Source (book): "Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, PART II: SPIRITUAL HABITS, Chapter 12, "Hearing God Afresh", Question 2, Page 77.
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
The apostle Paul describes all Scripture as ‘God-breathed’ (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible is not just inspired in the way that artists, poets, composers and musical performers can be said to be inspired. It actually has God’s breath, his Spirit, in it. The Bible is one of the main ways in which God speaks to us.
Paul coined the term God-breathed, Greek theopneustos, to remind us that the Bible has God's breath in it, that if we care to observe carefully, God speaks through its words. As we read the Bible regularly and seriously, we are taught, rebuked, corrected, and trained in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). As John Wesley observed, the same Holy Spirit who inspired the writing of the Bible also "continually inspires, supernaturally assists" us as we prayerfully read it; hence the invaluable effects of Bible reading in our lives.
"But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." (John 14:26). "Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth." (John 17:17).
The faithful and regular use of the Bible will help us to be "thoroughly equipped for every good work:" (2 Timothy 3:17). Not only does the Holy Spirit use the Bible to produce Christian character, He also produces Christian ministry in a terrible world.
The Bible has important functions in our lives - both corrective and formative, for both creed and conduct. Without it, we will be no different from the wicked world. Because of the multi-faceted ministry of the Bible in our lives, John Stott is right in stating that "Scripture is the chief means which God employs to bring the 'man of God' to maturity". The Holy Spirit uses Scripture to do His Work of sanctification in the believer, as the Reformers clearly understood. They insisted that the Holy Spirit speaks primarily through the Word and that the Word cannot be understood without the assistance of the Holy Spirit. There is a deep connection between Scripture and the intentions and methods of the Holy Spirit.
The Word of God helps us to maintain Christian character in an ungodly world. Paul reminded Timothy of "how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 3:15). Here again, we see the key role of the Bible in shaping and stabilising us. In an unwise and coarse world, the Bible gives us wisdom from above to be godly and to experience salvation through faith in Christ in an ever-depending way.
If He speaks in other ways, how can we ascertain that it is God we are hearing?
The Bible has important functions in our lives - both corrective and formative, for both creed and conduct. Without it, we will be no different from the wicked world. Because of the multi-faceted ministry of the Bible in our lives, John Stott is right in stating that "Scripture is the chief means which God employs to bring the 'man of God' to maturity". The Holy Spirit uses Scripture to do His Work of sanctification in the believer, as the Reformers clearly understood. They insisted that the Holy Spirit speaks primarily through the Word and that the Word cannot be understood without the assistance of the Holy Spirit. There is a deep connection between Scripture and the intentions and methods of the Holy Spirit.
The Word of God helps us to maintain Christian character in an ungodly world. Paul reminded Timothy of "how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 3:15). Here again, we see the key role of the Bible in shaping and stabilising us. In an unwise and coarse world, the Bible gives us wisdom from above to be godly and to experience salvation through faith in Christ in an ever-depending way.
If He speaks in other ways, how can we ascertain that it is God we are hearing?
To be sure, there are some who seem to hear God all the time. At times, this borders on imagination more than actually hearing God. The Bible does warn against false prophets who "speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord" (Jeremiah 23:16). Nevertheless, God does still speak through impressions and gut feelings, as testified to by many Christians who are walking with the Lord. How then do we know if an impression we have is from God or from our own imaginations or even from Satan? A book like Martin Wells Knapp's Impressions would be more helpful for deeper reflection on this.
There are a few principles that can help us. First, God speaks mainly through His Word. The intimate connections between the Holy Spirit and the Word of God is something that was strongly emphasised by the Reformers and must not be treated lightly. It is when we read our Bibles that we hear God speaking to us. There is connection between the Bible study and our extraordinary experience.
Second, God will never contradict His Word when He speaks to us. If you hear a voice telling you to do something that goes against God's Word, you must be careful indeed.
Third, what God says to us must often be tested against what God is saying to other mature Christians.
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There are a few principles that can help us. First, God speaks mainly through His Word. The intimate connections between the Holy Spirit and the Word of God is something that was strongly emphasised by the Reformers and must not be treated lightly. It is when we read our Bibles that we hear God speaking to us. There is connection between the Bible study and our extraordinary experience.
Second, God will never contradict His Word when He speaks to us. If you hear a voice telling you to do something that goes against God's Word, you must be careful indeed.
Third, what God says to us must often be tested against what God is saying to other mature Christians.
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Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 14:26; 17:17. Why is the Bible the primary means by which God speaks to us? If He speaks in other ways, how can we ascertain that it is God we are hearing?
Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 14:26; 17:17. Why is the Bible the primary means by which God speaks to us?
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
The apostle Paul describes all Scripture as ‘God-breathed’ (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible is not just inspired in the way that artists, poets, composers and musical performers can be said to be inspired. It actually has God’s breath, his Spirit, in it. The Bible is one of the main ways in which God speaks to us. [2]
PHOTO: The Bible is one of the main ways in which God speaks to us. The Bible is not just inspired in the way that artists, poets, composers and musical performers can be said to be inspired. It actually has God’s breath, his Spirit, in it.
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Paul coined the term God-breathed, Greek theopneustos [3], to remind us that the Bible has God's breath in it, that if we care to observe carefully [4], God speaks through its words [5]. As we read the Bible regularly and seriously, we are taught, rebuked, corrected, and trained in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). As John Wesley observed, the same Holy Spirit who inspired the writing of the Bible also "continually inspires, supernaturally assists" us as we prayerfully read it; hence the invaluable effects of Bible reading in our lives [6].
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PHOTO: Paul coined the term God-breathed, Greek theopneustos, to remind us that the Bible has God's breath in it, that if we care to observe carefully [4], God speaks through its words [5]. As we read the Bible regularly and seriously, we are taught, rebuked, corrected, and trained in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16).
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"But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." (John 14:26). "Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth." (John 17:17).
The faithful and regular use of the Bible will help us to be "thoroughly equipped for every good work:" (2 Timothy 3:17). Not only does the Holy Spirit use the Bible to produce Christian character, He also produces Christian ministry in a terrible world.
The Bible has important functions in our lives - both corrective and formative, for both creed and conduct. Without it, we will be no different from the wicked world. Because of the multi-faceted ministry of the Bible in our lives, John Stott is right in stating that "Scripture is the chief means which God employs to bring the 'man of God' to maturity" [7]. The Holy Spirit uses Scripture to do His Work of sanctification in the believer, as the Reformers clearly understood. They insisted that the Holy Spirit speaks primarily through the Word and that the Word cannot be understood without the assistance of the Holy Spirit. There is a deep connection between Scripture and the intentions and methods of the Holy Spirit. [3]
PHOTO: The Holy Spirit uses Scripture to do His Work of sanctification in the believer. The Holy Spirit speaks primarily through the Word and that the Word cannot be understood without the assistance of the Holy Spirit. There is a deep connection between Scripture and the intentions and methods of the Holy Spirit.
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The Word of God helps us to maintain Christian character in an ungodly world. Paul reminded Timothy of "how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 3:15). Here again, we see the key role of the Bible in shaping and stabilising us. In an unwise and coarse world, the Bible gives us wisdom from above to be godly and to experience salvation through faith in Christ in an ever-depending way. [3]
PHOTO: In an unwise and coarse world, the Bible gives us wisdom from above to be godly and to experience salvation through faith in Christ in an ever-depening way.
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If He speaks in other ways, how can we ascertain that it is God we are hearing? [1]
A young man attended a Bible study where the pastor speaks about listening to God's voice and obeying Him. He left the church and drove home that night, wondering if God still spoke to His people. He prayed to God that if He still spoke, he would obey. On the way, he had a strong impression or urge to buy a bottle of milk. Ignoring it only made it stronger; so he bought the milk. As he passed a certain street, he felt God telling him to turn in there. Reluctantly, he turned and drove down a few blocks until he felt God telling him to stop.
PHOTO: A young man attended a Bible study where the pastor speaks about listening to God's voice and obeying Him.
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When he stopped, again he felt God telling him to bring the milk to the house across the street. When he rang the bell, a surprised man opened the door to receive the milk. The man immediately ran to his wife who had a baby in hand. He shared with the young man how they had run out of money to feed the baby and had prayed that God would send an angel to help them. The young man gave them all the money he had and walked out into the street with tears in his eyes, convinced that God still speaks and answers prayers. [43]
Perhaps the events of our lives are not as dramatic as this story. God hardly speaks to us so clearly, and the last time you heard God speak may have been long ago. But do we not read in the Bible that God is a speaking God (Hebrews 1:1-3)? Sammuel Williamson points out that hearing God is not just for spiritual giants, but for all God's children. [44] If so, why is it that many have a hard time hearing Him?
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To be sure, there are some who seem to hear God all the time. At times, this borders on imagination more than actually hearing God. The Bible does warn against false prophets who "speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord" (Jeremiah 23:16). Nevertheless, God does still speak through impressions and gut feelings, as testified to by many Christians who are walking with the Lord. How then do we know if an impression we have is from God or from our own imaginations or even from Satan? A book like Martin Wells Knapp's Impressions would be more helpful for deeper reflection on this. [45]
PHOTO: God does still speak through impressions and gut feelings, as testified to by many Christians who are walking with the Lord. How then do we know if an impression we have is from God or from our own imaginations or even from Satan?
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There are a few principles that can help us. First, God speaks mainly through His Word. The intimate connections between the Holy Spirit and the Word of God is something that was strongly emphasised by the Reformers and must not be treated lightly. It is when we read our Bibles that we hear God speaking to us. In the above story, notice the connection between the Bible study and the extraordinary experience of the young man.
Second, God will never contradict His Word when He speaks to us. If you hear a voice telling you to do something that goes against God's Word, you must be careful indeed.
Third, what God says to us must often be tested against what God is saying to other mature Christians.
PHOTO: There are a few principles that can help us know if an impression we have is from God or from our own imaginations or even from Satan.
First, God speaks mainly through His Word. It is when we read our Bibles that we hear God speaking to us.
Second, God will never contradict His Word when He speaks to us.
Third, what God says to us must often be tested against what God is saying to other mature Christians.
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PHOTO: "Dear Lord, thank you that reading the Bible can be such a delight. Thank you that this is the main way in which we hear you speaking to us. Help us each day to find delight in the Bible.
Lord, thank you that through reading the Bible we can hear your voice. Thank you that not only have you spoken in the past, but you continue to speak today. Thank you that you equip us for each day as we study your words, ponder them, meditate on them, and listen to your Spirit. May we grow closer to Jesus and be transformed into his likeness as we spend time in his presence.
Lord, help us not to put our ultimate security and trust in anything other than you. Help us to find satisfaction in your presence and your love. Thank you that you forgive our sins through the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Help us each day to listen to your words and put them into practice.
Please help us to heed the call of the Bible to protect against false prophets who 'speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord'. Help us to know if an impression we have is from God or from our own imaginations or even from Satan. Help us not to treat lightly the intimate connections between the Holy Spirit and the Word of God which is also something that was strongly emphasised by the Reformers.
Help us to read our Bibles so that we hear you speaking to us.
If we hear a voice telling us to do something that goes against God's Word, help us to be very careful indeed. Help us to test out whether what God says to us against what God is saying to other mature Christians.
Give us extraordinary experience that illustrate to us the connection with Bible study.
Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen!"
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[2] bibleinoneyear.org, October 24, Day 297, God Speaks Through the Bible, https://www.bibleinoneyear.org/bioy/commentary/677
[3] From "Faithful to the end" A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, Copyright © 2014 by Robert M. Solomon, ISBN 978-1-62707-241-0, PART THREE: UNLIKE THE WORLD, Chapter 9 "Christian Character in a Terrible World" (2 Timothy 3:10-17), Page 135.
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[4] Wright, The Pastoral Letters, 120.
[5] Witherington, Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians, 360.
[6] Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testatment, 2 Timothy 3:16, 794.
[7] Stott, The Message of 2 Timothy, 103.
[43] "Does God Still Speak to Us?", Bible.org, 20 July 2009, https://bible.org/illustration/does-god-still-speak-us.
[44] Samuel C. Williamson, Hearing God in Conversation: How to Recognize His Voice Everywhere (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2016), 27.
[45] Martin Wells Knapp, Impressions.
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Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17; John 14:26; 17:17. Why is the Bible the primary means by which God speaks to us?
"All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
The apostle Paul describes all Scripture as ‘God-breathed’ (2 Timothy 3:16). The Bible is not just inspired in the way that artists, poets, composers and musical performers can be said to be inspired. It actually has God’s breath, his Spirit, in it. The Bible is one of the main ways in which God speaks to us. [2]
PHOTO: The Bible is one of the main ways in which God speaks to us. The Bible is not just inspired in the way that artists, poets, composers and musical performers can be said to be inspired. It actually has God’s breath, his Spirit, in it.
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Paul coined the term God-breathed, Greek theopneustos [3], to remind us that the Bible has God's breath in it, that if we care to observe carefully [4], God speaks through its words [5]. As we read the Bible regularly and seriously, we are taught, rebuked, corrected, and trained in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16). As John Wesley observed, the same Holy Spirit who inspired the writing of the Bible also "continually inspires, supernaturally assists" us as we prayerfully read it; hence the invaluable effects of Bible reading in our lives [6].
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PHOTO: Paul coined the term God-breathed, Greek theopneustos, to remind us that the Bible has God's breath in it, that if we care to observe carefully [4], God speaks through its words [5]. As we read the Bible regularly and seriously, we are taught, rebuked, corrected, and trained in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16).
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"But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you." (John 14:26). "Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth." (John 17:17).
The faithful and regular use of the Bible will help us to be "thoroughly equipped for every good work:" (2 Timothy 3:17). Not only does the Holy Spirit use the Bible to produce Christian character, He also produces Christian ministry in a terrible world.
The Bible has important functions in our lives - both corrective and formative, for both creed and conduct. Without it, we will be no different from the wicked world. Because of the multi-faceted ministry of the Bible in our lives, John Stott is right in stating that "Scripture is the chief means which God employs to bring the 'man of God' to maturity" [7]. The Holy Spirit uses Scripture to do His Work of sanctification in the believer, as the Reformers clearly understood. They insisted that the Holy Spirit speaks primarily through the Word and that the Word cannot be understood without the assistance of the Holy Spirit. There is a deep connection between Scripture and the intentions and methods of the Holy Spirit. [3]
PHOTO: The Holy Spirit uses Scripture to do His Work of sanctification in the believer. The Holy Spirit speaks primarily through the Word and that the Word cannot be understood without the assistance of the Holy Spirit. There is a deep connection between Scripture and the intentions and methods of the Holy Spirit.
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The Word of God helps us to maintain Christian character in an ungodly world. Paul reminded Timothy of "how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus" (2 Timothy 3:15). Here again, we see the key role of the Bible in shaping and stabilising us. In an unwise and coarse world, the Bible gives us wisdom from above to be godly and to experience salvation through faith in Christ in an ever-depending way. [3]
PHOTO: In an unwise and coarse world, the Bible gives us wisdom from above to be godly and to experience salvation through faith in Christ in an ever-depening way.
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If He speaks in other ways, how can we ascertain that it is God we are hearing? [1]
A young man attended a Bible study where the pastor speaks about listening to God's voice and obeying Him. He left the church and drove home that night, wondering if God still spoke to His people. He prayed to God that if He still spoke, he would obey. On the way, he had a strong impression or urge to buy a bottle of milk. Ignoring it only made it stronger; so he bought the milk. As he passed a certain street, he felt God telling him to turn in there. Reluctantly, he turned and drove down a few blocks until he felt God telling him to stop.
PHOTO: A young man attended a Bible study where the pastor speaks about listening to God's voice and obeying Him.
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When he stopped, again he felt God telling him to bring the milk to the house across the street. When he rang the bell, a surprised man opened the door to receive the milk. The man immediately ran to his wife who had a baby in hand. He shared with the young man how they had run out of money to feed the baby and had prayed that God would send an angel to help them. The young man gave them all the money he had and walked out into the street with tears in his eyes, convinced that God still speaks and answers prayers. [43]
Perhaps the events of our lives are not as dramatic as this story. God hardly speaks to us so clearly, and the last time you heard God speak may have been long ago. But do we not read in the Bible that God is a speaking God (Hebrews 1:1-3)? Sammuel Williamson points out that hearing God is not just for spiritual giants, but for all God's children. [44] If so, why is it that many have a hard time hearing Him?
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To be sure, there are some who seem to hear God all the time. At times, this borders on imagination more than actually hearing God. The Bible does warn against false prophets who "speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord" (Jeremiah 23:16). Nevertheless, God does still speak through impressions and gut feelings, as testified to by many Christians who are walking with the Lord. How then do we know if an impression we have is from God or from our own imaginations or even from Satan? A book like Martin Wells Knapp's Impressions would be more helpful for deeper reflection on this. [45]
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There are a few principles that can help us. First, God speaks mainly through His Word. The intimate connections between the Holy Spirit and the Word of God is something that was strongly emphasised by the Reformers and must not be treated lightly. It is when we read our Bibles that we hear God speaking to us. In the above story, notice the connection between the Bible study and the extraordinary experience of the young man.
Second, God will never contradict His Word when He speaks to us. If you hear a voice telling you to do something that goes against God's Word, you must be careful indeed.
Third, what God says to us must often be tested against what God is saying to other mature Christians.
PHOTO: There are a few principles that can help us know if an impression we have is from God or from our own imaginations or even from Satan.
First, God speaks mainly through His Word. It is when we read our Bibles that we hear God speaking to us.
Second, God will never contradict His Word when He speaks to us.
Third, what God says to us must often be tested against what God is saying to other mature Christians.
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PHOTO: "Dear Lord, thank you that reading the Bible can be such a delight. Thank you that this is the main way in which we hear you speaking to us. Help us each day to find delight in the Bible.
Lord, thank you that through reading the Bible we can hear your voice. Thank you that not only have you spoken in the past, but you continue to speak today. Thank you that you equip us for each day as we study your words, ponder them, meditate on them, and listen to your Spirit. May we grow closer to Jesus and be transformed into his likeness as we spend time in his presence.
Lord, help us not to put our ultimate security and trust in anything other than you. Help us to find satisfaction in your presence and your love. Thank you that you forgive our sins through the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ. Help us each day to listen to your words and put them into practice.
Please help us to heed the call of the Bible to protect against false prophets who 'speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord'. Help us to know if an impression we have is from God or from our own imaginations or even from Satan. Help us not to treat lightly the intimate connections between the Holy Spirit and the Word of God which is also something that was strongly emphasised by the Reformers.
Help us to read our Bibles so that we hear you speaking to us.
If we hear a voice telling us to do something that goes against God's Word, help us to be very careful indeed. Help us to test out whether what God says to us against what God is saying to other mature Christians.
Give us extraordinary experience that illustrate to us the connection with Bible study.
Through Lord Jesus Christ we pray. Amen!"
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Reflection - Spiritual Habits - How God Speaks to Us
Source (book): "Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, PART II: SPIRITUAL HABITS, Chapter 12, "Hearing God Afresh", Question 2, Page 77.
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012
Also from the same author, Robert M. Solomon
Source (book): "Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, PART II: SPIRITUAL HABITS, Chapter 12, "Hearing God Afresh", Question 2, Page 77.
By Robert M. Solomon, Bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore from 2000 - 2012
Also from the same author, Robert M. Solomon
"Faithful to the end", A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, @ 2014 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Faithful to the end (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2017/06/reflection-faithful-to-end-links.html
"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2018/10/reflection-finding-rest-for-soul-links.html
"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
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"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2019/08/reflection-god-in-pursuit-links-part-iv.html
"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
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Reflection - Faithful to the end (Links)
https://veryfatoldman.blogspot.com/2017/06/reflection-faithful-to-end-links.html
"Finding rest for the soul" Responding to Jesus' Invitation in Matthew 11:28-29, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Finding rest for the soul (Links)
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"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART I-III, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
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"God in Pursuit" Lessons from the Book of Jonah, © 2016 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - God in Pursuit (Links) - PART IV, posted on Saturday, 10 August 2019
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"Songs of Christmas", The Stories and Significance of 20 Well-Loved Carols, © 2018 by Robert M. Solomon
Reflection - Songs of Christmas (Links), posted on Friday, 24 April 2020
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Reference
[1] From "Growing Old Gracefully", Following Jesus to the End, Copyright © 2019 by Robert M. Solomon, ISBN 978-981-14-1836-5, PART II: SPIRITUAL HABITS, Chapter 12, "Hearing God Afresh", Page 73-75.[2] bibleinoneyear.org, October 24, Day 297, God Speaks Through the Bible, https://www.bibleinoneyear.org/bioy/commentary/677
[3] From "Faithful to the end" A Preacher's Exposition of 2 Timothy, Copyright © 2014 by Robert M. Solomon, ISBN 978-1-62707-241-0, PART THREE: UNLIKE THE WORLD, Chapter 9 "Christian Character in a Terrible World" (2 Timothy 3:10-17), Page 135.
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[4] Wright, The Pastoral Letters, 120.
[5] Witherington, Letters and Homilies for Hellenized Christians, 360.
[6] Wesley, Explanatory Notes Upon the New Testatment, 2 Timothy 3:16, 794.
[7] Stott, The Message of 2 Timothy, 103.
[43] "Does God Still Speak to Us?", Bible.org, 20 July 2009, https://bible.org/illustration/does-god-still-speak-us.
[44] Samuel C. Williamson, Hearing God in Conversation: How to Recognize His Voice Everywhere (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2016), 27.
[45] Martin Wells Knapp, Impressions.
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