Questions Part 1
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Introduction
last week we talked about wrestling with God.
This wee we are going to start to answer your questions
One thing to note is that this is from my point of view and opinion. Do you own research and fact check me.
Body
How does God speak to us?
How does God speak to us?
In the Bible we see God speaking to people in many different ways . Just to name some
The Bible - We see that Jesus quotes the Old Testament many times
12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Circumstances - story of me hitting guys car
Other People - Moses to Pharoah, the many prophets, Paul to the churches
Prayer - I was praying about Greek and God spoke to me
Dreams/Visions - Joseph (old and new testament)
How to discern your voice vs. God’s voice vs. the devil’s voice? I know that His sheep know His voice as we get to know Him, but is there anything else that might potentially help us discern?
How to discern your voice vs. God’s voice vs. the devil’s voice? I know that His sheep know His voice as we get to know Him, but is there anything else that might potentially help us discern?
24 The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Messiah, tell us plainly.” 25 Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
We see here that the Pharisees are pushing against Christ.
In this we also see that Jesus responded by saying his sheep listen to his voice and follow him
So one way that we can discern against these voices is by following what Christ tells us to do. As we do this we learn God’s voice more and more. But if we don’t listen and obey when God tells us to do something then it
Reading Scripture
This is one of the ways that we can discern voices. As we read scripture we learn to recognize God’s voice more and more.
Example - Like your parents voice in the crowd
Comparing with Scripture
If a voice in our head goes against scripture it cannot be from God.
Repetition Causes Me To Pay Attention
When trying to discern if an idea is me or God repetition gets my attention
When telling your friends about God, how do you know if you are saying the right thing to them?
When telling your friends about God, how do you know if you are saying the right thing to them?
There is not necessarily a exact right thing to say. But there is wrong things to say.
Telling stories about what God has done in your life is always good.
What is your take on secular music?
What is your take on secular music?
23 Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Are TV shows/video games/etc bad to watch/play?
Are TV shows/video games/etc bad to watch/play?
What is Sanctification and how does it work?
What is Sanctification and how does it work?
Sanctification is the ongoing supernatural work of God to rescue justified sinners from the disease of sin and to conform them to the image of his Son: holy, Christlike, and empowered to do good works
Sanctification is the ongoing supernatural work of God to rescue justified sinners from the disease of sin and to conform them to the image of his Son: holy, Christlike, and empowered to do good works
Is it possible to be sanctified before baptism?
Is it possible to be sanctified before baptism?
yes and no
the final act of sanctification will not be complete until Jesus comes back
How do we know if we are ready for baptism?
How do we know if we are ready for baptism?
You have to be a believer. Not simply believe that Christ is the messiah but that he is the Lord of your life.
