Modeling Bible Intake

Disciples abide in the Word of God. (See John 8:31-32 for Jesus' wording)
Disciples love one another. (See John 13:34-35 for Jesus' wording)
Disciples bear fruit. (See John 15:7-8 for Jesus' wording)

Some "Doable Practices" for Bible study...

Pray: Ask God to Hear His Voice
Read: Pay attention key words
Examine: How does this apply to your life? How can you act on His direction?
Summarize: Write a KEY PRAYER POINT specific to this study.
Share: Tell some people specifically how you heard from God.

Friday, March 28, 2014

Revelation 18:7

Revelation 18:7 (NASS)
"To the degree that she glorified herself and lived sensuously, to the same degree give her torment and mourning; for she says in her heart, 'I SIT as A QUEEN AND I AM NOT A WIDOW, and will never see mourning.'"

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will not glorify themselves.)

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Matthew 28:19

Matthew 28:19 (NASS)
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,"

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will make disciples.)

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Psalms 16:8

Psalms 16:8 (NASS)
I have set the LORD continually before me; Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. 

(I am praying that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will set The Lord continually before them).

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Isaiah 54:17

Isaiah 54:17 (NASS)
"No weapon that is formed against you will prosper; And every tongue that accuses you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, And their vindication is from Me," declares the LORD. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will remember that their vindication is from The Lord).

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Monday, March 24, 2014

Genesis 18:14

Genesis 18:14 (NASS)
"Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, at this time next year, and Sarah will have a son."

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will know nothing is too difficult for The Lord.)

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Saturday, March 22, 2014

Revelation 17:14

Revelation 17:14 (NASS)
"These will wage war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those who are with Him are the called and chosen and faithful." 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will be faithful to the King).

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Matthew 27:37

Matthew 27:37 (NASS)
And above His head they put up the charge against Him which read, "THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS." 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH see Jesus as King of their hearts).

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Psalms 13:5

Psalms 13:5 (NASS)
But I have trusted in Your lovingkindness; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will trust His loving kindness).

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Isaiah 53:12

Isaiah 53:12 (NASS)
Therefore, I will allot Him a portion with the great, And He will divide the booty with the strong; Because He poured out Himself to death, And was numbered with the transgressors; Yet He Himself bore the sin of many, And interceded for the transgressors.

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will die to their old way of life).

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Genesis 17:1

Genesis 17:1 (NASS)
Now when Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am God Almighty; Walk before Me, and be blameless. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will walk before The Lord).

Encouraging the Church,
Stan

Saturday, March 15, 2014

Revelation 16:7

Revelation 16:7 (NASS)
And I heard the altar saying, "Yes, O Lord God, the Almighty, true and righteous are Your judgments." 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will trust God's judgment as true and righteous.)

Encouraging the Church,
Stan

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Matthew 26:39

Matthew 26:39 (NASS)
And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will." 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH do His will.)

Encouraging the Church,
Stan

Psalm 11:1

Psalms 11:1 (NASS)
In the LORD I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain; 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will take refuge in Him.)

Encouraging the Church,
Stan

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Isaiah 52:7

Isaiah 52:7 (NASS)
How lovely on the mountains Are the feet of him who brings good news, Who announces peace And brings good news of happiness, Who announces salvation, And says to Zion, "Your God reigns!" 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will announce the good news that Jesus reigns).

Encouraging the Church,
Stan

Monday, March 10, 2014

Genesis 16:13

Genesis 16:13 (NASS)
Then she called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, "You are a God who sees"; for she said, "Have I even remained alive here after seeing Him?" 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will call the name of The Lord).

Encouraging the Church,
Stan

Friday, March 7, 2014

Revelation 15:3

Revelation 15:3 (NASS)
And they sang the song of Moses, the bond-servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying,      "Great and marvelous are Your works, O Lord God, the Almighty; Righteous and true are Your ways, King of the nations! 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will know Jesus as the King of the nations).

Encouraging the Church,
Stan

Matthew 25:23

Matthew 25:23 (NASS)
"His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful slave. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.' 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will be faithful).

Encouraging the Church,
Stan

Psalms 9:10

Psalms 9:10 (NASS)
And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH seek The Lord).

Encouraging the Church,
Stan

Isaiah 51:7

Isaiah 51:7 (NASS)
"Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, A people in whose heart is My law; Do not fear the reproach of man, Nor be dismayed at their revilings."

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will listen to God).

Encouraging the Church,
Stan

Genesis 15:6

Genesis 15:6 (NASS)
Then he believed in the LORD; and He reckoned it to him as righteousness. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will believe The Lord).

Encouraging the Church,
Stan