Week 3 Getting a grasp on your Bible

Mini Recap

The most important question is 'How has it changed your life The most important question is 'How has it changed your life?' To breathe in something of God is to be more loving, kind, forgiving, faithful, patient, understanding, compassionate in ourselves and to recognise and respond to those qualities in God. If we do that, then we will truly be inspired and the Bible will truly be inspirational.

Translations – Which one should I use?

It is good to read from one translation, this provides consistency and aids memorisation. It is valuable to study from several translations to bring a greater understanding.

How to get a grasp on your Bible What kind of things would you to do to keep a relationship healthy and growing with another person?

Be ready and eager to hear God. HOW TO HEAR GOD'S WORD Be ready and eager to hear God. Deal with attitudes that prevent hearing God Confess any sin in your life Take notes on what you hear Act on what you hear!

HOW TO READ GOD'S WORD 1. Read it systematically 2. Read it in different translations. 3. Read it aloud to yourself – it stops the mind from wandering 4. Underline or colour code key verses. 5. Choose a reading plan and stick with it. (there are many on bible.com) If I read approximately ______ minutes a day, I can read through the Bible once a year

BENEFITS OF MEMORIZING GOD'S WORD 1. It helps me resist temptation. 2 BENEFITS OF MEMORIZING GOD'S WORD 1. It helps me resist temptation. 2. It helps me make wise decisions. 3. It strengthens me when I'm under stress. 4. It comforts me when I'm sad. 5. It helps me witness to unbelievers.

Write down the number of verses you can recall?

WHY MEDITATE ON SCRIPTURE. 1. It is the key to becoming like Christ. 2 WHY MEDITATE ON SCRIPTURE? 1. It is the key to becoming like Christ. 2. It is the key to answered prayer. 3. It is the key to successful living.

SIX WAYS TO MEDITATE ON A VERSE 1. Picture it! 2. Pronounce it! Paraphrase it! Personalize it! Pray it! 6. Probe it!

Paraphrase and Personalise I Cor. 3:16 I Cor. 2:12 Isa. 41:10 Phil. 4:13 Lam. 3:22 Num. 23:19 Isa. 26:3 I Peter 5:7 Rom. 8:32 Phil 4:19 Heb. 2:18 Ps. 119:9-11

SPACEPETS SIN TO CONFESS? PROMISE TO CLAIM? ATTITUDE TO CHANGE? COMMAND TO KEEP? EXAMPLE TO FOLLOW? PRAYER TO PRAY? ERROR TO AVOID? TRUTH TO BELIEVE? SOMETHING TO THANK GOD FOR?

TAKE A 5 MINUTE BREAK

THE IMPORTANCE OF A DAILY QUIET TIME 1. We were ________________ to have fellowship with God. 2. Jesus ____________ to make a relationship to God possible. 3. Personal time alone with God was Jesus’________________ 4. Every person who has been effective in ________________ for God developed this habit. 5. You cannot be a _______________ Christian without it!

THE PURPOSE OF A DAILY QUIET TIME 1. TO GIVE __________TO GOD. 2. TO GET ___________FROM GOD. 2 Things to Do In a Quiet Time Consider your way: Commit your day: 3. TO GAIN _____________ IN GOD. 4. TO GROW ____________LIKE GOD.

HOW TO BEGIN A DAILY QUIET TIME 1. SELECT A SPECIFIC TIME. The best time to have a quiet time is when I am _________________! Maybe consider an early morning quiet time? Why? The example of Bible character. It seems logical to begin the day with it. It demonstrates that meeting with God is your first priority. You give him the first part of your day! Whatever time you set, just be__________________.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR YOUR QUIET TIME 1. CHOOSE A SPECIAL PLACE. GATHER THE RESOURCES YOU'LL NEED BEGIN WITH THE RIGHT ATTITUDES FOLLOW A SIMPLE PLAN

OVERCOMING QUIET TIME DISTRACTIONS THE PROBLEM OF DISCIPLINE BATTLE OF THE BLANKETS 1. Go to bed ____________ 2. Get up _________________ 3. Be aware of quiet time ___________ 4. Fall asleep thinking ____________

THE PROBLEM OF DRYNESS Possible Causes of Spiritual Dryness 1. Your physical condition. 2. Disobedience to God. 3. Rushing your quiet time. 4. Getting in a rut. 5. Not sharing insights with others.

THE PROBLEM OF DILIGENCE Your greatest problem will be your struggle to stay consistent Suggestions 1. Schedule it on your daily calendar. 2. Be prepared for Satan's excuses. Leave your Bible open at night to the passage for the next day! What if I miss a day? Don't _______________