This episode is a departure from the usual discussions on banking. Instead, Michael offers a deeply personal and "intimate" look at his spiritual journey, specifically focusing on the necessity of hearing God's voice in every aspect of life—including business and finance.

Michael emphasizes that true success and authentic relationships come not from inviting God into our plans, but from entering into what God is already doing. He challenges the listener to move beyond a purely intellectual understanding of Scripture.

Michael distinguishes between two Greek words for "word" used in the New Testament to explain how God communicates:

• Logos: The eternal, objective, and written Word of God (the Bible as a whole).

• Rhema: A specifically spoken word or audible utterance.

While the Logos is foundational, Christians are called to live by the Rhema—the direct, spoken guidance from God.

Michael wraps up by reminding listeners that Jesus's sheep know His voice. Relying on IQ and theological formulas alone is a heavy burden; hearing the Shepherd’s voice provides the light needed for the path ahead.

Bible References in this episode:

• Genesis 15:1 – "After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision saying, Do not fear Abram, I am a shield to you, your reward shall be very great."

• Ezekiel 1:1–3 – Ezekiel’s vision by the river Chebar where the word of the Lord came to him.

• Isaiah 40:3 – Cited via Luke 3:4: "The voice of one crying in the wilderness, make ready the way of the Lord..."

• Psalm 119:105 – "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light unto my path."

• Deuteronomy 8:3 – Cited via Matthew 4:4: "Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God."

• Jeremiah 1:1–4 – The account of the word of the Lord coming to Jeremiah in the days of Josiah.

• Jeremiah 33:1–3 – "Call unto me and I will answer you and I will tell you great and mighty things which you did not know."

• Psalm 91:1 – "He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty."

• Jeremiah 17:5 – Mentioned regarding the danger of trusting in man’s interpretation over God’s voice.

• John 12:49 – Jesus stating He does not speak of His own accord but says what the Father tells Him.

• Galatians 1:15–18 – Reference to Paul’s conversion and his three years in the wilderness/Arabia without conferring with "flesh and blood."

• Luke 3:1–4 – The word (Rhema) of God coming to John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.

• John 1:1 – "In the beginning was the Word (Logos), and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."

• Acts 1:15–20 – Peter’s discourse on the Holy Spirit speaking through David regarding Judas Iscariot (referencing the Psalms).

• 2 Peter 1:19–21 – Discussion on the prophetic word and that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation.

• Hebrews 11:6 – "Without faith it is impossible to please God... he is a rewarder of those who seek him."

• Matthew 7:7 / Luke 11:9 – Paraphrased as "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened."

• John 10:27 – "My sheep hear my voice. I know them and they follow me."

• Matthew 4:4 – Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness where He quotes Deuteronomy regarding the "Rhema" (uttered word) of God.

• Romans 10:17 – "Faith comes from hearing and hearing by the Word (Rhema) of Christ."

• James 4:2–3 – Reference to "you do not have because you do not ask" or asking with the wrong motives.

• Matthew 6:6 – Instructions to go into your closet and pray to the Father who is in secret.

  
  

  Teaching on "Hearing God's Voice" by Derek Prince:

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