1. Luke 8:18 “Take Heed How Ye Hear”

2. Wrong Attitudes Toward Hearing the Word of God Shameless (Jer. 6:10-17) Bitterness with harsh words & evil looks (Ezek. 2:3-8; Ac. 7:54-60) Entertainment value (Ezek. 33:30-32; Ac. 17:19-21) Temporary application (Hos. 6:1-4; Lk. 8:13) Listen up to a point (Ac. 22:1-22)

3. The Right Attitude Toward Hearing the Word of God Understanding that hearing is essential to salvation (Rm. 10:17) With eagerness (Ac. 17:11) As the word of God, not as the word of men (I Th. 2:13) With humility (Ja. 1:21) Desire to be a hearer and a doer (Ja. 1:22-25; Lk. 8:15)

4. The Plan of Salvation Hear the Gospel (Rm. 10:17) Believe with the Heart (Ac. 16:31) Repent of Sins (II Pet. 3:9) Confess with the Mouth (Rm. 10:9-10) Be Baptized in Water (I Pet. 3:21) Live Faithful unto Death (Rev. 2:10) Erring Christian: Repent & Pray God for Forgiveness (Ac. 8:22; Ja. 5:16)