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Communication, Listening, and Words

Study listening, truth, tone, gossip, correction, encouragement, and speaking in ways that build rather than destroy

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LESSON 1

Quick to Listen

Primary passage: James 1:19

Start with James 1:19. This lesson focuses on quick to listen within the larger study ‘Communication, Listening, and Words.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

LESSON 2

Speak Truth in Love

Primary passage: Ephesians 4:15

Start with Ephesians 4:15. This lesson focuses on speak truth in love within the larger study ‘Communication, Listening, and Words.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

Passage contextPeople: Jesus Christ
LESSON 3

Words Can Heal or Harm

Primary passage: Proverbs 12:18

Start with Proverbs 12:18. This lesson focuses on words can heal or harm within the larger study ‘Communication, Listening, and Words.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

LESSON 4

Speak What Builds Up

Primary passage: Ephesians 4:29

Start with Ephesians 4:29. This lesson focuses on speak what builds up within the larger study ‘Communication, Listening, and Words.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.

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