Jan. 21, 2024

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭24‬-‭27‬ ‭NLT‬‬

What does it take to listen

505 verses refer to listen in the Bible

Listen

Quickly a few

Matthew 11:15, Matthew 13:13, Luke 6:27, Jeremiah 29:12, Ezekiel 3:27

What does it take to truly listen

Eye contact

No verbal

Don't interrupt

No jumping to conclusions

Not thinking on what to say next

Show you are listening

No opinions or solution

Stay focused

Ask questions

Paraphrase and summaries

Listening demands being fully present and ready to respond to what might get thrown your way. But our listening shuts down when we're anticipating what might happen next.

Not just listen but also follow

What does it take to follow

to move behind someone and go where they go

Bible has 228 verse referring with the word follow

Quickly here is the ones in Matthew

Matthew 4:18-19, Matthew 8:18-22, Matthew 9:9, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 19:21

few other places in the word and following

Isaiah 5:11 KJV, 1 Kings 18:20-21, Psalm 18:21, Proverbs 4:14

What are you following.

Wisdom

James 1:5

Proverbs 9:4

Foolish

A fool starts fights. (Proverbs 18:6)Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. 

A fool is easily upset. (Proverbs 12:16)A fool is quick-tempered, but a wise person stays calm when insulted.

A fool believes everything he reads. (Proverbs 14:15)Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps. 

A fool loves to talk, but hates to listen. (Proverbs 18:2)Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. 

A fool is fiercely independent. (Proverbs 28:26)Those who trust their own insight are foolish, but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe. 

A fool makes light of sin. (Proverbs 10:23)Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible. 

A fool hates their mama. (Proverbs 15:20)Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish children despise their mother. 

James 1:22-25

A fool is someone who refuses to listen to wisdom or learn from discipline. 

Not trusting in Jesus

after

Feeding 5,000 with 5 loaves and 2 fish

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭14‬:‭22‬-‭33‬ ‭NLT‬‬