Download or read book Christ s Words in Matthew as a Guide to 40 Days of Prayer written by Gary Gagliardi and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written to accomplish four goals: To encourage study of Jesus's words outside his story To show how to use his words to inspire prayersTo provide a selection of prayers on different topicsTo offer a template for creating more specific prayers This work extends Pastor Rick Warren's 40 Days of Prayer concept for the specific purpose of studying Jesus's words. In his book, Pastor Warren suggested using the Lord's Prayer as a template for prayer in general. This book extends his idea by using all of the Savior's words in Matthew as a template for a set of prayers-based on my fifteen years of studying Christ's words in the original Greek. Jesus's words and prayer are like a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup: two great things that are great together. They are sweet like candy, but, unlike candy, they are always good for us. Unlike Warren's work, however, this book is designed both for study and for use as a prayer book. It offers you a guide to how you can use Jesus's own words to inspire your own prayers. On this book's left-hand pages, I show each of Jesus's spoken words in the Gospel of Matthew. On the facing right-hand pages, each line of Jesus's words inspires a line in a prayer. The verses from Matthew are shown in their original order, chapter after chapter, without their narrative. While we normally hear Jesus's words in the context of his story, by taking his words out of that story we can hear them in a new way: as if they were addressed to us personally today, not just to those around him then.I separated these verses into forty days for easier study. I used the chapter divisions and the logical breaks between topics within a chapter to create the separate prayers. Each prayer focuses on a specific topic. That topic was suggested by the content of Jesus's words. In the original story, his words may have addressed a number of different situations, but taken together they seem to offer a unifying theme. I used these themes to create the resulting prayers. Prayers average about a page and a half each. The shortest is one verse. The longest is three pages. These prayers are just one way to interpret the Lord's words as prayer. They are generalized and written in the first person plural, like the Lord's Prayer itself. However, they are designed to inspire more specific prayers relating to your own unique situation. These prayers can be used to give you words when you cannot find your own, or they can aid you in discovering your own words to express your own thoughts and feelings. This book can be used in several different ways. Each of these approaches offers different advantages. You can study the left-hand pages with Christ's words by themselves, ignoring the facing prayer. This approach allows you to rediscover what Christ said. By reading his words without their narrative, you can ponder his message for us today. You can read one verse of Christ's words and then the corresponding line of prayer. I think of this as the "call and response" method. Christ is calling to us with his words and we are responding directly to him with our prayer. You can also read one line of Christ's words, read a line of the prayer, and then imagine your own prayer: the "personal call and response." You are responding directly to him with your own words, beginning by changing the plural "we" pronouns to singular "I" pronouns. This book's format leaves plenty of spaces between lines and in the columns to write down your prayers if you so desire. Finally, you can use this work as a prayer book alone, concentrating on the right-hand prayer pages and using the index to find the prayer(s) you need. Using the book in this way, you or your prayer group will find that prayers adapted directly from Christ's words are powerful tools for addressing many different issues. There are prayers for healing, prayers for wisdom, prayers against self-deception, prayers for guidance, and so on. The focus of each prayer

Download or read book Jesus written by David Steele and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study features 24 lessons, including questions and answers, that compare what each Gospel writer wrote about Jesus and presents Jesus' ministry in chronological order. Readers come away with a better understanding of the New Testament Gospel message and why it is 100 percent reliable. Both Christians and skeptics gain a better understanding of the reliability of Scripture, and in particular how the Gospel writers presented Jesus as the Savior of mankind with powerful proofs and authority.

Download or read book A Method for Prayer written by Matthew Henry and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book She Reads Truth written by Raechel Myers and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2016-10-04 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Born out of the experiences of hundreds of thousands of women who Raechel and Amanda have walked alongside as they walk with the Lord, She Reads Truth is the message that will help you understand the place of God's Word in your life.

Download or read book Matthew Daily Bible Commentary written by John Proctor and published by Hendrickson Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Daily Bible Commentary is systematic and rich in research, yet devotional and reflective in tone. It is perfect for preachers, lay people, teachers, ministers in training, students? and anyone who wants to understand the Bible better and draw closer to God on a daily basis. This is the volume on Matthew.

Download or read book 40 Days written by Jo Swinney and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book What s in a Word written by David Winter and published by . This book was released on 1996-10 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For each day from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, David Winter considers a single word of Jesus. On each Sunday, one of the "I am" sayings of Jesus is considered, culminating with "I am the resurrection and the life" of Easter Sunday. For each day the author includes a prayer and questions for reflection and discussion.

Download or read book The Lord s Prayer written by Rick Warren and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents each line of the Lord's Prayer and explains the meaning behind the words with line-by-line commentary.

Download or read book The Lord s Prayer Bible Study written by Rose Publishing and published by Rose Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using colorful visuals, easy-to-read summaries, and reflections, The Lord’s Prayer Bible Study takes you through the seven petitions of one of Jesus’s most famous prayers. Enrich your prayer life with a deeper understanding of this model prayer that Jesus taught his closest disciples to pray. Key features include: Short, concise lessons for people with busy lives, as well as an optional reading plan for people with more time who want to go deeper. Leader’s guide is contained within each study guide, so no extra book purchase is required. Discussion questions for each session and lots of space for writing. Most Bible studies on the Lord’s Prayer don’t include visuals. Imagine having one that does! Perfect for small groups, individual use, young adult study, homeschool, church library, to give to a friend, and more! Whether you have repeated The Lord’s Prayer countless times in church or are new to this classic prayer, this Bible study will help you dive deeper into the rich theological and spiritual meaning behind each line. This study answers questions such as: What does it mean for God’s kingdom to come, and to ask for our daily bread? How do we “hallow” God’s name? How are we forgiven of our debts (trespasses)? And more! With practical life application and thought-provoking discussion questions, you will discover more about God’s attributes and how to pray to our Father in heaven.

Download or read book Praying Through Matthew written by Troy Schmidt and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-10-02 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first Gospel book begins the introduction to Jesus Christ. Matthew, a Jew, painstakingly offers Old Testament confirmation that Jesus was the Promised One, the Messiah, prophesied by scriptures, who presented Himself on this earth. You may not be a Jew, but you have to appreciate what Matthew laid out in his Gospel. Proof. Prophets teed up the clues about Jesus' life, then Jesus arrived to fulfill them one-by-one. Matthew wanted to say, "He's here!" As you are PRAYING THROUGH MATTHEW, focus on what God did to bring his Son in the world. This moment was 2,000 years in the making and when it happened, the world (and our lives) changed forever. PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE SERIES What is God's word? Simply put, it is the word of God spoken to people long ago who transcribed that information into writing. That writing was meticulously passed down for thousands of years to speak to us today. How did God speak to people in Bible times? Audibly - God spoke directly to people who heard him with their ears or in their heart. Through situations - God spoke through the actions and events of this world. Through people - God spoke through leaders, kings and prophets who proclaimed God's purpose. Through prophecy - God spoke about future events, then those events happened. Scripture - God spoke through his written word when people read those words later. Prayer - God spoke through the prayers of people. PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE SERIES recognizes the power of God speaking to mankind through His Scriptures. God's word was not only meant to be read, but applied. We must apply ourselves to these passages and adjust our lives to God's will. Today, God uses many ways to speak to us. This book incorporates those avenues of communication to ensure that God will speak to you during your quiet time with Him. Each section asks the reader to do six things. 1.Read the passage. Open up the Bible and read His Word. 2.Memorize the passage. A certain verse is given special focus. Commit it to memory. Remember it all day. 3.Understand the passage. Background information (Time, Characters, Place, What's Happening) help you to understand the context of the section you are reading. 4.Read the prayer. Read the written prayers as if they were from your heart. Don't recite them as words from a page, but a plea from your soul. 5.Keep praying. Prayer prompts are there to help you continue praying about other specific areas. Listen to the Holy Spirit and see if there is more you need to pray. 6.Journal your thoughts. In the space provided, write down some thoughts that you feel God said to your during this time. Every so often I've included a "Prayer Thoughts" page to give you more room to journal your thoughts and write down prayer requests as you go through the Bible. Get ready to spend some quality time with God. Get ready for God to speak to you through His Word."

Download or read book The Pastor s Soul written by Brian Croft and published by EP BOOKS. This book was released on 2018-07-16 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Murray writes in the Foreword: 'The minister's soul is the soul of his ministry.' I can't remember where I first heard this saying, but I've never been able to forget it. And, having read this book, I never want to forget it. In these pages, Jim Savastio and Brian Croft establish the foundation of all faithful and fruitful ministry"€"the pastor's soul. But, although their main target is the epidemic of ministerial hyper-activity and the accompanying burnout, backsliding, and brokenness, they carefully avoid over-reacting and running to the opposite extremes of monkish withdrawal or lazy self-indulgence. Instead, you have a book that skillfully walks a balanced biblical path in both content and style. It balances self and others. Yes, the pastor is all about serving others, about sacrificing for the sake of others, about spending and being spent for others, and about pouring out themselves to fill others. But, as many pastors have discovered to their cost and pain, servants are finite, sacrifices eventually turn to ashes, non-stop spending leads to bankruptcy, and pouring out without ever filling up ends in drought. This book reminds us that caring for self is not selfish but necessary if we are to sustain a life of caring service to others. It's not a warrant for sloth or selfishness, but rather a call to self-care that will lead to better other-care.

Download or read book Rich Wounds written by David Mathis and published by The Good Book Company. This book was released on 2022-02-01 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profound reflections on the cross that help you to meditate on and marvel at the sacrificial love of Jesus. This book can be used as a devotional, especially during Lent and Easter. These profound reflections on the cross from David Mathis, author of The Christmas We Didn’t Expect, will help you to meditate on and marvel at Jesus’ life, sacrificial death, and spectacular resurrection-enabling you to treasure anew who Jesus is and what he has done. Many of us are so familiar with the Easter story that it becomes easy to miss subtle details and difficult to really enjoy its meaning. This book will help you to pause and marvel at Jesus, whose now-glorified wounds are a sign of his unfailing love and the decisive victory that he has won: “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) This book can be used as a devotional. The chapters on Holy Week make it especially helpful during the Lent season and at Easter.

Download or read book How to Fast Successfully written by Derek Prince and published by Whitaker House. This book was released on 1995-07-01 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jesus did not say, “If you fast,” but rather, “When you fast.” As you read Derek Prince’s biblical teaching on fasting, you will discover answers to such questions as: Why should I fast? What happens during a fast? What are the rewards of fasting? How long should I fast? How should I break a fast?

Download or read book Matthew 26 28 written by Amy Welborn and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 2009-07-20 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matthew 26–28: Jesus' Life-Giving Death offers a close look at the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ in Matthew's Gospel. A Guided Discovery of the Bible The Bible invites us to explore God’s word and reflect on how we might respond to it. To do this, we need guidance and the right tools for discovery. The Six Weeks with the Bible series of Bible discussion guides offers both in a concise six-week format. Whether focusing on a specific biblical book or exploring a theme that runs throughout the Bible, these practical guides in this series provide meaningful insights that explain Scripture while helping readers make connections to their own lives. Each guide• is faithful to Church teaching and is guided by sound biblical scholarship • presents the insights of Church fathers and saints • includes questions for discussion and reflection • delivers information in a reader-friendly format • gives suggestions for prayer that help readers respond to God’s word • appeals to beginners as well as to advanced students of the Bible By reading Scripture, reflecting on its deeper meanings, and incorporating it into our daily life, we can grow not only in our understanding of God’s word, but also in our relationship with God.

Download or read book Common Worship Times and Seasons President s Edition written by Common Worship and published by Canterbury Press. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revised, expanded edition of the Common Worship President’s Edition contains everything to celebrate Holy Communion Order One throughout the church year. It combines relevant material from the original President’s Edition with Eucharistic material from Times and Seasons, Festivals and Pastoral Services, and the Additional Collects.

Download or read book Bible Study Guide Matthew Volume I written by Andrew J. Lamont-Turner and published by Andrew J. Lamont-Turner. This book was released on with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a transformative journey through the Gospel of Matthew with our comprehensive Bible Study Guide. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Matthew's narrative as we unravel the threads of prophecy, parables, and powerful teachings woven into this Gospel. Key Features: Discover the Kingdom: Unearth the profound meaning behind the Kingdom of Heaven as a central theme, guiding every aspect of Jesus' life, teachings, and mission. Sermon on the Mount Deep Dive: Dive into the Sermon on the Mount, unpacking its revolutionary ethical principles and unveiling the blueprint for Kingdom living. Parables Unveiled: Explore the hidden treasures within Jesus' parables, gaining insights into the mysteries of the Kingdom and their relevance to our lives today. Discipleship Dynamics: Delve into the challenges and rewards of discipleship presented in Matthew, understanding the cost and joy of following Jesus. Reflective Questions: Engage in thoughtful reflection with questions that invite personal contemplation and application, fostering a deeper connection to the Gospel message. Prayers for Today: Connect the timeless truths of Matthew with contemporary Christian life through prayers inspired by the Gospel, making the scripture relevant to our daily journey. Are you ready to embark on a profound exploration of the Kingdom of Heaven as revealed in the Gospel of Matthew? Allow the transformative power of God's Word to shape your understanding and practice of your faith.

Download or read book Matthew 10 20 written by Kevin Perrotta and published by Loyola Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the book of Matthew, Jesus teaches his disciples, and us, how to follow him. Matthew 10-20: On the Road with Jesus brings to life the teachings of Jesus as found in the book of Matthew. For busy adults who want to study the Bible but don't know where to begin, Six Weeks with the Bible provides an inviting starting point. Each guide is divided into six concise, 90-minute segments that introduce one book of the Bible. All biblical text is printed in the guides, which means no additional study aids are required.