Bible Meditation

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Today Susan joins me for a discussion of biblical meditation and bible memorization, to important parts of our daily spiritual life.

 

Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. There are lots of moving parts to the journey but our foundation is built on God's Word. How are we doing at daily engaging in it?

 

Confession time. I struggle with memorization. Particularly with remembering the references. It takes a lot of work to get them and then I forget them easily if I don’t constantly review them.

 

But we aren’t starting with memorization! Let’s begin by considering what it means to meditate on God’s Word.

 

First a definition. From Merriam-webster's dictionary; to meditate - to focus one's thoughts on : reflect on or ponder over. This is the definition and style of meditation that we are talking about. not meditation as a mental exercise that focuses on your breathing or a mantra in hopes of achieving some kind of spiritual breakthrough.

 

First, Why?

Psalm 1:1-3 – 1 Blessed is the man

Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,

Nor stands in the path of sinners,

Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,

And in His law he meditates day and night.

3 He shall be like a tree

Planted by the rivers of water,

That brings forth its fruit in its season,

Whose leaf also shall not wither;

And whatever he does shall prosper.

 

Psalm 63:3-8 – 3 Because Your lovingkindness is better than life,

My lips shall praise You.

4 Thus I will bless You while I live;

I will lift up my hands in Your name.

5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness,

And my mouth shall praise You with joyful lips.

6 When I remember You on my bed,

I meditate on You in the night watches.

7 Because You have been my help,

Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.

8 My soul follows close behind You;

Your right hand upholds me.

 

Colo. 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

 

Second, How?

Journaling

Considering the words, their meaning and their relationship to each other. (Mrs. Gutwein)

Asking questions meant to help you draw out the intent and application of the passage.

Understanding the Bible:

1. What do we learn about God?

2. What do we learn about people?

3. What do we learn about relating to God?

4. What do we learn about relating to others?

 

Applying the Bible:

1. What does God want me to understand?

2. What does God want me to believe?

3. What does God want me to desire?

4. What does God want me to do?

(taken from - The Simple Questions to Ask Every Time You Open Your Bible

JUSTIN TAYLOR, JUNE 19, 2017 -https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/the-simple-questions-to-ask-every-time-you-open-your-bible/)