#studying God&039;s word

[tom4jc]

Ezekiel 3:3 God's Words Are Sweet

And He said to me, “Son of man, feed your belly, and fill your stomach with this scroll that I give you.” So I ate, and it was in my mouth like honey in sweetness. Ezekiel 3:3 Eating some foods are sweet and others are not. Candy and deserts are often sweet and taste great to most people. Eating something that tastes good is the desire that most people have. Nobody really wants to taste anything…

[coreofthebible]

Consistently seeking the kingdom of God

Consistently seeking the kingdom of God

In order to receive the benefit of God’s instruction, we must become saturated with it. Psalm 1:1-3 – How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers! Instead, his delight is in the Yahweh’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night. He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams that bears its…

[craigtowens]

Reading, Confessing, Worshiping

I have three quick takeaways from one verse in the Book of Nehemiah.

And they stood up in their place and read from the Book of the Law of the Lord their God for one-fourth of the day; and for another fourth they confessed and worshiped the Lord their God. (Nehemiah 9:3) I have three takeaways from this verse— (1) When we read God’s Word, the Holy Spirit it illuminates it to us. Confession and worship should be normal responses to the Word and the Spirit. (2)…

[thinkingonscripture]

Spiritual Growth Through Meditation on Scripture

The Lord instructed Joshua, saying, “This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success” (Josh 1:8). This command involves a deep, reflective engagement with Scripture, allowing its truths to shape one’s…

[melvingaines]

15 Minute Devotional - September 4, 2024

Asst. Pastor Melvin Gaines Bible reading: Ezekiel 5:1 – 6:14; Hebrews 4:12-16; Psalm 104:8-23; Proverbs 22:17-19

[bibleteacher-org]

How We Got Our Bible #2: Do We Have All Of The Scripture?

Preached at Riverview

Photo by John Spalding: https://www.pexels.com/photo/white-lighthouse-on-a-coast-5425672/ Isn’t There Bible Texts That Are “Lost”? When we talk about “How We Got Our Bible”, one of the questions that I’ve been asked is: “I’ve heard there are books that should have been included in the Bible, but were excluded. How do we know we have ALL of the Bible available to us – that portions weren’t…

[preacherpollard]

Are You Feeding Your Soul?

Jeremy Waddell We all go through phases in life. Several of us have entered the same phase in life over the past few months with our families… This phase that has challenged our honesty,  our health,  our time & money,  it’s taken up space in our house, it’s even challenged our marriage vows to a certain degree…”in sickness and in health, for better or worse.” -Sourdough Bread- All jokes…

[afaithfulsower]

Jesus Christ: The Bread of Life

When the Israelites wandered the wilderness for 40 years, God provided for their many needs, but how are Christians fed today so that they neither hunger nor thirst? Click/Tap the link to read more.

So they asked him, “What sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you?  What will you do?  Our ancestors ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written: “He gave them bread from heaven to eat. “Then Jesus declared I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:30-31; 35/NIV When we read in the Bible…

[wingsofthemorningpublications]

Two Faces

Two Faces The prayer poem Two Faces is inspired from a dream I had the other night. In the poem I describe my vision of the two faces of the Lord Jesus Christ and when I woke up I was very upset and prayed as I always do about the dreams the Lord gives me for He very often speaks to me through His Word when I ask what my dreams mean. So He gave me a few verses to meditate on as well as the…

[agreenroad]

10 Tips for Studying Your Bible

As we invite God’s presence into our lives through the reading of His Word, let’s allow space for Him to develop in us a heart that seeks to follow after Him in all areas of our lives. January is one of the biggest months for starting a new Bible study. Many people who have never regularly read the scriptures start out the year with the desire to learn more about God’s Word Like any new habit…

[cjdsignsworld]

Come to me

  “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 Hi, Sweet Friends! May God bless you and keep you all the days of your life. by Thirst Missions

[thebeccagramchronicles]

God's will. Ten proven ways to find God's will.

1. Seek God’s Will, 1-5 Discerning God’s will in your life is a lifelong experience because the particulars of His will change with the seasons of our lives. It requires building a deep relationship with God and being open to His direction. Here are ten proven ways to help you discern and follow God’s guidance in your life. Begin with prayer and meditation to know God’s will Begin by seeking…

[craigtowens]

Links & Quotes

Some links and quotes that caught my eye this week.

Let’s change our leadership mentoring perspective. It’s not whether you dropped the ball or not, it’s what you learned from the time you dropped the ball. This is how we help others move forward. Check out the full Craig and Greg Show episode where we talk more about “untraditional” performance reviews. I have lots of new content every week, which you can check out on my YouTube channel. If it…

[thinkingonscripture]

Two Fathers, Two Kingdoms: Understanding Spiritual Identity in a Divided World

Everyone we meet has two fathers. Everyone.[1] They have a biological father and a spiritual father. Biblically, their spiritual father is either God or Satan. The Pharisees incorrectly thought they were children of God, and said to Jesus, “The only Father we have is God himself” (John 8:41). Here’s an example were perception was not equal to reality. Jesus refuted them, saying, “You are from…

[melvingaines]

15 Minute Devotional - August 2, 2023

Bible reading: Joshua 15:13-63; Luke 18:18-30; Psalm 86:8-17; Proverbs 20:16-18 #dailybiblereading #bible #daily #godsword #readthebible #twoyearbibleplan

[abasilence-ministries]

The Book of Lamentations Unlocked(A Practical Application)

This is an unexpected study that Ive been sitting with all week. It is slowly being opened to me and what I am seeing pertains to today. I have to take this is small bitesized pieces as it is overwhelmingly eye opening. This is Lamentations 1:1 unlocked