Date: October 25, 2020 ()

Bible Text: Luke 8 |

"Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply" - Stephen R. Covey

Passages to consider on hearing

  • Exodus 15:26
  • Proverbs 2:2
  • Proverbs 5:1
  • Proverbs 18:15
  • Ezekiel 33:30-32
  • Matthew 7:24-27
  • Matthew 13:14-23
  • Luke 8:11-15
  • Romans 2:13
  • James 1:19
  • James 1:22-25

 

What Type of Hearer Are You?

  • The Hard-Hearted Listener
    • Typical Characteristics
      • No Biblical growth
      • Blind to sin and faults
      • Cannot see the effects of sin in life
      • Cannot see the work of God
      • No conviction from God
      • No repentance
      • No desire to do right
    • Scriptural Illustration
      • Mark 6:52
      • The disciples failed to consider the miracle of Christ
  • The Shallow-Hearted Listener
    • Typical Characteristics
      • Immature
      • No stability
      • Easily led astray
      • Crafty
      • Heavy interest in the world
  • The Clutter-Hearted Listener
    • Typical Characteristics
      • Never satisfied
      • No peace
    • Scriptural Illustration
      • 2 Timothy 4:10
      • Demas
  • The Good-Hearted Listener
    • Typical Characteristics
      • He listens and obeys
      • He changes his ways
    • Scriptural Illustration
      • Matthew 7:24
      • Wise man building a foundation

Conclusion - Traits of a Good Listener

Zechariah 7:10-13

  • A good listener pays attention
  • A good listener has posture that promotes listening
  • A good listener responds