Message Notes: When do you or people you love really struggle to listen? Why? Listen very carefully for the Lord’s voice, his gracious, true leading. Listen for others’ heartfelt needs, hurts, hang-ups, and heart cries. Read Luke 18:35-43. What stands out to you about both the place and the people? How is Jesus’ interaction with the blind beggar both surprising and compelling? How does Jesus model great listening? What will it take for you to develop better listening skills with other people? Unpack how. What will it take for you to more effectively listen to the Lord? Unpack how. Make the blind beggar’s 8-word prayer your own right now. What’s an arena of your life or a specific situation where you need fresh mercy from Jesus, Son of David? Get Ready for Next Week: Read each day from John 2:1-12, John 14:13-21, Luke 7:34-35, Luke 22:7-20, John 21:1-14, and Matthew 9:9-13. Pray each day. If you haven’t yet, select those 8 “neighbors" you’re going to pray for, for God’s immense blessing in their lives.