Spiritual Life

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Spiritual Life Disciplines

• Part 7 Spiritual Discipline 1 Bible Intake -
  cont

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The intake of the Word of God is the foundational
spiritual discipline

• But He answered and said, "It is written, "MAN
  SHALL NOT LIVE ON BREAD ALONE, BUT ON EVERY WORD
  THAT PROCEEDS OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD." Matthew
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Reading Gods Word How to have a quiet time
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A designated time and place

• When is your best time of day?
• A time when you will not be interrupted (15-30
  minutes is a good starting point)
• A place where you will not be interrupted
• A logistical A plan, B plan, and C plan

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A flexible Bible plan

• A Bible-reading plan
• A specific book to study
• A devotional book to help your study
• The MacArthur Daily Bible
• A Study Bible
• D.A. Carson, For the Love of God
• A topic that you are interested in studying

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Know your Bible read smart!

• Reading different genres in Scripture mean
  different approaches to Bible reading
• Narrative (story) usually you have to read much
  larger sections of Scripture to understand the
  biblical truths being communicated
• Prophecy the heavy use of metaphor and
  symbolism makes more study necessary before
  application can come
• Psalms knowing the historical background makes
  interpretation and application much easier

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Know your Bible read smart!

• Reading different genres in Scripture mean
  different approaches to Bible reading
• Proverbs often one verse (or even one half of a
  verse) is sufficient for meditation and
  application
• The Epistles (letters) one verse may be enough
  for meditation and application. However, often
  there is a larger flow or argument which must be
  seen and understood as well

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A notebook to journal

• Log what you read
• Interact with the text
• Questions that you have
• Things youd like to study further
• Points and principles that you learn
• Draw out the flow, outline what youre reading

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A notebook to journal

• Specific application how do I need to change in
  light of what I learned?
• Encourage me?
• Correct me?
• Convict me?
• Inform me?
• How does what I have learned today intersect with
  my life right now?
• Write down one specific application for the day
• Write down any verses you would like to memorize
  write them on an index card and keep it with you

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A notebook to journal

• Specific application how do I need to change in
  light of what I learned?
• Share what youre learning

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Dont forget about audio Bibles
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An example
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NT Plan March 14 Hebrews 9
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MacArthur Study Bible p.1879
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MacArthur Study Bible p.133
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Another example
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A study of Proverbs on the tongue (God-honoring
speech)
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