The Discipline of Studying Scripture

The following notes are meant to be supplementary sermon content to go along with the Why: Bible Intake sermon above.

The discipline of study first demands a humble spirit, recognizing that the chief end is not merely to amass information, but to experience it, learn from it, and be changed by it.

(Richard J Foster)

Repetition

Repetition regularly channels our minds in a specific direction, thus ingraining habits of thought. Ingrained habits of thought can be formed by repetition alone, thus changing behavior, even if we do not understand what is being repeated.

Concentration

Concentration centers our minds. It clears away the clutter of a thousand stimuli and forces us to focus on only one thing. This focus allows us to be truly present where we are.

Comprehension

Understanding catapults us into a new level of growth and freedom. It brings insight and discernment.

Reflection

While comprehension defines what we are studying, reflection defines the significance of what we are studying. Reflection allows us to see things from God’s perspective.

Foster, Nathan. The Making of an Ordinary Saint: My Journey from Frustration to Joy with the Spiritual Disciplines. 

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