The Word... Do It Yourself

I'm studying Isaiah.

Inductively.

Inductive - of, pertaining to, or employing logical induction....

Basically it means to figure it out for yourself.

In the past I have been very guilty of proclaiming to be doing a bible study for my quiet time when it wasn't really an actual study.

It was more like a... quick read that fit my schedule the best.

I got nothing from it. I didn't grow spiritually at all because of it.

This morning while doing my study I realized how far I have come in my study habits and I thanked God for it.

I love the studies that leave it up to you.

They don't tell you answers.

They ask questions.

For instance: My study today was about Egypt in Is. 19.

The question was, "What do you learn about God in Isaiah 19?"

I had to pour over the scripture and figure it out, inductively, for myself.

My answer:

God is:

Fast (v1)

Evokes fear in the lost (v1)

smarter than mere humans (v2)

true to His judgement (v4)

all knowing (v4)

wanting ALL to come to know Him (v19)

the Savior/Reinforcement-sender (v20)

made known throughout the earth (v21)

worthy of worship and offerings (v21)

a fierce, yet healing God (v22)

responsive (v22)

Healer (v22)

a God who blesses obedience (v25)

I learned this morning.

Learning is a great thing.

God, Thank You so much for Your Word.

In your quiet time, don't read answers - answer questions.

Your heart will thank you for it.

How rad is God...?

this rad...

If you're ever wondering how rad our Creator is...

Job 12:7 - "But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds of the air, and they will tell you..."

9/13/09 Set List

Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble

Mighty To Save

Your Great Love

Let It Rain

How He Loves

Come and Listen (invitation song)

On a side note...

Thank you Lord for bringing us Pastor Mike Rippy and his wife Jenifer! God has provided for us and for that we are very grateful. Exciting things are on the horizon at Turning Point Church!

What or who has God blessed you with lately?

Why is differentiating between evangelism and missions important?

John Piper is the man. Just sayin'...

beards are awesome...

For some unexplainable reason, I have always wanted a beard. Don't know why. Maybe it's because the men in my family have a rather difficult time growing facial hair, so that makes me want it even more, I guess. I have a friend named Perry Beaver. (Yes, that is his real name). He has the most incredible beard ever. I love it. I want it. It is pictured below.

I have seen Perry's beard longer than this too, and the longer it gets the awesome-er it gets.

Me? Facial hair...? not so much....

You may have noticed the small patch of hair under my lip. I usually refer to that as, "my beard."

I want a real one.

My current "beard-forming regimine" is as follows:

"If you shave it... it will come."

One day...

Today's Set (8/30/09)

He Is Exalted

Maker Of Heaven And Earth

Rain Down

Grace Like Rain

I Lift My Eyes Up

More Love, Morer Power

The Truth Project

This study has completely revolutionized my walk with God. I firmly believe that every person who consides themself a believer needs to go through this study. Check it out.

www.thetruthproject.org

It will stretch you... in a very, very good way.