Week of January 19th
Hearing God's Voice

Ever wonder why you can’t seem to hear God’s voice? While He doesn’t always speak loudly, He always speaks clearly. In this Sunday’s message, Pastor Chris taught us how to listen to what God has to say to you. Let’s unpack it and go deeper together. 

God speaks to us in whispers. What will it take to tune our hearts to hear them? 

SCRIPTURE

Key verses from Sunday:

  • Matthew 7:7-8
  • 1 Samuel 3:10
  • Psalm 46:10
  • Proverbs 3:6

OBSERVATION

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Key Quotes from Sunday: 

  • “Don’t ask for God to speak, if you don’t want to hear what He has to say.”

  • “Praying to God isn’t us just talking to Him, but praying is actually listening to God.”

  • “The more you listen for God’s voice, the better you are able to discern it.”

  • “Maybe God isn’t showing you what to do in the future because you haven’t done what he gave you to do in the past.”

Q1. Would you desribe yourself as more of a talker or a listener?

Q2. In order to hear God’s voice, we need to be still, be willing, and be ready. Which of those three things do you think you struggle with most? Why?

Q3. Read 1 Samuel 3:1-21 together. When was the last time you were completely still before God, listening for His voice?

Q4. Considering that God often speaks through His Word, through people, through circumstances, and through His Spirit. How do you most often hear from God?

Q5. What is God showing you right now? What are you going to do about it?

APPLICATION

Commit to start doing...

  • This week, pray daily "God speak to me' and set aside time to listen for the voice of God. Write down what you sense Him saying, ask a question if you need clarity, listen for an answer, respond by faith, and do what God has asked you to do.

  • Think about the people God puts on your mind. What opportunities do you have to be bold in your faith this coming week to invite them to church with you?

  • Join in on the 7-day YouVersion Bible devotional “Dangerous Prayers” by Craig Groeschel.

PRAYER

Be bold and pray with power...

This week’s Dangerous Prayer: Speak to me God!

Father, thank You for speaking to us. You’re the Creator of the universe, but You still reach out to us individually, and that’s an amazing blessing. Thank You for Your patience with us as we learn to listen for Your voice. Give us hearts to hear what You have to say and a willingness to follow wherever You lead us. In Jesus’ name, amen.

 

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