Shema: Heart Work - Part 1

This message introduces a three-part series on "Heart Work," focusing on the Hebrew concept of Shema—which means to hear, listen, receive, and respond in ways that transform how we live. The pastor emphasizes that worship is incomplete until we learn to listen to God's voice, not just speak to Him. Drawing from Psalm 95, the message challenges believers to move beyond transactional Christianity to a genuine relationship with God. The core teaching reveals that hearing God is not primarily about audible sounds but about the condition of our hearts. A hardened heart cannot receive God's transformative word, while a softened, listening heart positions us for the renovation God wants to do in our lives. The message stresses that God does the transforming work—our responsibility is to hear, open our hearts, and give Him access to every area of our lives.