Babel Stops Communication (1999)

This six-part series explores the biblical foundations, challenges, and restoration of true communication between God and humanity. Using the account of Babel as a starting point, each class reflects on how sin, pride, and misunderstanding hinder our ability to hear and be heard, and how God’s message breaks through these barriers. Drawing from both Old and New Testament examples, the series invites listeners to think deeply about their own words, listening habits, and relationship with God, encouraging the pursuit of clear, Spirit-led communication that builds up the body of Christ.

Where It All Began

Beginning with the Tower of Babel, this class examines the roots of broken communication in human history. It shows how humanity’s pride and self-reliance led to division and confusion, and contrasts that with God’s desire for unity grounded in His truth. The lesson challenges listeners to consider how the same spirit of Babel can creep into our lives and communities today, and how we can instead align our speech and purpose with God’s will.

Count to Ten

Focusing on the power and impact of words, this class reflects on the wisdom of slowing down before speaking. Using biblical counsel and real-life examples, it highlights how patience, thoughtfulness, and self-control can turn potentially harmful interactions into opportunities for grace and understanding. The call is to communicate in ways that heal rather than harm, rooted in God’s principles.

The Problem of What I Heard

This session explores how misinterpretation and assumptions can distort messages. Drawing on biblical narratives, it illustrates how even God’s people have struggled with hearing the truth accurately. The lesson urges careful listening, humility, and a readiness to verify before reacting, helping to prevent conflict and strengthen relationships both with God and others.

Listening to God

Here the focus shifts to the most important voice of all—God’s. This class examines the ways God speaks through His word and how distractions, busyness, and preconceived ideas can dull our hearing. Practical encouragement is given for cultivating a quiet, attentive spirit that seeks to truly understand and respond to God’s message.

Jesus: The Great Communicator

Highlighting the teaching and example of Jesus, this class shows how the Son of God conveyed truth with clarity, compassion, and authority. It reflects on his skill in connecting with all kinds of people, using both simple stories and profound truths, and calls believers to model their communication after His example, speaking truth in love.

Brilliant at the Basics

The concluding class returns to foundational principles of godly communication: honesty, kindness, patience, and a readiness to forgive. It emphasizes that being “brilliant at the basics” is not about mastering complex skills, but faithfully living out the simple yet profound truths that God has given, building up others and glorifying Him in all we say and do.

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