Key Takeaways:

• The role of prophecy in Christianity is explored through the story of Agabus and Apostle Paul.
• Prophecies that warn of difficulties serve to bring peace and preparation, not fear.
• Jesus’s examples of giving difficult messages indicate the higher purpose behind prophetic warnings.
• Apostle Paul’s response to prophecy highlights the courage and divine plan fulfillment despite adversity.
• Understanding God's voice amidst warnings can equip believers to overcome worldly challenges.

Notable Quotes:

• "Imagine going to church one day, and a prophet stands up and starts prophesying over you." - Tania Harris
• "We don't usually expect God to say hard things like that." - Tania Harris
• "God's advance warnings brought peace." - Tania Harris
• "Hearing God's voice equips us to handle, helps us to see the bigger picture." - Tania Harris
• "When God speaks about difficult times, it's not to bring fear, but to bring peace." - Tania Harris

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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