Sermon Study Guide“How to be a good listener”

“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak…” James 1:19

1. Pray that God will give you a sincere desire to _________________ the person and be interested in their needs.

2. Listen for the person’s __________________, thoughts and emotions.

3. Don’t get in an argument, jump to conclusions, or pass ______________ on the person.

4. Give indications that you are listening by:

a. Encouraging brief expressions:Uh huh"“I see"“Right"“Oh!"

b. Non verbal acknowledgments:Head noddingFacial expressionEye contact

c. Door openers:“Tell me about it."“I’d like to hear what you are thinking"“Would you like to talk about it?"“Let’s discuss it."“I’d be interested in wha you have to say."

5. Don’t __________________

6. Don’t __________________

7. Don’t __________________

8. “See the world as they see the world, understand their paradigm, understand how they ______________.”

“Sympathize with them in their trials, their heartaches, and disappointments. This will open the way for you to help them. Speak to them of God’s promises, pray with and for them, inspire them with hope.” Ministry of Healing, 82