Category Archives: Folders
March 16: “A Quiet Time with God” (Romans 12:1-2)
More than “how” we go about a quiet time, I want to focus on “why” we practice it. According to our text, we have a quiet time to be “in view of God’s mercy”; second, “not to conform to the pattern of this world”; and third, “to be transformed by the renewing of the mind.” […]
Continue readingMarch 9: “Meditate on God’s Word Day and Night” (Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:1-3)
The Christian meditation is not the emptying but the filling of our minds with God’s Word. Meditation is a prayerful consideration of God’s Word. Through meditation, our hearts and minds are renewed to become more like Jesus, delighting to do God’s will. When we obey the Word, God will bless us with prosperity.
Continue readingMarch 2: “Fixing God’s Word on Our Hearts & Minds” (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 & 11:18-21)
We are to love God with all that we are. A part of loving God involves impressing God’s Word on our hearts and minds. In our digital age, why should we memorize the Scriptures? First, it helps us to meditate on God’s Word. Second, it helps us defeat temptations. Third, it will give us God’s […]
Continue readingFebruary 23: “Diligently Studying God’s Word” (2 Timothy 2:14-19)
GUEST SPEAKER: Pastor Jack Longley A believer in Jesus Christ finds God’s approval as they study the Scriptures. The only way we can combat the evils of the world is through diligent study, not a casual quick read. That’s what it means to be a student of the Word of God.
Continue readingFebruary 16: “The Practice of Reading the Bible” (Luke 24:25-35)
Some people wonder how the Bible was formed. Why did some books become part of the Bible while others did not? We will consider some criteria. But the more important question is: “How can we be formed by the Bible?” We read the Bible not for information, but for formation. We are shaped into the […]
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