Knowing the types of books tells us how to read them. Also, knowing how the books are ordered in the Old Testament helps as well since it is not in chronological order.

The Gospel and New Testament writers frequently quoted Old Testament Scripture. This shows that the entirety of God’s word is to be read and not just certain parts.

It shows that God isn’t a neutral, all-powerful entity that does not care about His creation. He wants a relationship with us. He yearns for it. It’s evident in His unwavering steadfastness and his faithfulness to His people. He shows it time and time again, rescue after rescue, solution after solution.

Being with someone, in societal terms, means to be in/near the same physical space; not necessarily interacting, but just in the presence of one another. In our prayers, the distance we can create seems like we are asking God through a ticket-teller box–a transactional nature. When, really, we are invited to be in His presence as a friend,…

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It produced dependence of the Lord via prayer. In a sense, like the lecture mentioned, we are to be like children and remind God of his promises. He hasn’t forgotten us, but rather wants us to always communicate with Him.

If Elijah stopped praying after the sixth time, the Lord could have done many things. He could have produced a vision to…

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As humans, we want instant change to our situations. Some of them warranted/justified, some of them not. Prayer is not God’s “Customer Service” line for us. It can be that sometimes but its more about being reliant and dependent on God–staying true to His will and His plan, not our own. Prayer keeps us grounded to that fact.

I have only once (I should do it more) and it was in preparation for a church-wide devotion. It was used for both unity and getting closer with God.

United prayer always took place before home games whenever I was going through football. Unites the team under the banner of God which made us feel untouchable before we ran out.

Everyone we encounter in our daily lives is an opportunity for a prayer.

My inequities like my selfish needs and gains before the Father’s will. The Lord’s Prayer helps me realign my spiritual priorities and put them back into a heavenly focus.

He teaches us to go deeper by becoming more intimate with God. Intimate in the fact that, alone in a room, it’s just us and God. No audience. No making sure that we are coming off correctly and saying the “right” things. Prayer in solitude gives us the opportunity to come to God as we are, where we are.

I have shared Christ with others, and it has been both a meaningful and demanding experience. One of the most important lessons I have learned is that listening is not secondary to evangelism—it is foundational. Before any real dialogue can take place, a person must feel heard. Often, what people express on the surface is not the true issue, but…

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My experience with the local church has shaped my faith in both beautiful and difficult ways. I grew up in church, and my earliest memories of faith were warm, steady, and full of belonging. Before I ever knew what doctrine was, I knew what it felt like to be loved by a church family. The sanctuary, the fellowship hall, the VBS summers—they…

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In the past, I’ve used several devotional methods that helped me grow both intellectually and spiritually. I really enjoy structured study courses like those from <em data-start=”238″ data-end=”260″>The Gospel Coalition because they offer theological depth and a clear framework for understanding Scripture. I also love reading authors such as…

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Bible study, fellowship, and prayer each represent a unique form of spiritual communication, corresponding beautifully with the Triune framework of Mind (Father), Breath (Spirit), and Revelation/Relationship (Son):

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1. Bible Study — Communication with the Father (Mind / Word)

From The Triune Principle, the Father is “the Author of…

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