Faith & Reason Nexus

(Luke 8:18)

We Need To Hear:

• ATTENTIVELY
• Nehemiah 8:1-3: The people gathered to listen attentively to the reading of the Law.
• Acts 2:14: Peter speaks boldly, and the people listen closely.
• Luke 19:48: The people were eager to hear Jesus every day.
• INQUIRINGLY
• Acts 17:11: The Bereans examined the Scriptures daily to see if what Paul said was true.
• 1 John 4:1: Believers are urged to test the spirits to discern truth.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:21: We should test all things and hold fast to what is good.
• PERSONALLY
• 2 Samuel 12:1-7: Nathan confronts David personally about his sin.
• Mark 14:18-19: Jesus speaks directly to His disciples about betrayal.
• Isaiah 5:8-9: A call to reflect on personal conduct.
• REVERENTLY
• Acts 10:33: Cornelius shows reverence in hearing Peter’s message.
• Hebrews 12:28: We should serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.
• Revelation 4:11: Worship and honor God with reverence.
• HONESTLY
• 1 Samuel 3:10: Samuel responds honestly to God’s call.
• Acts 13:46: Paul and Barnabas declare the truth boldly.
• Matthew 13:15: A warning about hardened hearts that do not hear truthfully.
• OBEDIENTLY
• Matthew 7:24-27: The wise man hears and acts on Jesus’ words.
• James 1:21-25: We must not just listen but do what the Word says.
• Hebrews 5:8-9: Jesus learned obedience through suffering.
• EAGERLY
• Mark 10:17: The rich young ruler eagerly approaches Jesus to ask about eternal life.
• Acts 8:30-35: Philip eagerly engages the Ethiopian eunuch in understanding Scripture.

How Is Your Hearing?

This reflection encourages self-examination on how we approach and respond to God’s Word and messages. Are we attentive, inquiring, personal, reverent, honest, obedient, and eager in our hearing?