Interpretation of dreams seminar. module 1
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This document provides an overview of Module 1 of a seminar on dream interpretation from a Christian perspective. It discusses that God uses dreams to communicate with people and provides biblical examples. Dreams are usually symbolic so it is important to analyze elements and their meaning. The seminar covers recalling dreams, common aspects of dreams like actions and settings, and recommended books on Christian dream interpretation. It encourages writing dreams down and looking at what symbols may represent in order to understand dreams.
Interpretation of dreams seminar. module 1
- 1. INTERPRETATION OF DREAMS SEMINAR , MODULE 1
- 2. CG MINISTRY LEARNING TO PROPHESY MAY 22, 2014 Marco Lafebre
- 5. Presentation • Thank you for taking interest in the Dreams and Visions Seminar. • I have participated in different seminars about dreams, also I have read quite a good number of books on the subject, the ideas that are expressed here are taken from those participations and from the reading of the books mentioned ahead; most of them from a Christian perspective. • So my sharing in this seminar will be from a Christian Biblical point of view.
- 7. GOD COMMUNICATES WITH US • Our God is a God that likes to communicate and interrelate with his children • Acts 2:17 (NKJV) • 17 ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.
- 9. Some people say I never dream • James 4:2 (NKJV) • 2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. However the bible says that we don’t have or do not receive because we don’t ask for it
- 10. Through dreams God releases wisdom and knowledge Wisdom & knowledge • 1 Corinthians 12:8 (NKJV) • 8 for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit. Ha, is just a dream… • There is some people that despise dreams, but God uses them to communicate, so we shouldn’t discard them. • Some dreams are even prophetic ones.
- 11. Necessary is to say that Not all dreams come from God • Ecclesiastes 5:3 (NKJV) • 3 For a dream comes through much activity, And a fool’s voice is known by his many words. • In this case the word speaking in the dream is a fool’s voice.
- 12. God in our dreams • Dreams will show us our situation; but we need to understand that dreams are symbolic. • Do you remember Jacob’s dream about the ladder to heaven? • Or the sheaves of his brothers bowing down to his? • The sun, moon, and stars bowing down to him? • Pharaoh’s dream about the cows and the head grains • Pharaoh’s cupbearer dream? • Pharaoh’s baker dream? The majority of dreams that we have are from God, but they are symbolic.
- 13. Jacob’s dreams
- 15. Pharaoh’s dreams
- 17. Your dream
- 18. In His hands…
- 19. He seals instructions in us • Job 33:14-18 (NKJV) • 14 For God may speak in one way, or in another, Yet man does not perceive it. 15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, When deep sleep falls upon men, While slumbering on their beds, 16 Then He opens the ears of men, And seals their instruction. 17 In order to turn man from his deed, And conceal pride from man, 18 He keeps back his soul from the Pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.
- 22. DREAM
- 23. Dream definition • Dreams are a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
- 24. • The content and purpose of dreams are not fully understood, though they have been a topic of speculation and interest throughout recorded history.
- 25. The Importance Of Dreaming • Researchers agree that there is a purpose and importance to dreaming.
- 26. The Importance Of Dreaming • It is found that deprivation of REM sleep causes over- sensitivity, lack of concentration and memory loss.
- 27. The Importance Of Dreaming • People who are deprived from entering the dream phase of sleep or the REM stage, exhibit symptoms of irritability and anxiety.
- 28. The Importance Of Dreaming • Dreaming is a very important role in your well-being and health. • Some researchers believe that dreams help you to tackle stress. • Dreaming is a necessity and helps to recharge the mind and revitalize the body.
- 29. Dreaming • Dreaming immerse us in a virtual reality formed by images, sounds, thoughts and or sensations.
- 30. Dreaming • The thoughts that we have in our memory when awakening can be simple ones ( an image, a sound, an idea, etc.) or very elaborated ones. • The most elaborated dreams contain scenes, personages, sceneries and objects.
- 31. Dreaming • It’s being verified that dreams can happen in any phase of the human sleeping. However, those occurring in the phase REM (Rapid Eye Movement) which are more elaborated can be remembered better
- 32. RECALLING DREAMS
- 33. Recalling Dreams • A common practice that permits increment the recalling of dreams, is to keep a log book of dreams, a notebook, a journal, close to our bed; so as soon as we wake up, we can stamp in paper the dreams, impressions, or thoughts that we may have at that moment.
- 34. Recalling Dreams • It is recommended when waking up not to move and keep the eyes closed, as this can help to recall better the dream that we have just had.
- 35. Recalling Dreams • It is better to write down your dream as soon as possible. • If we wait to log the dream later during the day, we can forget a great part of it, or the most important parts of the dream.
- 36. Recalling Dreams • Keep in mind that sometimes during your daily activities, something that you do or happens or hear can bring to your mind dreams that have been forgotten.
- 37. Recalling Dreams • In such a case it is strongly recommended to take note of everything that comes to our mind, including what made us remember the dream.
- 38. Recalling Dreams • Another technic to recall dreams is to pray to God to grant you a good recalling memory so when you wake up you are able to remember your dream and write it down.
- 39. Recalling Dreams • Another technique is before sleeping to order your heart to wake you up on a gentle way when the dream is closed. • This is something that Dr Mark Virkler recommends and it is very effective.
- 41. Symbols and meaning • It is very important after writing down your dream, to register the symbolism of each one of the Important elements in the dream.
- 42. Symbols and meaning • Example: • “I dreamed of a friend that I have not seen in 10 years.”
- 43. Symbols and meaning • Once made the effort to remember who is the person of the dream, write down what this person symbolizes, or what this person represents for you in the dream.
- 44. Symbols and meaning •This person could represent: •Tenacity, discipline, •Wisdom, courage, •Some abilities or gifting, •Authority, etc.
- 45. Symbols and meaning • Another examples are: • Objects, animals, events, vehicles, colors, etc. • What do they bring to our mind? • What key words can we associate with them?
- 46. Auto analysis • Questions that we need to make ourselves about our dreams.
- 47. Auto analysis • How is my emotional state when awakening?
- 48. Auto analysis • What did I ask to dream before going to sleep?
- 49. Auto analysis • What very important thing Am I going through right now?
- 50. Auto analysis • What colors appeared in my dream?
- 51. Auto analysis • What are the symbols in my dream?
- 52. Auto analysis • How many times have I dream something similar?
- 53. Auto analysis • What did I eat last night?
- 54. Auto analysis • Why this dream comes to me in this moment of my life?
- 55. Synthesis • What this dream is telling me?
- 57. Aspects Of The Dream • Action: • The dreamer, another person or a thing makes something unusual or impossible in real life. • like speaking under water, • or the common example of flying.
- 58. Aspects Of The Dream • Context: • The place or situation in the dream is estrange, as well as the people and other places that appear. • Or to be in a place or in a situation in which the dreamer would not normally be.
- 59. Aspects Of The Dream • Form: • The dreamer, another person or a thing, changes form, or has an strange form, or it transform into another thing. • This can include clothing, unusual hear cuts, abnormal sizes, etc.
- 60. Aspects Of The Dream • Conscience: • A particular thought, • An unusual sensation, • A strong emotion, • Or altered perceptions.
- 61. Aspects Of The Dream •Cohesion: • Sometimes the dreamer can “Transport himself” to a complete different place, never matter where, without any transition between the two places.
- 62. Aspects Of The Dream • Time: • In the dream, the dreamer can experience temporary time jumps. • First is day and all of a sudden is night, or vice versa.
- 63. Aspects Of The Dream • In many cultures, a dream is attributed as a prophetic message, conceived as a coded message, from divine origin that needs to be decoded or interpreted.
- 64. Aspects Of The Dream • This believe is founded in the Bible, where Joseph interprets the dreams of Pharaoh: Genesis 41:1-36.
- 65. INTERPRETATION OF DREAMS SEMINAR MODULE 2 NEXT WEEK: PLEASE LOOK FOR
- 66. Recommended Books • Understanding Dreams & Visions. John Paul Jackson • Dream Dreams Steve & Dianne Bydeley
- 67. Recommended Books • Understanding the Dreams you Dream. Biblical Keys For Hearing God’s Voice In The Night. Ira Milligan
- 68. Recommended Books • How to Interpret Dreams, Visions & Symbols From a Biblical Perspective Dr Barend Delport
- 69. INTERPRETATION OF DREAMS SEMINAR • Notes for Module 1: • http://www.slidesharenet.org/MarcoLafebre