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What do people mean when they say they “hear God’s voice”? Is this something all believers can experience, or only a select few? Do some people hear God more clearly—or more often—than others? And does God seem to speak more in certain seasons or places?

Scripture suggests that God’s communication has unfolded differently at different times in history. The book of 1 Samuel opens with this striking line: “In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions.” (1 Samuel 3:1). There was a season when God’s people experienced very little revelation. Then Samuel was born, and God began to speak again in a clear and powerful way through the prophets.

The New Testament gives us even greater clarity. The book of Hebrews begins by reminding us that “in the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son” (Hebrews 1:1–2). Jesus is the fulfillment of all prophecy. Ever

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What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Church”?

If you are like most people, you think of buildings, clergy (professional ministers) rituals and programs. This is the working definition that is deeply embedded not only in our country, but in most places of the world. It has been the way people have thought of church for ages.

How inspiring are those words to you? Do they feel life-giving and transformational? Does this description sound or look like what Jesus said or did?

Chapter 4, of the Book of Ephesians, gives us a much richer understanding. It mentions 5 “Ascension Gifts” or spiritual enablements that Jesus wired into the identity, calling and resources of the church when He ascended to heaven.

“Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church, the body of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11-12 NLT

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Hearing God’s Voice – Part 1

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