(2) Hear His Voice: Meditate on His Word (Psalm 1:1-4)

(2) Hear His Voice: Meditate on His Word (Psalm 1:1-4)
Parallel Reading: Habits of Grace: Ch 3-4

It examines me (v.1)
The Word restores my MORAL COMPASS. 

Psalm 139:23-24: “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!”

It grows me (v.2)
The Word changes my heart to DELIGHT in God.

Philippians 2:13: “For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. “

It refreshes me (v.3)
The Word roots me in Christ in ALL seasons, good and bad!

(1) Hear His Voice: Read the Word (John 1:14-18)

(1) Hear His Voice: Read the Word (John 1:14-18)
Parallel reading in Habits of Grace: Ch.1-2

What is the Bible? The revelation of JESUS CHRIST
* Jesus is there from cover to cover (See below)
Why do I need it? It is a Means of GRACE
* Power for the weak, gift for the undeserving
How do I read it? SEARCH for God
* Dig, explore, search for the one who wrote it

APPLICATION:

1. Jealously guard your time with God

2. Do it together

3. Strive for either breadth or depth (there is a distinction)

4. Follow a plan if it is helpful