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1Sa 3:1-10 NASB95]

Here are seven conditions and attitudes of hearing from God.

God speaks to us when we are at peace.

V. 2&3 – Both Eli and Samuel were lying down.

[1Ki 19:11-13 NASB95]

Being too busy and preoccupied can hinder us from hearing from God.

God wants us connected with healthy Godly church-based relationships.

V. 3 – the lamp of God. According to Revelation, these represent the church. Samuel had a heathy relationship with Eli and the temple.

Don’t allow the anti-church lie get you out of healthy relationships in church.

God wants us to be in His Presence.

V. 3 – where the ark of God was. The ark presented the presence of God.

[2Ki 3:15-16 NASB95]

When we stay in His Presence through prayer and worship, it opens us up to hearing from God.

God will give us confirmation.

V.4-10 – God called 4 times.

[2Co 13:1 NASB95].

Seek for confirmation from God about what you believe He is saying to you.

God will work with us as we grow spiritually.

V. 7 – Samuel did not know the Lord or His Word.

[Rom 12:2 NASB95]

Renewing our mind to hear from God is a process.

God speaks when we are willing to hear.

V. 9-10 – Speak, LORD

[Jer 33:3 NASB95]

God speaks to us when we seek for His words.

God speaks when we are willing to obey.

V. 10 – for Your servant is listening.

Eerdman’s Bible Dictionary states, “True ‘hearing,’ or obedience, involves the physical hearing that inspires the hearer, and a belief or trust that in turn motivates the hearer to act in accordance with the speaker’s desires.”

God speaks to people who have already given God a “yes.”

God has revealed the conditions and attitudes of hearing Him so we can hear Him frequently not rarely.

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There are levels.

Many levels of revelation.

Saw Jesus

Heard Voice

Seemed Good – [Act 15:28 NASB95]

Decerning – [Act 14:9 NASB95]

Peace is the minimum.

[Col 3:15 NASB95]

Let – make a decision to allow it to make your decision.

Rule – umpire or arbiter; to govern

IMO: The level of importance usually determines the level of clarity.

Train your spirit

Feed on Word –

[2Ti 3:16-17 NASB95]

The more familiar we are with what He said, the more likely we can hear what He is saying.

Believe God’s Promise to Speak to You –

[Jer 33:2-3 NASB95]

God promises to tell you great and mighty things. See also: James 1:5.

Pray in Tongues –

[Rom 8:26-27 NASB95]

Praying in the Spirit (in tongues) helps us to become more sensitive to our spirit.

Reason of Use –

[Heb 5:10-14 NASB95]

Make it a daily goal to hear from God. You will stumble and miss it, but as you continue to “practice,” you will get better at hearing from God.

· We need to hunger to hear from God!

· If we will call out on God, He will direct us.

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God is always speaking.

Why would our Father tell fathers to do something He is unwilling to do?

To some Christians, receiving divine direction is outside their level of relationship with God. They simply want to make their own decisions and are not really sure that God will speak to them or that they could hear Him if He did.

In your spirit

Spirit, soul, body – [1Th 5:23 NASB95]

Spirit is a candle – [Pro 20:27 NASB95]

[1Co 2:10-16 NASB95]

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Christians and Tithing.

In this special edition of Kingdom Now, John Carmichael takes up the topic of tithing. He gives his thoughts from Matthew 23:23 in response to Creflo Dollar’s recent statements on tithing. He also provides commentary on two opposing articles on tithing.

Links to the articles mentioned in this episode:

7 Reasons Christians Are Not Required to Tithe by THOMAS SCHREINER https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/7-reasons-christians-not-required-to-tithe/

The Bible Commands Christians to Tithe by WILLIAM BARCLEY https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/bible-commands-christians-to-tithe/

God gives promises to those who tithe.

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ACTS PT7—If It Is Of God, It Will Not Be Overthrown

[Act 5:38-39 NASB95] 38 “So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or action is of men, it will be overthrown; 39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God.”

· I call this book: Acts of the Holy Spirit in the world through the Church. ACTS for short.

· This series is exposing some incorrect mindsets on how the primitive church was so successful. It is also showing us how we can be victorious in this world.

· Here Gamaliel is speaking after the re-arrest of the apostles. The leaders are wanting to stop them. They are desperate. Yet, Gamaliel is giving them perspective.

· It is this perspective that we need to hear today.

· They were “of God” and they were not overthrown.

When we live lives that are “of God” we will not be overthrown.

What does a church/Christian that is “of God” look like according to Acts 4:32-5:42?

There are five characteristics of a church/Christian that are “of God” according to Acts 4:32-5:42.

A church/Christian that is “of God” will be a giver.

Acts 4:32-37

This kind of radical giving was not prescribed by God.

Yet, believers will have a heart to God.

[2Co 9:6-8 NASB95]

Make a decision to be a giver.

A church/Christian that is “of God” will operate in power.

Acts 4:33

Acts 5:12-16

God is calling us to walk in His power.

A church/Christian that is “of God” will fear the Lord.

Acts 5:1-11

The issue here was not giving. It was lying to the Holy Spirit.

[Mat 10:28 NASB95]

Ask God to help you walk in the fear of the Lord.

A church/Christian that is “of God” will value the church.

Acts 4:35, 37

The feet of the apostles signified their connection to established church leadership.

The next chapter shows how to handle complaints in church. Do not miss it.

Acts 5:11

“Ekklesia” – an assembly, congregation, and meeting of the Christian community.

How committed are you to the church? We are better together.

A church/Christian that is “of God” will understand the necessity of preaching.

Acts 5:17-42

Persecuted (v17-18), Angelic deliverance (v19), Preached (v20-21), Rearrested (v26), Flogged (v40), Keep preaching (v42)

We must obey God! Acts 5:29!

They preached Christ’s Death (v30), Christ’s Resurrection (v30), and Christ’s Ascension (v31).

[1Th 2:13 NASB95]

As we value the releasing and receiving of the preached Word of God good things will happen in us.

When we live lives that are “of God” we will not be overthrown.

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Joel Carmichael – Heavenly Hope

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