#STRask How Do These Passages Fit with Your View on How God Speaks?
Sep 15, 2025
The discussion delves into why the disciples misled Paul about Jerusalem, probing the complexities of divine communication. Listeners are challenged to consider instances where God’s voice was mistaken for other sounds, like thunder. Biblical examples highlight how clarity is often an exception, urging attentiveness. The conversation explores the need for interpretation in scripture and the balance between prayer and understanding. Ultimately, it reflects on human decision-making amidst divine guidance, emphasizing wisdom in navigating faith.
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Clarity Of The Spirit Versus Its Application
- When the Spirit warned Paul, the message was clear though its application was ambiguous.
- Either the Spirit predicted trouble or people applied that prediction as an instruction not to go.
Agabus Acts Out Paul's Arrest
- The prophet Agabus acted out Paul's fate by binding his own hands with Paul's belt and predicted Paul's arrest.
- Luke records the prophecy as explicit and the Christians begged Paul not to go because of that clear warning.
Audience Determines Who Understands
- A heavenly voice at John 12 was intended for Jesus, so the crowd heard a loud noise or thunder instead of the message's content.
- The crowd sensed something supernatural but the address-target determined who understood the words.