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How to integrate God’s Word February 27, 2013. Thanks to Eric Fairhurst . “What I want most of all and at all times is to honor your laws.”. Psalm 119:20. How To Integrate God’s Word. Build on it. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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How to integrate God’s WordFebruary 27, 2013
Thanks to Eric Fairhurst
“What I want most of all and at alltimes is to honor your laws.”
Psalm 119:20
How To Integrate God’s Word
Build on it
“Everyone who hears these words ofmine, and puts them into practice, islike a wise man who built his house
on the rock.”Matthew 7:24
Unreliable FoundationsPopular Culture
“Do not follow the crowd indoing wrong.”
Exodus 23:2
Unreliable FoundationsPopular CultureTradition
Jesus “You have let go of thecommands of God and are holding
on to the traditions of men!”Mark 7:8
Unreliable FoundationsPopular CultureTraditionReason
“There is a way that seems right toa man, but in the end it leads
to death.”Proverbs 16:25
Unreliable FoundationsPopular CultureTraditionReasonEmotion
“At that time there was no king in Israel. People did whatever
they feltlike doing.”Judges 21:25 (MSG)
Hollywood’s Formula for Relationships1. FIND the right person
2. FALL in love3. FIX all your hopes & dreams on this
person for your future fulfillment4. If FAILURE occurs,
repeat steps 1, 2, & 3
God’s Prescription for Relationships1. BECOME the right
person2. WALK in love
3. FIX your hope on God & honor Himthrough this relationship
4. If FAILURE occurs,
repeat steps 1, 2, & 3
How To Integrate God’s WordBuild on itFeed on it “Let the word of Christ
dwell in you richly.”Colossians 3:16
Feed On ItReceive it with my ears
Read it with my eyes
Research it with my hands and mouth
Reflect on it with my mind
Remember it with my heart
How To Integrate God’s WordBuild on itFeed on itLive in it
“I have hidden your word in my heart
that I might not sin against You.”
Psalm 119:11
How To Integrate God’s WordBuild on itFeed on itLive in itGrow through it
“Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in Your law.”
Psalm 119:18
Parable Of The 4 Soils1. The hardened soil =A closed mind
Action:Cultivate an open mind
2. The shallow soil =A superficial mind
Action:Make time for God’s word
3. The soil with weeds =
A preoccupied mind
Action:Eliminate the distractions
4. The good soil =A willing mind
Action:Cooperate with what it says
How To Integrate God’s WordBuild on itFeed on itLive in itGrow through itAct on it
“Do not merely listen to the word,
and so deceive yourselves.
Do what it says.”James 1:22
Picture it!
Pronounce it!
Paraphrase it!
Personalize it!
Probe it!
Pray it!
Visualize the scene in your mind
Emphasize each word aloud
Write it down in your own words
Put your name in the verse
Ask S.P.A.C.E.P.E.T.S.
Pray the verse back to God
How To Integrate God’s WordBuild on itFeed on itLive in itGrow through itAct on itTrust in it
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light
for my path.”Psalm 119:105