What if God is speaking to you through many of the daily things you see, from a sunrise to a simple glass of water? Discover how to recognize His voice in the visual language woven into creation and the Bible.
The Context
In this message, we continue our series on "Hearing The Voice of God" by examining the critical importance of a firm foundation. Using the real-life illustration of San Francisco's sinking Millennium Tower, we explore why building a life on religious tradition is unstable and why we must dig deep to anchor ourselves in the bedrock of God's love.
The Core Message
God's communication goes far beyond audible words; He is constantly revealing Himself through "types and shadows." We explore how Old Testament festivals, dietary laws, and the institution of marriage serve as prophetic pictures pointing directly to Jesus Christ. By looking at these scriptural patterns, we learn to see the Bible not just as a list of rules, but as a roadmap to intimacy with the Father.
Furthermore, we discuss how creation itself declares the glory of God. From the separation of light and darkness to the imagery of the Vine and the Branches, God has embedded His truth into the physical world. This message challenges us to move from simply knowing about God to truly knowing Him—experiencing a depth of relationship that transforms how we view the world around us.
The Application
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Check Your Foundation: Ensure your faith is rooted in a personal experience of God's love, not just religious habit.
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Look for the Pictures: When reading the Old Testament, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the "types and shadows" that point to Jesus.
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Personalize Creation: When you see nature, receive it as a personal message of God's power and love specifically for you.
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Walk in the Light: Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you in sanctification, separating the "light" of God’s kingdom from the "darkness" of the world in your daily choices.
Conclusion
Join us as we learn to open our spiritual eyes to the fingerprints of God that are all around us, deepening our connection with the One who created us.
Here are some of the concepts we'll be touching on in today's message:
Hearing God's Voice, Types And Shadows, Elite Life, Creation, Foundation, God's Love, Millennium Tower, Sanctification, Living Water, The True Vine, Biblical Marriage, Holy Spirit, Intimacy With God, Old Testament, Visual Theology, Spiritual Discernment.
Scripture References:
John 10:27, Ephesians 3:17-19, 1 Corinthians 13, Psalm 139, Colossians 2:16-17, Hebrews 8:1-6, Genesis 1:1-4, John 1:1-5, Romans 1:18-23, John 15:1-2, John 4:10-14, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26.
