Putting Steps 1 and 2 into Practice: Summarizing the Text and Finding God (Part 1)
1. Leviticus 22:17–25 2. Numbers 28:1–8 3. Esther 5 4. Psalm 131 5. Daniel 10:1–9
1. Leviticus 22:17–25 2. Numbers 28:1–8 3. Esther 5 4. Psalm 131 5. Daniel 10:1–9
If the first step of meditation is accurately grasping the context of the text, the second step is clear: find the Triune God within that text. Too often, we begin our meditation with these questions: While application is vital, if we skip the order, meditation easily drifts into self-centeredness. The primary question of meditation must … 더 읽기
The Power of “Contextual Reading” Now that you are prepared, it is time to begin the actual work of meditation. The starting point is always clear: Decide on the text. I often recommend using a daily devotional or “QT book.” The reason is simple: it eliminates decision fatigue. We are surprisingly vulnerable to the exhaustion … 더 읽기
Meditation on the Word is not an impulsive emotional activity. It is an intentional and repetitive spiritual discipline. In many cases, the reason meditation lacks depth is not because the text is difficult, but because we begin without preparation. Meditation is a matter of attitude before technique, and a matter of structure before attitude. Before … 더 읽기
4. The Difference Between ‘Knowing’ the Word and Being ‘Captured’ by It The more sermons we hear, the easier it is to fall into the illusion that we truly “know” the Word. However, Scripture clearly commands us to “meditate on it day and night.” True meditation is not about the Word brushing past us like … 더 읽기
We live in an era of unprecedented information overload. A quick tap on a smartphone unleashes a flood of sermons, theology lectures, devotionals, and faith-based content. Today, Artificial Intelligence even analyzes scripture, organizes commentaries, and suggests practical applications for us. The barriers to accessing knowledge have all but vanished. Yet, one fundamental question remains: Is … 더 읽기