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.
Showing posts with label Matthew. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Matthew. Show all posts

Sunday, February 28, 2016

SS Common Text

Matthew 13:23(NASS)
"And the one on whom seed was sown on the good soil, this is the man who hears the word and understands it; who indeed bears fruit and brings forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, and some thirty." 

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

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Saturday, February 13, 2016

Matthew 11:20

Matthew 11:20 (NASS)
Then He began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles were done, because they did not repent. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE known as Marion Baptist CHURCH will repent.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

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 PEOPLE (congregation),
Stan

Matthew 27:55

Matthew 27:55 (NASS)
Many women were there looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee while ministering to Him. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will minister to You.)

Encouraging the CHURCH (congregation) PEOPLE,
Stan

Thursday, November 26, 2015

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 will long for Your will to be done.)

Encouraging the CHURCH Congregation,
Stan

Matthew 25:21

Matthew 25:21 (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 and bring joy to the Master.)

Encouraging the CHURCH Congregation,
Stan

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Matthew 24:24

Matthew 24:24 (NASS)
"For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect."

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will not be misled.)

Encouraging the CHURCH Congregation,
Stan

Friday, November 6, 2015

Matthew 23:12

Matthew 23:12 (NASS)
"Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled; and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted."

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will humble themselves.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE,
Stan

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Matthew 22:37

Matthew 22:37 (NASS)
And He said to him, " 'YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.' 

(I pray that the PEOPLE  of Marion Baptist CHURCH will love You with all that they are.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE,
Stan

Friday, October 23, 2015

Matthew 21:43

Matthew 21:43 (NASS)
"Therefore I say to you, the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people, producing the fruit of it."

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will produce kingdom fruit.)

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Matthew 20:26

Matthew 20:26 (NASS)
"It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant,"

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

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE,
Stan

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Matthew 19:29

Matthew 19:29 (NASS)
"And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or farms for My name's sake, will receive many times as much, and will inherit eternal life."

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will live for Your name's sake.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE,
Stan

Saturday, October 3, 2015

Matthew 18:4

Matthew 18:4 (NASS)
"Whoever then humbles himself as this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will humble themselves.)

Encouraging the CHURCH PEOPLE,
Stan

Monday, September 28, 2015

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

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

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

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  

Friday, August 28, 2015

Matthew 13:23

Matthew 13:23 (NASS)
"And the one on whom seed was sown on the good soil, this is the man who hears the word and understands it; who indeed bears fruit and brings forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, and some thirty." 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will understand the Word and bear fruit).

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Matthew 12:50

Matthew 12:50 (NASS)
"For whoever does the will of My Father who is in heaven, he is My brother and sister and mother." 

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

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan

Friday, August 14, 2015

Matthew 11:28

Matthew 11:28 (NASS)
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 

(I pray that the PEOPLE of Marion Baptist CHURCH will come to You.)

Encouraging the CHURCH,
Stan