Exercise 3
Scripture Alive
Listening Within the Word
Instructions
Read the passage slowly.
Do not analyze. Do not prepare a sermon.
Instead, listen.
Ask: What is God emphasizing to me right now?
Core Scripture
“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.”
— John 10:27
Additional Scripture Anchors
“Call to Me and I will answer you, and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.”
— Jeremiah 33:3
“Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it.'”
— Isaiah 30:21
“Speak, Lord, for Your servant is listening.”
— 1 Samuel 3:10
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
— Matthew 4:4
God Calls by Name
Moses
Exodus 3:4
Abraham
Genesis 22:11
Jacob
Genesis 46:2
Samuel
1 Samuel 3:6
Saul/Paul
Acts 9:4
You
Isaiah 43:1
“I have called you by name; you are Mine.”
Key Insight
God speaks. Sometimes clearly. Sometimes gradually.
Often, like Samuel, we hear before we fully understand.
Hearing God is not separate from His Word. It often happens within it.
What Stood Out?
What word or phrase stood out to you?
Why That Phrase?
Why do you think that word or phrase stood out?
What Is God Emphasizing?
Without overthinking, what do you sense God is highlighting to you?
What Is Your Response?
If you were to respond to this, what would change?
Final Reflection
Understanding Scripture is essential.
But transformation begins when Scripture becomes personal.