GETTING GOD’S WORD IN YOUR LIFE

Think about your best friend. How did he/she become your best friend?
How did you get to know him/her? What did you together to become best
friends?

Look up Philippians 3:10. What was Paul’s greatest desire?

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If you wanted to know God, how would you do that?
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Look up the following verses. What do they say about getting God’s Word
into your life?

1. Romans 10:17
________________ God’s Word from sermon, Sunday school, and
books
2. Revelation 1:3
________________ God’s Word with a plan during your quiet
time.
3. Acts 17:11
________________ God’s Word and go deeper to discover.
4. Psalm 119:11
________________ God’s Word to get it into your heart. S.O.A.P. METHOD:
5. Psalm 1:2-3 1. SCRIPTURE:
________________ on God’s Word thinking deeply about the  Choose a book of the Bible to read (for beginners try the
meaning of the verses. Book of John). Read at least one chapter a day.
6. James 1:22  Look for a verse that particularly impressed you that day,
________________ God’s Word making practical applications to and write it in your journal.
do what you learn. 2. OBSERVATION:
 What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture?
WHAT IS A QUIET TIME?  Write down why the passage struck out to you
It is a time of worship, devotion, and fellowship with God.  Write down your thoughts about the verse.
To what have we been called? 1 Corinthians 1:9 3. APPLICATION:
 How should I live differently? Write out an application.
____________________________________________________________  Make S.M.A.R.T. applications. Make them Specific,
Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely.
HOW? 4. PRAYER:
1. Get a Bible, journal, and a pen (Always keep them where you can  Spend some time praying about what you learned from
find them). the passage and surrender your life to follow God today.
2. Find a place somewhere without distractions (not in your bed – it  Write out a prayer in your journal.
may become a really quiet time)!
3. Pick a time. Morning is a great way to start your day with God, but
do what works best for you! What time might work best for you?

A SAMPLE QUIET TIME

Date: July 22, 2022

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-20

Best verse:
“And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the
Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work,
growing in the knowledge of God.” Colossians 1:10

Thoughts about the verse:

Paul prayed for his brethren in Colossae. I should also pray for my
brothers and sisters regularly so that they will come to know Jesus Christ.

Application:
 Pray for my churchmates and friends (write specific names)
 Be an agent of reconciliation by witnessing for Christ today.

Prayer:
Lord, fill me with the knowledge of Your will and with all the
wisdom and understanding that Your Spirit gives. Teach me to pray for my
churchmates and friends so that we may all live a life worthy of the Lord
and growing in the knowledge of our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.

EXERCISE:
Make a Quiet Time using the SOAP method. Read John 1:1-18.

DISCIPLESHIP CHALLENGE:
Have a SOAP Quiet Time at least 5 days this week. Bring your journal and
be ready to share some SOAP’s. Memorize Joshua 1:8.
“Keep this Book of Law always on your lips; meditate on it day
and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then
you will be prosperous and successful.”

Name: ___________________________________________________

QUIET TIME