
Hearing God
God is a communicator. He wants to speak to us. But many people struggle to hear His voice. This study will examine the common ways God speaks to us: through His Word, through the Holy Spirit, through trusted voices, through our conscience and inner witness, and through events in our life. Through this study you will cultivate a deeper capacity to hear from God.
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Week 1
GOD SPEAKS THROUGH HIS WORD
- Have you ever felt God speak to you before? What was it like?
- Read 1 Samuel 3:8-10. Why do you think God repeatedly calls out to Samuel?
- Samuel’s response in verse 10 is so simple. What does his response teach us about hearing from God?
- How can we position ourselves to hear God’s voice more?
- One of the ways we hear from God is by reading the Bible. Why are commitment and discipline necessary to read God’s Word?
- The purpose of reading the Bible is relational, not informational. How does this affect the way you read your Bible?
- Do you have a regular time and place to hear from God? Explain.
- What are the benefits of having a set time and place to hear from God?
Week 2
HOW TO HANDLE THE SCRIPTURES
- Read 2 Timothy 3:16. According to this verse, what is the Bible useful for?
- Read 2 Timothy 3:17. According to this verse, what is the outcome of studying God’s word?
- How does the Bible equip us for “every good work”? What does that mean?
- Why is knowing the big story of the Bible important? How well do you know that story?
- The purpose of God’s Word is to reveal God’s character and nature to us and to invite us into a relationship with him. How does knowing this affect how you read the Bible?
- Last week, we talked about having a set time and place to read God’s Word. What should that time look like? What does it look like for you when you study the Bible?
- Use the S.O.A.P. method to study a passage of scripture.
Week 3
GOD SPEAKS THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT
- Read John 14:16-17a. How does Jesus describe the Holy Spirit in these verses? What do you think these terms mean?
- According to these verses, why did Jesus say He would send the Holy Spirit? Why is this important?
- How often do you ask the Holy Spirit to help you or be with you? Explain.
- Read John 14:26. What does Jesus say the Holy Spirit will do for us? Why is this important when hearing from God?
- How does the Holy Spirit illuminate God’s Word to us today?
- The Holy Spirit wants to speak, but we have to be willing to listen and to obey what He says. Why is obedience tied to hearing from God?
- Is there something God has told you to do recently? If so, what is it, and are you obeying what He said?
- Read Luke 11:13. Are you in the habit of asking the Holy Spirit to speak to you? Explain.
Week 3
WHO TOLD YOU THAT?
- Why is it important to consider the source of the voices we listen to?
- Read Proverbs 12:15. What does this verse tell you about foolishness?
- Why do we have a tendency to use confirmation bias to make poor decisions?
- Have you ever used confirmation bias to make a bad decision in the past? Explain.
- According to Proverbs 12:15, what is the solution to making poor choices?
- Whose advice should we listen to? How do you determine if someone is a good person from whom to seek advice? What should be the criteria?
- Look at the list of five bullet points on page 102. Who in your life fits this list (or comes relatively close)?
- Is there a decision you are trying to make, or an issue you need wisdom handling? What is it?
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