Vital Disciplines 1 Peter 1:13-16, 22; 2:1-3. Ingest Scripture 1 Peter 2:2 The Scripture is the source to tell us how God acts and thinks. This is the.

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Vital Disciplines 1 Peter 1:13-16, 22; 2:1-3

Ingest Scripture 1 Peter 2:2 The Scripture is the source to tell us how God acts and thinks. This is the most basic and foundational discipline.

Ingest Scripture The Overall Importance. “The worst dust storm.” This area is one where we must submit our wills to God and offer ourselves to Him.

Ingest Scripture The Practical Steps –Reading Start with the New Testament Read for life change

Don Whitney Spiritual Disciplines Does this text reveal something I should believe about God? Does this text reveal something I should pray about for myself or others? Does this text reveal something I should have a new attitude about?

Don Whitney Does this text reveal something I should make a decision about? Does this text reveal something I should do for the sake of Christ, others, or myself?

Ingest Scripture The Practical Steps –Memorize (Psalm 119:11, 24) –Listen –Meditate (Psalm 1:2)