Title: In the latter end of the year 1739,
1 In the latter end of the year 1739, eight
or ten persons came to me in London, who
appeared to be deeply convinced of sin, and
earnestly groaning for redemption. They desired
(as did two or three more the next day) that I
would spend some time with them in prayer, and
advise them how to flee from the wrath to come
which they saw continually hanging over their
heads.
Coaches teach fundamentals.
2 The Third Rule.
It is expected of all who desire to continue in
these societies, that they should continue to
evidence their desire of salvation, Thirdly, by
attending upon all the ordinances of God. Such
are, the public worship of God the ministry of
the word, either read or expounded the supper of
the Lord family and private prayer searching
the Scriptures and fasting, or abstinence.
3 - Stay in Love with God? -
Sacraments? - Means of Grace - Sacred moments?
(contact with God)? - Use Wesley's list Take
advantage of every opportunity to grow
spiritually.
Attending upon all the ordinances of God?
4Grace flows in John 414 but whoever drinks of
the water that I shall give him will never
thirst the water that I shall give him will
become in him a spring of water welling up to
eternal life."
5Grace flows out. - Do no harm. - Do all the good
you can.
6Grace flows up from the root.
I am the vine, you are the branches. John 155
7What are the means of grace by which grace flows
into our lives?
8Private prayer.
9(Public Prayer)?
10 the ministry of the word, either read or
expounded
And beginning with Moses and all the prophets,
He interpreted to them in all the scriptures
the things concerning Himself. Luke 2427 God
answers your questions with scripture.
11For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is
drink indeed. He who eats my flesh and drinks my
blood abides in me, and I in him. John 655-56
Wednesday
the supper of the Lord
Wednesdays 6 pm 1st Sunday 930 am
12Family prayer.
Mat 1820 For where two or three are gathered
in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
13searching the Scriptures (familiarity helps,
because God answers your questions with
scripture.)?
14 Lectio Divina is Latin for divine reading,
spiritual reading, or "holy reading," and
represents a traditional Christian practice of
prayer and scriptural reading intended to
engender communion with the Triune God and to
increase in the knowledge of God's Word. It is
a way of praying with Scripture that calls one
to study, ponder, listen and, finally, pray
from a specific portion of God's Word. - Listen
- -Meditate - - Pray - (discuss with God)? -
Contemplate - (rest in acceptance)?
15and fasting, or abstinence.
(priorities)?
16One Minute for God How can I increase the flow
of God's grace into my life?