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Listening

Paying attention to what is being said, hearing and obeying God's voice

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." (John 10:27 NIV)

Activities
	Noise An activity to show the affects noise can have on our relationships with other people and with God.
Games
	The Spirit Who Guides Us Can one team produce an exact copy of another team's creation without seeing it? Remember, the power of the Holy Spirit guides us in truth, if we only listen.
	Whose Voice Will You Follow? In this unforgettable game, following the wrong voice can lead to a place you don't want to be. It is important to listen for and follow the voice of the one who leads to salvation.
Lesson
	Moses: Man of Willingness This study on the life of Moses illustrates how God will use simple, everyday people to accomplish His purposes. All He needs are willing vessels.
	Running With God In lesson three, we learn that we should not be satisfied with running to God, but rather strive to run with God.
	Solitude In this world, we are distracted by many things. Finding a place to be alone can help block out these distractions so we can connect with God at a deeper level. This lesson explores why, how, and when to practice the extreme habit of solitude.
Object Talks
	Distractions There are many distractions that can keep us from giving Jesus the right focus in our life.
Tips For Leaders
	Communication: Active Listening Active listening will dramatically improve the way in which you communicate.
	Teaching: Before and After Sometimes the best teaching occurs outside the lesson.
	Teaching: Co-Learning Sometimes, those of us who teach can take ourselves too seriously. We get stressed out about our roles, confused about our audience, and worried that we're going to mess something up.
	Teaching: Know Your Audience Before you ever get up and teach a lesson it’s important that you know your audience.
	Teaching: Knowing Youth Culture The work of a youth leader is often very similar to that of a cross-cultural missionary.