Deuteronomy 32:44-47First, I need to convince us that the role of the listener is important.Jesus – John 6 – many disciples withdrew (John 6:66)Jonah – Jonah 1-4 – a great response (Jonah 3:4-5)What made the difference between the two sermons? The listeners!Be an active listener.Acts 10:24-27, 33 – Cornelius was an active listener!Acts 17:11-12 – The Bereans actively weighed what Paul said before they believed.When I listen I should …Open my BibleCritique the arguments being madePlan for action.Acts 17:21, 31Acts 2:37Ezekiel 33:30Luke 3:10-14 – This is active listening! They wanted to know what they personally needed to do.When I listen I should …Take selective notesBe a doer of the word.Take the hard stuff honestly.II Timothy 4:2When I listen I should …Think about the same problem in someone else (so that I can see it more clearly in myself – consider David’s sin with Bathsheba and how Nathan brought it to his attention)Take advantage of God’s grace!
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