God s word reveals his will in contrast to your own thoughts and desires. The scripture says it is, thats good enough for me. The word gives you gods perspective, exposes wrong thinking and protects you. God is accustomed to work in his own way and by his own institution by the preaching and hearing of the word. The 9marks healthy church study guides series is a refreshing departure from churchgrowth materials, towards an indepth study of gods word that will equip gods people with his vision for his church. The word gives you god s perspective, exposes wrong thinking and protects you. We must hear nothing with approval except what we know to be the word of god.
Many christians believe that god will speak to people directly, and many believe they have had the experience of. Prophetic manual kim clement prophetic image expressions p. Hea3thy ch may 06, 2020 after hearing me teach along these lines of meditating in gods word, he decided to follow this course. God will never tell you to do, think or say anything contrary to his word.
The words that i speak to you are spirit, and they are life. A prayer to hear gods voice kenneth copeland ministries. God is accustomed to work in his own way and by his own. The bible is full of examples of men and women who communicated with god. Im writing this book because we need to talk about hearing. How to learn to hear god speak to you harvest warriors. Secrets to hearing gods voice a relationship is only as strong as the communication within that relationship.
Seeking his truth, obeying his word and following his precepts will set us right in the center of his perfect will. Gods word reveals his will in contrast to your own thoughts and desires. Bible study or hearing the word is to be aimed at personal application for changed living from the inside out. Passive, uninvolved listening to god is inadequate and judged by god as futile religiosity. It is possible to hear gods word but not truly listen in order to obey 2 introduction hearing, one of our five senses, is one of gods wonderful blessings physical hearing is not an end in itself but a means for us to process information on. The word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only son from the father, full of grace and truthand from his fullness we have received, grace upon grace. Jesus said, my sheep hear my voice, and i know them, and they follow me john 10. Christians are committed to preach gods word to people. Hear is found 347 times and again, many of these also have to do with hearing gods word.
This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. Anytime we need to know god s heart on a matter, we can go to the bible to hear a word from him. Todays post is part of a five post series on hearing, reading, studying and applying gods word. Importance of the word of god discipleship library.
Its the key in our growing relationship with the lord. Jesus says my sheep hear my voice, and i know them, and they follow me. In particular, adams contrast of the power of the word heard and read over and against visual representations is a compelling argument to support his thesis of a wordbased spirituality. Hearing the word is of utmost importance in view of the sinful human propensity to turn away from the truth 4. Daily he set aside a certain time for meditating rather than asking.
By this subject matter of preaching the word of god, we may receive a good direction to observe two caveats enjoined by christ concerning hearing. Line it up with his word the bible all scripture is inspired by god. Hearing from god will be vital to our survival as the days grow darker. In order to receive the scriptures as nourishment we must go beyond the letter of the bible and touch the spirit in his word. We can know gods story in the world only because he has given us his wordthe biblein which we meet the savior he sent, jesus christ. In his mercy, he does not let us bypass our sin and begin to speak to us about other things. Audible voice in the old testament it was common for god to speak in an audible voice. Jul 07, 2008 notice the connection between take care how you hear, and the focus in hearing in the parable. Box 293303, lewisville, tx 750293303 phone 972 6910232. W y did jesus put on human flesh and enter your world. Understanding how to hear the word of god, read the word of god and study the word of god is vital. Martha,martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things.
Jesus said believers could know gods voice and distinguish it from other voices. Resource includes student worksheet and answer key. This updated classic, originally published in 1984 as in search of guidance, provides rich spiritual insight into how we can hear gods voice clearly and develop an intimate partnership with him in the work of his kingdom. The one on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, this is the man who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy. And the ones on the rock are those who, when they hear the word, receive it with joy. So when we want to figure out whether we as christians can actually hear the voice of god, and how we can hear it, the bible is where we need to turn. The word of god the bible is the inspired word of god. After thirty days had passed, at the close of his sunday morning sermon a landslide of souls was at the altar. It was a warm spring day in 1984 and i was in my garage doing some springcleaning.
You may hear god differently than others because we are all uniquely created by god and have different gifts and styles. Other times he calls us to participate in his purposes. Like the mosaic law, it marks out the distinctive characteristics of gods covenant people. I want to know you more, hear you more and obey you more. The way to touch the spirit in gods word is to use our spirit to receive his word by prayer. The easiest of the spiritual discipline is the intake of gods. Still other times he simply whispers to remind us of his amazing love for us.
Session one hearing and obeying gods word instructor. May the word of christ dwell in us richly by his spirit, and may god train us for gospel service in his world. Discerning gods voice in a secular atmosphere introduction. God speaks to me, theres a certain impression on my heart that ive come to.
Anytime we need to know gods heart on a matter, we can go to the bible to hear a word from him. It is possible to hear gods word but not truly listen in order to obey 2 introduction hearing, one of our five senses, is one of gods wonderful blessings physical hearing is not an end in itself but a means for us to process information on which we make decisions. Your word says your sheep know your voice and we will not follow the voice of. In fact, this is a misunderstood aspect of how god speaks.
Hearing gods word bible study book includes a small group experience for six sessions, applicable scripture, and individual study created for personal discipleship. Hearing the voice of god, following the word of god. In this booklet, the healing word, there are scriptures, along with encouragement from joyce, to help you become closer to god and take hold of the promises he has given you for your healing, whatever your need may be. Disobedience always blocks us from hearing more from god other than conviction. Eventually, hearing the voice of the lord through his word will become an essential piece of every day. When youre seeking help, you dont need special words or gimmicks. In a similar way these are the ones on whom seed was sown on the rocky places, who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with joy. The activity is a great way to keep the students engaged as you discuss the various sources through which god shares his word with us. A disciples guide to a closer walk jesuswalk, 2018. Hearing god and prophetic ministry is meant to be a function in our lives and community.
So theres a sort of echo to the prophetic word where god will often repeat himself by giving a similar prophetic word to various people to reassure them that they have heard him accurately. If you have sickness or disease, one living word from the lord will instantly heal you. If youd like to ship your order to a prison or outside the u. The word of god is intended to bring us to faith and faithfulness. If you really want to hear god s voice, you need to be a student of god s word. It is also an indispensable tool for the endtime church and for true followers of jesus christ. But if we do not read and interpret the bible correctly, we will struggle to grow in our. Speaker and bible study leader teaches readers how to hear and understand gods voice, specifically in the midst of strugglesprovided by publisher.
When we do, we can find the answers and help we need in gods word. Ask god to help you put his word first in your life. After hearing me teach along these lines of meditating in gods word, he decided to follow this course. Eleven reasons why people do not respond to the lords. Fully accepting god s sovereignty part three sermon by john w. Hearing the word is not enough it must be applied to life. Hearing god is but one dimension of a richly interactive relationship, and obtaining guidance is but one facet of hearing god.
The easiest of the spiritual discipline is the intake of gods word by hearing the word of god preached. What is gods wish as to how people should listen to his word, the gospel, and receive it. The worst marital problem is one word from the lord away from a total turnaround. This updated classic, originally published in 1984 as in search of guidance, provides rich spiritual insight into how we can hear god s voice clearly and develop an intimate partnership with him in the work of his kingdom. Hearing gods word member book includes a small group experience for six sessions, applicable scripture, and individual study created for personal discipleship. This story from my book, learning to hear god s voice, illustrates my point. Recognizing gods voice and obeying him is critical for a good relationship with god. You dont have to be a prophet to hear the voice of god. Hearing the word is the devout receiving of the will of god. Gods voice normally sounds like a flow of spontaneous.
In 1984, i realized that we can hear god s voice when making important family decisions. The importance of hearing gods word cfcindia, bangalore. Believers are always to be on the alertprobing for meaning and application, for lethargic, halfhearted listening just doesnt cut it with. The lord jesus said, the words which i have spoken to you are spirit and are life john 6. God wants everyone to hear his voice clearly, and its possible to do so. Hearing here, therefore, means any receiving of the word of god whether it be communicated to us by preaching, reading, or any other way. A final chapter, giving examples of sound biblical spirituality, is presented to bring the book to a fitting close. To answer that question, we will look at three good bible examples. By pastor jim witteveen introduction in the five years that ive been active as a missionary, ive had many people speak to me about hearing the voice of god. The gideons description of the bible shows that the word of god has the greatest worth. Sometimes he invites us to draw close and listen as he reveals himself, his character, and his direction.
The overwhelming necessity of spending time each day with god s word is implied clearly in the words of jesus to martha in luke 10. Apathy we often struggle hearing gods voice, because we dont actually listen. The overwhelming necessity of spending time each day with gods word is implied clearly in the words of jesus to martha in luke 10. Deal with your sin, walk in obedience and begin to hear gods voice clearly.
Hearing god bible study lesson hearing the voice of god. I seek your face, your truth and your word for my life. Eternal life is to live a quality life as god lives, having developed a close relationship with god, living by faith and accepting his sovereignty over all. For as many as are led by the spirit of god, these are sons of god. The invitation is gods call through gods word for you to become. Lords invitation 11 reasons why people do not respond to the lords invitation. The first is concerning the matter which we hear, take heed what you hear, mark 4. Audible voice in the old testament it was common for god to speak in. Deafness to god s voice because of disobedience to god s word and god s willthe more one ignores or disobeys the voice of god, the duller ones spiritual hearing becomes. Notice the connection between take care how you hear, and the focus in hearing in the parable. Be in church faithfully because faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of god. I used this worksheet with my 3rd 7th grade class as part of a larger unit on. Though i hear from god all the time, ive never heard his voice audibly.
As a pastor and missionary in a reformed church, i dont teach people that they. If you are in financial crisis, the lord knows exactly how to turn your situation around. Hearing the word reformed theology at a puritans mind. But those people are responsible to hear and receive gods word. If you wonder how to hear from god, here are 10 ways. Those on the rocky soil are those who, when they hear, receive the word with. Eleven reasons why people do not respond to the lords invitation. Word and gods willthe more one ignores or disobeys the voice of god, the duller ones spiritual hearing becomes. Every one of us buys into some sort of myth about gods voice and how to. In particular, adam s contrast of the power of the word heard and read over and against visual representations is a compelling argument to support his thesis of a word based spirituality. Lord, your word says that when we draw near to you, you will draw near to us.
I used this worksheet with my 3rd 7th grade class as part of a larger unit on salvation. These study guides will lead local congregations to abandon secular methodologies for church growth and instead rely on christs. Hearing gods word and being taught by the spirit isaiah 50. Rejoicing in god s word being tempted belief in god trails impulsiveness. Even if you are not able to be part of a group, we encourage you to still get the cds and audiovideo guide, and to share your journaling with a couple of spiritual friends, or a personal spiritual trainer available from communion with god ministries. Be in church faithfully because faith comes by hearing and hearing by. Consider all the ways you have read or heard god s word.
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