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.

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Luke 2:51

Luke 2:51 (NASS)
And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.  

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH treasure their journey with Jesus.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Psalms 54:6

Psalms 54:6 (NASS)
Willingly I will sacrifice to You; I will give thanks to Your name, O LORD, for it is good. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will give thanks to Your name.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Jeremiah 6:10

Jeremiah 6:10 (NASS)
To whom shall I speak and give warning That they may hear? Behold, their ears are closed And they cannot listen. Behold, the word of the LORD has become a reproach to them; They have no delight in it. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will delight in the Word of The Lord.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Monday, July 28, 2014

Genesis 36:31

Genesis 36:31 (NASS)
Now these are the kings who reigned in the land of Edom before any king reigned over the sons of Israel. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will worship Jesus the eternal King of Israel.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Acts 13:52

Acts 13:52 (NASS)
And the disciples were continually filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.  

I pray that you will continually fill the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH with joy.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Luke 1:79

Luke 1:79 (NASS)
TO SHINE UPON THOSE WHO SIT IN DARKNESS AND THE SHADOW OF DEATH, To guide our feet into the way of peace." 

I pray that You will guide the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH in the way of peace.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Psalms 52:8

Psalms 52:8 (NASS)
But as for me, I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the lovingkindness of God forever and ever. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will trust in the loving kindness of God forever.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Jeremiah 5:1

Jeremiah 5:1 (NASS)
"Roam to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, And look now and take note. And seek in her open squares, If you can find a man, If there is one who does justice, who seeks truth, Then I will pardon her."

I pray that the people of Marion Baptist CHURCH will do justice and seek truth.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Genesis 35:1

Genesis 35:1 (NASS)
Then God said to Jacob, "Arise, go up to Bethel and live there, and make an altar there to God, who appeared to you when you fled from your brother Esau." 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will make an altar to God.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Acts 12:25

Acts 12:25 (NASS)
And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem when they had fulfilled their mission, taking along with them John, who was also called Mark. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will fulfill their mission.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Mark 16:15

Mark 16:15 (NASS)
And He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will preach the gospel.)

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Psalms 50:15

Psalms 50:15 (NASS)
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I shall rescue you, and you will honor Me." 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH honor You.)

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Jeremiah 4:22

Jeremiah 4:22 (NASS)
"For My people are foolish, They know Me not; They are stupid children And have no understanding. They are shrewd to do evil, But to do good they do not know." 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist Church know You.)

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Genesis 34:7

Genesis 34:7 (NASS)
Now the sons of Jacob came in from the field when they heard it; and the men were grieved, and they were very angry because he had done a disgraceful thing in Israel by lying with Jacob's daughter, for such a thing ought not to be done. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will not do disgraceful things.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Friday, July 11, 2014

Acts 11:15

Acts 11:15 (NASS)
"And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as He did upon us at the beginning. 

I pray that the Holy Spirit will fall upon the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Mark 15:31

Mark 15:31 (NASS)
In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes, were mocking Him among themselves and saying, "He saved others; He cannot save Himself."

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will worship You, not mock You.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Psalm 47:6

Psalms 47:6 (NASS)
Sing praises to God, sing praises; Sing praises to our King, sing praises.  

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will sing praises to You, the King.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Jeremiah 3:13

Jeremiah 3:13 (NASS)
'Only acknowledge your iniquity, That you have transgressed against the LORD your God And have scattered your favors to the strangers under every green tree, And you have not obeyed My voice,' declares the LORD. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will obey Your voice.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Genesis 33:5

Genesis 33:5 (NASS)
He lifted his eyes and saw the women and the children, and said, "Who are these with you?" So he said, "The children whom God has graciously given your servant." 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will You as a gracious God.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Acts 10:35

Acts 10:35 (NASS)
but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will fear You and do what is right.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Mark 14:36

Mark 14:36 (NASS)
And He was saying, "Abba! Father! All things are possible for You; remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will." 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will seek to do Your will.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Psalms 46:10

Psalms 46:10 (NASS)
"Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."  

I pray the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will know You are God.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Jeremiah 2:5

Jeremiah 2:5 (NASS)
Thus says the LORD, "What injustice did your fathers find in Me, That they went far from Me And walked after emptiness and became empty? 

Let the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH be close to You for fullness.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Genesis 32:10

Genesis 32:10 (NASS)
I am unworthy of all the lovingkindness and of all the faithfulness which You have shown to Your servant; for with my staff only I crossed this Jordan, and now I have become two companies. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will see Your loving kindness and faithfulness.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Acts 9:15

Acts 9:15 (NASS)
But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;"

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will be the Lord's chosen instruments.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Mark 13:13

Mark 13:13 (NASS)
"You will be hated by all because of My name, but the one who endures to the end, he will be saved."

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will endure to the end.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan