Listen "#148 | 1 Samuel: The Prophet Samuel - Hearing God Part 1"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we continue our exploration of Samuel's developmental journey as a reference point for Jesus' own growth, and consequently, for our own spiritual development. Drawing from 1 Samuel 3:1-10, we dig into the profound experience of young Samuel learning to recognize and respond to God's voice. Contrary to a common assumption, when God speaks, it is not always immediately clear that it is God. Like Samuel, we often need mentoring and training to discern when God is speaking to us and how to respond.
We share our personal stories of wrestling with this very assumption, highlighting the importance of learning to recognize the Father's voice as a crucial step in our spiritual development. Just as learning to listen and communicate is essential for the growth and maturity of any relationship, so is learning to listen and recognize God's voice essential for our own growth and maturity in Christ.
We think it's important to note that this episode is not meant to belittle anyone who knows the Lord and has been serving Him but has not yet developed this aspect of their relationship with God. Instead, it's an invitation to get curious and deepen our connection with Him.
We'll also examine Matthew 16:13-22, where Jesus acknowledges Peter's ability to hear the Father's voice, which unlocked new things for Peter in the kingdom of God.
Join us as we get curious about hearing the Father's voice and what it can mean for our maturity in Christ.
Key Passages:
1 Samuel 3:1-10
Matthew 16:13-22
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* Intro Music: "Admirable" Carlos Herrera Music
We share our personal stories of wrestling with this very assumption, highlighting the importance of learning to recognize the Father's voice as a crucial step in our spiritual development. Just as learning to listen and communicate is essential for the growth and maturity of any relationship, so is learning to listen and recognize God's voice essential for our own growth and maturity in Christ.
We think it's important to note that this episode is not meant to belittle anyone who knows the Lord and has been serving Him but has not yet developed this aspect of their relationship with God. Instead, it's an invitation to get curious and deepen our connection with Him.
We'll also examine Matthew 16:13-22, where Jesus acknowledges Peter's ability to hear the Father's voice, which unlocked new things for Peter in the kingdom of God.
Join us as we get curious about hearing the Father's voice and what it can mean for our maturity in Christ.
Key Passages:
1 Samuel 3:1-10
Matthew 16:13-22
Explainer Video on how to use www.biblehub.com and www.blueletterbible.org
Leave us a question or comment at our website podcast page.
* Intro Music: "Admirable" Carlos Herrera Music