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Spiritual Disciplines How can we be more consistent in our Christian walk? One of the fist goals of a Christ follower, or a Christian, is to be more consistent in obedience. Spiritual Disciplines PAGE 2

How can we be more consistent in our Christian walk? Windows 98 Windows XP VISTA Spiritual Disciplines is like a computer operating system of the Christ follower. PAGE 2

This Week God’s Word PAGE 2

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It will help us see what God’s will is for our life. We are first equipped with the Word, the Bible, It’s God’s instruction book for us. It will help us see what God’s will is for our life. PAGE 2

OUR PURPOSE Is found in The Word PAGE 2 Eph 4:11-16 11 And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, 12 for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ; 13 until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. PAGE 2

OUR PURPOSE Is found in The Word PAGE 2 Eph 4:11-16 14 As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; 15 but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word (Our instruction book for living) John 8:31-32 31So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word (Our instruction book for living) John 8:33-36 33 They answered Him, "We are Abraham's descendants and have never yet been enslaved to anyone; how is it that You say, 'You will become free'?" 34 Jesus answered them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who commits sin is the slave of sin. 35 "The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son does remain forever. 36 "So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word (Our instruction book for living) Continue in His Word Learn the Truth Implement the Truth in our lives PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word HOW? MOVE the priority UP! PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word 1. Family 2. Friends 3. Food Where does God come in? 4. Shelter 5. Fun PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word Habitually Reading His Word 1. GOD 2. Family 3. Friends 4. Food 5. Shelter 6. Fun PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word Reading the Bible does not secure our Salvation. We are saved by Grace. And because we are saved by Grace, we want to do the will of the Father So to know that will, we read His Words. PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word Habits: It takes 21 days to make a habit. Tie Habits together Insert it in your day Quality is better than quantity PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word Habits: Remember your objective… Continue in His Word Learn the Truth Implement the Truth in your life to break free from sin. Pray for understanding. Ask Him to speak to your heart. PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word How do you learn? Visual PAGE 2

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The Habit of spending time in the Word How do you learn? Visual Auditory PAGE 2

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The Habit of spending time in the Word How do you learn? Visual Auditory Kinesthetic & Tactile PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word Other Reading Tips… Pray for understanding Read different translations Read systematically Read it aloud quietly to yourself Use a pencil when you study. Write down questions PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word Other Reading Tips… Memorize scripture Meditate on scripture PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word WHEN & WHERE? PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word Read with your Spouse PAGE 2

The Habit of spending time in the Word Read with your Spouse 50% X 5% PAGE 2

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