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First Class.....Communication with God
Introduction
- Testimony
- How this all got started.
- Our vision for you
- Outline - 6 Bible Verses
- Purpose: To equip you to become trainers
Communication with God is Foremost
If you get this right....you do not need the rest of the class.
How do we get to know someone? - 2 way dialogue...Ever had a friend that just talks?
In a relationship...to get to KNOW someone what must we do more of?
Reading the Word = listening emphasis in scripture on listening - 1300 references to listening 800 to speaking.
First we must get prepared: Psalm 119:18-19
| Why? |
| John 17:3 |
What does it mean to know God? How do you get to know someone? |
| Mark 12:29-30 |
What is the most important thing in our Christian life? |
| Psalm 119:115 |
What is God's primary means of talking to us? |
| Proverbs 1:7 |
Fear is beginning...football coach |
| Proverbs 3:5-7 |
Do not trust yourselves to make the right decision |
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| How? |
| Psalm 119:33 |
Just show me what to do Lord....You call the Play |
| Psalm 119:147-148 |
Rise up early |
| Psalm 119:48 |
First thing |
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| Results |
| Psalm 119:97-100 |
Gain wisdom |
| Psalm 119:129-130 |
Obey and gain light |
| Psalm 119:176 |
Lost sheep |
| Psalm 119:9-11 |
Remain pure |
| Psalm 46:1 |
Our ever-present help in trouble |
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| Our response |
| Jeremiah 15:16 |
Ate the word....why did he say this? |
| Psalm 119:12-16 |
Will become our delight |
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| Or...an alternate response |
| Psalm 119:36 |
Satan tries to rush us out to "get to work"…..or stay in bed. |
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| What did Jesus say? |
| John 15:5 |
His instructions |
Matthew 6:6-8 |
| When |
Mark 1:35 |
| Psalm 119:48 |
| Psalm 119:147-148 |
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| Final Test: |
| James 1:22-25 |
You will be blessed if you DO IT. |
Learning Exercise...commit to do this daily this week...and hold each other accountable.
- Spend 1 minute in preparation
- Spend 10 minutes reading and underlining topic of the chapter you are reading
- Respond to God by asking questions, thanking Him, praising Him, requesting additional insight
- Having spent this time now you can change the subject and share your concerns and prayer requests with.
Homework:
Memory verse...word for word...hold each other accountable:
John 15:5...
Prayer Requests:
E-mail to john@infomedia.com
Or call us:
John and Wanda 879-9425
Ruth and Lance 991-6344
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