LESSON INTRODUCTION
A Revelation (as defined in the Dictionary,) is the act of revealing or disclosing something previously unknown. It most commonly refers to a surprising fact, a sudden realization, or the divine disclosure of sacred truth.
How do you receive and manage, a Revelation? Today we are examining how hearing and listening influences how you manage the revealing of something previously unknown.
Lesson Discussion
Brainstorm:
- What is the difference between hearing the Messenger and listening to the Message of the Messenger?
- Which of the two above, is easier to do and why?
Lesson Text: Mark 4:21-25, Matthew 16:5-12.
- What is the difference between Passive and Active listening?
- Were the Disciples Passively or Actively listening to what Jesus said?
- Referencing the Scripture above how do you transition from passive listening to active listening?
- What happens to your understanding, of what you heard, when you Passively, compared to Actively listen?
Last call
- How do you feel when it seems that the person with whom you are speaking is merely just patronizing you by hearing what you are saying and not listening to you?
- What could happen if you choose to hear but not to listen to someone, whether our spouse, coworker, friend, or child?
- How does hearing versus listening influence Revelation and building of healthy relationships?
- Are you actively or passively listening to the Word of God?
If we accept things without Critical thinking without question or without evidence we are not only ignorant we are immoral.
