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I believe the most important aspect of our home life is the time we spend together as a family reading God's Word. A number of years ago we were encouraged to make this a regular part of our daily routine. One of the struggles in making it regular was not knowing quite what to do--until God made it clear that what He wanted from us was to be in the Word; to read it, reflect on it, seek God's direction on how to apply it.
I didn't need to make it a huge production each evening; I didn't need to come up with 3 different object lessons for the theme. I didn't need a laser-light show with a fog machine [I wonder if PartyTown will take those back?]. We just needed to open the book and read it and learn from it.
Over the last few days I have been reading a number of terrific articles from the Hope Baptist Church website. One article that I found particularly helpful and look forward to using more consistently, is a guide for studying the Bible written by Kenny Goetze. It is short and to the point.
As you read the Bible ask…..
1. Is there an example for me to follow? (John 13:15)
2. Is there a command for me to obey? (James 1:19)
3. Is there an error for me to avoid? (Acts 5:1-11)
4. Is there a sin for me to forsake? (Ephesians 4:31)
5. Is there a promise for me to claim? (Isaiah 26:3)
6. Is there a new thought about God for me to learn?
THREE FACTS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN AND THE BIBLE
* A Christian must read the Bible.
* A Christian must read the Bible expecting to find the will of God.
* A Christian must read the Bible with a commitment to follow His will when you find it.
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From Joshua 1
Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may prosper wherever you go.
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
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