Transformed From The Inside Out Week 3: New Ears

 

Matthew 13:9 2nd Timothy 4:1-5, Isaiah 30:21, Romans 10:17

Read Matthew 13:9

1. There is more to hearing than having physical ears, go back and read this text starting from the first verse of Matthew Chapter 13. What is Jesus point here in this text?

2. Reflect on a story from your life when someone heard the words you spoke,

but didn't really "HEAR" you. What kept this person from really hearing you?

Read 2 Timothy 4:1-5

3. What are some of the unhealthy messages people in our generation are turning their ears to hear?

4. In this scripture Paul also say that people will have itching (tickling) ears and turn away their ear from the truth and sound doctrine. What central truths of the Christian faith do people need to hear today?

Sound Doctrine: Doctrine, simply, is scriptural teaching on theological truths.

Sound doctrine will reflect God’s intent for his Word.

· It will judge the thoughts and attitudes of the heart (Hebrews 4:12);

· be useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness (2 Timothy 3:16);

· thoroughly equip us for every good work (2 Timothy 3:17);

· be a lamp for our feet and a light for our path (Psalm 119:105);

· keep us on the path of purity (Psalm 119:9);

· give understanding to the simple (Psalm 119:130);

· and grow our salvation (1 Peter 2:2).

God speaks in a variety of ways.

· Through His Word

· Through preaching & teaching

· Through The Holy Spirit

·Through other people*