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Hearing God’s Voice

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Bill Teubl MD discusses 1 Samuel 3, focusing on how Samuel learned to hear God’s voice and the principles we can apply to recognize God’s voice in our own lives. He emphasizes the importance of faithfulness, spiritual clarity, and drawing near to God, while also addressing how God confirms His voice to us and the consequences of resisting it.

  • [00:00] Introduces 1 Samuel 3, where Samuel hears God’s voice, and reads the passage.
  • [03:24] Explains the distinction between God’s voice and His words, referencing John 10.
  • [06:09] Highlights three prerequisites for hearing God:
    • Being faithful in our daily responsibilities (ministering to the Lord).
    • Maintaining a clear spiritual vision (single eye, Matthew 6:22-23).
    • Drawing near to God (James 4:8).
    • [16:25] Notes that God often speaks, but we must learn to recognize His voice.
    • [19:45] Encourages asking God for confirmation (e.g., “Speak, Lord, for your servant hears”).
    • [24:29] Describes how God makes His voice unmistakable (e.g., calling Samuel twice).
    • [25:59] Warns against the “unforgivable sin” of persistently resisting the Holy Spirit.
    • [27:35] Urges obedience to God’s voice, even when it involves correction or judgment.
    • [30:29] Stresses the importance of prophetic words in the church (1 Corinthians 14:1).
    • [31:34] Concludes that God speaks to us wherever we are, even in challenging places (e.g., Samuel at Shiloh).
      • Scripture References
      • 1 Samuel 3
      • John 10
      • Matthew 6:22-23
      • James 4:8
      • 1 Thessalonians 5
      • Malachi 3:10
      • 1 Corinthians 14:1

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