August 18, 2024

Hearing the Voice of the Spirit

36 minutes

Bill Teubl discusses how to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit through Scripture, emphasizing the need for faith, intentionality, and quiet reflection. He shares practical steps for engaging with Scripture, using Psalm 139 as an example to illustrate how God’s closeness and knowledge of us can deepen our relationship with Him.

[00:00] Introduces the topic of hearing the Spirit’s voice through Scripture, citing 2 Peter 1:20-21 about prophecy’s divine origin.

[01:16] Highlights the importance of faith in interpreting Scripture, comparing it to loving others despite difficulties.

[03:35] Warns against misusing Scripture (like Satan did with Jesus) and stresses the Spirit’s role in proper interpretation.

[04:04] Recommends approaching Scripture with a specific question or theme (e.g., “How do I grow closer to God?”).

[12:26] Explains how life circumstances often guide what God wants us to learn, urging listeners to ask, “Lord, what are You teaching me?”

[14:59] Reads Psalm 139, focusing on God’s omniscience, omnipresence, and intimate creation of us.

[16:19] Breaks the psalm into sections: God’s knowledge of us (vv. 1–6), His presence (vv. 7–12), His creative power (vv. 13–16), and His precious thoughts (vv. 17–18).

[20:25] Encourages waiting silently on the Spirit to reveal insights, despite distractions.

[23:28] Reflects on Psalm 139:4 (“Before a word is on my tongue, You know it”), emphasizing God’s closeness even in our thoughts and speech.

[25:25] Discusses darkness (vv. 11–12) as a metaphor for hidden struggles, noting God’s light exposes and redeems them.

[32:14] Suggests practical ways to cultivate quiet time with God, even amid busyness.

Scripture References

2 Peter 1:20-21

Psalm 139

John 1:5

Psalm 103:14

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