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.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Joshua 15:19

Joshua 15:19 (NASS)
Then she said, "Give me a blessing; since you have given me the land of the Negev, give me also springs of water." So he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs.  

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will see the blessings You have given them.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Monday, September 28, 2015

Leviticus 7:35

Leviticus 7:35 (NASS)
'This is that which is consecrated to Aaron and that which is consecrated to his sons from the offerings by fire to the LORD, in that day when he presented them to serve as priests to the LORD. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will serve as priests to You.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

2 Corinthians 13:9

2 Corinthians 13:9 (NASS)
For we rejoice when we ourselves are weak but you are strong; this we also pray for, that you be made complete. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will be made complete.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Matthew 17:5

Matthew 17:5 (NASS)
While he was still speaking, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and behold, a voice out of the cloud said, "This is My beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased; listen to Him!" 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will listen to You.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Proverbs 1:33

Proverbs 1:33 (NASS)
"But he who listens to me shall live securely And will be at ease from the dread of evil." 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will listen to live securely.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Joshua 14:14

Joshua 14:14 (NASS)
Therefore, Hebron became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite until this day, because he followed the LORD God of Israel fully. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will follow You fully.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Leviticus 6:2

Leviticus 6:2 (NASS)
"When a person sins and acts unfaithfully against the LORD, and deceives his companion in regard to a deposit or a security entrusted to him, or through robbery, or if he has extorted from his companion, 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will act faithfully.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

2 Corinthians 12:9

2 Corinthians 12:9 (NASS)
And He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness." Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me. 

I pray that the power of Christ will dwell in the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Matthew 16:25

Matthew 16:25 (NASS)
"For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it."

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist Church will lose their lives for Your sake.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Psalm 150:6

Psalms 150:6 (NASS)
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD! 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will use their breath to Praise You.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Joshua 13:33

Joshua 13:33 (NASS)
But to the tribe of Levi, Moses did not give an inheritance; the LORD, the God of Israel, is their inheritance, as He had promised to them. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will see You as their inheritance.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Leviticus 5:15

Leviticus 5:15 (NASS)
"If a person acts unfaithfully and sins unintentionally against the LORD'S holy things, then he shall bring his guilt offering to the LORD: a ram without defect from the flock, according to your valuation in silver by shekels, in terms of the shekel of the sanctuary, for a guilt offering. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will be faithful with the holy things.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

2 Corinthians 11:3

2 Corinthians 11:3 (NASS)
But I am afraid that, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, your minds will be led astray from the simplicity and purity of devotion to Christ. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will be pure in their devotion to You.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Matthew 15:8

Matthew 15:8 (NASS)
'THIS PEOPLE HONORS ME WITH THEIR LIPS, BUT THEIR HEART IS FAR AWAY FROM ME. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will have their hearts close to You.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Psalm 149:1

Psalms 149:1 (NASS)
Praise the LORD! Sing to the LORD a new song, And His praise in the congregation of the godly ones. 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will sing praise in the congregation.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Joshua 12:6

Joshua 12:6 (NASS)
"Moses the servant of the LORD and the sons of Israel defeated them; and Moses the servant of the LORD gave it to the Reubenites and the Gadites and the half-tribe of Manasseh as a possession."

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will serve You and serve others.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Leviticus 4:7

Leviticus 4:7 (NASS)
'The priest shall also put some of the blood on the horns of the altar of fragrant incense which is before the LORD in the tent of meeting; and all the blood of the bull he shall pour out at the base of the altar of burnt offering which is at the doorway of the tent of meeting."

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will offer themselves before You.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

2 Corinthians 10:5

2 Corinthians 10:5 (NASS)
"We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,"

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Matthew 14:33

Matthew 14:33 (NASS)
And those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, "You are certainly God's Son!"

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will worship You Jesus as God's Son.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE,
Stan  

Psalm

Psalms 148:13 (NASS)
Let them praise the name of the LORD, For His name alone is exalted; His glory is above earth and heaven. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will praise and exalt the name of Jesus.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE,
Stan

Joshua 11:6

Joshua 11:6 (NASS)
Then the LORD said to Joshua, "Do not be afraid because of them, for tomorrow at this time I will deliver all of them slain before Israel; you shall hamstring their horses and burn their chariots with fire." 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion CHURCH will not be afraid but trust Your deliverance.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE,
Stan

Leviticus 3:6

Leviticus 3:6 (NASS)
'But if his offering for a sacrifice of peace offerings to the LORD is from the flock, he shall offer it, male or female, without defect. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will see You Jesus as the Lamb without defect.)

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan