Does God Speak to Us?

Topic Notes

Topics:

• 1 Samuel 3:1-12
• We don’t always recognize the voice of God speaking; even Samuel (the prophet) didn’t.
• God does speak to people, He does give visions and it isn’t unheard of for His people to hear from Him.
• Hebrews 4:7, 1 Corinthians 12:3, Jude 20, Romans 8:14, Acts 2:4, 1 Corinthians 14:26
• God speaking seems like the NORMATIVE situation for those who love God.
• Dallas Willard: “As with all close personal relationships, we can surely count on God to speak to each of us when and as it is appropriate.”
• Question is, Why don’t we hear sometimes? How do we hear?
• The word of God is where we best hear the Spirit’s desire for our lives.
• Bible Contradiction via EvilBible.com:
  • God dwells in light: 1 Timothy 6:16

    vs.

  • God dwells in darkness: 1 Kings 8:12, Ps 18:11, Ps 97:2
• God absolutely speaks to every one of us, through the pages of Scripture.
• To hear God properly I it is essential that I commune with him and his word.
• Sometimes, God speaks in whispers. 1 Kings 19:11-13
• Conversational prayer involves LISTENING and WAITING UPON GOD!
• THIS EPISODE INCLUDES EXTRA ONLINE CONTENT

 
This show originally aired March 24, 2013

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