In an effort to help you receive more from the Sunday morning Sunday, I wanted to offer you a few steps that you can follow to get more mileage out of the sermon. First, begin by simply reading the passage of Scripture. This Sunday morning we are continuing our study through 1 John. We are in chapter 2, verses 7-11. Read through this passage several times as we get closer to the Lord's Day. Mark any similarities, note any contrasts, , and pray through the passage, asking for

Last night in our Wednesday evening Bible study we discussed Psalm 119:33-40. In that passage, the psalmist offers eight prayers for God's Word. In a desire to know God more and live for His glory more, the psalmist prays for deeper understanding, a greater discernment, and practical application of God's Word. Here are the eight prayers: I. Prayer for Practical Understanding- vs. 33 II. Prayer for Discernment in Understanding- vs. 34 III. Prayer for Desire to Understand- vs.

One of my goals for 2020 is to read through the Bible in a year. I have done it before, and though it takes a great deal of discipline, I always enjoy it. Though many cannot find the time to devote to reading through the Bible in a year, I would encourage you to spend time, each day, in God's Word. God's Word is sufficient for all our needs, and the Christian must treat it like necessary food. With that in mind, I wanted to pass along a few helpful tools. Bible Reading Plans