A couple years ago I read a book by Louie Giglio entitled, “I Am Not, But I Know I AM”. I highly recommend this easy yet inspiring read. It basically talks about how we are very small and not the one to receive the glory for accomplishments. We should know the I AM who is to receive the glory. Within this book is a Bible study method I would like to share with you. It’s called the One Word Bible Study Method.
The method is to take a passage of scripture and meditate on each word for a full day or until you feel ready to move to the next word. You surround it with a prayer of understanding and with as much quiet and solitude as possible. For example, Louie took the scripture “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us” from John 1:14a. Yes, he did take a full day on the word “and”. He described how that little word was powerful because it connects everything in the Old Testament to the story and life of Jesus. Take the word “the”. It becomes important because it’s not just “a” word or “some” word or “really cool” word, but “the” Word. The one and only.
Here is where this hits home. I’m asking our ministry to do a One Word Bible Study Method together. Here is our assignment. We are going to take 27 days starting this Sunday to meditate on Psalm 23:1-3a.
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside still waters,
3 he restores my soul.
I have created a Cartersville First Baptist Worship Arts Ministry blog. I will post each day’s word on the blog. I encourage you to share your comments about what God has shown you. You can find the blog at www.cfbcworship.blogspot.com.
This is not to replace your current Bible study method. This will not take much of your time. It will however take your focus as you meditate and pray about the word of the day. I pray the Holy Spirit reveals Himself to you in a profound way.