Everyday God Conversations Hope 103.2

Key Takeaways:



Young and old alike can hear the voice of God, an assurance made possible by the Holy Spirit poured out at Pentecost.



Jesus is the 'living word of God', setting the standard for discerning if it's God's voice speaking through actions in day-to-day life.



Recognizing God's voice involves testing what we hear against the life and teachings of Jesus.



Spiritual guidance extends to all aspects of life, even to the playground scenarios faced by children.



We are encouraged to help others follow Jesus' teachings in practical and empathetic ways.



Notable Quotes:



"God speaks as the continuing voice of Jesus."



"My people will recognise my voice and they follow."



"God wants to be heard. He gave us the living word that we may know what the spirit is saying to us."



 

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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Key Takeaways:



The challenge of hearing God's voice in decisions about romance, offspring, and finances stems from our emotional investment.



It is crucial to approach God with a heart ready to accept any answer, relinquishing personal agendas.



Consultation and confirmation from a trusted community are integral to verifying what we perceive as God's guidance.



Leveraging human wisdom, expertise, and preparative steps is encouraged when divine guidance is not explicitly received.



Surrender, testing with humility, and the wisdom of others are key to aligning major life choices with God's will.



Notable Quotes:



"In all these three areas of life, we care deeply about the answers."



"Our ability to hear from God is muddied by our own desires."



"Everything must be tested."



"God will speak as we're willing to listen."



"We use our human resources to make a sound decision, all the while submitting this area to God."



 

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.
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Key Takeaways:



Dreams and visions are significant and historical modes of communication between God and humans, often resulting in transformative experiences.



Reports suggest a high percentage of Muslims convert to Christianity after dreaming of Jesus, demonstrating the ongoing relevance of divine dreams.



The Western Enlightenment has influenced skepticism towards supernatural elements of spirituality, such as prophetic dreams and visions.



Biblical accounts and the traditions of early Christianity emphasise the legitimacy and importance of dreams as a form of divine revelation.



The outpouring of the Holy Spirit in the New Testament democratised the experience of visions and dreams as a means for anyone to hear from God.



Notable Quotes:



"Today, missiologists estimate that 30% to 50% of Muslims who become Christians do so because of a dream of Jesus."



"In fact, in the Bible, God's favored mode of communication is in dreams and visions."



"The God of heaven and earth hasn't changed, but our understanding of God often has."



"God hasn't stopped speaking. It's up to us now to position our hearts and to have ears to hear what God might be saying in visions and dreams."



 

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Key Takeaways:



God's voice is more commonly a spiritual manifestation rather than an audible, physical sound.



Biblical references, like the use of parables and the call to have ears that truly hear, emphasise the importance of spiritual receptivity.



Personal experiences with hearing God's voice often involve internal, thought-like messages rather than external sounds.



There is a significant distinction between thoughts originating from oneself and those that are divinely inspired.



Listeners are encouraged to be open and attentive to the spiritual voice of God in all aspects of their lives, not just in prayer.



Notable Quotes:



"God's voice is more a spiritual voice than a physical one."



"They can hear physically but not hear spiritually."



"I pray that the eyes of your heart will be opened, that you could receive the revelation of the spirit, that you can receive God's love."



"The voice of God still comes on the stage of our minds."



"We don't need to wait for an out loud voice. We need to be ready in prayer or whatever we're doing for that Holy Spirit voice to come and speak to us."



The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.
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Key Takeaways:



Hearing God's voice is a process comparable to cooking with a slow cooker, not a microwave; it takes time and practice.



Biblical characters, like Elijah, Gideon, and Samuel, had to learn to discern God's voice, often in the face of mistakes and doubts.



The scriptures often present the highlight reel, not the backstory, of the communication between God and biblical figures.



Understanding God's voice can be similar to learning a human communication style, and it's essential to get to know Jesus' teachings as a foundation.



Each person may hear God differently, owing to their unique nature; however, God's goal is to communicate in a way each person will understand.



Notable Quotes:



"Hearing God's voice doesn't work with a microwave mentality."



"Hearing God happens in the context of a relationship."



"They were subject to hearing God through their own filters and their own needs."



"We learn that God always sounds like Jesus..."



"God speaks so that we may hear."



 

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.