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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Thoughts on My Devotions (Part 2)

 Thoughts on My Devotions (Part 2)

First – the purpose of my devotions
• To come to God deeply & intimately
• To know exactly what the Bible says
• To deepen a vibrant relationship w/God
• To learn about my inheritance in Christ
• To grow in the knowledge & grace of God
Second – the plan of my devotions
• Prayer for guidance, understanding, discernment
• Hymns or choruses in order to offer worship/praise
• Old Testament Reading (1-3 chapters)
• New Testament Reading (one paragraph/section)
• Journaling of thought, responses, questions, & application
• Prayer for implementation and obedience
Third – the patterns for my devotions
• Biographical character studies
• Study & Meditation on specific doctrines
• Key Chapters of the Bible
• Key Passages in the bible
o Creation
o The Fall of Man
o The Call of Abraham
o The Birth Narratives of Christ
o The Life of Christ
o Sermon on the Mount
o Historical Narratives
o Wisdom Sections
o The Major Prophets
o The Minor Prophets
o Prophecy
o The New Testament Church
o The Parables of Jesus
• Specific books of the bible
o Meditate thru a complete book of the bible one paragraph at a time
o Spend a lot of time in the New Testament
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3 comments:

  1. nashvillecats2August 5, 2021 at 3:24 AM

    Hope you realise all your hopes Greg.

    Yvonne.

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  2. Jennifer WalshJuly 3, 2023 at 11:01 PM

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  3. Jennifer WalshJuly 3, 2023 at 11:10 PM

    I appreciate your insightful reflections in Part 2 of your devotions series. It's evident that you have found a meaningful practice that nourishes your soul. Remember to explore different resources and materials that resonate with you. Use Promo Codes can be a helpful tool to find discounted resources for your devotional journey. Keep up the inspiring work!

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Gregg Metcalf has served as the Teaching Pastor of Surprise Valley Baptist Church (Cedarville, CA) and the Mirror Lake Baptist Church (Federal Way, WA.) He graduated from Shasta Bible College in 1989. Gregg is married to Irene and the Lord has blessed them with four daughters and six grandchildren, with a great grandchild on the way. Gregg invites your comments and interaction concerning his posts and this blog! Gregg enjoys reading, boating, song-poem writing, and his family.