But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us. (Matthew 15:23)
Introduction: When our Lord began his ministry, they wondered at the gracious words that proceeded out of his mouth. (Luke 4:22) The centurion's faith in the power of Christ through his word was commended (Matthew 8:8) and the Lord's people are known by them hearing his voice (John 10:27) Do we hear his voice? Would we know if he was silent? How do we react to a silent God?
1/ How God speaks to his people today • By his Son (Hebrews 1:1-2) • Through his word (Luke 16:31) • Through the ministry of the word (Romans 10:8) • The Holy Spirit bringing to remembrance (John 14:26) • Through providence (Exodus 4:8) (1 Kings 22:48-49) • Though people (2 Samuel 24:3) • Through meditation of himself (Psalm 104:4)
2/ How do we react when God is silent? • King Saul – (1 Samuel 28:6) Look somewhere else • King David – (Psalm 28:1) Pray • Jeremiah – (Jeremiah 42:7) Wait • The woman of Canaan – (Matthew 15:23) keep pressing her case
3/ The experience of our Lord • Silent before Pilate – (Matthew 27:11-14) • Father silent to him – (Psalm 22:1-2) (Matthew 27:46)
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Pastor Rowland Wheatley was called to the Gospel Ministry in Melbourne, Australia in 1993. He returned to his native England and has been Pastor of The Strict Baptist Chapel, St David’s Bridge Cranbrook, England since 1998.
He and his wife Hilary are blessed with two children,...
