Managing prophecies
Attach a prophetic word - prophet, sermon, paragraph and text - to your sermon straight from the editor.
Many messages lean on a precise prophetic quote. In the sermon editor, a dedicated tool lets you insert an excerpt with the prophet's name, the source sermon, the paragraph number and the full text, all formatted in a distinct block. You can either search the sermon index or type everything in by hand.
Opening the prophet quote
From the editor, open the insertion picker (the Insert button or the quick "/" menu) and choose Prophet quote. A window opens with a search at the top, followed by the input fields.
Tip: paste the passage straight in - paragraphs keep their original formatting.
Searching the sermon index
The Search the sermons field queries the available index. Type at least two characters: a title, a place or a sermon code.
- Enter your search (for example a title or a code).
- Pick a result from the list that appears.
- The prophet and the Sermon title fill in automatically (title, place and date combined).
All that remains is to add the paragraph and the quote text.
Note: the full sermon library is coming soon. For now, the search covers the current index - if nothing matches, enter the details manually below.
Filling in the quote
Whether you used the search or not, every field stays editable:
| Field | Content |
|---|---|
| Prophet | The name of the preacher or prophet quoted |
| Paragraph | The paragraph number (e.g. 125), optional |
| Sermon title | The source sermon (title, place, date) |
| Quote text | The full passage, pasted as is |
The Quote text is the only required field: while it is empty, insertion stays disabled.
Inserting into the message
Click Insert. The excerpt appears in a distinct block within your text, easy to spot, with its reference rebuilt from the prophet and the sermon. This block is carried over as is in preaching mode and on the projection screen.
Warning: double-check the prophet's name and the paragraph before inserting - these are the markers that let the congregation trace the source.