How do we know that God teaches us through experience?

In the sermon, it is highlighted that experiencing God's teaching is essential for true understanding. The preacher cites the poem by John Newton, which articulates the truth that God answers prayer for growth in grace through trials and experiences. As believers, we come to know God's sovereignty not merely through intellectual acknowledgment but through life experiences where He exercises His divine authority over our circumstances without seeking our approval. This is where we see the interplay between God's sovereignty and our spiritual growth, leading us to deeper trust and reliance on Him, emphasizing that true education from God cannot be restricted to academic knowledge, but must also engage our lived experiences.