Proper Nourishment - Crossroads Church

Message Notes
Pastor Ray
@rayparascando
1/11/15
Proper Nourishment:
How to Have a Healthy Feeding of the Bible
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
— Matthew 5:8
Message Notes
Pastor Ray
@rayparascando
1/11/15
Proper Nourishment:
How to Have a Healthy Feeding of the Bible
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
— Matthew 5:8
God’s Plan of Nourishment
God’s Plan of Nourishment
"Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you on
knowledge and understanding.” — Jermiah 3:15 NASB
"Then I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will feed you on
knowledge and understanding.” — Jermiah 3:15 NASB
“It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that
comes from the mouth of God.’ — Matthew 4:4 ESV
“It is written, “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that
comes from the mouth of God.’ — Matthew 4:4 ESV
Questions about Spiritual Nourishment
Questions about Spiritual Nourishment
What not to eat?
What to eat?
How to eat?
What not to eat
What to eat
How to eat
1. Guard my heart by _____________________ unhealthy
teachings
How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according
to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You…”
— Psalm 119: 9-10a NKJV
What needs to be rejected:
-Teachings that are unbalanced -Teachings that are disorderly -Teachings that are self absorbed
1. Guard my heart by _____________________ unhealthy
teachings
How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according
to Your word. 10 With my whole heart I have sought You…”
— Psalm 119: 9-10a NKJV
What needs to be rejected:
-Teachings that are unbalanced -Teachings that are disorderly -Teachings that are self absorbed
2. Get a method for _____________________ the Bible
2. Get a method for _____________________ the Bible
Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word
have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You
12 Blessed are You, O Lord! Teach me Your statutes. 13 With my lips
I have declared All the judgments of Your mouth. 14 I have rejoiced
in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. 15 I will
meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways.”
— Psalm 119:10b-15
Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! 11 Your word
have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You
12 Blessed are You, O Lord! Teach me Your statutes. 13 With my lips
I have declared All the judgments of Your mouth. 14 I have rejoiced
in the way of Your testimonies, As much as in all riches. 15 I will
meditate on Your precepts, And contemplate Your ways.”
— Psalm 119:10b-15
Bible Study Method Examples:
Bible Study Method Examples:
-Devotional Study Method
-Character Study Method -Book by Book Study Method -Topical Study Method
-Four Gospels Study Method
-Doctrinal Study Method
-Facts Study Method
Commandments 21x
miswah
Statues 21x
huqqim
Judgements 19x
mispot
Testimony 22x
edah
Precepts 21x
piqqudim
-Devotional Study Method
-Character Study Method -Book by Book Study Method -Topical Study Method
-Four Gospels Study Method
-Doctrinal Study Method
-Facts Study Method
Commandments 21x
miswah
Statues 21x
huqqim
Judgements 19x
mispot
Testimony 22x
edah
Precepts 21x
piqqudim
Trusted Resources
Trusted Resources
Dr. Charles Stanley intouch.org
Dr. Charles Swindoll insight.org
Crossroads Church Staten Island App / Daily Inspiration
You Version Bible App
Dr. Charles Stanley intouch.org
Dr. Charles Swindoll insight.org
Crossroads Church Staten Island App / Daily Inspiration
You Version Bible App
3. Give genuine attention at _____________________ to
the Bible
3. Give genuine attention at _____________________ to
the Bible
I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
Psalm 119:16
I will delight myself in Your statutes; I will not forget Your word.
Psalm 119:16
My Next Steps:
My Next Steps:
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Read Psalm 119
Memorize Psalm 119:11
Commit to a New Bible Study Method
Invite a friend to join you at Church Next Week
Read Psalm 119
Memorize Psalm 119:11
Commit to a New Bible Study Method
Invite a friend to join you at Church Next Week