Key Idea: Come expecting to meet with God, not just learn facts.

Scriptures:

• “Open my eyes, that I may behold ________ things out of your law.” — Psalm 119:18

• “You will seek me and ______ me when you seek me with all your ______.” — Jeremiah

29:13

Reflection:

I will approach Scripture not just to gain knowledge but to _______________ with God.

Action Plan:

• Begin each Bible time with a simple prayer: “Lord, speak to me.”

• Find a quiet space and set aside distractions before reading.

2. Meditate on the Word

Key Idea: Let God’s Word shape how you see Him and the world.

Scriptures:

• “Blessed is the one... whose delight is in the law of the Lord... who _________ on his

law day and night.” — Psalm 1:1–2

• “I meditate on your _________ and consider your ways. I delight in your ________; I

will not neglect your word.” — Psalm 119:15–16

Reflection:

To meditate means to ________ and ________ on God’s Word deeply.

Action Plan:

• Choose one verse to reflect on throughout the day.

• Use sticky notes, index cards, or a phone lock screen to keep Scripture in front of you.

3. Personalize and Pray the Scripture

Key Idea: Let Scripture guide and shape your prayers.

Scriptures:

• “If you remain in me and my ______ remain in you, ask whatever you ______, and it will

be done for you.” — John 15:7

• “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit... And ______ in the Spirit on

Jesus was the ultimate example of intentionality, here are some examples

1) He Chose His Disciples with Purpose (Luke 6:12-13)

2) He Spent Time with the Father Regularly (Mark 1:35)

3) He went Through Samaria on Purpose (John 4:4-7)

4) He Waited to Go to Lazarus (John 11:6)

5) He Was Intentional with Individuals (John 3, Luke 19)

6) He Set His Face Toward the Cross (Luke 9:51)

What action/activity/event do you need to START doing?

What action/activity/event do you need to STOP doing?

1) Model 2)Message 3) Master

1) Having a Heart of Compassion

2) Heart of Friendship

3) Heart of Sacrifice

A) Be Like Jesus in His Humility

B) Be Like Jesus in His Service

C) Be Like Jesus in His Love

D) Be Like Jesus in His Patient Endurance

E) Be Like Jesus in His Mission

a) Don't Freak Out

b) Don't Boast about Tomorrow

c) Do the Golden Rule

d) Do Love Each Other

1. Go Tell - Matthew 18:15

2. Go Sell - Matthew 19:21

3. Go and Do - Luke 10:25

4. Go and Say - Exodus 7:14

5. Go Away - Genesis 12

6. Go and Make - Matthew 28:18*20

1) Worship God while you wait

2) Remember that God is still in Control

3) Love what God Loves

4) Be present in the moment

5) Keep the main thing, the main thing

The Sermon reminds of Hymn 59 in the 91' Baptist Hymnal called "My Lord is Near Me All the Time" written by Barbara Gaultney in 1960.

The Second Verse is the most striking:

When the thunder shakes the mighty hills, and trembles every tree, Then I know a God so great and strong can surely harbor me.