The Attributes of God

Hearing from God

1. The Importance of Hearing from God
- God's Desire to Communicate: God desires a relationship with His people and communicates through His Word. For the
word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12).
- Scripture as God's Voice: The Bible is the primary way God speaks to us today. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful
for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16).
- Prayer as a Two-Way Conversation: Prayer is not just speaking to God but also listening. Call to Me and I will answer you
and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know (Jeremiah 33:3).

Questions:
1. How can you prioritize listening to God in your daily routine?
2. In what ways has God communicated with you through Scripture?
3. How can you cultivate a more conversational prayer life?

2. Recognizing God's Voice
- Discernment through the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit helps us discern God's voice. But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes,
He will guide you into all truth (John 16:13).
- Peace as a Confirmation: God's voice often brings peace. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will
guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).
- Alignment with Scripture: God's voice will never contradict His Word. Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will
never pass away (Matthew 24:35).

Questions:
1. How do you discern between God's voice and your own thoughts?
2. Can you recall a time when you felt God's peace as confirmation?
3. How do you ensure that what you hear aligns with Scripture?

3. Obstacles to Hearing God
- Sin and Disobedience: Sin can hinder our ability to hear God. If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have
listened (Psalm 66:18).
- Busyness and Distractions: The noise of life can drown out God's voice. Be still, and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10).
- Lack of Faith: Doubt can prevent us from hearing God. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt (James 1:6).

Questions:
1. What are some distractions in your life that prevent you from hearing God?
2. How can you create a more conducive environment for listening to God?
3. In what ways can you strengthen your faith to better hear from God?

4. Methods of Hearing from God
- Through Scripture: Regular Bible study is essential. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path (Psalm 119:105).
- Through Prayer and Meditation: Quiet reflection allows us to hear God. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and
prayed (Luke 5:16).
- Through Other Believers: God can speak through the counsel of others. As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens
another (Proverbs 27:17).

Questions:
1. How can you incorporate more Scripture into your daily life?
2. What role does meditation play in your spiritual practice?
3. How can you seek godly counsel in your decision-making process?

5. Responding to God's Voice
- Obedience to God's Guidance: Responding to God requires action. Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive
yourselves. Do what it says (James 1:22).
- Trust in God's Plan: Trusting God’s voice leads to peace. Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding (Proverbs 3:5).
- Sharing God's Message: We are called to share what we hear. Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature
(Mark 16:15).

Questions:
1. How do you ensure that you are obedient to what God is telling you?
2. In what ways can you demonstrate trust in God's plan for your life?
3. How can you share what you hear from God with others?

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