Understanding the Dreams You Dream: Biblical Keys for Hearing God's Voice in the Night

by Ira L. Milligan, Judy Milligan

God frequently talks through dreams. The Bible reveals that in the past, dreams were the most common way God talked to His people. The people in the Bible communicated with God through prayer, and He answered them in dreams. God does not change, neither has the way He communicates with His children. Unlike the early Christians, today's believers often treat dreams like junk mail. In doing so, they often throw away the very answers they asked for when they prayed for counsel and guidance. Understanding the Dreams You Dream is written from a Christian perspective to help Christians understand the symbolic language of dreams. Deliberately written without technical jargon, this book can be easily understand and used by everyone. It is the only complete, one-volume Christian reference book for interpreting dreams on the market today.

Genres: Christian, Reference, Nonfiction, Christianity, Religion

266 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1993

About the author

Ira Milligan is a best selling Christian author. He has served in active ministry for 50 years, traveling the country and the world several times over. Ira has taught classes on counseling as a guest lecturer at Oral Roberts University. He is widely sought for conferences and interviews as he travels, bringing a distinctive teaching style and unique wisdom and knowledge of the Bible not often seen.

Reviews

[Adrienna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Since I am a dreamer and see visions since a young child, I desired to read a book on biblical interpretation and seer of dreams. In the first few sections of the book explains different dreams and Biblical sound doctrine for further explanation. The last part of the book gives definitions of variations of dreams. This is a good resource for seers. However, I always turn to the Holy Spirit, not necessarily dream books for explanations as a dream interpreter. This is just a good resource for others who are curious or just want to know.

Adrienna Turner
Author of "God is in the Equation" and "The Day Begins with Christ"
www.adriennaturner.webs.com
Dream 4 More Reviews: www.dream4more.webs.com

[Princess Matthew]

Torn on how to even review this book because of my caution towards “symbol dictionaries,” but this book in particular had scripture backing up each of the symbols it presented. However, there is just so much danger imo in becoming reliant on a book like this rather than seeking interpretation from the Holy Spirit. But I will say this book led me to read my Bible with more attuned eyes/ears, because God just does speak in parables sometimes- especially in dreams!

[Dedie Hersey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is an awesome reference guide! I use it all the time!!

[MrsCelenaOwens · Rating 5 out of 5]

Of course, you always want to pray first and ask Holy Spirit for His understanding. The bible, a concordance, and this book are the tangible books that I go to for dream understanding.

This book is Scriptural, sound, very practical, and trustworthy. It's a good book to have in your library when seeking to understand clarity for dreams as well as just the symbols you see in your every day visions. It offers understanding.

Another good book for understanding symbols and imagery is Kevin J. Conner's book : Interpreting the Symbols and Types (ISBN-9780914936510).

Great reference books to have in your library. :)

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent resource that every Christian needs on their shelf. I know that dream interpretation is not accepted by the church as a whole yet, but I feel that God is moving to change that. This book teaches the proper way to press into the Holy Spirit for the interpretation and gives the reader a huge dictionary of prayer language to start with. I take mine everywhere with me. I have even added my own new items to the spaces on the pages and the covers. God speaks to people in dreams and this book is the best I have found for helping people understand those dreams.

[Ann-Marie Garner · Rating 4 out of 5]

The introduction to this book is extremely helpful for getting started interpreting dreams. The symbol dictionary is also very helpful although I wish there were a lot more symbols included. Dream interpretation is a learning curve, but this book will definitely get you started. I frequently use it as a resource.

[Michelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I learned some key points to understanding dreams. It can be such an insight to life and God's plan for us, but is a skill/gift to be developed. This author has some interesting experiences and his scriptural references are worth reading. It was lacking, however, in substance.

[Wanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I go to when I have a dream I know has meaning. I use this book frequently and trust the information.

[Andrea Pal]

awesome! I get lots of dreams and this has been quite helpful!

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource for Christians to understand the meanings of the symbols in your dreams.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy this particular book because it helps to bring clarity to some of the dreams that I do not fully understand.

[Ja’net · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great resource for those who dream often and desire to understand their dreams.