Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Bible Reading Bookmark

Here is a project I'm working on for church...

Feed on the Word of God

Listening to Jesus in His revealed Scripture.


First, begin with prayer

  • Ask the Holy Spirit to help you understand what He has for you in His truth.
  • Read the passage you are going to study, slowly.
  • What key phrase or word jumps out at you?


Second, meditate or study God's Word

  • Seek after the meaning of the text that God inspired the human author to write.
  • Ask questions of the text to help you comprehend the passage:
    • What does the text say? What are the key words?
    • What is the main point? What is the meaning of the text?
    • What truths are here? What ideas are supporting the main point?


Third, pray the text

  • Respond by expressing your thoughts back to God.
  • Adore Him, thank Him let His thoughts be your thoughts as you talk to Him in prayer.


Fourth, contemplate and apply the passage

  • Memorize a verse or two of the passage that specifically spoke to you.
  • How does this passage apply to your life? Is there something new to know, be or do from this passage? Is the Spirit leading to change a behavior in your life?
  • Now that you have worked on the text, let the text work on you: rest in God's truth. Do not be in such a hurry to get on with your day. Hang out with Jesus!

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