Hearing God in the New Testament

In the past, God spoke through the prophets but in these last days God is speaking to us through his son, sustaining all things by the power of his word. (Hebrews 1)

Two Greek words are used in the Bible to identify God’s words in the New Testament.

1. Logos is the Greek word identifying an expression, concept or thought.
2. Rhema is the Greek word referring to a personal, living or life giving word from God.

Many people want to hear God’s audible voice, but God longs for us to hear his voice through a rhema word. In fact, Jesus, in Matthew 4:4, states that men do not live on bread alone, but on every word (rhema) that proceeds out of the mouth of God.

The word “proceeds” is an active word. It indicates past, present and future. The Word proceeds as a fountain proceeds. If God ever spoke, He speaks today.

Hearing God’s voice through a rhema word is instructional to living an abundant life.

John 10 gives us a clear picture of what it means to follow the voice of God. Listening to God and following his voice is a continuing process. We must be listening and following God’s voice all week long so that our abundant life can be sustained (Hebrews 1:3 & John 10:10).

Our God, the creator of heaven and earth, the God of the old testament, God of the new testament is the same yesterday, today and forever. He has a NOW answer for every circumstance, problem, and situation we face.

God is speaking. Are you listening?

Right thinking,

Pastor Steve