sf339 - HEARING GOD WHEN HE SPEAKS (John 8 47)

John 8:47

Introduction

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Hearing God when He speaks is vitally important to your Christian life.

We must learn to recognize God's voice and understand His instructions.

This can sometimes be very difficult.

Nine Bible truths about how God speaks.

1A.      God Speaks to His People

Hebrews 1:1 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways,

2A.      The Fact That God Speaks is More Important Than How He Speaks

God speaks in “many” ways

3A.      When God Speaks it is Usually Unique to the Individual

Moses ‑ burning bush (Exodus 3:1-9)

Elijah ‑ still small voice (1 Kings 19:9-18)

Paul ‑ Damascus Road (Acts 9:1-9)

4A.      When God Speaks His Children Will Recognize His Voice.  (John 10:1-6; 14-16)

5A.      When God Speaks His Children will Know What He Said (Exodus 3:11; 4:1)

Moses understood that is why he objected.

6A.      When God Speaks That is an Encounter with God

When God reveals His truth to you that is an encounter with God.

7A.      Base Your Understanding of God on Scripture not Experience

Beware of being guided by tradition, methods, or formulas.

Moses example ‑ No other burning bushes

8A.      Focus on Your Relationship with God not Just on Knowing God’s Will

1B.      Pray and wait

Psalm 27:14 Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.

Psalm 40:1 I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me and heard my cry.

2B.      Learn patience (James 5:7-8)

3B.      Trust God's timing (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)

4B.      Do not get in a hurry

9A.      God Will Give You Specific Directions About What You are to Do

He will tell you what you need to know to make necessary adjustments and take the first step of obedience.

Ø      Noah

Ø      Moses

APPLICATION

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