Category Archives: Folders
February 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 […]
Continue readingFebruary 9: “Speak Lord, For Your Servant is Listening” (1 Samuel 3:1-10, 21)
Today’s text begins with a comment that the word of the Lord was rare at the time. Did God refrain from speaking? In contrast to mute idols, God speaks to people in each generation. But the word was rare because God’s people were not listening. Listening to God is not really about technique but more […]
Continue readingFebruary 2: “Three Disciplines of Grace” (John 15:5-8 & 1 Corinthians 15:9-10)
To remain in Jesus, we need to practice the disciplines of the Word and prayer; these two are the most important disciplines. The other two disciplines we need to grow are fellowship and witnessing. This year we will focus our attention on the disciplines of the Word and prayer first, and then on witnessing. The […]
Continue readingJanuary 26: “The Discipline of Quiet & Solitude” (Mark 1:35-38)
The spiritual disciplines are the practices of Jesus that open us up to receive God’s grace. We need to develop the habits of Jesus to be more like him. The most important disciplines are the meditation of the Word and prayer. That’s how we deepen our relationship with God. Jesus habitually went into solitary places […]
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