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Session 9 Video

This session will be the second part of the twelve rules for hearing God.

Session 9

Twelve Rules for Hearing God (pt 2)

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In this series, Michael DeFazio provides comprehensive lessons on the topic of prayer. Starting from how to learn to pray, he uncovers the 'secret' to prayer and its basic pattern, and advises on what to ask for in prayer. The series also highlights the liberating power of routine and the relevance of praying the Psalms, along with guidelines on how to do so. Additionally, the series presents twelve rules for hearing God, and introduces six more types of prayers. The study wraps up with responses to common questions about prayer and insights on both individual and communal prayer, aiming to help followers live out the call to pray continually.

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 Michael DeFazio's series offers practical insights on prayer, covering topics such as learning to pray, the power of routine, utilizing the Psalms, hearing from God, different types of prayer, and addressing common questions.

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**Twelve “Rules” for Hearing God (pt 2)**

    - 6. God‘s guidance always serves his broader goals for our lives. 

    - 7. There are many possible reasons why we may be _________________ to hear God. 

        - a. Hand of God’s discipline… 

        - b. Sand of the desert… 

        - c. Green light of freedom… 

    - 8. God almost always re-speaks truth he has ____________________ revealed. 

    - 9. God’s direct communication typically makes best sense in ____________________. 

    - 10. When God speaks clearly, no one else’s ____________________ matters. 

    - 11. As always, our ____________________ matters but we must not let it trump what Scripture reveals. 

    - 12. People who ______________ to hear God do hear God more than people who don’t. 

**Challenge: Read 2 Samuel 3 and 4. Then say “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” If you hear him give you an answer, write it down. ---**

**Questions for Discussion and Reflection**

1. Once again, which of these are you most prone to forget? 

2. When have you experienced God’s silence for a time? Have you yet been able to discern how God was working in that season? 

3. Are you in a season of silence right now? Without trying to fix things, how can your community come around with you and be present in this tough time? 

4. How nervous are you about the idea of God communicating personally to people? Why? 

5. What are some good reasons we might not want to hear God? (Hint: Think about what he actually said to people in Scripture!) Do you nevertheless want to hear from him? Why?

Twelve Rules for Hearing God (pt 2)

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