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BIBLE STUDY: "JUST LISTENING" by Kaely Miller
YOUTH GROUP LESSON 57
REFLECT
Discuss:
1 Why was it so radical for Mary to sit by the feet of Jesus?
(think about why it was so radical for any woman to sit by the feet of any rabbi)
2 What did Jesus mean by “only one thing is needed.” (when talking to Martha)
3 Why was Martha so upset that Mary wasn’t helping her?
4 If you were Martha, how would you have responded to Mary?
5 If you were a rabbi, how would you have responded to Mary?
6 What did Mary know that allowed her to be still in the presence of Jesus?
7 How does Jesus’ response to Mary’s decision give us direction for our lives?
8 How is listening part of the role of a leader?

RESPOND
Share this with the class: Whether or not you view yourself as a leader, there are people in your life who need your listening ear. Think about who those people are. Are you a good listener for them? Are you willing to work on your “listening ear“?
How do you listen to Jesus? Would you rather stay busy than to sit quietly with Jesus?
Challenge: For those youth who are willing to commit to it, offer this challenge: Spend 10 minutes every day for the next week listening to Jesus. Find a quiet place, still your heart and mind, and listen to what Jesus might say to you. Lectio divina is a good way to practice this listening discipline. (You can Google “Lectio Divina” for more information on this spiritual discipline.)
Close with a prayer.


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