Just a short thought for today folks. We just finished a series showing reasons to believe the Bible is God's Word. That leads to this reminder: in the Bible God speaks. I read Numbers 7:89 in my devotions this morning. Friends: everytime we open our Bibles we are entering the tent of meeting to hear God's voice.
Here are several questions I have often found helpful in hearing Him speak as I read a Scripture text:
1. What do I learn here about God's character & works?
2. What do I learn about the Lord Jesus Christ?
3. What do I learn about God's law? What demands my immediate and determined and happy obedience?
4. What do I learn about my own self and sin?
5. What do I learn about God's thoughts toward me? Am I under his favor or under his frown?
6. What do I learn about God's grace and salvation?
7. What promises of God are here for me?
8. What cause for worship and praise do I find?
9. What should I pray for now in response to God's voice?
10. What can/must I share with others?
A few suggestions for life.
Open to any feedback.
One more suggestion: to help encourage a few more to get into the conversation let's keep all comments to no more than four sentences.
Tim, thanks for the series and thanks to this reminder:
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How appropriate!