This has been a CRAZY week for me in every since of the word. I know that when I'm on the other side of this whirlwind, Brian and I will be able to boast in the Lord for His perfect care for us. But, for now, would you just intercede for us, that God would remind us constantly of His sovereignty and goodness and care for us? We are working through some big life decisions, and you wouldn't waste a single prayer on us. Thank you!
Also, I've been trying to keep up with Bible Study in the midst of vacation. Honestly, this is not my strong suit, but I've managed to do it, with God's help. He prompted me to haul my Bible and my journal out to the beach with me each morning. And, I just sit in His presence, reading through His word, and dwelling on His presence. Praise God, He is an ever present help to me.
So, having said all of that, I have not yet done Week at a Glance. Please forgive me. I PROMISE that I will get it done tomorrow.
1 Peter 2 is just as rich as 1 Peter 1, isn't it? I was hit square in the face with many parts of it, and challenged by the entire thing. I believe that the theme of the chapter could be Godly conduct. I can't wait to dig in deep.
Okay, let's dive in with Week 2 - Day 2!
Day 2
- Pray - Sit quietly in the Lord's presence and praise Him for allowing you to study His word so freely. Ask him to bless your time in it.
- Read 1 Peter 2 - Remember, read aloud. Put yourself in this text. Make it real and alive.
- Go back and reread 1 Peter 2:1-3 - Okay, really take some time to focus on these verses. What are they telling you? What's the point? As we study God's Word, we always want to be working to synthesize information. Think, "Simplify." What are the overarching ideas?
- Apply - How did your reading rub you today? Were you enlightened, encouraged, informed, instructed, corrected? Take these words on a page and put them into the context of your life. Always remember, we CANNOT stop at reading. We must apply, in order for their to be changes in our lives.
- Comment - You know the drill. This is the time for you to share your heart with us. What was the important thing about your Bible Study time today?
Again, thank you for your patience with me. You are all such a constant encouragement and support to me. Thank you. God is evident in each one of your lives, and the beauty that He is creating in you through the study of His Word is FAR superior to anything that this world promotes. Keep it up!
Verses 1-3 brought to mind the idea of innocence. We are to rid ourselves of all these things that pollute our minds and lives. Verse 2 then instructs us to be like newborn babies. Is there anything more innocent than a newborn? Their desire is only to be fed and nourished. I should be likeso-craving spiritual nourishment in order to grow spiritually. Those verses ENLIGHTENED me.
ReplyDeleteI was ENCOURAGED by verses 9-10: I am God's chosen! Verses 6-8 INFORMED me that what is precious to the believer makes the unbeliever trip up. That helps me to remember to approach every seeker carefully, paying attention to those things that might be hard for them to understand or that might trouble them. And, boy oh boy, was I INSTRUCTED and CORRECTED by verse 24: Christ died so that I might die to sins! The work is done-I have no excuse.
We'll be here! Enjoy vaca and share when you have the time or get back!
ReplyDeleteI've been following, but haven't commented yet. The verses today didn't teach me anything new, but they reinforced what has already been on my heart. I've often prayed that I would LONG for His word, but my quiet times have been kind of shallow lately. I know that the deeper I dig into His word, the more I will have that longing. It's good to pray that I will long for His word, and I need to keep praying that, but I have to do my part too.
ReplyDeleteVerse 2 is a great reminder for me that the Word of God must be our nourishment for spiritual growth. When I notice myself becoming stagnant and sitting comfortably in this christian walk, it is always because I have not been in the Word. Newborn babies do not have to think about working up an appetite; the longing for milk comes naturally. I, too, should have an appetite and desire for God's Word. The more you taste; the more you see that God is good!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lindsey for doing this study! I am really enjoying it and being challenged to dig deeper in the Word!!
~Amy
1 and 2 Peter are two of my favorite books. I love 2:5 which tells us that one of the primary reasons God leaves us on earth after we receive the Savior is to demonstrate flesh & blood proof that Christ lives. We are lingering proof of the resurrection! How exciting!!
ReplyDeleteA passage of scripture I often refer to is 2:9. As believers in Christ, our lives are to be full of virtue, moral excellence and perfection which are suitable in reflecting our King. My life is not to be inactive and dead, but living and efficient. Some days I succeed, other days I fall short.
I love you beloved one.
I should crave the pure spiritual milk. I find myself LACKING. Yes, I want a better relationship with God and I know that I have to make time for Him and His Word but do I CRAVE it? I know when I was pregnant and craving ice cream, I wouldn't stop until I satisfied that craving. This is how I know I haven't been CRAVING the Word. So my prayer is for the Lord to put the craving and desire back in my heart that I had a few years ago. I just can't do it without Him.
ReplyDeleteYou have to "clean house" (the message) so that you can mature in the Lord so his lovingkindness can shine through you. Let me just say I was CONVICTED at how dirty I had let my house get. Here lately, I have let everything listed contaminate "my house" (my mind) and it shows! Time to get the broom out and sweep all this mess outta here!