by the Holy Spirit with powerful gifts of healing and words of knowledge and wisdom, even though there was deficiency in Godly character within the individuals. The Lord is now stating that will no longer be the case. It will now become essential for the end-time leadership to be partakers of His divine nature bearing the fruit of the Spirit as a prerequisite for the release and impartation of the power gifts necessary for end-time ministry.

Another main function of these inspired teachers will be to reveal Biblically the requirements of the Lord for the end-time Church. Through their revelation of the Word by the Holy Spirit, they will teach the Church the necessary steps of preparation and consecration in order to be viable participants in the glorious ministry yet to come.