4. God Speaks, Part I Gen 17:1-2 John 10:1-5. Golden Phone.
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4. God Speaks, Part I
Gen 17:1-2John 10:1-5
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Golden Phone
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We don’t have a direct line to God. It would be nice if we did.
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty; walk before me faithfully and be blameless. 2 Then I will make my covenant between me and you and will greatly increase your numbers. (Genesis 17:1-2)
God spoke so Abram would understand, and so we would understand
God continues to speak personally
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We don’t have a direct line to God. It would be nice if we did.
Hebrews tell us: In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom also he made the universe. (Hebrews 1:1-2).
God speaks to us now, but mostly in other ways.
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God does continue to speak to us
Testimony of Christ
Cornerstone of God’s Word to us.
Jesus is the final Word.
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We learn from John 10 that Jesus speaks to us
John 10:2-5
Jesus the Shepherd
You are a Sheep
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We learn from John 10 that Jesus speaks to us
We need not only understand that Jesus speaks to us, but we need to understand why.
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He speaks so that we recognize his presence in our life
We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; (Isa 53:6a)
wild sheep is dinner.
Safe Pasture
He speaks because he wants us to hear his voice.
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He speaks so that we know where we must go to follow him
A Good Shepherd leads his sheep
Like Sheep, we have needs
Apart from the guidance of Jesus our shepherd we will be hungry, thirsty, and headed for danger
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He speaks so that we will not be fooled into being led astray
Voices that lead astray (image next slide)
Being Jesus’ sheep is contrary to those voices
Story: Work seminar new age spiritualist
Listening to His voice means knowing when the voices we hear aren’t his. Otherwise, we are dinner.
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How does he speak? Scripture
Scripture = Foundation
But not all the Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?”[h] 17 Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” (Romans 10:16-17)He has brought us out to destroy us
Scripture – Complete Revelation
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How does he speak? Scripture
“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12)
Scripture is our Baseline
Story – My friend David.
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How does he speak? Prayer
If there’s ever a good reason to pray, it’s to hear God’s voice.
“Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.” (1 Chron 16:11)
Spirit of God. Our Guide, Our Counselor
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How does he speak? Prayer
What if we started prayer by Listening?
Story – I agree with Dave
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How does he speak? People
through the church, through friends, through family, occasionally even through strangers.
A McDonald’s Christian
Encourage us, to challenge us, to motivate us, and, of course, even to rebuke us.
All we have to do is listen…
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How does he speak? Countless ways.
God can speak anyway he likes
God speaking through a Sunset
We do have a Golden Phone. A call to God is always a local call.
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Our response: Listen
“I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me…” (John 10:14)
He is speaking to us so much more…
“Whoever has ears, let them hear” (Matt 11:15
Spend time Listening