Category: Scripture Journaling

Committing to spending a little time each day to write out selected scripture passages will aid in penetrating God’s Word deep in your heart.

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Matters of the Heart

Matters of the Heart

1 Samuel 16:7 says “But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” 

God does not look at a person’s skin tone, background, clothing apparel, or social status.  Rather, He looks at the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12).

“This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.”  Matthew 15:8

There are many in churches today who honor God with their mouths and actions, but their hearts are far from God.  Their heart – their true self – is consumed by worldly concerns.

God’s Word says the God searches the heart.

“I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.”  Jeremiah 17:10

We can rationalize the way we are living.   But God sees your true intentions.

The type of heart you have matters to God!

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.  Proverbs 4:23

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes:  but the Lord pondereth the hearts.  Proverbs 21:2

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Heroes of the Faith Scripture Journaling Calendar

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints.  Ephesians 6:18

These men and women, through faith, overcame extreme conditions and lived out their faith to the glory of God.


Scripture Journaling:

Remember that Scripture Journaling is  a tool to help you as you develop or deepen in your walk with the Saviour.  This is a time to meditate upon Scriptures, express yourself, seek out truths of the Scripture, and learn how to deepen your walk with God.

  1. Pray for God to speak to you as you read the selected passage that day.
  2. Write out the specific passage of Scripture chosen for that day.
  3. Write any truths of the Scripture that stood out to you.
  4. Write any questions you may have about the passage.
  5. Write how you can apply the passage to your life at this moment.

This can also be used as an heirloom to leave for your children when they are old enough to appreciate the wealth of knowledge you gained from searching the Scriptures.  Have fun, learn, and enjoy!

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Prayer

James 5:16 – Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.  

 

 

 

 

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Jesus – The Word

Jesus – The Word

John 1:1-3
​ In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.

Just as our words explain our thoughts to others, Jesus was sent to the world to reveal the Father’s thoughts to us.

“In the beginning was the Word” refers to His co-eternal relationship with God in the past.  His existence was in the beginning before the world began.

“And the Word was with God” speaks of His co-existence with God as a distinct person separate from God.  He had a conscious personal existence separate from God but was also connected to Him.

“And the Word was God” testifies His co-equality with God.  The distinctness was of Himself being God.

Hebrews 1:1-2
​ God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

All things were created by Him.  These verses explain His qualifications for the work of our redemption and salvation.  In the beginning, Jesus was the Word, and in the end, He will be the Word. He is the beginning and the end (Revelation 22:12).

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Jesus – Truth

Jesus – Truth

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.

Jesus is the Way to the Father – no man cometh unto the Father but by me. Jesus is the Truth – the absolute and eternal Truth. Jesus is the Life – He is the bearer and giver of everlasting life.

Truth and liberty always go together. When the truth is denied, liberty is quickly lost. Jesus said in John 8:32, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Truth is necessary for liberty, and true liberty is founded on truth.

Jesus said He was the Truth. He declared that He is the only way to God as well as the Final Word on the matter.

Many people are making wrecks of their lives because they ignore the simple truths of God’s Word. They think liberty gives them the right to lives as they please rather than live according to the principles of truth.

Others are making spiritual wrecks of their lives by their casual attitude towards worship, Christian service, and personal godliness. They chose to ignore the truth believing they can be saved by ways other than simple faith in Jesus Christ.

Knowing and abiding by the eternal Truth of God’s Word brings true liberty.

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Jesus – True Vine

Jesus – True Vine

John 15:1
I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.

Who is Jesus?  Some say He was just a man that did great things.  Others say He was just a prophet.  But Jesus said, “I AM: the Bread of Life, the Light of the world, the Good Shepherd, the Way, Truth, and Life.” In this passage, Jesus is saying, “I am the True Vine.”

Jesus’ reference to the vine and husbandman are symbolic to that of a vineyard.  The branch and the vine have a mutually dependent relationship.  The branch is dependent on the vine, and the believer must always rely on Christ.

Believers are the branches of the Vine.  As we abide in Christ, we begin to develop Christian character, which in turn bears fruit.  In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul describes the fruit of the Spirit in nine terms, and Peter encourages us to add to our faith seven principles in order to be fruitful (2 Peter 1:5-8).

It is necessary to be connected to the Vine so that we may bear fruit and have lasting joy.

The Father is the husbandman.  He wisely watches over His vineyard.  He watches for those vine that are fruitful and prunes those that stopped being fruitful. The more fruit we bear, the more abundant we are in what is good, and the more we glorify God.

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Jesus – Son of God

Jesus – Son of God

John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

These miracles were specifically written down for proof of Christ’s deity. John wanted those who read the scripture to know that Jesus was not only the Saviour but also the Son of God.

It is by grace that God sent His only begotten Son to pay our random on the cross. It is by faith that we receive His free gift of salvation.

John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

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Jesus – Savior

Jesus – Saviour

Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

 

Have you ever paid attention to the verbiage of this verse? A Saviour is born not shall be.

To Whom? Unto you

What? Is born

When? This day

Where? In the city of David

Who? A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

 

It’s a courageous act for one to rescue people from danger or put their lives on the line to fight for our liberty or freedom. Oh, but what a Saviour we have! He who rescues lost sinners from the depths of hell.

 

There is none righteous (Romans 3:10) regardless of race, ethnicity, class, or intellect. All are in need of a Saviour.

 

Christ was born to die that we might go free. What a humbling thought to know that Christ loved me and you enough to rescue us once and for all.

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