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As we’ve found in recent visits Jesus often spoke words of encouragement and affirmation as seen in John 21, where Jesus, on the shore of the sea of Galilee, was talking with His disciples. It’s almost surprising to find Him encouraging and aff...

In our last visit we noted how Jesus affirmed and reassigned Peter to his role as an apostle.  It is noteworthy to recognize, the first two times Jesus asked Peter if he loved Him, He used the word “agape.”  When Peter responded, He u...

In our last visit we considered an example of Jesus sharing words of encouragement with His disciples.  His words of encouragement set the stage for some words of affirmation that followed their breakfast on the shore of the Sea of Galilee (John 21).&...

Jesus often spoke words of encouragement and affirmation. Consider, John 21 where you find Jesus, after His resurrection, on the shore of the sea of Galilee. Peter and some of the other disciples had spent the night fishing without catching anything.&...

Let me share one final example of Jesus using a “word picture” to communicate truth, this time to share the most important truth for the world to know, for you to know personally.  Jesus said in Mark 12:23-24, “The hour has come for ...

In our last visit we saw how Jesus used “word pictures” to communicate truth.  The disciples could rest assured that they would not be left alone like orphans to fend for themselves after Jesus ascended to heaven.  In fact the Holy Sp...

In our last visit we noted Jesus promised the disciples that though He would not be present physically as He had been for the 3 years of His ministry, the Holy Spirit would be with each one of them all the time even when they might individually be in diffe...

In our last visit we considered the skill of partial and progressive communication as practiced by Jesus in His relationship with the disciples.  While with them Jesus shared partial information based on what He knew they needed and could handle. ...

As we continue studying the conversation skills of the Master Communicator, Jesus Christ, let’s consider another skill: partial and progressive communication.  In John 16:1-4 Jesus closes His upper room discourse: “All this I have told you...

In our last few visits we’ve considered the power of body language as used by the master communicator, Jesus Christ.  Probably the most explicit example of this communication skill is seen in John 13:1-17.  Jesus was going to show them the ...

We’ve been looking at how Jesus, the master communicator, interacted with people, in order to learn communication skills. In our last visit we saw how body language powerfully impacted an antagonistic mob.  Let me share another example of t...

In an earlier visit I referred to John 8 where the religious leaders brought a woman to Jesus who was caught in adultery, asking Him if He thought she should be stoned.  At first “Jesus bent down and started to write on the ground with his finge...

In our last visit we found that when Jesus was falsely accused before the high priest He didn’t respond.  He was silent.  His silence was a master communication skill to capture all ears when He did affirm truth.  When He was then take...

We concluded our last visit by saying, if you want to provide the best answer to a question it is always good to ask if God has already spoken on the issue.  If He has, that should be your answer.  If He hasn’t, then craft an answer that is...

In our last visit we discovered that the best answer to a question is often another question.  Jesus used this communication skill many times.  In Mark 10 you find Jesus teaching a crowd of people.  Some Pharisees joined the crowd and interr...

Did you know the best answer to a question is often a question?  You see, sometimes the one asking a question doesn’t understand what he is talking about.  A question in return will often expose this, or open a door to better understand wha...

As Jesus interacted with people it’s interesting to note He often used questions.  As I thought about this I was reminded of when at the age of 12 He stayed behind in Jerusalem after His family traveled there to celebrate a feast.  When His...

In our last visit I pointed out that good communication is not always appreciated. That, however, is not an excuse for our not being careful to let our conversation always to be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that we might know how to answer everyon...

In our last visit I pointed out that parables were designed to provoke questions that, when answered, opened minds to greater understanding of truth.  The truth was embodied in the parable, but understanding it required a hunger to pursue it.  At...

We have been considering different ways Jesus communicated.  At times He was very direct.  At other times He was indirect.  Sometimes He combined both.  When He used parables He often left the punch line open.  Take the parable of ...

In our last visit we discovered that Jesus at times communicated in a direct/indirect way.  At other times He communicated in an indirect/direct way.  The most vivid example of this is found in John 3 when Nicodemus came to Him one night.  H...

In our last visit we discovered that Jesus often spoke directly to issues people were facing so that decisions could be made by those He addressed.  This is why people were amazed, because He spoke with authority.  At times an indirect answer imp...

In our last visit I introduced the subject of learning from the master Communicator, Jesus Christ, how we can more effectively communicate in our daily conversations.  I mentioned how Jesus often was very direct in what He had to say.  You see th...

Paul wrote the Colossian church the following in Colossians 4:6, “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”  The apostle Peter said the same thing in 1 Peter 3:15-16, &...

We have been reflecting on an impact thought that emerged in my mind and considered some Biblical examples of men who lived it out.  We found that God wants us to walk, work and worship with divine clarity through a growing relationship with...