
Chapter 11: Embody Through Communion
Like many aspects of following Jesus, communion is both universal and personal. It is universal because Jesus’ sacrifice and the pathway to the Father are available to everyone. At the same time, His sacrifice is deeply personal for each believer. Communion is not limited to a church service—you can partake at home, at work, or even on the road. Yes, Jesus died for all, but He also died for you.

Chapter 10: Winning In The Wilderness
Now that you understand them, have connected with them, and have explained the truth to them, you must validate what you have shared by embodying it in your own life. A wordsmith becomes a world-changer when their words are reflected in the life they live.

Chapter 9: Explaining In Action
Now that we have spent intentional time developing empathy for the person in front of us and have practiced the skills necessary for engaging with them, we are well positioned to explain the truth we long to communicate.

Chapter 8: Explain Through Studying
The story of Paul and the church in Philippi reminds us that God’s truth is unchanging, offering clarity, hope, and endurance in every season. By meditating on Scripture and seeking the Holy Spirit’s guidance, we guard against misinterpretation and grow in our ability to communicate God’s message faithfully.

Chapter 7: From The Ground Up
Throughout history, humanity has sought the key to spiritual transformation. What is the secret to genuine, lasting growth in our walk with God? Jesus answers this question through the Parable of the Sower, revealing that authentic growth happens from the ground up.

Chapter 6: Engagement In Action
Mastering the art of communication requires intentionality, wisdom, and a commitment to both clarity and connection. As we have seen through Jesus’ example, true engagement is not just about speaking but about discerning the setting, choosing the right tools, and anchoring everything in principles that reflect His heart.

Chapter 5: Engage Through Serving
It is important to keep in mind that we do not serve people solely to convince them to listen to what we have to say. That would be manipulation, which is directly at odds with the heart of God. However, when people see that our sacrificial love comes from selfless motives, they are far more likely to be open to hearing our message.

Chapter 4: The Wedding & The Warning
After the wedding, Jesus travels to the temple during Passover and finds it filled with buying and selling. His reaction is swift and decisive—He drives out the merchants and overturns tables. What started as an uplifting miracle at the wedding transitions to a sharp, serious moment of warning. This shift reminds us that engaging with others often requires addressing difficult truths.

Chapter 3: Empathy In Action
While truth remains constant, the way we communicate truth should adapt to the context of the conversation.

Chapter 2: Empathy Through Confession
When the word confession is used in Christian circles, it often conjures an image of shame-filled admissions of mistakes. While confession does require a deep level of honesty, the habit itself comprises three distinct layers. When practiced together, these layers can help us better understand God’s heart for us and for others.

Chapter 1: From The Well, To The World
Even though Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, He has an intimate understanding of the human experience. Rather than being a distant king seated on a faraway throne, He willingly placed Himself in our situation. He put on skin and bone, was born in a lowly manger, and lived a life filled with pain and devoid of worldly accolades. Jesus, the great wordsmith, is the greatest example of empathy we could ever imagine.

Introduction
The communication methods of Jesus reflect the Gospel story, offering us a profound framework for refining our voices as vehicles for change.