The Power of a Whisper | Session 1
Become quiet and watch the intro video below.
*Runtime: 7min25sec
Watch the training session video below. Make notes as you follow what Pastor Mark says. The workbook notes below correspond with the video session.
*Runtime: 20min21sec
If you want to you can download the Workbook PDF below the video, Print it, and Write on it.
*Note that all the info below is a exact digtal copy of the Workbook.
Make sure to answer the questions below. If you are unsure refer back to the video. Bring your notes to the Online Chat session at the end of the week. If there are any questions or statements that stand out or the Holy Spirit implanted in your heart, highlight them to share with the group.
What sorts of lies keep us from hearing God’s voice? What have those lies been in your life?
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Genesis 1:1–5. What did God use to create the world? How does the creation story reveal the power of His voice?
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In addition to the lies we may believe, what else keeps us from hearing God speak?
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1 Samuel 3:1–10. How did God speak to Samuel? Why do you think Samuel thought he was hearing Eli’s voice?
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How is knowing God and hearing His voice related? In your experience, how has being close to God helped you hear from Him?
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John 10:1–10. What is the relationship between the sheep and the shepherd? Why do the sheep follow the shepherd’s voice?
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Why are we able to hear God in the first place? How did Jesus make a way for us to be in relationship with God?
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Would you say it’s easy or difficult to know when something is from God or not? Why do you think that is?
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How are the voices in your life—other than God’s—trying to steal, kill, or destroy you? What do they deprive you of?
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When have you thought you heard something from God, but it turned out to not be the case? How did you react? What did you learn in the process?
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Why do you think we listen to the noises that promise destruction more than the voice of God? What’s appealing about those other voices?
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1 John 4:1–2. What are some ways you discern whether or not something is from God? How does Scripture play a role in knowing what God has to say?
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If we look back to John 10:10, what does Jesus offer in contrast to the destruction of the thief? What does “life to the full” mean? What appeals to you about the full life Jesus has to offer? Why?
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As you’ve followed Jesus, how has His voice proven to be trustworthy? How has following His lead been better than going your own way?
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What could it look like for you to wholeheartedly listen to Christ this week? What voices would you have to mute? What practices could you put in place to hear Him better?
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FIGHT | Choose to fight against the lies that could be deafening you to God’s voice. Write down the lies you believe on cards and write the truth of Scripture on the other side. Whenever you’re tempted to believe the lie, read the verse and pray for God’s truth to work in your heart.
EVALUATE | Slow down this week and evaluate how well you’re listening to God. What distractions are keeping you from obeying Him? What habits have you developed to keep you aware of Him throughout the day? Pray for God to open your eyes to how you can grow in this area.
CREATE | Create something that reminds you of God’s voice. Write a poem about God speaking to you, draw what it feels like to be close to God, or use calligraphy to write out one of the verses from this session. Use what you create to remind you that God speaks to you.
PRAY | Pray God would use this series to speak to you. Ask Him for an open heart for whatever He wants to say. Pray the same for those who are doing this study with you.
