Does God hear us? Does God speak?

How can we connect with God when all seems to be lost? What is our role in listening? 

Through exploring biblical characters and teaching, the ten studies in this LifeGuide® Bible Study help us understand how to seek and find an ever deeper dialogue with God..

LifeGuide Bible studies feature:



- A guide to getting the most out of the study, including suggestions for how to participate in individual or group study.

- Leader's notes for preparation and leading a group through the study.

- "Now or Later" section following each session to help you act on what you learn.

- Trustworthy biblical wisdom from experienced authors.

About LifeGuide Bible Studies

Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuring the inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuide Bible Studies are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication. They are proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.

For over 30 years, LifeGuide Bible Studies have been your trusted companion for thoughtful, Scripture-based exploration, helping individuals and groups engage deeply with God's Word. With over 15 million copies sold, this beloved series has guided countless Christians through books of the Bible and meaningful topics, offering timeless insights and practical application.



Carolyn Nystrom (MA, Wheaton College) has written more than eighty books, Bible study guides and children's titles. She served as general editor for the Christian Classics series and she co-authored Guard Us, Guide Us and Prayingwith theologian J. I. Packer, and Before I Was Born (God's Design for Sex) with Sandra Speidel. In addition to actively serving in her church and community, she has been a foster parent, an elementary schoolteacher and a book editor. Carolyn lives in the Chicago area with her husband and they have four grown children.



Getting the Most Out of Listening to God



1. The God Who Speaks (Genesis 1–3 )



2. Listening to the God Who Hears (Genesis 16:1-15; 18:1-33)



3. Listening to the God of Covenant (Exodus 33:7–34:14)



4. Listening to God when All is Lost (1 Kings 19:1-21; 2 Kings 2:1-13



5. Listening as Worship (Ecclesiastes 5:1-7)



6. Responsibility of a God-Listener (Ezekiel 33)



7. Listening to Understand (Luke 24:13-53)



8. Holy Help in Listening (John 14:5-31)



9. Listening as Self-Discipline (James 1:19-27)



10. Listening as Ears of the Church (Revelation 1:19–3:21)



Leader's Notes