Ouvir a voz de Deus
Ouvir a voz de Deus é o privilégio supremo do cristão. Ele fala por sua Palavra, pelo Espírito e em circunstâncias — e as ovelhas reconhecem a voz do bom Pastor.
As ovelhas ouvem a voz do Pastor
Jesus disse: minhas ovelhas ouvem minha voz, eu as conheço e elas me seguem. A relação com Deus é íntima e pessoal.
27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
45 It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught from God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned from the Father, cometh to me.
47 He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God.
24 Verily, verily, I say to you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but hath passed from death to life.25 Verily, verily, I say to you, The hour is coming, and now is, when the dead shall hear the voice of the Son of God: and they that hear shall live.
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Deus fala pela Palavra
Toda Escritura é inspirada por Deus. A Bíblia é a voz confiável de Deus registrada para nos guiar em toda verdade.
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:17 That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished to all good works. throughly…: or, perfected
20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.21 For prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. in old time: or, at any time
17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
24 Therefore whoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him to a wise man, who built his house upon a rock:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
28 But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.
Buscar e ouvir
Deus promete: 'Clama a mim, e te responderei.' Quando buscamos sinceramente sua voz, encontramos direção e revelação.
3 Call to me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. mighty: or, hidden
21 And thy ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.
24 And ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shown us his glory and his greatness, and we have heard his voice from the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he liveth.
3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters. many: or, great4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. powerful: Heb. in powerfull…: Heb. in majesty5 The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
4 I cried to the LORD with my voice, and he heard me from his holy hill. Selah.