1. Holy Communion 2 nd March 2014 TALK 1 For Personal Blessing ‘Keep Listening To’

2. Holy Communion 2 nd March 2014 2 Introduction And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. Gen 1:3 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 We belief in a God who speaks.

3. Holy Communion 2 nd March 2014 3 Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.’ Gen 1:20 God of Dialogue

4. Holy Communion 2 nd March 2014 4 Conversations Gen 3 – Adam & Eve Gen 4 – Cain Gen 15, 17, 18, 22 – Abram (Abraham) -Moses (Ex 3-4, etc.) The L ORD would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend. Exodus 33:11

5. Holy Communion 2 nd March 2014 5 1.Direction “When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.” John 10:4 “Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead. You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.” Matt 16 (Msg)

6. Holy Communion 2 nd March 2014 6 1.Direction a)Scripture b)Audible voice (1 Sam 3:4-14) c)Prophecy (Acts 21:10-11) d)Dreams (Matt 1:20) e)Visions / Pictures (Acts 16:10) f)Strong desire (Phil 2:13)

7. Holy Communion 2 nd March 2014 7 2.Discern “When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.” John 10:4 gentle and humble ‘still small voice’

8. Holy Communion 2 nd March 2014 8 2.Discern

9. Holy Communion 2 nd March 2014 9 2.Discern He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Psalm 23:3 righteousness – ‘right living’ deeper with him more like him BEST FOR US! never go against Scripture

10. Holy Communion 2 nd March 2014 10 3.Do what he says “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matt 7:24 Noah, Abraham, Moses, etc. ‘did what the Lord commanded…’

11. Holy Communion 2 nd March 2014 11 Conclusion Trust G OD from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for G OD ’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. (Prov 3:5-6 – The Message)