This new sermon series is entitled the Voice of God. In this study we’ll be examining different ways in which God speaks to His world. Before beginning this study, pause and listen for His voice to guide you as you move through this sacred space in His Word.
Read Genesis 25.19-26 incarnationally.
1. What does this text say about God’s character?
2. What does it tell you of the nature of God?
3. How do you see God’s love prevailing?
4. How does the text speak most personally to you?
Read and reflect on the words of Jesus at the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount, and then answer the questions that follow:
“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching, because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.
Matthew 7.24-29
Describe a time when you’ve heard God’s Word and put it into practice?
6. What was the outcome of that season?
7. How are you seeing God’s Word—the Bible as the Word to be kept, obeyed, and practiced?
8. If there’s one portion of His Word in which you consistently struggle to put into practice, what is it?
9. Why does this portion of His Word cause you to struggle?
Reflect on the words of Genesis 25 and then answer the questions that follow:
10. Describe the relationship between Isaac and Rebekah?
11. When was the last time you, “pleaded” for another? Who “pleads” for you?
After 20 years God says, “yes” to Isaac’s prayer.
12. What must that have been like for Isaac?
13. Note a season when you consistently prayed for God to act and He acted just as you asked.
“If you’re waiting with God, waiting is okay. If you’re always waiting on God, you’ll be frustrated.”
14 How does this phrase resonate with you?
15. Rebekah prays, “Why is this happening to me?” What’s at the heart of her prayer?
16. What’s the difference between praying, “Why me?” Vs. “Why is this happening to me?
17. What truths in Scripture are your foundation when you are waiting?
18. How do you find encouragement in these truths?
19. When was the last time, like Martin Luther King, Jr. that you needed God to lift your head off the table?
20. How are you praying today?
21. What does your voice sound like?
22. How are you hearing God inviting you back to Himself?
23. How are you experiencing His rest?
Spend a few moments listening again for His voice. Allow your voice to proclaim praise for His goodness and grace.
