Opening Thoughts
Twelve “Rules” for Hearing God (pt 1)
-1. No part of God is available for our , including his voice.
- 2. Hearing God is a <u></u><u></u><u></u><u></u><u></u> and <u></u><u></u><u></u><u></u><u></u> experience of people who walk with God.
- 3. Hearing God is not like hearing people because God does not “<u></u><u></u><u></u><u></u>_” the same way we (typically) speak.
- 4. God speaks or communicates in various ways: a. Creation – b. People – c. Scripture – d. Circumstances – e. Directly –
- 5. We learn to hear God better by experience. The more you listen to God’s voice, the better you recognize it.
Challenge: Think back through your life story. Write out various times when you thought God was communicating with you. ---
Questions for Discussion and Reflection
Have you ever “heard God’s voice”? Share the stories, even if you’re not sure how to describe what went down!
Why is it critical to think about God “speaking” to us as not necessarily being hearing an audible voice?
Which of these rules/guidelines is it important for you personally to hear?
Do you believe God regularly communicates with you? How well are you listening?