WHO ARE YOU HEARING?

Introduction:

A. Two Types of Hearing.

1. Listening to sounds which comprise communication.

2. Comprehending the thoughts being conveyed.

B. Attention is Important.

1. We chose to listen or not listen (selective hearing).

2. We chose who/what we listen to (this vs. that).

Body:

I. What Did God Say? [Mark 9: 2 - 8]

A. Consider Who Peter Sees.

1. Moses - the greatest leader of Israel

2. Elijah - the great prophet who epitomizes prophecy in Israel.

B. God Commands

1. Listen to Jesus!

2. Hebrews 1: 1 - 4

II. What Does Jesus Say?

A. His Sheep Know Him [John 10: 1 - 5].

1. He is the True Shepherd.

2. His Sheep Know His Voice.

3. His Sheep Follow Him.

B. Hear the Word [Luke 11: 27, 28].

1. They are blessed.

2. They must keep it (to watch, guard, obey, observe).

C. To Have Or To Not Have [Mark 4: 24, 25].

1. If you listen - you will learn more and more.

2. If you do not listen - you will lose understanding.

D. Inside Out [Mark 7: 14 - 23].

1. Food does not corrupt you.

2. Your thoughts and words corrupt you.

3. What do you harbor in your heart?

4. The ears and the eyes are the entries into the heart.

Conclusion:

A. Answer Carefully.

1. Who are you listening to?

2. How much of it are you listening to?

3. What are you doing with what you hear?

B. What Do Your Ears And Eyes Fill Your Heart With?