Communicating Like Jesus : a discovery of the Master's methods
Communicating like Jesus is a compelling book based on the methods of the most masterful of communicators - Jesus Christ. The author has followed Christ's earthly ministry chronologically discovering how He preached, taught and counseled people, and what made Him so effective! The writer reveals no less than fifty principles that Jesus employed which funnel down into seven categories or "laws." Communicating like Jesus is the perfect book for anyone who wishes to learn from the Master and become more effective in the art of communication
Print Book, English, 2007
Holy Fire Publishing, Summerville, S.C., 2007
195 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
9781933899893, 1933899891
176917362
Part 1 : NIC at night
Jesus' Encounter with Nicodemus
He knew the Scriptures
He spent time in prayer
He met needs
He hooked minds with word pictures
He answered relevant questions
He appealed to truth
He repeated and reviewed
He provoked thinking
He used familiar illustrations
He built others up
He asked questions
He used Scriptures
He got to the point
He summarized
Part 2 : Getting well at the well
Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well
He shared the Word with anyone
He made it memorable
He testified about God
He saves
He knew His audience
He shared spiritual truth
He spoke with authority
He was passionate about making disciples
He expected results
He selected words carefully
Part 3 : Starting out
Jesus begins His earthy ministry
He relied on the Holy Spirit
He had a good reputation
Part 4 : The truth hurts
Jesus is rejected in His hometown
He read the Scriptures publically
He was faithful to His calling and gifts
He was gracious
He followed God's plan
Part 5 : Absolute Authority
Jesus is accepted at Capernaum
He used spiritual insight
He exercised spiritual authority
Part 6 : Purpose Driven
Jesus reveals why He came
He was committed
Part 7 : God/Man at work
Jesus heals on the Sabbath
He was humble
He challenged His listeners
He prophesied
Part 8 : Preaching the seven C's
Jesus preaches on the mountain
He was calm
He amplified His voice
He offered hope
He made eye contact
He encouraged action
He used comparison and contrast
He told stories
Part 9 : In the know
Jesus addresses the cultural climate
He illustrated with contemporary information
Part 10 : A prophet without honor
Jesus is disrespected in His hometown
He invested in the faithful
Part 11 : Handle with Care
Jesus serves the people
He cared about people
Part 12 : What you see is what you get
Jesus teaches about greatness in the kingdom
He used object lessons
Part 13 : A history lesson
Jesus teaches on the sanctity of marriage
He illustrated with historical facts
Part 14 : When opportunity knocks
Jesus counsels a rich young ruler
He used teachable moments
Part 15 : A promise keeper
Jesus reveals Himself as the true vine
He offered conditional promises
Jesus' 7 laws of communication
Appendix 1
Jesus 7 laws of communication outline
Appendix 2
Jesus the rabbi
Appendix 3
Models of communication