This topic has fascinated me for several years now, so I was very interested in reading this book.

The author starts with a story of his own experience of prophecy, how someone he didn't know told him the secrets of his heart. The book aims to explore and teach biblical prophecy - comparing how it was in the old testament vs the new, and what we should expect from it now. We learn the purpose of prophecy and even a few practical tips.

I appreciated that the author highlights problems and pitfalls and gives both warnings and advice to those practicing or interested in practicing prophecy. Most importantly- stay close to God. Read your bible, pray and seek His heart, and you will learn to hear His voice.

Full of stories and real-life examples, this book is fast-paced, informative and well-written. It is a comprehensive guide to the author's perspective on prophecy and is worth a read for anyone interested in this, often controversial, topic.

Jack Deere’s Biblical Prophecy is one of those books that made me stop, underline, and sit with questions I hadn’t asked in a while. He doesn’t just write as a scholar—he writes as someone who has lived what he teaches, and that authenticity comes through on every page. His passion for the active presence of the Holy Spirit in the church today is contagious, and his insistence that prophecy didn’t end with the apostles is both bold and deeply rooted in Scripture.

That said, I didn’t always land where Deere landed. His framework leans heavily on the idea that personal, contemporary prophecy should be a regular part of Christian life—and while I see the biblical case he’s making, it stretched me. For example, his interpretation of 1 Corinthians 14 as a roadmap for everyday church life made me pause. I’ve mostly seen those verses explained in more reserved terms, but Deere presses in with full conviction that this is meant to be normative, not optional.

Another moment that challenged me was when he talked about “learning to hear God’s voice” in a way that includes impressions, visions, and inner nudges. He doesn’t just tolerate this; he encourages believers to expect it. That was hard for me, coming from a background that emphasizes the sufficiency of Scripture. But I appreciated that he never undermines the authority of the Bible—he simply believes that prophecy, rightly practiced, flows from a Spirit-led life rooted in Scripture.

So no, I didn’t agree with every conclusion. But I’m grateful for how Deere stirred the pot in the best way—making me ask if I’ve grown too cautious, too safe, and too content with a version of church that doesn’t leave space for God to speak personally.

If you’re ready to be stretched and challenged—even if you don’t walk away convinced—this book is a compelling read. It’ll leave you hungry for more of the Spirit and more discernment in how we engage with the prophetic today.