Author: Theresa Harvard Johnson

Theresa Harvard Johnson is the founder of The School of the Scribe and progenitor of The Scribal Anointing® teachings, the 21st-century revelation of the office of the prophetic scribe. She has authored more than 25 books to help prophetic scribes navigate their calling, taught thousands of scribes globally and developed safe spaces online and in person to foster prophetic community. Theresa holds an M. Div. in biblical studies and an M. A. in professional writing. As a scribal historian and mentor to many, she has pioneered exclusively in this area for more than two-decades.

Word of the Lord: Forgiving Will Release Your Breakthrough

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This post is the result of a dream I had this week. In it the Lord showed me some areas of forgiveness I still needed to walk out. As he ministered to me, this word poured from me with an urgency to share it. Yes, I know it is personal, but we are all on the same journey and face common struggles. We are all being perfected in him daily. May it bless you today. No offense is worth risking unanswered prayers and deeper spiritual maturation. – Theresa Harvard Johnson

I heard Father say: I know you have been praying and asking me for breakthrough. I heard you. I listened. I have answered, but you are not able to see my answer at this present time. Beloved, I am waiting to rescue you. You should know that breakthrough is in your hands: “It begins with forgiveness, a deep forgiveness from the bones…. I am rending them of past offense.” Yes, I know you say that it is finished and that there is nothing left to forgive. In your own strength, this has become truth. Beloved! LISTEN! I SEE ALL… and I see where you have shut down in fear of what will be revealed, in fear of the pain and from a place of self-righteousness and control. I am here to help you let it go. To enable you to hear and think clearly. Did I not say that we must forgive seventy-times-seven? This is through the strength of my Spirit, not by you own will or your own way. Why do you believe it is a sin or an aggravation to continue the process? I AM walking you through this season. You beloved are mind. I will have all of you.

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Prophecy 2015

Old Covenant Prophets Vs. New Covenant Prophets (2)

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Copyright 2015 Theresa Harvard Johnson

(NOTE: This article is used specifically in of our courses in The School of the Scribe. It’s intent is not to outline “all” the distinctions between Old Covenant and New Covenant prophets but to show that we are indeed talking about two separate and distinct regimes of prophets. The prophets of the times of Torah existed under a different dispensation from New Covenant prophets. The truths shared are very basic and are intended to be viewed as such. Also note, that the intent of this post is not to criticize any particular teaching — but to shed light on some not so clear areas. As we talk about SCRIBAL PROPHETS, we do so in understanding the role they play in the NEW COVENANT! It is critical that we take these truths into consideration when teaching concerning the “office” of the prophet. How we view these differences will clearly our calling. I believe that a lack of understanding in this area is what has led to so much confusion within the Body.)

 

Colossians 1:19-20 NIV, “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him (Christ), and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”

 

Today’s prophets are walking under the New Covenant given to us by God through the shedding of the blood of Jesus Christ on the cross. While Christ did not demolish integral concepts and ideas, the way of life for the prophets did change — drastically. The two most dramatic changes included: (1) the complete obliteration of the Levitical priesthood as it was needed; and (2) the focus shifted from building one nation based on a biological heritage to include everyone and anyone who would receive the message of the Gospel – no pedigree required.

Consider this for a moment: The entire historical setting and backdrop for the ministry of Old Covenant prophets centered on the formation, strengthening and building of “one nation” at the time – not all people. This fact alone should bring some perspective and should be seen as a critical distinction between the New Covenant and Old Covenant prophets. The vision for a global congregation didn’t expand to the Gentile nations in its fullness “until” Christ’s covenant making assignment was completed on the cross and the congregation received the fullness of Holy Spirit. We can get a greater perspective of this by examining the outpouring of Holy Spirit in Acts 2; and then glimpsing the ministries of Peter and Paul when they were separated for specific work unto the Jews and Gentiles respectively (Galatians 2:8).

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Old Covenant Prophets Vs. New Covenant Prophets

Posted on by Theresa Harvard Johnson

Copyright 2015 Theresa Harvard Johnson

(NOTE: This article is used specifically in of our courses in The School of the Scribe. It’s intent is not to outline “all” the distinctions between Old Covenant and New Covenant prophets but to show that we are indeed talking about two separate and distinct regimes of prophets. The prophets of the times of Torah existed under a different dispensation from New Covenant prophets. The truths shared are very basic and are intended to be viewed as such. Also note, that the intent of this post is not to criticize any particular teaching — but to shed light on some not so clear areas. As we talk about SCRIBAL PROPHETS, we do so in understanding the role they play in the NEW COVENANT! It is critical that we take these truths into consideration when teaching concerning the “office” of the prophet. How we view these differences will clearly our calling. I believe that a lack of understanding in this area is what has led to so much confusion within the Body.)

 

Colossians 1:19-20 NIV, “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him (Christ), and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”

 

Today’s prophets are walking under the New Covenant given to us by God through the shedding of the blood of Jesus Christ on the cross. While Christ did not demolish integral concepts and ideas, the way of life for the prophets did change — drastically. The two most dramatic changes included: (1) the complete obliteration of the Levitical priesthood as it was needed; and (2) the focus shifted from building one nation based on a biological heritage to include everyone and anyone who would receive the message of the Gospel – no pedigree required.

Consider this for a moment: The entire historical setting and backdrop for the ministry of Old Covenant prophets centered on the formation, strengthening and building of “one nation” at the time – not all people. This fact alone should bring some perspective and should be seen as a critical distinction between the New Covenant and Old Covenant prophets. The vision for a global congregation didn’t expand to the Gentile nations in its fullness “until” Christ’s covenant making assignment was completed on the cross and the congregation received the fullness of Holy Spirit. We can get a greater perspective of this by examining the outpouring of Holy Spirit in Acts 2; and then glimpsing the ministries of Peter and Paul when they were separated for specific work unto the Jews and Gentiles respectively (Galatians 2:8).

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Word of the Lord: I AM Rescuing the Lonely

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Released Monday, June 8, 2015

Vision
In a vision, I saw a figure behind bars in a holding cell. The soul of the person was so heavy, they could hardly lift themselves up  physically to walk. A type of depression or oppression had overtaken them. They stood on the brink of giving up. The prison bars, however, were not physical – they were over the mind. I could see that this person was hurting deeply as if dying from a loneliness so intense that it physically hurt. Suddenly, this person was engulfed by an all-encompassing hug from a robed figure who I knew to be Christ. Beneath the kabod of this deliberate hug the heaviness was broken. It was then that the Lord released this word.

 

Word of the Lord
The Spirit of the Lord is saying: Beloved, I want you to know that you are not alone! I am fighting for you in the midst of your secret, internal struggle. I am with you in the hidden place when the tears flow and when your heart aches so much that you believe the pain will consume you. I am with you in the midst of that longing to be held, to be needed and to be loved. I have not forsaken you. I have not forgotten you.

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Prophecy 2015