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.

Saturday, April 30, 2016

1 Timothy 3:15

1 Timothy 3:15 (NASS)
but in case I am delayed, I write so that you will know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will know how to conduct themselves in the family of God.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Luke 4:43

Luke 4:43 (NASS)
But He said to them, "I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, for I was sent for this purpose." 

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

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Ruth 1:16

Ruth 1:16 (NASS)
But Ruth said, "Do not urge me to leave you or turn back from following you; for where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will be His People and He will be their God.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Judges 21:25

Judges 21:25 (NASS)
In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will do what is right in Your eyes.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Numbers 10:10

Numbers 10:10 (NASS)
"Also in the day of your gladness and in your appointed feasts, and on the first days of your months, you shall blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; and they shall be as a reminder of you before your God. I am the LORD your God." 

I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will be reminded that You are their God.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan  

1 Timothy 2:2

1 Timothy 2:2 (NASS)
for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will live in godliness and dignity.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Luke 3:8

Luke 3:8 (NASS)
"Therefore bear fruits in keeping with repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham for our father,' for I say to you that from these stones God is able to raise up children to Abraham. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will keep on repenting.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Proverbs 31:25

Proverbs 31:25 (NASS)
Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will be clothed with strength and dignity.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Judges 20:23

Judges 20:23 (NASS)
The sons of Israel went up and wept before the LORD until evening, and inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall we again draw near for battle against the sons of my brother Benjamin?" And the LORD said, "Go up against him."

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will inquire of The Lord for direction.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan  

Numbers 9:23

Numbers 9:23 (NASS)
At the command of the LORD they camped, and at the command of the LORD they set out; they kept the LORD'S charge, according to the command of the LORD through Moses. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will camp and set out with your presence.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Saturday, April 16, 2016

1 Timothy 1:12

1 Timothy 1:12 (NASS)
I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service, 

(I pray that you put the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH into service.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Thursday, April 14, 2016

Luke 2:40

Luke 2:40 (NASS)
The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. 

(I pray that the grace of God will be upon the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Proverbs 30:8

Proverbs 30:8 (NASS)
Keep deception and lies far from me, Give me neither poverty nor riches; Feed me with the food that is my portion, 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will not believe lies.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Judges 19:23

Judges 19:23 (NASS)
Then the man, the owner of the house, went out to them and said to them, "No, my fellows, please do not act so wickedly; since this man has come into my house, do not commit this act of folly. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will not act wickedly.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Numbers 8:16

Numbers 8:16 (NASS)
for they are wholly given to Me from among the sons of Israel. I have taken them for Myself instead of every first issue of the womb, the firstborn of all the sons of Israel. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH wholly give themselves to The Lord.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Sunday, April 10, 2016

2 Thessalonians 3:16

2 Thessalonians 3:16 (NASS)
Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all! 

(I pray the The Lord of peace will grant peace to the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Luke 1:35

Luke 1:35 (NASS)
The angel answered and said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; and for that reason the holy Child shall be called the Son of God. 

(I pray that the power of the Most High will overshadow the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Proverbs 29:11

Proverbs 29:11 (NASS)
A fool always loses his temper, But a wise man holds it back. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will hold back their tempers.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Judges 18:18

Judges 18:18 (NASS)
When these went into Micah's house and took the graven image, the ephod and household idols and the molten image, the priest said to them, "What are you doing?" 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will see what they are doing when they have idols.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Numbers 7:89

Numbers 7:89 (NASS)
Now when Moses went into the tent of meeting to speak with Him, he heard the voice speaking to him from above the mercy seat that was on the ark of the testimony, from between the two cherubim, so He spoke to him. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will hear God speaking to them as they abide.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Saturday, April 2, 2016

2 Thessalonians 2:14

2 Thessalonians 2:14 (NASS)
It was for this He called you through our gospel, that you may gain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.  

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will gain the glory of Christ.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
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 participate in world evangelization.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Proverbs 28:25

Proverbs 28:25 (NASS)
An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. 

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

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan