praying the scriptures

EQUIPPING YOURSELF TO STUDY SCRIPTURE

January 3, 2021 by Eddie Leave a Comment

If we, disciplers, are to be effective in preparing for, and leading scripture-focused prayer meetings, group discussion, or discipling sessions, then we need to have the proper tools at our disposal. You need to be able to navigate your way around the bible, be able to access resources to help you understand difficult passages, and be efficient in selecting the appropriate verses to “teach, rebuke, correct, and train” the members whom you are discipling according to God’s word.

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MAKING SURE YOU HEAR WHAT THE LORD IS SAYING

January 2, 2021 by Eddie 1 Comment

This is a follow on article to two earlier posts about deciding and selecting a READING PLAN — a schedule indicating what specific scriptures you plan to read on a day-to-day basis. In this article, I want to share five practical steps on how to sustain your bible reading according to plan, and to make it bear fruit each time.

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PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES

December 28, 2020 by Eddie Leave a Comment

Praying the Scriptures is a prayer method that is easy to learn and put into practice, and if practiced regularly, it will enhance not just our regular prayer time and communal prayers, but also enrich one’s bible reading.

The aim of our THIRST-DAY SERIES is to equip our pastoral leaders with a variety of tools, tips, techniques, exercises and guides in order to have “scripture-focused” discussions during their regular small group meetings.

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