Exegetical Aim: We must listen to hard words as well as pleasant words. Notice the opposite reactions of the people in verses 22 and 28.

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Lesson: Good morning! (response) All right. I want you to give me your reactions. When I say something you like I want you to yell, "Yea!" When I say something you don't like, I want you to whine, "But, Mom!" You got it? (response) You probably don't need any practice with this, but let's try it once. When it's something you like, you yell? (yea!) And when it's something you don't like, you whine? (but, Mom) Good, here goes:

What do you say when your mom says, "Who wants to go to McDonald's?" (yea)

What do you say when your mom says, "It's time for your bath." (but, Mom)

What do you say when your mom says, "Who wants cookies?" (yea)

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