Torch, Spring 2002

all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” Jesus stopped and called them. “What do you want me to do for you?” he asked. “Lord,” they answered, “we want our sight.” Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes. Immediately they received their sight and followed Him. This passage tells us about two blind men sitting by the roadside, who, when they heard that Jesus was going by, shouted, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” The crowd tried to silence them, but they continued to shout all the louder, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!” Jesus heard them. He didn’t just see them, He heard them. And when He heard what they had to say, Jesus had compassion on them. Are you a good listener? Sociologists, psychologists, and counselors tell us that one of the major problems in the family is a lack of communication. The difficulty with communication is that often everybody is talking, but no one is listening. How do we learn to listen like Christ listened? Jesus was a good listener because He was approachable. Think of that. This is the God-man, the CEO of the universe. This is the greatest mind of all time. This is the most gifted person who has ever walked the face of the earth. This is the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the Creator, and yet, He was approachable. Christ’s approachability is one of the things for which His detractors, and even His disciples, criticized Him. Remember the disciples’ attempts to isolate Jesus from children? Remember the snide comments about His eating with tax collectors? And, worse yet, Jesus even allowed a sinner to anoint Are You Equipped? A bortion, capital punishment, and euthanasia ... struggles over the sanctity of life are being fought daily in America’s culture war. Where can you find biblical resources that equip you to face the many sanctity of life controversies tearing at our society? The CDR Radio Network is pleased to announce a new online bookstore which offers numerous resources for helping you find biblical answers to life’s questions. For example, you can purchase Dr. Paul Dixon’s audiocassette series “Sanctity of Life,” which presents biblical guidelines on capital punishment, abortion, suicide, and euthanasia. Or order Dr. Dixon’s “Preparing Leaders for the 21st Century” series. The bookstore can also aid you through its plethora of cassette and CD messages from favorite speakers such as Joe Stowell and David Jeremiah. Books, Bibles, music, and videos are available to assist you, and, coming soon, you will be able to order any past chapel message online! To browse the bookstore or to order, visit www.cdrradio.com and click on the bookstore button. You may also order by calling 1-800-333-0601 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Visit www.cdrradio.com for a fresh look at biblical resources to equip you on life’s issues! Spring 2002 / TORCH 11