Jesus Speaks: Learning to Recognize and Respond to the Lord's Voice
272Jesus Speaks: Learning to Recognize and Respond to the Lord's Voice
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Overview
While the Lord frequently speaks to us, we don’t really hear his voice until we recognize it. In Jesus Speaks, Sweet and Viola unpack the many ways the Lord speaks to his people today by exploring how the disciples interacted with the risen Jesus—from the Gospels to Revelation. They demystify the process in a warm, practical way, providing insights on how you can recognize the voice of Jesus in your own life.
Separated into two sections, the first provides a big-picture look at how the resurrected Jesus spoke in the New Testament, while the second contains short, actionable chapters filled with scriptural quotes and references. Both sections work together to help you recognize and respond to the voice of Jesus in your everyday life.
Readers will be able to:
- Gain a firm foundation in the scriptures, learning how Jesus spoke to his disciples
- Dispel myths and misinformation surrounding what it means to hear the voice of Jesus today
- Grow the ability to recognize God’s voice and learn how to respond
Essential for Christians seeking to improve their relationship with Jesus, Jesus Speaks is the long-awaited third volume in the JESUS trilogy: Jesus Manifesto; Jesus: A Theography; and Jesus Speaks.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780718032203 |
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Publisher: | Nelson, Thomas, Inc. |
Publication date: | 08/09/2016 |
Pages: | 272 |
Product dimensions: | 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d) |
About the Author
Frank Viola has helped thousands of people around the world to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and enter into a more vibrant and authentic experience of church. His mission is to help serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact. Viola has written many books on these themes, including God's Favorite Place on Earth, From Eternity to Here, and Jesus Manifesto (with Leonard Sweet). His blog, frankviola.org, is rated as one of the most popular in Christian circles today.
Table of Contents
How to Read This Book ix
Introduction: The Whispers of God's Voice xiii
Volume 1 Hearing the Voice of the Resurrected Jesus in the Stories of Scripture 1
Chapter 1 The Unexpected Voice of Jesus 3
Jesus' First Appearance: Jesus Speaks to Mary in the Garden
Chapter 2 The Hidden Voice of Jesus 13
Jesus' Second Appearance: Jesus Speaks to Two Disciples on the Emmaus Road
Chapter 3 The Elusive Voice of Jesus 27
Jesus' Third Appearance: Jesus Speaks to His Disciples in a Closed Room
Chapter 4 The Challenging Voice of Jesus 39
Jesus' Fourth Appearance: Jesus Speaks to Thomas
Chapter 5 The Forgiving Voice of Jesus 45
Jesus' Fifth Appearance: Jesus Speaks to Peter
Chapter 6 The Blinding Voice of Jesus 57
Jesus' Sixth Appearance: Jesus Speaks to Paul on the Road to Damascus
Chapter 7 The Missional Voice of Jesus 71
Jesus' Seventh Appearance: Jesus' Ascension
Chapter 8 The Godstruck Voice of Jesus: 81
Jesus Eighth Appearance: Jesus Speaks Through the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Volume 2 Hearing the Voice That Has No Words 95
Part 1 Tuning Your Ears to Hear 97
Chapter 9 Become Poor in Spirit 99
Chapter 10 Reject Condemnation 101
Chapter 11 Always Remain a Child 105
Chapter 12 Exercise Faith 107
Chapter 13 Increasing Your Faith to Hear 111
Chapter 14 Be Willing to Respond 113
Chapter 15 Have the Right Motive 117
Part 2 Hearing Jesus Today 119
Chapter 16 What the Forty Days Teach Us 121
Chapter 17 The Lord's Voice in Scripture 127
Chapter 18 Spiritual Instincts 131
Chapter 19 What Does It Look Like? 137
Chapter 20 Wisdom 139
Chapter 21 The Body of Christ 145
Chapter 22 Visions and Dreams 149
Chapter 23 The Audible Voice 151
Chapter 24 The Conscience 153
Chapter 25 Another Look at Jesus 155
Chapter 26 Four Ways to Recognize the Lord's Voice 161
Chapter 27 Practical Steps to Receiving a Word from the Lord 167
Chapter 28 Take Time for Quiet 171
Chapter 29 Hearing the Voice in the Morning 173
Chapter 30 Hearing the Voice While Walking 177
Chapter 31 Hearing the Voice in Worship 181
Chapter 32 Personalizing the Voice in Scripture 183
Chapter 33 Sharpening Your Spiritual Instincts 189
Part 3 The Challenges of Listening for the Lord's Voice 191
Chapter 34 The Price of Following the Lord's Voice 193
Chapter 35 The Challenge of Our Expectations 195
Chapter 36 The Danger of Arrogance 199
Chapter 37 The Danger of Counterfeit Voices 203
Chapter 38 The Danger of Forcing a Word from God 209
Chapter 39 The Danger of Misunderstanding 211
Chapter 40 The Danger of Misrepresenting God 215
Chapter 41 The Danger of Religious Jealousy 219
Chapter 42 The Danger of Misinterpreting Dry Spells and Dark Nights 221
Chapter 43 The Goal of It All 225
Appendix: Jesus Speaks After His Ascension 231
Notes 237
About the Authors 247