Listening

Preview: The importance of being open to the Word of God is expressed in this lesson. We must always be listening for his message.


Scripture Reading: Acts 10:19-33.

Memory Verse: John 10:27.

1. What did Mary do when Martha invited Jesus into her home? Luke 10:38-39.
2. Was Martha pleased with what Mary did? What did she say to Jesus? Luke 10:40.
3. What reply did Jesus give to Martha’s request? Luke 10:41-42.
Note: We must take time to be holy. Jesus is ready to talk when we get ready to listen.
4. What happened to Saul while he traveled toward Damascus? Acts 9:1-4.
5. How did Saul respond to the voice he heard? What reply did he get? Acts 9:5.
Note: Be sure you are ready to hear something before you ask God to tell you something. The instructions were ready for Saul when he got ready to accept them.
6. What questions did Saul ask? What answer did he get? Acts 9:6.
7. Did Saul do what he was told to do? Why? Acts 9:7-8.
8. What did the Lord say to Ananias while Saul was in the city of Damascus? Acts 9:10-12.
9. How did Ananias reply? Acts 9:13-14.
10. Did the statements from Ananias change the command of Christ? Explain. Acts 9:15-16.
11. What happened when Ananias carried out the Master’s order? Acts 9:17-18.
Note: Sometimes Christ answers us in a way that is different from what we expect, but He knows what is best. We must let Him choose the source and accept what He gives. Saul learned this lesson.