Elena Bible Study - Communication (Quick to listen)

Scripture Memorization

James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

Monday

S - James 1:19 My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

O -

1. When you are in a conversation with someone, what is the first thing you are to do according to this scripture?
2. Why do you think being a good listener is important?
3. How good of a listener would you say that you are?

A - When listening to others today, try repeating what they just said back to them in a form of a question.  Example, mom asks you to go clean your room.  You can say "You want me to clean my room right?".  This will let your mom know that you understand what she has just said.

P - Thank God for always listening to you and ask that God would give you His ears so that you can listen the way He does. 

Tuesday

S - Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; when he closes his lips is considered prudent.

O -

1. Why would someone being quiet be considered wise?
2. What does the word prudent mean?
3. How quiet would you say you are?

A - This is a simple yet challenging exercise; be quiet today and just listen.  Only respond to questions asked of you.

P - Ask God to quiet your mind and heart today so that you can hear what He has to say.

Wednesday

Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue guards his soul from trouble.

O -

1. Have you ever said anything that has gotten you into trouble?
2. Did you think about what you were going to say before you said it?
3. How would thinking about what you say before you say it guard your heart from trouble?

A - Think about the possible reactions of what you want to say, before you actually say it.

P - Ask God to guard both your mouth and your heart from trouble.

Thursday

S - Proverbs 18:13 He who gives an answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him

S - Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

O -

1. Do you ever interrupt conversations?
2. Why do you think you do that?
3. What would that be considered folly and shame?

A - Another simple, yet challenging exercise today; don't interrupt anyone.

P - Praise God for being a great listener today.

Friday

S - Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding , but only in revealing his own mind.

O -

1. How does it make you feel when someone doesn't listen to you, they only want to talk about themselves?
2. Have you ever done that to someone?
3. How do you feel when you are talking with someone you feel is really listening to you and understands you?

A -  Try responding to someone who is expressing how they feel by repeating what they said back to them.  For example, "it sounds like you feel….", "What I hear you saying is that.." , "I think you are saying that…"

P - Praise God for understanding you.