1. Christian Meditation
Do not waste time arguing over godless ideas and old wives’ tales.
Instead, train yourself to be godly. “Physical training is good,
but training for godliness is much better,
promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.”
(1 Timothy 4:7-8)
I honour and love your commands. I meditate on your decrees. (Psalm 119:48)

2. Christian Meditation
Q: Is meditation Christian? What is its purpose?

3. Christian Meditation Purpose 1: Meditation is a Biblical pattern
Genesis24:63, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:2, Psalm 77:12, Psalm 119:48,
Luke 12
Purpose 2: Meditation to draw close to God
“Eastern Meditation is an attempt to empty the mind; Christian meditation is an attempt to empty the mind in order to fill it.” – Foster
Purpose 3: Meditation is Helpful

4. Christian Meditation How to Meditate – The Practice of Meditation
“Meditation is reading scripture and staring out the window” – Guy Chevreaux
“If you know how to worry, you know how to meditate”
Practice 1 – Exterior: Clearing the Clutter
Practice 2 – Interior: Exercises
Palms Down, Palms Up
Breathing
Practice 3 - How to meditate on Scripture
Memorization, Simple Meditation, Harmony - Dissonance
Imagination, Art
Can Christians Meditate on what is not Scripture?
Psalm 19:1-2, Romans 1:20, Psalm 1:3

5. Christian Meditation Some Suggested Scriptures to Start With
Gospel Stories
John 2:1-12 The wedding at Cana
John 12:1-8 Mary anointing Jesus’ feet
Jesus’ Teaching
John 10:11-18, My sheep hear my voice
Epistle Teaching
James 3: True wisdom
Ephesians 3:14-21 Prayer for deep wisdom
Psalms
Psalm 121 God our faithful guardian