Hearing God

Hearing God is not a gift for a few.

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It is the inheritance of every believer in Christ.

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Jesus makes this clear.

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“My sheep hear My voice. I know them, and they follow Me.” John 10.27

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This teaching framework restores confidence in hearing God, anchors discernment in Scripture, and forms believers to walk in obedience rather than confusion.

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Hearing God flows from relationship, not technique.

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It begins with identity and matures through communion and obedience.

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This is not a mystical practice.

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It is spiritual formation rooted in Christ.

 

FOUNDATION

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Identity. Sons and daughters who hear

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Hearing God begins with who you are.

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Believers hear because they belong.

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We do not hear in order to become children of God.

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We hear because we are children.

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Scripture

“You did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption.” Romans 8.15

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“The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.” Romans 8.16

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Truth

• God speaks to His children

• Fear blocks hearing

• Sonship creates confidence

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When identity is settled, hearing becomes natural.

 

SCRIPTURE

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God never contradicts His Word

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God speaks in harmony with Scripture.

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His voice does not compete with His written Word.

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Scripture trains the ear.

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It guards against deception.

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It anchors discernment.

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Scripture​

“All Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3.16

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“The entrance of Your words gives light.” Psalm 119.130

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Truth

• Scripture is the primary language of God

• Revelation aligns with Scripture

• Any voice that contradicts Scripture cannot be from God.

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Believers who dwell in the Word hear more clearly.

 

COMMUNION

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Presence before instruction

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God speaks most clearly in relationship.

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Not under pressure.

Not in performance.

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Hearing grows through time with God.

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Scripture

“The Lord would speak to Moses face to face, as one speaks to a friend.” Exodus 33.11

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“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46.10

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Truth

• Silence trains discernment

• Stillness sharpens awareness

• Intimacy precedes clarity

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God is not distant.

He is near.

 

DISCERNMENT

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Recognising the voice of God

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Discernment is learned through practice.

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Believers grow by testing what they hear.

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Scripture

“Test everything. Hold fast to what is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5.21

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“The spiritual person discerns all things.” 1 Corinthians 2.15

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God’s voice produces

• Peace not confusion

• Conviction, not condemnation

• Alignment, not rebellion

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Discernment develops through humility and submission.

 

OBEDIENCE

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Hearing proven through response

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Hearing God is incomplete until there is obedience.

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Revelation without obedience produces pride.

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Scripture

“My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.” Luke 8.21

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“If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” John 14.15

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Truth

• Obedience sharpens hearing

• Delay dulls discernment

• Faith responds

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God entrusts more to those who obey what they hear.

 

HOW GOD SPEAKS

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Biblical pathways

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God speaks through

• Scripture

• The Holy Spirit

• Inner witness

• Peace and restraint

• Godly counsel

• Circumstances aligned with His Word

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God does not shout.

He leads.

 

COMMON BARRIERS TO HEARING

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What blocks discernment

• Fear

• Unrepentant sin

• Distraction

• Performance mindset

• Refusal to obey

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Scripture

“Your iniquities have separated you from your God.” Isaiah 59.2

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Hearing is restored through repentance and alignment.

 

FRUIT OF HEARING GOD

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Marks of maturity

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A believer who hears God produces

• Peace

• Obedience

• Discernment

• Stability

• Fruitful living

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Scripture

“My sheep hear My voice… and they follow Me.” John 10.27

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Hearing God leads to walking with God.

 

CONCLUSION

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A life led by His voice

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Hearing God is not rare.

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It is relational.

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God desires a people who

• Know His voice

• Trust His Word

• Walk in obedience

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This framework is not about technique.

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It is about formation.

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We hear because we belong.

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We obey because we trust.

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We follow because He leads.