Knowing God through His Word — Part 8
Making Scripture a priority in our lives is not a helter-skelter decision to be made hastily, it is a major decision or life choice that aligns us with divine order. God is orderly; His universe is purposeful. According to 1 Corinthians 14:33 God is not the author of confusion but of peace.
Knowing God through His Word — Part 7
God cares about our memories. Might the dementias of aging be a weapon of the destroyer to stop the older generations from passing down precious memories and history to the younger generations? Moses exhorted the Israelite children to
Remember the days of old,
Consider the years of many generations.
Ask your father, and he will show you;
Your elders, and they will tell you. Deuteronomy 32:7
Knowing God through His Word — Part 6
Jesus never lied. He told his disciples that. . .”he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do.” In the centuries since His crucifixion, many believers have done these “greater works.” However did they do them? Men and women with the Holy Spirit’s gift of miracles, saints like St. Francis, Mme. Jeanne Guyon, George Fox and Padre Pio didn’t start out turning water to wine, healing the sick, casting out demons, opening blind eyes, or raising the dead.
Knowing God through His Word — Part 5
Francois Fenelon, a 17th Century French priest, knew God and talked with Him more than most. Those of us who are seeking God today can learn from him. In part five of this series I’ve adapted a short essay he wrote to make it easier reading . . .
Knowing God through His Word — Part 4
Part Four of this series digs into God’s Word by using the very same tools used by Socrates and Jesus Himself. By asking questions, great teachers will turn on lights and get folks like you and me thinking. Finding answers in God’s Word is a bit like prospecting for precious ores or gems or digging for buried treasures. The digs begin with adventure, seeking, and curiosity; they continue through the work of sifting, examining and studying the finds; and they require keeping our eyes open and alert for discovery.
Knowing God through His Word — Part 2
Part two of Knowing God through His Word asks, “How does knowing the Bible bring seekers closer to God, even into union with Him?” Since God is Spirit and He relates to every one uniquely and personally, the answer isn’t easy. Fortunately, there are a few guidelines . . .
Knowing God through His Word — Part 1
This series of brief essays, Knowing God through His Word, looks at Bible study through many lenses. It discusses reasons to study the Bible, hindrances to Bible study, and practical approaches to Bible study and memorization. It draws from from many different authors, disciplines, points of view, and centuries.
Knowing God through His Word — Part 3
Part three suggests a few things that help to find God’s Spirit and life in the Scriptures and to hear His loving voice speaking just to you. . .
