Now He can wash you from the inside out and forgive your sin. Now He can give you a heart that wants to obey His Word and follow His rule–when He gives you dependent faith and directional repentance. The Word not heeded can harden your heart. But to those who fail to hear and obey, they’ll remain outsiders. This is the parable that helps you understand what this gospel Kingdom, which we are all entering into, with my coming death and resurrection–what that Kingdom is all about, until I return again and establish my thousand year earthly Kingdom.”. It is a place of self-delusion–a choice of self-deception. And when they did not agree with one another, they began leaving after Paul had spoken one parting word, ‘The Holy Spirit rightly spoke through Isaiah the prophet to your fathers, saying, “GO TO THIS PEOPLE AND SAY, ‘YOU WILL KEEP ON HEARING, BUT WILL NOT UNDERSTAND; AND YOU WILL KEEP ON SEEING, BUT WILL NOT PERCEIVE; FOR THE HEART OF THIS PEOPLE HAS BECOME DULL, AND WITH THEIR EARS THEY SCARCELY HEAR, AND THEY HAVE CLOSED THEIR EYES; OTHERWISE THEY MIGHT SEE WITH THEIR EYES, AND HEAR WITH THEIR EARS, AND UNDERSTAND WITH THEIR HEART AND RETURN, AND I WOULD HEAL THEM.’” Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will also listen.’”  This was hardhearted unbelief. The idea of “listening prayer” is to spend some time talking to the Lord and the rest of the time listening to His response. Not hearing is tantamount to rebellion. Those who do My will, those on the outside are those who rebel against My will. As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. That’s why “faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17). “We are called to be world changers not world chasers.” What does the Bible say? In a sense, listening is easy — or hearing is easy. Notice who Jesus is talking to, and who Jesus is talking about. A Turkish proverb teaches that if speaking is silver, then listening is gold. Listen carefully–because this could be a very confusing moment in Christ’s ministry. #2  Communication:  The privileged understanding of His listeners  Verse 11a. You coach a team together, and as individual team players. “I want you to enjoy success. The fact that the world was caught off guard by the flood does not prove that Noah never preached concerning the coming judgment. Who is that? Galatians 1:10 - For do I now persuade men, or God? James 1:19 - Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: Proverbs 19:20 - Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. The parables will teach them . Jesus’ parables did bring judgment upon those who willfully and deliberately rejected the person and work of Christ. . They have rejected the only way of salvation, their own faith. And what is even more confusing is this–the more evidence Christ gives through teaching undeniable miracles and actions, only God could possibly accomplish right before their eyes, the more they increasingly hate and reject Christ. This was new to His listeners, and they didn’t grasp parables. It doesnt demand the initiative and energy required in speaking. At every free moment, they were asking Christ about the parables, and they were firing questions at Christ continually. . . Truth dismissed can deafen. WYC. The Bible Verses For In the World – But Not of the World. This mystery, that Christ is God who came to provide salvation. A  There are consequences to your actions. . Paul was discussing continuing to sin by saying Romans 6:2 "God forbid, then how shall we, who died to sin still live in it". Say: This is a VERY SAD story in the Bible about a man who did not listen to … Not Listening Leads to Consequences When I find myself caught in one of life’s storms, it is often because I didn’t listen to God. A secret? As simple as the parable of the sower is for us today, it is still often misinterpreted by Bible teachers. Jesus is clarifying a promise they didn’t understand in the past. Really? 1 Samuel 2:30. If so, take a look at the top seven Bible verses about listening to others: 1) Proverbs 11:14 (ESV) Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety. You have to want to hear, desire to know, hunger to have Christ. I do not plan to harm you. The parable of the sower set the pace for the other parables. Belief inside, non-belief, outside–followers inside, rejecters outside, heeders of the Word, inside, hearers only, outside. Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15). The point is that hearing is easy, and faith is not an expression of our activity, but our receiving the activity of another. Read and listen to the Bible online, or download free audio recordings and sign-language videos of the Bible. Because they chose to ignore God and His Word, God judicially locked them up in their unbelief. Bible verses related to Listening from the King James Version (KJV) by Relevance - Sort By Book Order . under judgment, now pardoned. . The Greek word outside is used by the apostle Paul twice to contrast himself as uniquely different than non-Christians, and to contrast Christians as different from the people of the world. Through them, Jesus explained to them how God will manifest His rule until He comes again to physically rule. Look at how verse 12 begins–“in order that”, in the Greek the word is hina (ἱνα), a purpose clause. or do I seek to please men? They were asking Him not only about the parable of the sower in verses 1 to 9, but all the parables Jesus was teaching at this time, and why He was teaching them in parables. . Isaiah wrote during a time of sweeping judgment on Judah. Never respond to the Word of God with indifference. “We are called to be world changers not world chasers.” What does the Bible say? Therefore let your words be few. Those verses from Isaiah 6:9 to 10 perfectly describe the unbelieving Jews of Jesus’ day. Even though we are in this world Christians are not of this world. And truly they shall turn away the hearing from truth, but to fables they shall turn. “But Chris, what is the meaning of this crucial sower parable?”  Simply this–come back next time to find out. A mystery is the secret counsels of God which are hidden from the ungodly, but when revealed to the godly are understood by them. The Greek word outside is used by the apostle Paul twice to contrast himself as uniquely different than non-Christians, and to contrast Christians as different from the people of the world. He’s talking to His followers, and He’s describing two different groups—1)  those who do listen, and 2)  those who do not listen. Anyone forced to come to church is a whatever. when, of their own accord and after repeated threats and promises, people reject the Lord and spurn His messages, then He hardened them, in order that those who were not willing to repent will not be able to repent and be forgiven.” (Hendrickson, 154). Are you ready to listen–are you hungry for the Word? The Parable of the Sower and the Seed reveals that there are vastly different levels of listening, moving from superficial assenting to understanding to bearing fruit. That singular choice is of particular importance at this point in the parable. It lasts forever. Doesn’t it seem here that Mark is telling us that Christ teaches parables so that the outsiders might not understand, see and hear? Therefore, rejecting the truth, in a sense they blinded themselves. New Heart English Bible But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deluding your own selves. Doesn’t it appear as though Christ is purposely veiling the truth so that the outsiders might not understand the Gospel to be saved? . Do you have ears, and fail to hear? God is not passive or indifferent today. New King James Version His followers are pressing Jesus for answers and explanations. Light that is resisted blinds–hearing that is mocked deafens. And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned toward fables. Then how will you understand all the parables?’”  Jesus is saying, “Tune in men, if you can’t get this parable of the sower, then you will never understand the rest of the parables. The same is happening here with Christ–God’s glory is going to be on display, which will result in the cross of Christ and deliverance from sin for all God’s true children. The mystery is this–Christ is God, who added humanity to His deity, became a man, lived perfectly in our midst, then offered Himself on the cross for our sins, suffered in our place, rose from the dead, and now can justify you so you can stand before a perfect God. And this parable was definitely a struggle for the true followers of Christ–they were puzzled. But be sure you live out the message and do not merely listen to it and so deceive yourselves. The Lord moves indoors, and enjoys some private conversation. . When you shepherd people who decide to hear, but not do the Word of God. I did a Bible study a few years ago on grandparenting. . You believe leading to obedient behavior, and God reveals more. Listen Now About The Show In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Dig in to obey the Word of God. Look at the end of 12, “So that they may not turn again and be forgiven.”  The verb “turn again” means “to turn one’s self about, to cause to return, to bring back.”  It refers to a reversal of one’s position concerning anything previously held—once a slave to sin, now a slave to God . Listening is one of the easiest things youll ever do, and one of the hardest. Instead of applying the Word, they dismiss the sermon by pointing out some minor point or unrelated issue, highlighting the flaw in the communication or communicator. 4  are the COMBATIVES–These people are armed and ready for an argument. I have thought long and hard about this truth–I hope you do too. They listen only to find the flaw in what you say or how you say it. Biblical listening is not just hearing, but active understanding and responding, leading to changed (or converted) behavior. The light resisted can blind. He prayed that as they lived in the world, they would not become part of the world. You don’t think your sin is all that bad, and God is just plain unfair. Today our society teaches us that you can get away with evil and wrongdoing and not suffer the consequences. Even in the Church of grace, God says in 1 John 2:4, “The one who says, ‘I have come to know Him,’ and does not keep His commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him.”  Never allow yourself to fall into a passive approach, or a casual approach to the Scripture. Even among those who attend church regularly, so many are simply ignorant of what the Bible says because they do not take the time consistently to read it and think about what it means. They’d not let it go. Answer: The Bible speaks often of prayer, but it does not mention “listening prayer” as a type of prayer to practice. Mark 4:11a, “And he said to them, ‘To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God.’”  I love the fact that Jesus is giving believers a privileged promise here in verse 11, “And he said to them.”  The Lord is speaking to them so they’d know what they have. One commentator put it this way. And they will not understand the truth underneath the parables. 1. . . unending questions. Are listening prayers biblical?" You have been given something that will not fade away. In parenting, discipleship and training, the expectation is not merely to learn the truth in order to pass the exam, but to live the truth in order to grow more like Christ–that’s your guide. You think your judicial system is so much better than God’s, that you’d grant these sinners another chance. But though He had performed so many signs before them, yet they were not believing in Him. So Jesus says, the outsiders are being judged. It is hearing with faith (Galatians 3:2, 5) that accents the achievements of Christ and thus is the channel of grace that sta… Jesus is the gift given! Never train yourself to ignore the truth of God’s Word. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. If you do, you will obey God’s Word, you will hear it and heed it. It's not easy, but it can be done. As it is, you do not belong to the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. You Feel Like There’s a Source Blocking You. The secret of the Kingdom of God is the person of Jesus. We may be connected to God, but the world is not. ASV. They will not listen to what is true, but will turn away and listen to strange stories. Our Mission: To provide the Bible in accurate, contemporary translations and formats so that more people around the world will have the opportunity to be transformed by Jesus Christ. What does verse 11 say? What the Bible says about Hearing but not Listening (From Forerunner Commentary) Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 The counsel Solomon gives provides specific insight into the evils these people were committing. When, of their own accord and after repeated instruction, people reject the Lord and spurn His Word and His Gospel, then He hardens them, in order that those who were not willing to repent will not be able to repent and be forgiven. "He will punish those who do not know God and do not … The Word not heeded can harden your heart! Hopefully, most of you are engagers–and if you are, then open your Bibles to Mark 4, and take your outline to follow along. Now here are 5 very good verses from the Bible that are giving us this specific revelation in that we are to be in the world, but not of the world. I will give you hope for the years to come.” - Jeremiah 29:11. instead, listen to the true gospel of jesus christ, the word of god.. give your total life to jesus christ.. this is the agape love of god: *john 3:16*.. "for god so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life".. He rules through those He saves, those He transforms, those He rescues from sin, those He changes, so they produce fruit and endure to the end, because this gift we have been given is eternal. And verse 10 tells us what they asked about. And Mark tells us it wasn’t just the twelve apostles, but more. and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside unto fables. If anyone… Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed… What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet… For though we live in the world, we do not wage war… The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will… The only way you would ever hunger after truth, hear the Word of God and obey God’s Word is because your God was gracious to you. They did not want the truth. Ec Ecc Eccles. Never live intentionally disobedient to God’s Word. Jesus quotes Isaiah in verse 12, “They may indeed look, but not perceive.”  God is shutting the eyelids of those who are already blind and who don’t want to see the truth. A place far greater than you could have ever imagined. They need a substitute, a final sacrifice, a perfect sacrifice–someone who can die for sins in man’s place, a perfect man, but someone who is as holy as God is in order to satisfy God. God loves us and wants the absolute best for us. A  Mark 4:10 to 13 helps you get to know your God. “As for the word you have spoken to us in the name of the LORD, we will not listen to you! You're Not Listening is a book in which author Kate Murphy explains how important listening to others is in terms of creating and maintaining a good connection with them. Understanding and behaving complete the listening process. . God responds to a two word cry for help in the middle of a busy afternoon, just like He does to a focused prayer time after reading Scripture in the morning. ” Conclusion Let us pray to God to be more transformed into the image of Christ, His Son in all aspects of who we are. Read verse 11b, “But for those outside, everything comes in parables.”  This is an entirely different group. 1 Peter 2:10-11 Dear friends, I warn you as “temporary residents and foreigners” to keep away from worldly desires that wage war against your very souls. Thank Him for salvation, and thank Him for sanctification too. 3  are the WHATEVERS–These people remain aloof, and show little reaction when listening. I relied instead on human logic and reasoning. Remember the Exodus, God hardened Pharaoh’s heart, but Pharaoh also hardened his own heart, prompting an incredible display of God’s glory and Israel’s ultimate deliverance from Egypt. So as the sower went out to sow the seed to produce the crop, the seed he was sowing fell on four different kinds of soils:  the 1) hard walking path, the thin soil that sits on a 2) rock layer, the soil filled with thorny 3) weeds, and the 4) good soil. What did Jesus do? You must model. . When your friends continue to attend, but don’t obey the Word of God–you need to remind them of the seriousness and consequences of that choice. “If you do not listen, and if you do not resolve to honor my name,” says the Lord Almighty, “I will send a curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. “Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. He had just pronounced a series of curses on the people for their sins of immorality, dishonesty and hypocrisy. And continued resistance and mocking will result in greater blindness and deafness, to the point that you can’t be saved. First of all, we have something that Gideon and Samuel did not. There is no casual Christianity here. AND TO WHOM HAS THE ARM OF THE LORD BEEN REVEALED?’ For this reason they could not believe, for Isaiah said again, ‘HE HAS BLINDED THEIR EYES AND HE HARDENED THEIR HEART, SO THAT THEY WOULD NOT SEE WITH THEIR EYES AND PERCEIVE WITH THEIR HEART, AND BE CONVERTED AND I HEAL THEM.’”. what is an airplane . It’s easy to talk and present our requests to God, but it’s a lot harder to listen to … My sheep listen to my voice; I know them and they follow me. Weymouth New Testament But prove yourselves obedient to the Message, and do not be mere hearers of it, imposing a delusion upon yourselves. Bible Verses about the World - Do not love the world or anything in the world. For a dream comes with much business, and a fool's voice with many words. And Christ sought this time out–not only to instruct them, but also to answer their unending questions. They were struggling so much to understand it, that Matthew’s gospels tells us they even asked Jesus why He was teaching with parables at all–they didn’t like this new teaching method. A mystery is what was not known before, but has now been made known. Look at verse 12 again, “In order that ‘they may indeed look, but not perceive, and may indeed listen, but not understand; so that they may not turn again and be forgiven.’”  Do you see Jesus stating His purpose here? Proverbs 18:13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. I frequently encounter people who talk, talk, talk at you but when it comes to your turn to speak they are distracted and itching to talk over you. The verb is third person singular, not plural. If you don’t like that today, let me tell you why—pride. For the Lord your God ( A ) is testing you, to know whether you love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. There are not many news stories or things on social media that aren't related to the sad or scary things happening. NET Bible And they will turn away from hearing the truth, but on the other hand they will turn aside to myths. World English Bible It only tells us that the world paid no attention to the warnings. Nothing could be further from the truth. In determining whether or not to listen to secular music, there are three primary factors to consider: 1) the purpose of music, 2) the style of music, and 3) the content of the lyrics. I will give you hope for the years to come.” - Jeremiah 29:11. It has a great deal to say about the nature of the heart, and from very early on in the biblical story, we find that it’s actually the source of the world’s problems: “Ordinarily God speaks to be understood. 74 Bible Verses about Listening ... because many false prophets have gone out into the world. And even the people whom he had rescued did not respect him. 2 Samuel 16:10 And the king said, What have I to do with you, ye sons of Zeruiah? So they rejected Christ, who says you can never be good enough, whether you are Jew or Gentile–no one can. What listening to God ISN’T. You can’t merely tell, you must show–you can’t merely preach, you must also teach, interact and dialogue. Only then can you rise from the dead with Him to a new life now, and eternal life forever. What will happen to those who do not listen to God's Word? Also take no heed to all words that are spoken; lest you hear your servant curse you: 2 Samuel 19:19 And said unto the king, Let not my lord impute iniquity unto me, neither do thou remember that which thy servant did perversely the day that my lord the king went out of Jerusalem, that the king should take it to his heart. “I know the plans I have for you,” announces the Lord. 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