Session 1 – Spirit Lenses: The Joy of Experiencing the Spirit Realm

Bobby Haaby

The Spirit realm is real, safe, and centered in Jesus. Prophecy was God’s idea. He still moves His people by His Spirit. Love is the core motive and the primary fruit. When we prophesy, we strengthen, encourage, and comfort. All the gifts come from the same Spirit and are given for the common good. You can learn and grow through practice. The spirits of prophets are subject to prophets. That means you can partner with the Holy Spirit with wisdom and self-control. In this session, we align our lenses with love, recognize the one Spirit behind the gifts, and practice simple, faith-filled steps. Expect clarity, not confusion. Expect Jesus to be revealed, not just information. Expect joy.

“Prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” (2 Peter 1:21, NIV)

Core Takeaways:

Love is the core of God’s voice; prophecy must build up people and the Church.

All gifts are from the same Spirit and work for the common good.

Prophecy reveals Jesus and what He is doing now, not just data about the future.

Everyone can learn to prophesy with practice, feedback, and humility.

Self-control matters: the spirits of prophets are subject to prophets.

Key Scriptures

2 Peter 1:21 (NIV) — Prophecy originates in the Holy Spirit, not human will.

1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 11 (NIV) — One Spirit, many gifts, for the common good.

1 Corinthians 14:1, 3-4, 31-32 (NLT) — Pursue love; prophecy strengthens, encourages, comforts; all may prophesy; self-control.

1 John 4:7-11 (NIV) — God is love; love must mark our ministry.

Hebrews 5:14 (NIV) — Maturity comes by constant use and practice.