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Experiencing God. Unit 5 GOD SPEAKS - PART ONE. John 8:47 says, "He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.". 1.GOD SPEAKS IN DIFFERENT WAYS.
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Experiencing God Unit 5 GOD SPEAKS - PART ONE
John 8:47 says, "He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."
1.GOD SPEAKS IN DIFFERENT WAYS Hebrews 1:1 says, "In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways." •Angels (Gen 16) •Visions (Gen 15) •Dreams (Gen 28:10-19) •Symbolic actions (Jer 18:1-10 •A Gentle whisper (1 Kings 19:12) •Miraculous signs (Ex. 8:20-25)
4 important factors come into play here as we look at the Old Testament • First, when God spoke, it was usually unique to that individual. • Second, when God spoke, the person was sure God was speaking. • Third, when God spoke the person knew precisely what God said. • Fourth, when God spoke, that was the encounter with God.
2. GOD SPEAKS BY THE HOLY SPIRIT “An encounter with the Holy Spirit is an encounter with God.” John 14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.
3. God Reveals • “God reveals His purposes so you will know what He plans to do.” • “Planning is a good thing to do if it is motivated and guided by God.” • “God want’s us to follow Him daily, not just follow a plan.”
