Hearing God

Series: Made for More

Hearing God

October 05, 2023 | David McQueen

Passage: John 10:1-11

More is found as we hear and follow God’s voice (John 10:1-10). Jesus is our Good Shepherd, and each of us as His followers – as His sheep – can and should know His voice. Hearing the voice of God, however, is not automatic; it is something we must learn and grow in. The primary way God speaks to all people throughout history is through the Bible. It is not merely a book to be read, but it is God’s voice to be heard. Every other means of hearing God is filtered, tested, and discerned through the Bible. Another important way God speaks is through impressions, which is a thought or idea that comes from Him. All impressions should be consistent with the Bible and generally provide specific guidance on how to fulfill a Biblical command or principle. Often impressions are contrary to how we normally think and require us to rely on God for strength and courage. Impressions from God also lead us to love Him and others more. In whatever way we hear God, it is not enough to simply affirm that He speaks. We must desire to hear His voice and position ourselves to receive what He wants to say.

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Made for More

Hearing God

Text: John 10: 1-11 (p. 896)

"More" is found as we   and   God's voice.

A gift from god is such as His voice can be true,  good, and freeing despite the ways it has been   or misconstrued.

The   is God speaking to all people at all times in history. (2 Tim. 3:16)

Every other means of hearing God is filtered - is tested and discerned - through   (Mt. 24:24)

An   is a thought or idea that comes from God. (Neh. 2:12; Hag. 1:14; Mk. 2:8; Acts 14:9)

How do I know if an   is God, the devil, or me?

  • Is is consistent with the  

Most often an   from God is specific guidance on how to fulfill a command or principle of Scripture.

  • Is this how I would normally  
  • Does it require me to rely on God for  
  • Does it lead me to   God or   others more?
  • Are the consequences so large I need to hear more to   it is God?

Far too often I act as if God Is not my shepherd who leads me but a  I can talk thing over with so I can decided what to do.

Knowing how God speaks is not the key to hearing Him. The key is  

 

For further Study

  • Sermon series: beltway.org/media/messages/series/when-he-speaks/
  • Surprised by the Voice of God by Dr. Jack Deere

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