- In the Old Testament how did God speak and through whom?
Through the prophets (Hebrews 1.1
) - In New Testament times how did God speak?
Audibly, Jesus, Disciples - In John 14.26 whom did Jesus promise the Father would send in His name?
The Paraclete, Advocate: Holy Spirit - What is the work of the Holy Spirit described in John 14.26 and 16.13-14?
Teach all things, remind everything that Jesus had told them, guide in truth, speak what He hears, tell you what is to come, bring glory to Jesus. - Who is the one who hears what God says?
The one who belongs to God - What does John 8.47 have to say about a person who does not hear what God says?
That person does not belong to God.
God spoke, and does speak - now using his word and the Holy Spirit.
God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer, circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His ways.
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2. God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer, circumstances and the church
3. He reveals Himself, His purposes, and His ways.
God, I pray that I will come to such a relationship with You that when you speak, I will hear and respond.
What was the most meaningful statement or Scripture you read today?
The relationship is the key to knowing God's voice, to hearing when God speaks.
Reword the statement or Scripture into a prayer of response to God.
Dear Jesus, I pray that I will come to such a relationship with You that when you speak, I will hear and respond.
What does God want you to do in response to today's study?
Spend time in God's presence.
Summary Statements
- God has not changed. He still speaks to His people.
- If I have trouble hearing God speak, I am in trouble at the very heart of my Christian experience.
- God speaks by the Holy Spirit through the Bible, prayer, circumstances, and the church to reveal Himself, His purposes, and His ways.
- Knowing God's voice comes from an intimate love relationship with God.
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