BIBLE STUDIES

Donna's Bible studies offer an excellent resource for personal or group time in God's Word.  Each 4-5 lesson study centers on specific Scripture passages that encourage you to spend regular time in Scripture to nurture spiritual growth, increase Biblical knowledge, and sustain an active prayer life.

FEBRUARY BIBLE STUDY:

 "THE WELLSPRING OF LIFE"
(A Study of Psalm 42:1-2)

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Blessings as you spend time
in His Word and prayer.

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 Living Water - 2/6/12

READ THE GOSPELS IN A YEAR

 In 2012, we are slowly going through the rich truths and lessons recorded in the four Gospels. Spending time in God's Word is vital to an active, growing Christian walk. Scripture tells us in  2 Timothy 3:16 that "all Scripture is God-breathed."  So take time each day to let Him
exhale into your soul. You will be blessed, indeed.

Gospel readings for the week of 
February 5-11, 2012

February 5: Sunday Worship

February 6:  Matthew 12:38-50

February 7:  Matthew 13:1-23

February 8:  Matthew 13:24-43

February 9:  Matthew 13:44-58

February 10:  Matthew 14:1-21

February 11:  Matthew 14:22-36 

To download the daily Gospel readings from January 29-February 25, 2012, click here. 

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MONTHLY MEMORY VERSES
AND SCRIPTURE JOURNALING:

  February 2012

Psalm 42:1-2

This month we are memorizing, journaling and pondering Psalm 42:1-2.  During your quiet time, read through those Scripture passages slowly and carefully and have your journal handy to record what God brings to your mind. At the end of the month, look back over your journal to learn what God has taught you:

"As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?" Psalm 42:1-2(NIV)

Here are some questions to ponder for jumpstarting your journaling time (I have included my personal reflections after each one):

1)  What do these verses mean to you? Jesus provides the only source of true soul hydration.

2)  How do these verses speak to you at this point in time? What can you apply to your life?  

    In our culture today, we see many people searching.

     For significance.

     For wealth.

     For love.

     For a larger purpose.

     We see that play out in the prodigal's son's life in Luke 15. He went far and wide searching to quench his thirst in earthly pursuits.

     He found just the opposite.

     By the end of his search, he was reduced to utter want and forced to accept the lowly position of tending to swine.

     Interestingly, the swine he tended were quite content with the husks and slop they received.

     But the prodigal hungered and longed after something far greater than husks could satisfy.

     A thirst no earthly fountains could shake.

     His hunger and thirst were only satisfied when he returned home to his father's arms.

     You and I find ourselves in that same position - spiritually. When our well is dry, no water but God's wellspring of life will do.

     And He invites us to drink deeply.

     Grace.

     Love.

     A larger purpose.

     Centered in Him alone.

     It's time to return home to our Father's arms.

3)  Write a conclusory prayer to God.

4)  Write this verse on index cards and place them where they are most visible to you throughout the day to help your memorization work.

BLESSINGS AS YOU MEDITATE ON GOD'S WORD!