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Different Ways God Speaks

1. Different Ways God Speaks
   1. Visions — 21 men recorded in Bible
   2. Angels Lk. 1:28, Ac. 12:7
   3. Dreams — 34 recorded
   4. Miraculous signs — Moses performed 42 and they still whined.
   5. Symbolic actions Je. 18:1-10
   6. A still, small voice Ps. 46:10
   7. An audible voice I Sam. 3:9, Is. 30:21, Ac. 9:4-6,
   8. Another person Ps. 42:6
   9. A confirmation Mt. 18:16
      Definition – When God says the same thing through a different person or method.
2. Examples in Old Testament Only
   1. The Law of Moses Dt. 29:1 (for Israel, not the Church)
   2. Urim and Thummin Ex. 28:20
   3. Through a donkey Num. 22:21-31
   4. A fleece Jg. 6:36-40
3. New Testament Only
   1. Jesus Christ’s words and example Hb. 1:1
   2. An inner witness “your knower” Rom. 8:16
   3. Through peace in your spirit Col. 3:15 Amp
   4. Gifts of the Holy Spirit I Co. 12:8-10
   5. The New Testament II Tm. 3:16
   6. Circumstances Rom. 8:28
   7. Law of responsibility Phm. 1:11

• God’s voice always, always agrees with His Word.
• God rarely speaks to those who still have opinions.
• If you want God to speak to you twice, obey Him once.
• God speaks to quiet hearts.
• God does not reveal His will for you to consider it.
• Obedience turns up the volume of God’s voice.

Excerpts taken from “Recognizing God’s Voice” from
Texas Bible Institute’s Foundations For Life curriculum.