Reflecting Jesus: Building Relational Intelligence Through Compassion
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### Quotes for Outreach
1. "It's difficult to make friends, and it feels hard. Maybe you're in a group, and you go, people just didn't reach out to me. You know, I didn't really, you know what? We all have a measure of insecurity. It's not like everybody else feels great about their interactions, and you're the one person. Sometimes we think that, but that's a lie from the enemy. What if we were the person who learned to ask good questions, to draw other? I can guarantee you, you will establish better connections, deeper friendships, and you'll have a better relationship. I can guarantee you, you'll help other people to feel really valued." [01:01:05]
2. "People who ask more questions, particularly follow-up questions, are better liked by their conversation partners. They're seen as better listeners, more understanding, and more caring. And when we do this, when we learn to ask questions, when Paul says in verse 5 of Philippians 2, he says, I want you to have the same attitude, the same mindset as Jesus Christ. Jesus was one, you read the Gospels, and you're like, wow, he asked a ton of questions, right?" [01:01:05]
3. "God created you and me to connect with others. Right? We are not meant to be like, God looked when he saw a man, Adam, in the garden. And he is by himself. And God goes, it is not good for a person to be what? To be alone. And so he creates us to be in relationship. I have listed in your notes a few of the benefits of God. Having just vibrant, healthy relationships. Emotional support. When you found a few others to confide and share your feelings, you know, with. I mean, it is just, it is a huge gift. Right? Especially when you are going through a crisis in life." [40:16]
4. "It's actually healthier to eat ice cream together than it is to eat broccoli alone. Anybody like that? That is true, right? Now, my doctor, who is a great guy and attends Grace, would say, John, it would actually be better to eat broccoli together. But I am sticking with my first statement there for right now." [41:49]
5. "Friends, tomorrow is a new day to love people, to value them like Jesus does, to make some connections, to see friendships grow and our impact increase, to live out the life of Jesus. Philippians 2, don't be afraid. Be selfish. Don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as what? Better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others. Your attitude should have, be the same that Christ Jesus had." [01:07:15]
### Quotes for Members
1. "Remember how Jesus was? He described himself in this way. He said, I am gentle and what? Humble in heart. And the way of Jesus is this. That he wasn't selfish. He wasn't trying to impress others. There's a statement in your notes that says this. You're not here to impress, but to what? But to bless. You're not here to impress, but to bless. If in my mind I can say in every conversation, Lord, I'm going to prioritize this person. I'm going to see them as better than myself. I'm not here to impress them. I'm here to bless them." [55:30]
2. "You know what Jesus saw when he looked at others? He interacted with so many different people and some of them were like, they were really difficult, disliked people. In his perspective, Mark chapter 6 verse 34 says this. It's not the only time. When Jesus landed, you know, on the shore, he's on a boat, Sea of Galilee. He lands and he saw a large crowd. He was frustrated with how difficult they were. No, no, no, no. What? He had compassion on them because they were, he saw beneath, they were like sheep without a shepherd. Compassion. He saw through the rough exterior to what was going on inside of the people." [50:53]
3. "He says, be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Wow. Would you say that underlined part with me? Ready? Thinking of others as better. Wow. That's a tough one, isn't it? I want to be clear. This doesn't mean that you just start to beat yourself up to go, well, I don't really think highly of them. But I'm just going to sort of self-flagellate here. I am like a total loser. I'm a horrible, no-good person. I guess they're a little bit better than I am. That's not what he's saying here. He's not saying to beat yourself up. He says to humble yourself. But what he's saying is I want you to give appropriate value to every single person that you meet." [47:50]
4. "One of the best ways is to learn to ask good questions, good questions. I think we all know people who are great at that, and, you know, you're with them, and you just, you leave a conversation, you're like, they got me talking about stuff I haven't talked about in a long time, or talking about my feelings, or about how, you know, what crisis I'm going through. You know anybody like that? Where you leave feeling, and not only do they ask good questions, but they listen really well. And you sort of might be tempted to think, I wish I was born like they were. Can I give you a little secret? They weren't what? Born like that. They weren't born like that. It doesn't just happen. They worked at it, and they've been intentional, and they've thought ahead." [58:22]
5. "You know, sometimes I think we're all in various environments where we find it difficult to ask good questions. I want to ask good questions. I want to ask good questions. You know what Jesus saw when he looked at others? He interacted with so many different people and some of them were like, they were really difficult, disliked people. In his perspective, Mark chapter 6 verse 34 says this. It's not the only time. When Jesus landed, you know, on the shore, he's on a boat, Sea of Galilee. He lands and he saw a large crowd. He was frustrated with how difficult they were. No, no, no, no. What? He had compassion on them because they were, he saw beneath, they were like sheep without a shepherd. Compassion. He saw through the rough exterior to what was going on inside of the people." [50:53]
6. "So a conversation about breakfast might end up leading to something else, and maybe even a spiritual conversation. There are limitless possibilities. We can really get better at this. We really can. And so I want you to, would you say aloud of me these three big, big points once again? You ready? Prioritize the person, pause before responding, and plan good questions. So I want you to think, just as we close here, I want you to think about maybe the first conversation you'll have tomorrow. Might be on the phone, might be a text, could be with someone at work or at school. What are you going to ask them? Instead of saying, how was your weekend? No offense, but that's sort of, a boring question. What was the best part of your weekend? Anything you're really excited." [01:05:40]
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1. "It's difficult to make friends, and it feels hard. Maybe you're in a group, and you go, people just didn't reach out to me. You know, I didn't really, you know what? We all have a measure of insecurity. It's not like everybody else feels great about their interactions, and you're the one person. Sometimes we think that, but that's a lie from the enemy. What if we were the person who learned to ask good questions, to draw other? I can guarantee you, you will establish better connections, deeper friendships, and you'll have a better relationship. I can guarantee you, you'll help other people to feel really valued." [01:01:05]
2. "People who ask more questions, particularly follow-up questions, are better liked by their conversation partners. They're seen as better listeners, more understanding, and more caring. And when we do this, when we learn to ask questions, when Paul says in verse 5 of Philippians 2, he says, I want you to have the same attitude, the same mindset as Jesus Christ. Jesus was one, you read the Gospels, and you're like, wow, he asked a ton of questions, right?" [01:01:05]
3. "God created you and me to connect with others. Right? We are not meant to be like, God looked when he saw a man, Adam, in the garden. And he is by himself. And God goes, it is not good for a person to be what? To be alone. And so he creates us to be in relationship. I have listed in your notes a few of the benefits of God. Having just vibrant, healthy relationships. Emotional support. When you found a few others to confide and share your feelings, you know, with. I mean, it is just, it is a huge gift. Right? Especially when you are going through a crisis in life." [40:16]
4. "It's actually healthier to eat ice cream together than it is to eat broccoli alone. Anybody like that? That is true, right? Now, my doctor, who is a great guy and attends Grace, would say, John, it would actually be better to eat broccoli together. But I am sticking with my first statement there for right now." [41:49]
5. "Friends, tomorrow is a new day to love people, to value them like Jesus does, to make some connections, to see friendships grow and our impact increase, to live out the life of Jesus. Philippians 2, don't be afraid. Be selfish. Don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as what? Better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others. Your attitude should have, be the same that Christ Jesus had." [01:07:15]
### Quotes for Members
1. "Remember how Jesus was? He described himself in this way. He said, I am gentle and what? Humble in heart. And the way of Jesus is this. That he wasn't selfish. He wasn't trying to impress others. There's a statement in your notes that says this. You're not here to impress, but to what? But to bless. You're not here to impress, but to bless. If in my mind I can say in every conversation, Lord, I'm going to prioritize this person. I'm going to see them as better than myself. I'm not here to impress them. I'm here to bless them." [55:30]
2. "You know what Jesus saw when he looked at others? He interacted with so many different people and some of them were like, they were really difficult, disliked people. In his perspective, Mark chapter 6 verse 34 says this. It's not the only time. When Jesus landed, you know, on the shore, he's on a boat, Sea of Galilee. He lands and he saw a large crowd. He was frustrated with how difficult they were. No, no, no, no. What? He had compassion on them because they were, he saw beneath, they were like sheep without a shepherd. Compassion. He saw through the rough exterior to what was going on inside of the people." [50:53]
3. "He says, be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Wow. Would you say that underlined part with me? Ready? Thinking of others as better. Wow. That's a tough one, isn't it? I want to be clear. This doesn't mean that you just start to beat yourself up to go, well, I don't really think highly of them. But I'm just going to sort of self-flagellate here. I am like a total loser. I'm a horrible, no-good person. I guess they're a little bit better than I am. That's not what he's saying here. He's not saying to beat yourself up. He says to humble yourself. But what he's saying is I want you to give appropriate value to every single person that you meet." [47:50]
4. "One of the best ways is to learn to ask good questions, good questions. I think we all know people who are great at that, and, you know, you're with them, and you just, you leave a conversation, you're like, they got me talking about stuff I haven't talked about in a long time, or talking about my feelings, or about how, you know, what crisis I'm going through. You know anybody like that? Where you leave feeling, and not only do they ask good questions, but they listen really well. And you sort of might be tempted to think, I wish I was born like they were. Can I give you a little secret? They weren't what? Born like that. They weren't born like that. It doesn't just happen. They worked at it, and they've been intentional, and they've thought ahead." [58:22]
5. "You know, sometimes I think we're all in various environments where we find it difficult to ask good questions. I want to ask good questions. I want to ask good questions. You know what Jesus saw when he looked at others? He interacted with so many different people and some of them were like, they were really difficult, disliked people. In his perspective, Mark chapter 6 verse 34 says this. It's not the only time. When Jesus landed, you know, on the shore, he's on a boat, Sea of Galilee. He lands and he saw a large crowd. He was frustrated with how difficult they were. No, no, no, no. What? He had compassion on them because they were, he saw beneath, they were like sheep without a shepherd. Compassion. He saw through the rough exterior to what was going on inside of the people." [50:53]
6. "So a conversation about breakfast might end up leading to something else, and maybe even a spiritual conversation. There are limitless possibilities. We can really get better at this. We really can. And so I want you to, would you say aloud of me these three big, big points once again? You ready? Prioritize the person, pause before responding, and plan good questions. So I want you to think, just as we close here, I want you to think about maybe the first conversation you'll have tomorrow. Might be on the phone, might be a text, could be with someone at work or at school. What are you going to ask them? Instead of saying, how was your weekend? No offense, but that's sort of, a boring question. What was the best part of your weekend? Anything you're really excited." [01:05:40]
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