DREAM INTERPRETATION
Focal Scripture: Num 12:6
Intro:
Your dream is as good as your interpretation. God Speaks to us in Dreams Codes as the process of
Interpretation draws us Closer to Him.
Classification of Dreams
Simple message -needs no interpretation
Simple symbolic-sun, moon & 11 stars,
Complex symbolic-nebuchanezar dream
Dream Keys
Impartation comes through Association
God’s mysteries are not hidden FROM you, but rather hidden FOR you
Principles in Interpreting Dreams
Interpretation belongs to God- Joseph Gen 40v 8 Daniel Dan 2v20.
Determine the Source of the dream; God,devil,me. This Helps you take a position
The meaning of dreams is not always discernible. It’s in codes, we need to process it and decode
it.
Repetition is for emphasis- (Joseph 2 dreams sun moon stars, Pharaoh 2 dreams)
Joseph, Gen 41. Peter This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to
heaven.
The Dreams of the Bible offer us tips to interpreting ours-Recommend reading the Bible Prophetic books like Daniel, Revelation.
A difficult dream is an invitation to an encounter with the God of all mysteries!!
Be Careful of prejudices in Interpretation (Peter)
Context determines interpretation
Dreams are notoriously elusive-Write them down ASAP
Some Dreams Interpretation are obvious some take time to interpret
Dreams must not contradict scriptures
Be careful of literal interpretation
Watch for colours, emotions,in the dream Blue-Heaven, Amber-Glory
Interpreting Complex dreams Reduce the dream to its simplest form. In lengthy dreams, it is best to break them down scene by scene.
Questions, Questions Questions Analyze your dream by asking a serious of basic questions.
Where are you in the dream?
Are you observing?
Are you participating?
Are you the focus?
Who is this dream about?
What are the object, thoughts, & emotions in the dream?
What people are in your dream? What character trait or calling does the person
represent to you? What does the person’s name mean? What is their relation to you?
What are the colors in the dream?
Do certain numbers appear?
What is your initial thoughts about what the dream pertains too?
Questions, Questions, Questions???
Conclusion
Respect Dreams, Expect Dreams, Inspect Dreams
