Reading Scripture

In Sunday’s sermon, we looked at Jesus’ teaching on abiding in Him in John 15. The key application question this passage provokes is, “how do I actually abide in Him in everyday life?”

The first practice we are asking God to cultivate in us is Scripture reading. Below I have included a list of resources to help you get started.

On building habits:

• Articles:

  • Build Spiritual Habits in Just a Few Minutes

  • Unlock the Power of Family Habits

• Books:

  •  Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer  

  • Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard

  • Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald S. Whitney

On reading Scripture:

• Apps:

  • Check out the YouVersion Bible app or ESV’s Bible app. In both, there are different Bible reading plans, ways to connect with other people to do the same plan, and more.

•  How to read scripture:

  • What does this passage tell me about God?

  • What did God do? (Looking for the Gospel here)

  • In light of the first two, who am I now?

  • In light of number 3, what do I need to do?

  • What is the first step I can take today or this week to apply number 4? 

• You Can Study the Bible by Nicole Hager