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?