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Interpretation
Understanding the divine
messages within your dreams
A Beginner's Manual
(v1.0)
Guidelines, Examples,
Assignments
Gary Fishman
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 7
Lesson One 11
(The Purpose of Dreams, The Source of
Dreams, Dream Messages, The Dream
Subject, Prophetic Character)
Dream Assignment #1 16
Lesson Two 17
(Biblical Dream Symbolism, Colors and
Numbers)
Dream Assignment #2 21
Lesson Three 23
(Modern-Day Symbols, Personal Meaning,
Modern-Day Transportation, Back To Details,
Mini-List Of Common Dream Symbols)
Lesson Four 29
(People In Dreams)
Dream Assignment #3 33
Lesson Five 35
(Dream Settings, Times and Seasons,
Weather)
Dream Assignment #4 39
Lesson Six 41
(Putting It All Together, Application)
Sample Dream #1 41
Dream Assignment #5 45
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Lesson Seven 47
(In Conclusion, Multiple Scenes, Recurring
Dreams)
Sample Dream #2 47
Sample Dream #3 49
Dream Assignment #6 52
Sample Dream #4 52
Sample Dream #5 53
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FORWARD
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INTRODUCTION
The 2nd chapter of Acts tells us that the last days would be
marked by a great increase of prophetic revelation, including
dreams and visions. We need, as the people of God, to step
boldly into what the Lord desires to do on the Earth in our
day. When Jesus speaks to us in any manner we cannot be
content with missing even a single word. If we are to be
effective and fruitful in our lives and ministries we must
become attuned to His voice. The Church has tried for too
long to get by with human wisdom and the traditions of men.
Its time we begin to get our strategies and blueprints
directly from the One who created the heavens and the
Earth. The Lord desires to speak to our hearts and minds so
that we can fulfill the destinies and plans He has designed
for us.
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Do not put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophecies with
contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good. (1
Thessalonians 5:19-21)
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This manual is divided into seven lessons that you can study
alone or in a home group or Bible study, along with a dream
dictionary. I do not claim that any of the topics or lists in
this manual are covered exhaustively. Rather, my goal is to
start you on your way and provide some firm footing.
Just as with any other ministry, the more you practice and
persevere, the more adept you will become. Although some
might ultimately be more gifted than others in dream
interpretation, I believe that all Gods children can develop
basic dream interpreting skills in partnership with the Holy
Spirit. Acts 2 gives us the qualifications for those people who
can receive and speak out prophetic revelation:
In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all
people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young
men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even
on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my
Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. (Acts 2:17, 18)
If you are a born again man, woman, boy or girl then this
manual is for you. I pray that the Lord will help us as we
learn to unlock the door of understanding and revelation,
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LESSON ONE
The Purpose of Dreams
For God [does reveal His will; He] speaks not only once, but
more than once, even though men do not regard it. (Amplified
Bible)
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Dreams can come from (1) the Lord, (2) demonic spirits or
(3) our own souls or (4) bodies.
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There can also be other open doors for the enemy to enter
into our dream life. These include:
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Dream Messages
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Prophetic Character
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DREAM ASSIGNMENT #1
I pray in the name of Jesus that the Lord would open your
spiritual eyes and ears as you endeavor to hear His voice in a
new way. I also pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ,
the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and
revelation, so that you may know him better (Ephesians 1:17,
NLT). Amen.
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LESSON TWO
Biblical Dream Symbols
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The dream symbols are seven sleek and fat cows, and seven
ugly and gaunt (skinny) cows. According to Joseph, the
seven fat cows symbolized seven years of prosperity and the
seven skinny cows symbolized seven years of famine. The
skinny cows eating the fat cows meant that after seven years
of prosperity ended there would then be seven years of
famine and lack. The picture is famine swallowing up
prosperity. As a result of this dream the Egyptians were able
to be prepared for the time of famine.
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Can you see how the symbols relate to each other and fit
into the context of the message? Its like a jigsaw puzzle in
which all the pieces need to fit together and interrelate in
order to get the whole picture.
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Numbers As Symbols
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Colors As Symbols
All of the above can have more than one symbolic meaning. I
urge you to sit with a Bible Concordance and look up the
usage of various colors and numbers in the Bible. See if you
can find consistent patterns in the way each number or color
is signified.
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LESSON THREE
Modern-Day Symbols
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Personal Meaning
Modern-Day Transportation
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Back To Details
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Tires are filled with air, which is a type of the Holy Spirit.
Tires which are flat or low on air show a church or
ministry in need of the Holy Spirits presence, guidance and
power.
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LESSON FOUR
People In Dreams
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From the above list it is easy to see how a name can figure
prominently in a dream. As an example, someone named
Joseph in a dream may be symbolic of financial or spiritual
increase. A man named John may be symbolic of the Lords
desire to show grace to the dream subject.
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DREAM ASSIGNMENT #3
Take one of your own dreams that you have recorded and
list on a piece of paper:
1) Colors or Numbers used in the dream
2) People appearing in the dream (including name,
occupation, clothing, relationship to you and any
outstanding personal traits)
3) Any modes of transportation used such as a car, an
airplane, etc.
4) Other dream elements such as animals, inanimate
objects or things in nature like the sun, rain, a river,
etc.
Dont worry if you cant recall all the details of the dream.
Just list the information you do remember.
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LESSON FIVE
Dream Settings
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Also Of Importance
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write down the time you wake up from the dream as that can
also be significant.
DREAM ASSIGNMENT #4
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LESSON SIX
Putting It All Together
SAMPLE DREAM #1
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I also didnt feel that this was a soulish dream. In putting all
of the pieces together the Lord made it clear to me that this
was a message from Him. A dream that originates from a
dreamers mind or emotions will typically reveal inner needs,
drives and conflicts. This dream was all about ministering to
others.
APPLICATION
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DREAM ASSIGNMENT #5
Take the dream you have been working on and follow the
pattern I gave you today. Begin to determine the dreams
message, source and subject.
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LESSON SEVEN
In Conclusion
SAMPLE DREAM #2
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2) Dream Symbols:
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SAMPLE DREAM # 3
2) Dream Symbols:
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Multiple Scenes
Many times, dreams will contain more than one scene. Even
when each scene seems totally unrelated to the others, you
will typically find a connection. Here are several ways in
which multiple scenes might be interrelated. This is a very
incomplete list. The possibilities are endless due to the
Lords boundless creativity.
1) The first scene may reveal a sin in the dreamers life, while
the next scene shows the possible consequences of that sin if
there is no repentance.
2) The first scene may portray an attack of the enemy while
the next scene shows the ultimate victory.
3) The first scene might be of an event from the past, while
the next scene reveals how the past issue is still affecting the
dream subject.
4) The first scene may center on a problem, while the next
one could reveal the solution.
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Recurring Dreams
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DREAM ASSIGNMENT #6
Sample Dream # 4
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2) Dream Symbols:
a) Alligator = An alligator symbolizes verbal attack
b) Bear = A bear symbolizes an attack against ones finances
c) Snake = A snake symbolizes deception
d) Zookeeper = I believe the zookeeper in this dream
represents the Lord who is ultimately in control of all of our
circumstances.
SAMPLE DREAM # 5
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2) Dream Symbols:
a) Bed, Mats, Sleeping Bag = A bed, a mat and a sleeping
bag symbolize a place of intimacy with God
b) Books = Books here speak of divine revelation
c) Unnamed People = I believe that the people are
Christians who are coming to seek God. The woman who
brought her whole bed is someone who has truly come to a
place of intimacy and rest in the Lord.
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