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Four Keys to Hearing God’s Voice 聆聽神的聲音的四個關鍵

“I will stand at my guardpost I will keep watch and see What He will speak to me. . . ” Then the Lord said, “Record the vision. . . ” Habakkuk 2: 1, 2 我要站在守望所，立在望 樓上觀看，看耶和華對我 說什麼話…。 他對我說： 將這默示明明的寫在版上 …。 哈巴谷 2: 1, 2

As exemplified in Habakkuk 如哈巴谷所說 Key #1 “I will stand at my guardpost 關鍵 #1 我要站在守望所 Stated briefly 簡單地說 Quiet yourself in the Lord’s presence 在主同在中自我靜下來

As exemplified in Habakkuk 如哈巴谷所說 Key #2 I will keep watch and see 關鍵 #2 立在望樓上觀看 Stated briefly 簡單地說 Look for vision as you pray Fix your eyes on Jesus 當你定睛看著耶穌 祈禱時留意有任何異像

As exemplified in Habakkuk 如哈巴谷所說 Key #3 What He will speak to me. . . ” 關鍵 #3 看耶和華對我說什麼話 Stated briefly 簡單地說 God’s voice often comes as spontaneous thoughts 神的聲音許多時會以自發的思想來臨

As exemplified in Habakkuk 如哈巴谷所說 關鍵 #4 Key #4 Then the Lord said, 他對我說：將這默示 “Record the vision. . . ” 明明的寫在版上 Stated briefly 簡單地說 Write out the flow of thoughts and visions within you (two-way journaling) 寫下在你裡面的思想流動和異像(雙方向 的紀錄)

Spiritual Intimacy: The Desire of God’s Heart 屬靈上的親密相交: 是神的心所 期望的

Spiritual Intimacy: The Desire of God’s Heart 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Creation (Genesis 3: 8) Nation of Israel (Deuteronomy 5: 22 -31; James 2: 23) David (Acts 13: 22) Jesus — The Full Expression of God’s Desire (John 17: 3) Mary and Martha (Luke 10: 38) Paul (Philippians 3: 10) Us (Hebrews 12: 18 -26) “Do not refuse Him Who is speaking. ” 8. Eternity (Revelation 19: 7) God created us for the Supreme Purpose of having a love relationship with Him.

A Letter to Your Beloved r a e D , s u Jes

Rationalism Defined “Reliance on reason as the basis for establishment of religious truth; a theory that reason is in itself a source of knowledge superior to and independent of sense perceptions. ” Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary 理性主義的定義 以辨證來作建立宗教真理的基礎; 這 個理論指出辨證本身是知識的來源, 而它是比感官知覺高超並與它無關. 偉斯特新學院英文字典

Realize that knowledge can be transmitted Spirit to spirit. (I Corinthians 2: 9, 10) 知曉到知識可以從靈與靈 之間傳達 (哥林多前書 2: 9, 10)

God is calling us to go beyond rational Christianity 神呼召我們 要超越過 理性的基督教

Rational Christianity Spiritual Christianity 理性基督教 屬靈基督教 1. Code of ethics 道德規條 2. Laws 律法 3. Works 作 4. Head knowledge 頭腦知識 5. Theology 神學 1. The power that works within 內在 作的力量 2. Intimacy (Abba Father) 親密(亞爸父) 3. Romance (marriage of the Bride) 愛情(新婦的婚姻) 4. Illumined truth 真理亮光 5. Spirit encounter 靈裡相交

Rational Christianity Spiritual Christianity 理性基督教 屬靈基督教 6. External guidance 外在帶領 6. Inner witness 內在見證 7. Self effort 自己努力 7. Fused strength 合作力量 8. Conscious level only 只有意識層面 8. Dreams, visions, communion 異夢, 異像, 與神相交

Christian Spirit Encounter Is Very Different from New Age Spirit Encounter! 基督徒靈交與新世紀靈交是截然不同 • Christians have different foundations 基督徒有不同的基礎 • Christians have different goals 基督徒有不同的目標 • Christians have different processes 基督徒經過不同的過程 Therefore, even though apparent similarities exist, a closer look shows great differences. 所以雖然兩者有相似的地方, 但在近 觀察中會發現有很大的分別

The Lord spoke to me a verse of Scripture from John 5: 39, 40. He said to me, “Mark, you search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is these that bear witness of me; and you are unwilling to come to Me, that you may have life. ” 主曾用約翰福音 5: 39, 40 對我說 話。祂對我說， “Mark, 你查考 聖經，因你以為內中有永生；給 我作見證的就是這經。 然而，你 不肯到我這裡來得生命。 “

Biblical Safeguards for Hearing God’s Voice 1. You are a born-again Christian, having accepted Jesus Christ into your heart as your Lord and Savior, and having had your sins washed away by His cleansing blood. 2. You accept the Bible as the inerrant Word of God. 3. You demonstrate your love and respect for God by your commitment to knowing His Word. 4. You have an attitude of submission to what God has shown you from the Bible. 5. You have two or three spiritual advisors to whom you go for input on a regular basis.

Spiritual Counselors Providing an Umbrella of Protection “Obey your leaders, and submit to them; for they watch over your soul, as those who will give an account. Let them do this with joy and not grief, for this would be unprofitable for you. ” Hebrews 13: 17 屬靈輔導員給予覆蓋保護 你們要依從那些引導你們的，且要順服； 因他們為你們的靈魂時刻警醒，好像那將 來交賬的人。你們要使他們交的時候有快 樂，不至憂愁；若憂愁就與你們無益了。 希伯來書 13: 17

Spiritual Counselors 屬靈輔導員 “In the multitude of counselors there is safety. ” Proverbs 11: 14 謀士多，人便安居。 箴言 11: 14

Spiritual Counselors 屬靈輔導員 What do I want to look for in a spiritual counselor? 屬靈輔導員要有甚麼的 特質?

Spiritual Counselors What to Look for in a Spiritual Counselor: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. A close friend, one who knows the sheep, and whose sheep recognize his voice. One who has a solid biblical orientation. One who can sense the voice of the Spirit of God in his own heart. One who is willing to commit himself to the sheep, who will invest his time and energy, and is willing to lay down his life for the sheep for whom he is responsible. He himself receives counsel. He is ahead of me in the area.

What to submit 要順從交上甚麼 v. I submit anything I’m unsure about 我順從交 上我所不能肯定的事 v. I submit all major decisions 我順從交上我所有重要決定

Spiritual Counselors 屬靈輔導員 Submission is an openness to the Spirit-led counsel and correction of several others, while keeping a sense of personal responsibility for our own discernment of God's voice within us. 順服是開放其他人對你的屬 靈輔導和改正, 同時保持一 份在我們裡面分辨神的聲音, 的個人責任感

Personal Application 個人應用 Prayer Response: Lord, who have You placed in my life that You want me to look to as spiritual advisors? 禱告回應: 主, 你把誰放進我生命中使我以他 為我的屬靈輔導員?

Key #1 關鍵#1 Recognize God's voice as spontaneous thoughts which light upon your mind 認清那些光照你的思想自發來的 意念就是神的聲音

Key #1 關鍵#1 God’s Voice (Rhema) Is Sensed as a Spontaneous Thought, Idea, Word, Feeling or Vision 神的聲音(瑞瑪) 是可以從自發意念, 思想, 話語, 感覺或異像中感受到

• Thoughts from my mind are analytical. • Thoughts from my heart are spontaneous. • Biblical meditation combines analysis and spontaneity. II Timothy 2: 15 • 從思想來的意念是分析性的 • 從心中來的意念是自發性的 • 合乎聖經的默想是分析性和 自發性的混合 提摩太後 2: 15

Meditation Defined “To murmur; to converse with oneself, and hence aloud; speak; talk; babbling; communication; mutter; roar; mourn; a murmuring sound; i. e. , a musical notation; to study; to ponder; revolve in the mind; imagine; prayer; reflection; devotion” Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance 默想的定義 自己與自己低聲或高聲談話; 說話; 對 話; 胡言亂語; 溝通; 低語; 咆哮; 哀悼; 投訴聲音; 音樂符號; 去研讀; 去沉思; 讓心思迴轉; 想像; 禱告; 祈求; 反思; 靈修 思壯聖經經文詳盡彙編

Biblical Meditation Resulting in illumination, revelation knowledge, anointed reasoning 合乎聖經的默想 引至有亮光, 啟示知識, 有恩膏的理解

Biblical Meditation Do Not Do This 不要做 Left-Brain Study/Rational Humanism 左腦研究理性/人文主義 1. Have unconfessed sin 有未承認的罪 2. Have a pre-conceived attitude 抓住本有的態度 3. Attitude of independence: “I can. . . ” 有獨立的態度: ‘我能’ 4. Read quickly 快快的閱過 合乎聖經的默想 But Do This 應要做 Whole-Brain/Heart Meditation/ Divine Revelation 全腦/內心默想/神聖啟示 1. Be washed by Jesus’ blood 要被耶穌的寶血洗淨 2. Have a teachable attitude 要有一個好學的態度 3. Pray: “Lord, show me” 祈禱: “主, 啟示我” 4. Slow down, ponder, muse 慢下來, 考慮, 沉思

Biblical Meditation Do Not Do This 不要做 Left-Brain Study/Rational Humanism 左腦研究理性/人文主義 合乎聖經的默想 But Do This 應要做 Whole-Brain/Heart Meditation/ Divine Revelation 全腦/內心默想/神聖啟示 6. Read without specific purpose 無指定目的去閱讀 5. Combine anointed reason, flowing pictures, music & speech 混合恩膏理解, 圖畫流動, 音 樂和話語 6. Read with focused purpose 有 集中的目的去閱讀 7. Take credit for insights 以見到啟示為自己的功勞 7. Glorify God for insights 榮耀神所賜的啟示 5. Rely on reason & analysis only 只依賴理論和分析

Biblical support for the concept that spontaneous thoughts are the voice of the spirit world 自發思想是靈界的聲音 這個概念的聖經根據 1. Not all thoughts in our minds originate with us. (II Corinthians 10: 3 -5) 不是每一個我們所想的都來 自我們 (哥林多後書 10: 3 -5)

2. Paga – “the chance encounter” The Hebrew word for intercession is paga, which literally means “to strike or light upon by chance, ” or “an accidental intersecting. ” 2. 帕加 – ‘偶遇’ 代禱的希伯來文是帕加，字面意 思是 “偶然的擊倒或光照”，或 “一 個偶然的相交。”

3. The river of the Holy Spirit flows within the believer’s heart. (John 7: 37 -39 NKJ) 3. 聖靈的江河在信徒的心內流動 (約翰 7: 37 -39)

4. Naba, the Hebrew word for prophesying. 4. 尼伯是希伯來文”預言”的意思。

5. We are a temple of the Holy Spirit. 。 (I Corinthians 6: 19 NKJ) 5. 我們是聖靈的殿 6. (哥林多後書 6: 19) The Christian’s spirit is fused to the Holy Spirit. (I Corinthians林前6: 17, Proverbs箴言20: 27 a) 6. 基督徒的靈與聖靈融合。 (哥林多後書 6: 17; 箴言20: 27 a)

7. We are a branch grafted into a vine. (John 15: 5 NKJ) 7. 我們是連接到一顆葡萄樹的支子 (約翰 15: 5)

Other support for the concept that spontaneous ideas are the voice of the spirit world 其他證據支持 自發的想法是 靈界的聲音的理念 1. The experience of creative flashes 創意性短暫思緒的經驗 2. The experience of destructive flashes 破壞性短暫思緒的經驗

The Following Qualities Will Characterize God’s Thoughts Interjected into Your Heart 以下是神的意念注入到 你心的特質 1. They are like your own thoughts, but spontaneous, not analytical. 他們就像自己的想法，但是自發的， 而不是分析性的。

2. They can easily come as God speaking in the first person. 它們很容易地以神作為第一身說話 一樣 3. They are often light, gentle, and easily cut off by any exertion of self (own thoughts, will, etc. ). 它們往往是輕輕的，溫柔的，很容 易被自我的介入而隔斷，（例如自 己的思想，意志等）

4. They will have an unusual content; they will be wiser, more loving and motive-oriented than your thoughts. 它們有一個不尋常 的內容，它們比你的思想更有智慧， 更有愛心和有動機導向。 5. They will cause a special reaction within your being (e. g. , a sense of excitement, conviction, faith, life, awe and peace). 它們會導致你的內在有一個特殊的反 應（例如興奮，信念，信心，生命， 敬畏和平安的感覺。)

6. When embraced, they carry with them a fullness of strength to carry them out, and a joy in doing so. 當你接受這些思想時，它們給你帶 着一鼓力量去實踐，和一個喜樂去 行出來。

7. Your spiritual senses are trained as time goes on, and it becomes easier to hear God. 你的屬靈感官會隨著時間而被操練， 從而變得更容易聽到神的聲音

8. Remember: God is speaking to you all the time, and you do hear his voice. Formerly, you were just grouping all thoughts together and assuming they were yours. 請記住: 神是經常對你說話的，而你 是會聽到他的聲音。從前，你只是 把所有的思想組成一起，假設它們 是從你而來的。

Three Categories of Thoughts 三類思想 1. Spontaneous Positive Thoughts=Holy Spirit 自發性的正面思想=聖靈 2. Spontaneous Negative Thoughts=demons 自發性的負面思想=邪靈 3. Analytical Thoughts=Self 分析性的思想=自己

Personal Application: Journaling Exercise 個人應用: 寫日記操練 v Lord, do You love me? 主啊，你愛我嗎? v Lord, how do You see me? 主啊，你怎麼看我? v Lord, what would You like to say to me? 主啊，你想對我說什麼?

Key #2 關鍵#2 Quiet yourself so you can hear God's voice 安靜自己，這樣你可以聽到神 的聲音 “My soul, wait in silence for God only, For my hope is from Him. ” Psalm 62: 5 NASU 我的心哪，你當默默無聲，專等候神，因為我 的盼望是從他而來。(詩篇 62: 5)

Removing Outer Noise 挪去外在的聲音 1. Get away from phones, computers and children 1. 離開手機, 電腦和兒童

Removing Outer Noise 挪去外在的聲音 2. Remove tension by sitting comfortably (I Chronicles 17: 16) 2. 舒適地坐著來消除緊張 (歷代誌上 17: 16)

Removing Outer Noise 挪去外在的聲音 3. Tap into the quietness of the world in the early morning/evening 3. 接進入在清晨/傍晚的寧靜世界。

Removing Outer Noise 挪去外在的聲音 Problem 問題 1. Thoughts of things to do， 想到要做的事情， Solution 解決方法 1. Write them down so you don’t forget them 把它們寫下來，這樣你就不會忘記它們

Removing Outer Noise 挪去外在的聲音 Problem 問題 2. Thoughts of sin-consciousness 罪的意識的思想 Solution 解決方法 2. Confess your sin and clothe yourself with the robe of righteousness 承認你的罪，並自己穿上義袍。

Removing Outer Noise 挪去外在的聲音 Problem 問題 3. Mind flitting about 思想飛來飛去 Solution 解決方法 3. Focus on a vision of Jesus with you 專注於耶穌與你的景像， Do any right-brain activity 做任何右邊大腦活動。

Removing Outer Noise 挪去外在的聲音 Problem 問題 4. Need to get in touch with your heart 有與你內心接觸的需要 Solution 解決方法 4. Begin singing and listening to the spontaneous song bubbling up from your heart 開始唱出和聆聽從你的心中冒出的自發歌曲。

Removing Outer Noise 挪去外在的聲音 Problem 問題 5. Need for additional time to commune when your mind is poised and still 當你的心思是平衡和平靜時有更多的時間 去溝通需要 Solution 解決方法 Realize that times when you are doing automatic activities (driving, bathing, exercising, routine jobs, etc. ) are ideal times for hearing from God 5. 意識到當你正在做一些自然的活動時，例如駕 駛，洗澡，運動，日常 作等都是聆聽神的理 想時間。

Other Characteristics of the State of Stillness 平靜狀態的其他特點 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Cease striving; let go; relax (Ps. 46: 10 NASB) Not doing-but BEING (in touch with) Living present tense Experiencing Him in this moment (I AM) The key emotion is love 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 停止鬥爭，放手，放鬆。(詩篇 46: 10) 不是做 ，而是成為（接觸到） 生活在現在式 在這一刻經歷他(我是自有永有) 關鍵的情感是愛

Personal Application: Journaling Exercise 個人應用: 操練寫日記 v concerning stillness? Lord, please talk to me about becoming still. v What avenues are most effective in bringing me to inner stillness? What are Your thoughts v v與平靜有關？主啊，請告訴我怎樣得到平靜。 v什麼途徑能最有效地帶給我內心的平靜？ v你的思想是怎麼？

Praying With An Idol 有偶像的禱告 偶像(問題) Idol (Issue) The answer comes back through the idol: “Yes. ” 經過偶像的回答: “是的。”

Praying Without An Idol 沒有偶像的祈禱 Issue 問題 The answer comes back from Jesus: “Yes. ” or “No. ” 從耶穌來回答: “是或不是”

The Principle: The intuitive flow comes out of the vision being held before one’s eyes. 原則： 放在眼前的異像流 出直覺來。

Personal Application Journaling Exercise 個人應用 寫日記操練: Lord, what do You want to say to me concerning praying with an idol in my heart? 主啊，有關我與我內心的偶像祈 禱，你想說什麼呢？

Key #3 關鍵#3 Look for vision as you pray 當你祈禱的時候 尋找異像

“Then He said, ‘Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, [I] the Lord, make Myself known to him in a vision, [and] I speak to him in a dream. ’” Numbers 12: 6 NKJ “耶和華說：「你們且聽我的話： 你們中間若有先知，我耶和華必 在異象中向他顯現，在夢中與他 說話。” 民數紀 12: 6

“O Lord, God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their heart unto Thee. ” I Chronicles 29: 18 KJV “耶和華我們列祖亞伯拉罕、以 撒、以色列的神啊，求你使你的 民常存這樣的心思意念，堅定他 們的心歸向你，” 歷代誌上 29: 18

“Then Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. ’” John 5: 19 “耶穌對他們說：「我實實在在的 告訴你們，子憑著自己不能做什 麼，惟有看見父所做的，子才能 做；父所做的事，子也照樣做。 ” 約翰 5: 19

“‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, ’ says God, ‘that I shall pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your old men shall dreams. ’” Acts 2: 17 NKJ “神說：在末後的日子，我要將 我的靈澆灌凡有血氣的。你們 的兒女要說預言；你們的少年 人要見異象；老年人要做異夢。 ” 使徒行傳 2: 17

Protestantism’s 500 -year-old Bitter Root Judgment and Inner Vow 改革新教的500年的 苦根判斷 和內在誓言 The Inner Vow: Therefore, I will reject all uses of images in my Christian life. 內在誓言： 因此，在我的基督徒的生命 中我將拒絕用所有圖像

Defining Kinds of Vision 不同種類異像的定義 1. Spontaneous vision on the screen within your mind 你的腦海中熒幕上自發的異像

Defining Kinds of Vision 不同種類異像的定義 1. Spontaneous vision on the screen within your mind 你的腦海中熒幕上自發的異 像 2. Spontaneous vision while in prayer (Psalm 23: 1 -6) 禱告中的自發異像（詩篇23： 1 -6）

Defining Kinds of Vision 不同種類異像的定義 1. Spontaneous vision on the screen within your mind 你的腦海中熒幕上自發的異像 2. Spontaneous vision while in prayer (Psalm 23: 1 -6) 禱告中的自發異像（詩篇23： 1 -6） 3. Seeing a vision outside of yourself (II Kings 6: 17) 自己以外看到的異像（王下6: 17）

Principles of Visionaries 作為先見的原則 4. We must realize that we can have encounters with Jesus, God, and angels in visions in our minds, and that these are actual spiritual encounters (I Kings 3: 5 -15; Dan. 4: 4, 5, 10, 13, 14; 7: 1, 13 -16; Matt. 1: 20; 2: 12, 19, 22). 我們必須認識到，我們可以在腦海中 的異象裡遇見耶穌，神，或天使，而 這些都是實在的屬靈相遇. (王 3: 5 -15; 但 4: 4, 5, 10, 13, 14; 7: 1, 13 -16; 太 1: 20; 2: 12, 19, 22)

Principles of Visionaries 作為先見的原則 5. A natural way to present the eyes of our hearts before God is to visually enter a Bible story and allow God to move in it as He wills, or to fix our eyes upon Jesus, asking Him to meet us and shower us with His grace (Hebrews 12: 1, 2; Revelation 4: 1, 2). 就是自然地把我們心中的眼在神面前 去進入某一個聖經故事，讓神在其中 依照他自己的意志運行，或者定睛仰 望耶穌，求他來接見我們，並以他的 恩典淋浴我們（希伯來書 12: 1, 2; 啟示錄 4: 1, 2）。

Allowing God to Restore Your Visual Capacity 讓神來恢復你見異像的能力

Problem 問題 Disdaining the Visual and Idolizing the Rational 蔑視異像和崇拜理性

Healing this problem 醫治這個問題 1. Repent for not fully honoring and using the gift and capacity of vision which God has placed within. 為沒有完全尊重和使用神已經放 在你裡面見異像的恩賜和能 力而悔改。

Healing this problem 醫治這個問題 2. Repent for idolizing logic and cognition. 為偶像崇拜邏輯和認知而悔改

Healing this problem 醫治這個問題 3. State commitment to honor and use visual capacity as greatly as analytical capacity. (anointed reasoning) 承諾同樣地去尊重和使用見異 像能力與分析能力。 （有恩膏的理解力）

Healing this problem 醫治這個問題 33 a. A 3 A

Healing this problem 醫治這個問題 4. Ask God to breathe upon and restore visual capacity. 祈求神呼入和恢復見異像的能力

Healing this problem 醫治這個問題 5. Begin practicing and exercising the visual capacity. 開始實習和操煉見異像能力

Healing this problem 醫治這個問題 6. Present the eyes of your heart to God to fill. 讓神來充滿你心中的眼睛

Suggestions for Becoming Open to Seeing in the Spirit 開放在靈裡看見異像的提議 Enter a Bible story using vision. 用異像去進入某個聖經故事.

Suggestions for Becoming Open to Seeing in the Spirit 開放在靈裡看見異像的提議 When interceding, picture the person you’re praying for, then picture Jesus in the scene, near the person. 當代禱時，想像你要祈禱的人，然 後想像耶穌在那個異像之中與那人 拉近.

Suggestions for Becoming Open to Seeing in the Spirit 開放在靈裡看見異像的提議 Listen to your dreams. 聽從你的夢想

Suggestions for Becoming Open to Seeing in the Spirit 開放在靈裡看見異像的提議 During worship, open the eyes of your heart to see what you are singing and allow the Holy Spirit to carry the vision where He wants. 在敬拜時，打開你的心眼來看見 你在唱什麼，和讓聖靈來帶進他 想要的異像。

Suggestions for Becoming Open to Seeing in the Spirit 開放在靈裡看見異像的提議 Picture things you know are biblically true. 想像一些你知道是的合乎 聖經的真理的事物

Differences Between Idolatry and Setting an Image in One’s Mind 偶像崇拜和在 心中設置映像 之間的差異

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像 是那麼重要的 ? 1. God has commanded us to imagine His Word (“meditate”) (Joshua 1: 8 & I Chronicles 29: 18). 神吩咐我們想要像他的話語（“ 默想”)（約書亞記 1: 8 歷代誌上29: 18）。

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像是 那麼重要的 ? 2. Divine creativity comes through image (Exodus 25: 9 -22; 35: 35). 從神而來的創意, 是通過圖像而 來的。(出 25: 9 -22; 35: 35)

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像是 那麼重要的 ? 3. When God reasons, He uses imagery (Isaiah 1: 18). 當神要解釋理由時，他會使用 圖象。(以賽亞書 1: 18)

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像是 那麼重要的 ? 4. When Jesus taught, He used imagery (Matthew 13: 34). 耶穌教導的時候，他用圖像。( 太 13: 34)

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像是 那麼重要的 ? 5. As Jesus lived, He ministered out of vision (John 5: 19, 20). 當耶穌在世時，他用異像來服侍。 (約 5: 19, 20)

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像是 那麼重要的 ? 6. God has declared that one of the primary ways He communicates with us is through dream and vision (Numbers 12: 6; Acts 2: 17). 神已經宣告祂與我們溝通其中 之一個主要方式是通過異夢和異 像（民數記 12: 6; 徒 2: 17）。

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像 是那麼重要的 ? 7. God counsels us through our dreams at night (Psalm 16: 7). 神在夜間通過我們的異夢來輔導 我們。(詩篇 16: 7)

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像是 那麼重要的 ? 8. Sight is better than blindness (Jesus healed the blind — Mark 10: 46 -52). 看見總比失明更好（耶穌治好 瞎子 - 可 10： 46 -52）。

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像 是那麼重要的 ? 9. The Lord’s Supper utilizes imagery (“This is My blood, this is My body — do this in remembrance of Me” — John 6: 53, 54; I Corinthians 11: 23 -25). 聖餐利用圖象來表示（“這是我的 血，這是我的身體 - 你們應當如此 行，為的是記念我”- 約翰 6: 53，54; 哥林多前書 11: 23 -25）。

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像 是那麼重要的 ? 10. Personal transformation occurs as we look into the spiritual realm (II Corinthians 3: 18; 4: 18). 當我們在靈界中看見時就發生 個人轉變（哥林多後書 3: 18; 4: 18）

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像 是那麼重要的 ? 11. Pictures are powerful and produce heart faith (Genesis 15: 1, 5, 6). 圖像是很有力量的，並產生內 心的信仰（創 15： 1, 5, 6）。

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像 是那麼重要的 ? 12. The Bible is full of pictures, dreams, visions, metaphors, similes, parables, and images (Genesis through Revelation). 聖經充滿了圖像，異夢，異像， 隱喻，相似，比喻和映象（從 創世記到啟示錄）。

Why Is the Use of Imagination, Images, Dreams and Visions Important? 為什麼運用想像，圖像，異夢和異像 是那麼重要的 ? 13. Our prayers are to be full of imagery (Psalm 23). 我們的祈禱都充滿圖象（詩篇23）。 14. Our worship is to be full of imagery (Psalm 36: 5, 6). 我們的敬拜是充滿圖象（詩篇36： 5, 6）。

Personal Application: Journaling Exercise 個人應用操練寫日記 v Lord, how important is it to use the eyes of my heart? 主啊，用我的心眼有多重要呢？ v How have I been using them? 我怎樣一直在使用它們？ v How would You have me use them? 你怎樣領我使用它們？

Key #4 關鍵 #4 Journal (write) your prayers and God’s answers 在日記中寫下你的 禱告和神的回答

Three Books of the Bible Which Clearly Illustrate Journaling: 聖經中的三種書卷 明確表示 有關寫日記的事: Psalms 詩篇 Revelation 啟示錄 Prophets 先知書

Ways in which journaling is extremely helpful in your prayer life 寫日記對你的禱告生活 在各方面都非常有幫助: 1. Frees you to write in faith, knowing you can test it later. 使你能自由地以信心去寫，知 道你可以在以後試驗。

Ways in which journaling is extremely helpful in your prayer life 寫日記對你的禱告生活 在各方面都非常有幫助: 2. Enables you to receive whole pages, rather than single phrases. 可以幫助你接收整篇，而不是 一個單句。

Ways in which journaling is extremely helpful in your prayer life 寫日記對你的禱告生活 在各方面都非常有幫助: 3. Keeps your mind occupied and therefore out of the way. 讓你的思維忙碌，而不會成為 阻礙

Ways in which journaling is extremely helpful in your prayer life 寫日記對你的禱告生活 在各方面都非常有幫助: 4. Helps you recall the message after a period of time. 幫助你在一段時間後仍然可以 回憶到那些訊息。

Ways in which journaling is extremely helpful in your prayer life 寫日記對你的禱告生活 在各方面都非常有幫助: 5. Helps you persevere during periods of waiting. 可以幫助你在等待期間持之以恆

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 Journal when you are alert and ready. 當你清醒和預備好的時候才寫

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 Write in a notebook, type, or use a handheld tape recorder. 寫在筆記簿上，打出來，或使用 手持錄音機。

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 Keep your journal secluded, and use codes when necessary. 讓你的日記保密，並在必要時 使用密碼。

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 Grammar and spelling are not critical when journaling. 寫日記的時候語法和用字並不 重要。

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 Date all entries. 所有記錄要有日期

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 Include your communion with God, dreams, visions, interpretations, etc. 要包括你與神的交通，異夢， 異像，解釋等等。

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 God will cause your journal to naturally focus on faith, hope, and love (I Corinthians 13: 13). 神會使你寫的日記自然地集中在 信，望和愛 （林前13: 13）。

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 Have a good knowledge of the Bible as you journal so that God can draw upon that knowledge. 對聖經要有很好的了解，那麼， 當你寫日記時，神可以引出這些 聖經知識來幫助你。

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 When you begin to journal, write down the question you have. This will facilitate getting a response. 當你開始寫日記時，寫下你的問 題。這樣才可引致一個回應。

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 As you are learning, you may want to journal daily. 當你正在學習時，你會想每天都 要記錄。

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 Skip a line when you move from God speaking to you speaking, and vice versa. 當從你說話轉移到神說話時又或 者或從神說話轉移到你說話時, 要隔一行再寫

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 Re-read your last entry before you begin your next entry. 在你開始寫你的下一個記錄前, 重讀你的上一個記錄。

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 Review entire journal when notebook is full and write a brief summary. 當一本日記寫滿時，回顧整本 筆記和寫一個小結。

Practical Suggestions for Journaling 寫日記的切實可行的建議 Journal in the area God has given you authority and responsibility. 在日記上寫下神在那些地方 給你的權柄和責任

Danger – Warning! 危險 – 警告! Restrict your journaling to the categories found in 1 Corinthians 14: 3 限制你日記只記載在哥林多前書 14: 3的類別 • Edification • Exhortation • Comfort 做就 勸勉 安慰 Avoid predictive prophecies unless you are recognized in the office of a prophet. 避免發預言，除非你有認可先知的職分。

Personal Application 個人應用 Journaling Exercise: Lord, what do You want to say to me concerning journaling? How important is journaling in my life? What time during my day is it best for me to journal? 操練寫日記: 主啊，你有什麼關於寫日記的事要 對我說？寫日記在我的生命是多麼 的重要？什麼時候在我的一天中是 最適合我寫日記？

微調旋鈕 The Fine-tuning Dial 1. Sincere heart 真誠的心 2. A Full Assurance of Faith 信心的完全確據 3. Inner heart sprinkled clean from an evil conscience 內心從邪惡的心變成皎潔 4. Bodies washed with pure water (Ephesians 5: 26) 身體被純潔的水洗淨（以弗所書 5: 26）

Personal Application 個人應用 Journaling Exercise: Stand before each piece of Tabernacle furniture and invite Jesus to stand beside you. Ask Him to speak to you about your experience of this piece of furniture in your life. 操練寫日記 在每件會幕傢私前站立，並邀請耶 穌站在你身邊。求他講給你聽這件 傢私在你的生命中的有關經歷。

Personal Application 個人應用 Journaling Exercise: Lord, what do You want to say to me concerning journaling? How important is journaling in my life? What time during my day is it best for me to journal? 操練寫日記 主啊，你有什麼關於寫日記的事要對 我說？寫日記在我的生命是多麼的重 要？什麼時候在我的一天中是最適合 我寫日記？

How to Internalize a New Truth 如何使新的真理進入 For example: I want to live comfortably out of the voice of God on a daily basis. 例如：我想每天輕然而舉地活出在 神的聲音中。 How do I get to that point? 我怎能做到這一點？

Four steps for internalizing a new truth 使新的真理進入的四個步驟 1. First we hear the truth expressed. 首先，我們聽到真理的表現出來。 2. Then through revelation, God allows our hearts to see it. 然後通過啟示，神讓我們的心看到它。 3. We then acquire new skills through the anointing and diligent practice. 然後我們通過有恩膏和勤奮的操練得到新技巧。 4. Finally we discover ourselves naturally living a new lifestyle. 最後，我們自然生活在一種新的生活方式。

Four steps for internalizing a new truth 使新的真理進入的四個步驟 It’s not magic. 這不是魔術。 It’s not instant. 這不是即時的。 It is a well-defined process. 這是一個好好特定的過程。