Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
Matthew 4:4
God's word to us is our spiritual food. Don't be satisfied with a snack this week -- feast on Him!
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Mealtime Scripture
We're familiar with the mealtime prayer. How about the mealtime scripture?
One way our family is working on our scripture memory is when we sit down to our meals. We say our prayer AND we say our scripture verse.
During our recent travels we haven't always been good about saying our verses at meals but we've had plenty of time in the car to practice reciting them.
Please share ways that you are striving to "not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth"?
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One way our family is working on our scripture memory is when we sit down to our meals. We say our prayer AND we say our scripture verse.
During our recent travels we haven't always been good about saying our verses at meals but we've had plenty of time in the car to practice reciting them.
Please share ways that you are striving to "not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth"?
Visit the blog at www.biblechallengeblog.blogspot.com
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Keyword Searches
As we were working on our verse today, the children recognized the familiar phrase about meditating day and night.
Week 1: Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8
Week 6: Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:1&2
One of the children said, "I wonder how many times meditate is in the Bible?" So we talked about ways to find out that information. You can search keywords on Bible Gateway at biblegateway.com . A search of the word meditate brought up these results:
Week 1: Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Joshua 1:8
Week 6: Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord and on his law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:1&2
One of the children said, "I wonder how many times meditate is in the Bible?" So we talked about ways to find out that information. You can search keywords on Bible Gateway at biblegateway.com . A search of the word meditate brought up these results:
- Genesis 24:63
He went out to the field one evening to meditate, and as he looked up, he saw camels approaching.
Genesis 24:62-64 (in Context) Genesis 24 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Joshua 1:8
Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.
Joshua 1:7-9 (in Context) Joshua 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 1:2
But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
Psalm 1:1-3 (in Context) Psalm 1 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 39:3
My heart grew hot within me, and as I meditated, the fire burned; then I spoke with my tongue:
Psalm 39:2-4 (in Context) Psalm 39 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 48:9
Within your temple, O God, we meditate on your unfailing love.
Psalm 48:8-10 (in Context) Psalm 48 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 77:12
I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds.
Psalm 77:11-13 (in Context) Psalm 77 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 119:15
I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.
Psalm 119:14-16 (in Context) Psalm 119 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 119:23
Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.
Psalm 119:22-24 (in Context) Psalm 119 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 119:27
Let me understand the teaching of your precepts; then I will meditate on your wonders.
Psalm 119:26-28 (in Context) Psalm 119 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 119:48
I lift up my hands to your commands, which I love, and I meditate on your decrees.
Psalm 119:47-49 (in Context) Psalm 119 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 119:78
May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditateon your precepts.
Psalm 119:77-79 (in Context) Psalm 119 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 119:97
מ Mem Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.
Psalm 119:96-98 (in Context) Psalm 119 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 119:99
I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes.
Psalm 119:98-100 (in Context) Psalm 119 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 119:148
My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.
Psalm 119:147-149 (in Context) Psalm 119 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 143:5
I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done.
Psalm 143:4-6 (in Context) Psalm 143 (Whole Chapter) Other Translations - Psalm 145:5
They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works.
Psalm 145:4-6 (in Context) Psalm 145 (Whole Chapter)
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Week 6 - Psalm 1:1 & 2
Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the man
who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked
or stand in the way of sinners
or sit in the seat of mockers.
2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
We are continuing to meditate on and memorize scripture focusing on the Word of God, which is one of the vital ways that we maintain our personal relationship with God.
The verse to memorize this week is Psalm 1:1&2 BUT if you're up to it and want to take an extra challenge, try memorizing all of Psalm 1. The rest of the chapter looks like this:
3 He is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither.
Whatever he does prospers.
4 Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6 For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
I'm sending out this info a little early because I will be away from my computer for a few days. Week 6 starts this Sunday, August 5, 2012.
Delight in the law of the Lord this week!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
2 Timothy 3:16 & 17 Footnotes
NIV, Life Application Study Bible Footnotes for 2 Timothy 3:16 & 17
The Bible is not a collection of stories, fables, myths, or merely human ideas about God. It is not a human book. Through the Holy Spirit, God revealed his person and plan to certain believers, who wrote down his message for his people. This process is known as inspiration. The writers wrote from their own personal, historical, and cultural contexts. Although they used their own minds, talents, language, and style, they wrote what God wanted them to write. Scripture is completely trustworthy because God was in control of its writing. Its words are entirely authoritative for our faith and lives. The Bible is "God-breathed." Read it, and use its teachings to guide your conduct.
The whole Bible is God's inspired Word. Because it is inspired and trustworthy, we should read it and apply it to our lives. The Bible is our standard for testing everything else that claims to be true. It is our safeguard against false teaching and our source of guidance for how we should live. It is our only source of knowledge about how we can be saved God wants to show you what is true and equip you to live for him. How much time do you spend in God's Word? Read it regularly to discover God's truth and to become confident in your life and faith. Develop a plan for reading the whole Bible, not just the familiar passages.
In our zeal for the truth of Scripture, we must never forget its purpose -- to equip us to do good. We should not study God's Word simply to increase our knowledge or to prepare us to win arguments. We should study the Bible so that we will know how to do Christ's work in the world. Our knowledge of God's Word is not useful unless it strengthens our faith and leads us to do good.
Have you discovered anything interesting about this verse that you would like to share?
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The Bible is not a collection of stories, fables, myths, or merely human ideas about God. It is not a human book. Through the Holy Spirit, God revealed his person and plan to certain believers, who wrote down his message for his people. This process is known as inspiration. The writers wrote from their own personal, historical, and cultural contexts. Although they used their own minds, talents, language, and style, they wrote what God wanted them to write. Scripture is completely trustworthy because God was in control of its writing. Its words are entirely authoritative for our faith and lives. The Bible is "God-breathed." Read it, and use its teachings to guide your conduct.
The whole Bible is God's inspired Word. Because it is inspired and trustworthy, we should read it and apply it to our lives. The Bible is our standard for testing everything else that claims to be true. It is our safeguard against false teaching and our source of guidance for how we should live. It is our only source of knowledge about how we can be saved God wants to show you what is true and equip you to live for him. How much time do you spend in God's Word? Read it regularly to discover God's truth and to become confident in your life and faith. Develop a plan for reading the whole Bible, not just the familiar passages.
In our zeal for the truth of Scripture, we must never forget its purpose -- to equip us to do good. We should not study God's Word simply to increase our knowledge or to prepare us to win arguments. We should study the Bible so that we will know how to do Christ's work in the world. Our knowledge of God's Word is not useful unless it strengthens our faith and leads us to do good.
Have you discovered anything interesting about this verse that you would like to share?
Visit the blog at www.biblechallengeblog.blogspot.com
Monday, July 30, 2012
Christian Equipment
All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 & 17
The children and I were discussing our new verse at lunch today. I try not to take for granted that the younger children in our family understand all the words in our verses so we talk about each one and their meaning. When we got to the word "equipped," we started talking about equipment and used the analogy of a farmer and his farming equipment. When he has his "equipment" (among other things) he is "equipped" for his farming job. Of course, that lead to many other things that we need equipment for, i.e., camping equipment for camping; sports equipment to play sports, etc.
So, we determined that scripture, which is God-breathed, is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness AND our necessary "equipment" for Christian living because it equips us for every good work!
Don't forget to use your Christian equipment and use it regularly!
Do you have any stories to share? Has God used any of the memory verses in a unique or powerful way yet? Let us encourage each other with our testimonies and praises!
Visit the blog at www.biblechallengeblog.blogspot.com
The children and I were discussing our new verse at lunch today. I try not to take for granted that the younger children in our family understand all the words in our verses so we talk about each one and their meaning. When we got to the word "equipped," we started talking about equipment and used the analogy of a farmer and his farming equipment. When he has his "equipment" (among other things) he is "equipped" for his farming job. Of course, that lead to many other things that we need equipment for, i.e., camping equipment for camping; sports equipment to play sports, etc.
So, we determined that scripture, which is God-breathed, is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness AND our necessary "equipment" for Christian living because it equips us for every good work!
Don't forget to use your Christian equipment and use it regularly!
Do you have any stories to share? Has God used any of the memory verses in a unique or powerful way yet? Let us encourage each other with our testimonies and praises!
Visit the blog at www.biblechallengeblog.blogspot.com
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Week 5 - 2 Timothy 3:16 & 17
All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. 2 Timothy 3:16 & 17
The Word
One of the ways, we maintain our personal relationship with God is through the Word -- one of the vertical spokes on our wheel. God's Word to us is our spiritual food, a lamp to our feet, and the Spirit's sword for spiritual battle. It is the foundational spoke for effective living in Christ.
We've already learned one verse dealing with this "spoke" of the wheel: Joshua 1:8, "Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then, you will be prosperous and successful."
For the next 6 weeks, our verses will focus on the Word of God.
Enjoy your time in the Word this week as you meditate on and memorize 2 Timothy 3:16 & 17!
The Word
One of the ways, we maintain our personal relationship with God is through the Word -- one of the vertical spokes on our wheel. God's Word to us is our spiritual food, a lamp to our feet, and the Spirit's sword for spiritual battle. It is the foundational spoke for effective living in Christ.
We've already learned one verse dealing with this "spoke" of the wheel: Joshua 1:8, "Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then, you will be prosperous and successful."
For the next 6 weeks, our verses will focus on the Word of God.
Enjoy your time in the Word this week as you meditate on and memorize 2 Timothy 3:16 & 17!
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