When you complete this lesson, you will…
- Know and use the four keys to hearing God’s voice.
- Ensure that you are in “relational mode” when you come before the Lord.
- Be wholehearted in your desire for a relationship with the Lord.
- Live a devout life of obedience so your prayers will be heard.
- Put God’s approval above man’s approval.
Before you begin…
If Jesus is Truth and we want to know the Truth then we want to know Jesus. The four keys are an invaluable tool for helping you establish and deepen an intimate relationship with the Lord. You will review these, along with other foundational principles for developing and maintain your loving, communicating bond with Him. Holy Spirit is the One Who makes it all happen. Before you begin the lesson, pray in faith:
Lord, I draw near with a sincere heart, repentant and washed by the blood of my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I set aside my thoughts, my reasoning, my theology, my fears, and my pride. I relax, cease my own strivings, and tune to your flow within. Holy Spirit, I open my heart and mind to you. I ask that You anoint the eyes of my heart and enlighten my understanding. I ask that You grant me God’s thoughts, God’s pictures, God’s emotions, and God’s creativity. Thank you for what you reveal, in Jesus’ name, Amen. (Ps. 46:10; Ps. 62:5; Heb. 10:22; Eph. 1:17,18; Jer. 29:13; Isa. 1:18; Jn. 7:37-39; Acts 2:25)
Assignments for Lesson Four:
u Listen to or watch Teaching Session Four, taking notes.
u Prayerfully read and complete all exercises in Chapter Four of LEARN How Do YOU Know?
u Use the special forum for this module to share your journey with others who are on the same path. Read their posts and comment to encourage them. Ask questions you have from the coursework and get confirmation for your journaling. Why walk alone when being with others is so much more rewarding?
u Take Quiz Four. This is a good opportunity for you to practice listening to the Spirit. Before you begin, pray:
Holy Spirit, I quiet myself before You, and I ask that You remind me of the things I have learned. You have promised to bring things to my remembrance. I ask You to do that now. Thank you!
Taking it deeper:
u Prayerfully complete Chapters Eight and Nine of the full text, How Do YOU Know?
u Memorize Proverbs 2:6 – “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
