Hearing the Voice of the Lord

Episode #8: Hearing the Voice of the Lord 1. The Rock of Revelation – Jesus is the Foundation of the Church Matthew 16:18 – "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it." Jesus was not saying that Peter was the foundation of the Church. The "rock" is the revelation that Jesus is the Son of God (Matthew 16:16). The Church is built on Jesus, not on any human leader (1 Corinthians 3:11). 2. Jesus Still Speaks to Us Today John 10:27 – "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me." Jesus stated clearly that His people hear His voice. He also said a stranger's voice they will not follow—meaning we can learn to discern His voice. If He no longer speaks, why would He say this? The Book of Acts is still being written— The Holy Spirit is still at work in the Church today. God still speaks, leads, and moves among His people. 3. How God Speaks – The Still Small Voice 1 Kings 19:11-13 – God revealed to Elijah that His voice was not in the wind, earthquake, or fire but in a still small voice. This teaches us that hearing God requires stillness, awareness, and spiritual sensitivity. Many expect God to speak loudly or dramatically, but often, He speaks in subtle ways. 4. The Nature of Man and How the Holy Spirit Speaks We are a spirit, we have a soul, and we live in a body. Spirit – Our connection to God (Romans 8:16). Soul – Our mind, emotions, and will. Body – Our physical form. Romans 8:25 – The Holy Spirit speaks to us through our spirit/conscience. The more we align with God, the clearer we hear His guidance. 5. The Holy Spirit is Still Moving Today Genesis 1:2 – "The Spirit of God hovered over the waters." He is still hovering over the earth, moving and working. The Holy Spirit is holding back the enemy. 2 Thessalonians 2:7 speaks of the "Restrainer" holding back the full force of evil. The presence of the Holy Spirit in believers is a barrier against darkness. 6. Hearing and Following the Holy Spirit's Guidance John 10 & 12 – Jesus and Lazarus Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit and avoided premature persecution. He followed God's timing, not human pressure. The Holy Spirit speaks through our conscience He nudges, convicts, and leads us from within. Learning to recognize His voice is key to spiritual growth. 7. How to Start Hearing the Holy Spirit Start by asking small things and being still in His presence. The more we listen and obey, the clearer His voice becomes. Practical steps: Spend time in prayer and scripture daily. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you in small decisions. Practice obedience in the little things. Learn to differentiate between God's voice, your own thoughts, and the enemy's voice. Final Thoughts Hearing God's voice is part of the normal Christian life. Jesus still speaks—and we are meant to follow. The Holy Spirit is always leading; we must learn to tune in and obey quickly. As we grow in discernment, we will walk in greater clarity, peace, and power.