1. part 4
Deut. 30: 11 & 20

2. We have to Ask GOD for the Way, Then Listen for His Word,
Identifying the Voice of GOD
Life Lesson
We have to Ask GOD for the Way, Then Listen for His Word,
Then Act upon His Will.

3. Identifying the Voice of GOD
1st – GOD’s Voice Will Always Be Consistent to His Word
2nd – GOD’s Voice Will Be Specific
3rd – GOD’s Voice Will Not be heard by a Life of Faithlessness

4. Hear the Word of GOD Romans 10:17
Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.

5. part 4
Deut. 30: 11 & 20

6. Responding to the Voice of GOD
“Have a Personal Relationship with GOD”
Communication is the Key to Living a
Healthy, Productive & Thriving
Relationship with GOD

7. Hear the Word of GOD James 2:21-23
21 Was not our father Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did.

8. Hear the Word of GOD James 2:21-23
23 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called God’s friend.

9. part 4
Deut. 30: 11 & 20

10. Recognize the Voice of GOD
John 10:3-4 & 27
3 the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.
4 When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.

11. Recognize the Voice of GOD
John 10:3-4 & 27
27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.
Intimate Time with GOD Reveals
He is Trustworthy in All Things
He is True to All of His Promises

12. 1 You, Lord, are my shepherd. I will never be in need.
Psalm 23 (CEV)
1 You, Lord, are my shepherd. I will never be in need.
2 You let me rest in fields of green grass. You lead me to streams of peaceful water,
3 and you refresh my life. You are true to your name, and you lead me along the right paths.

13. 4 I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won’t be afraid
4 I may walk through valleys as dark as death, but I won’t be afraid. You are with me, and your shepherd’s rod makes me feel safe.
5 You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch. You honor me as your guest, and you fill my cup until it overflows.
6 Your kindness and love will always be with me each day of my life, and I will live forever in your house, Lord.

14. part 4
Deut. 30: 11 & 20

15. Responding to the Voice of GOD
“Have a Personal Relationship with GOD”
“Have a Heart for Him”
Hearing Clearly from the Lord, Listening Carefully to what He is Saying and Acting Obediently to what He wants you to do, Reveals Your Heart for Him

16. part 4
Matthew 13:3-23

17. (v.9) ~ “Whoever has ears, Let them Hear”
Having a Heart for GOD
Seed Fell upon the Path
Seed Fell upon Rocky Ground
Seed Fell upon the Thorns
Seed Fell upon Good Soil
(v.9) ~ “Whoever has ears, Let them Hear”

18. Matthew 13:14-15(CEV) “These people will listen and listen,
14 So God’s promise came true, just as the prophet Isaiah had said,
“These people will listen and listen,
but never understand.
They will look and look,
but never see.

19. Matthew 13:14-15(CEV)
15 All of them have stubborn minds!
Their ears are stopped up, and their eyes are covered.
They cannot see or hear or understand.
If they could,
they would turn to me,
and I would heal them.”

20. part 4
Matthew 13:3-23

21. Becoming a Better Listener to GOD
Prioritize - Make GOD the Priority in your life. Put Nothing or No One Above Him
Pursue - Make GOD the Priority in your life. Put Nothing or No One Above Him
Deuteronomy 4:29
seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.

22. Come near to God and he will come near to you.
Becoming a Better Listener to GOD
3. Persevere - Never Give Up Drawing Closer to Him to deepen your Personal Relationship
James 4:8
Come near to God and he will come near to you.

23. Becoming a Better Listener to GOD
4. Pray - Honor the Lord in your prayer life & take time to truly hear what He is saying to you through the Power of the Holy Spirit
5. Put It Into Action - God’s Word Commands us to Go Forth, To Be Active & To be Alive in Christ

24. Becoming a Better Listener to GOD
2 Timothy 3:16-17
16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,
17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work..