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Listening Up to A Point

Explore how preconceived notions influence listening to Biblical teachings and how to overcome biases in understanding God's message, with examples from different belief systems. Reflect on the importance of open-mindedness and attentive ears to receive God's truth.

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Listening Up to A Point

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  1. Listening Up to A Point Acts 22:22

  2. Prejudicial Hearing Is Strong • An unbeliever will listen until you mention “God” (Gen. 1:1), or the “Bible” (1 Tim. 3:16) • A follower of a world religion will listen until you mention “Jesus” (Acts 4:12) • A devout denominationalist will listen until you mention “baptism“ (Acts 2:38), or “works” (Jas. 2:26)

  3. Prejudicial Hearing Is Strong • A liberal theologian will listen until you mention “miracle” (Acts 2:22) • An uncommitted religious person will listen until you mention “obedience” (Heb. 5:9) • Some members of churches of Christ will listen until you mention “pattern” (2 Tim. 1:13)

  4. Prejudicial Hearing Is StrongMany Listen Until… • Sin is pointed out (1 Jn. 3:4) • The church of Christ is mentioned (Rom. 16:16) • Instrumental music is condemned (Eph. 5:19) • Godly living is stressed (Tit. 2:11)

  5. Others Who Closed Their Ears • Micaiah’s audience (1 K. 22:8) • Jeremiah’s audience (Jer. 36:23-24) • Jesus’ audience (Mt. 13:14-15) • Stephen’s audience (Acts 7:57)

  6. Prejudicial Hearing: What is the Cause? • Tradition, custom • False teaching, error • Limited knowledge, ignorance • Pride, hardness of heart

  7. Do We Keep Our Ears Open To All of God’s Word? • Open ears and eyes (Psa. 119:18) • Attentive (Neh. 8:3) • Readiness of mind (Acts :10:33; 17:11) • Glad to hear (Mk. 12:37), desire (Acts 13:7) • Swift to hear (Jas. 1:19)

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