Key Takeaways:

• Ancient traditions provide a strong framework for discerning whether an experience aligns with God's love and teachings.

• The significance of community in confirming spiritual experiences emphasizes the supportive nature of the church.

• Aligning actions with biblical teachings leads to profound personal transformation and healing.

• Revisiting scriptures can provide deep personal validation and insight.

• Spiritual experiences often result in emotional freedom and improved relationships.

Notable Quotes:

• "Would Jesus say this? Is someone else saying this? And are spiritual signs following this?"

• "Jesus would say, return hatred with love. The messages of the Spirit are always consistent with God's character, as revealed in Jesus."

• "Throughout the Gospels, this was the approach Jesus talked about repeatedly."

• "God speaks to more than one person to confirm his word."

• "God's words always contain signs of God's character, power and presenc

The God of the Bible is a talking God. All throughout the Scriptures, God is seen talking to people. First to the prophets, then most fully in Jesus and today through his Holy Spirit. When we choose to follow Jesus, the Spirit speaks to remind us of all that Jesus established and apply it to our lives.

So how does the Spirit speak? How do we know it’s God? And what happens afterwards? Join Rev Dr Tania Harris as she explores what the Spirit is saying to us. Everyday God Conversations will encourage you weekly to reflect on the God-conversations of Scripture, the ultimate God-conversation in Jesus and to hear from the Holy Spirit yourself. Remember, it was never meant to be a one-way conversation!

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