Practice #2 - Listening to Jesus with one (or two) others
2 are Better than One
Our second foundational practice was very important in the ministry of Jesus but is often overlooked today. It involves two people of the same gender sharing what they are hearing from Jesus as close to daily as possible. We call these two people “listening partners”. This practice captures the Lord’s value for living life in pairs (See, for instance, Mt. 10:2-4 where all twelve disciples are listed in pairs. Also, LK 10:1 where the 72 are sent out two by two.) This practice also recognizes the importance of daily encouragement (Heb. 3:13).
This is not to minimize the importance of a married couple also being listening partners. There is great value for this practice in both contexts – in marriage and in a same gender friendship.
Questions: What is Jesus saying to you? How are you responding? How can I help?
Key quote: “Two are better than one.” -Solomon
Three Primary Resources for Practice #2 - Listening to Jesus:
C02 (Church of Two)
CO2 Resource #1 - Watch the video that gives an overview of what C02 is, at this link
CO2 Resource #2 - Read the 2-Page Brochure (directly below) that explains C02.
CO2 Resource #3 - Read the CO2 eBook (scroll down the page) which goes deeper into how to to utilize the practice of CO2 in your life.
CO2 Resource #2 - Read the 2-Page Brochure (directly below) that explains C02.
CO2 Resource #3 - Read the CO2 eBook (scroll down the page) which goes deeper into how to to utilize the practice of CO2 in your life.