"Ears That Hear"
Ready to grow in your ability to recognize and respond to God’s voice?
Every lesson is designed to guide you through the words of Jesus and help you slow down, hear and respond to what He is saying.
Lessons contain cultural insights, practical reflection questions, and other tools to help your faith journey.
Throughout the course you will find short videos to enhance your learning and dive deeper into the cultural meaning behind the Text.
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Lesson 1: In The Wilderness
Jesus overcame temptation not by debate, but by standing on Scripture. Each time the enemy twisted words, Jesus responded with, “It is written…” Spiritual hearing begins when we learn to tune out the lies of temptation and anchor ourselves in God’s Word.
Jesus overcame temptation not by debate, but by standing on Scripture. Each time the enemy twisted words, Jesus responded with, “It is written…” Spiritual hearing begins when we learn to tune out the lies of temptation and anchor ourselves in God’s Word.
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Lesson 2: Come and See
Jesus’ first recorded words in John’s Gospel are a question: “What are you seeking?” This reveals the personal nature of discipleship - it begins, not with abstract teaching, but with the desire of the heart.
Jesus’ first recorded words in John’s Gospel are a question: “What are you seeking?” This reveals the personal nature of discipleship - it begins, not with abstract teaching, but with the desire of the heart.
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Lesson 3: Called To Follow
Jesus’ statement, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men,” redefined their vocation. Instead of catching fish, they would gather people for God’s kingdom.
Jesus’ statement, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men,” redefined their vocation. Instead of catching fish, they would gather people for God’s kingdom.
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Lesson 4: The Beatitudes
Blessing was often connected with land, prosperity, and family - tangible signs of God’s favor. In the Old Testament, obedience was often linked to material blessing (Deut. 28).
Blessing was often connected with land, prosperity, and family - tangible signs of God’s favor. In the Old Testament, obedience was often linked to material blessing (Deut. 28).
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Lesson 5: Nicodemus; Born Again
Nicodemus was a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish ruling council. He camecby night, symbolizing secrecy and perhaps spiritual darkness, yet also showing a sincere search for truth.
Nicodemus was a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish ruling council. He camecby night, symbolizing secrecy and perhaps spiritual darkness, yet also showing a sincere search for truth.
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Lesson 6: Parable of the Soils
Hearing God’s Word requires us to develop depth of heart, endurance through trials and minimize the distractions of life.
Hearing God’s Word requires us to develop depth of heart, endurance through trials and minimize the distractions of life.
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Lesson 7: Mary Not Martha
Hospitality was a sacred in Jewish culture. Martha’s service reflected expectations for women. Mary, however, broke convention by sitting at Jesus’ feet - traditional posture of a disciple.
Hospitality was a sacred in Jewish culture. Martha’s service reflected expectations for women. Mary, however, broke convention by sitting at Jesus’ feet - traditional posture of a disciple.
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