History and Biography Personal Devotion Class 4
History and Biography Personal Devotion Class 4
Personal Devotion Recap • Why should we apply ourselves to personal devotion? • Scripture says so • God gives us the blessings and the tools to utilize them, we still have to act! • It is good for us! • It glorifies God
Personal Devotion Recap • What should we do for personal devotion? • Pray • Read Scripture • Memorize • Meditate
“Historical- Pertaining to events that have occurred.” -The Concise Dictionary of Christian Theology
The study of History Is it scriptural?
Scripture IS history!
“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,” Ephesians 4:11–12
“Praise the LORD! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments! His offspring will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. Light dawns in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious, merciful, and righteous. It is well with the man who deals generously and lends; who conducts his affairs with justice. For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever.” Psalm 112:1-6
John Bruen Esq. • 17th Century laymen • Celebrated for for his piety • Biography written by William Hinde
“Exhibiting a variety of memorable and exemplary circumstances, which may be of great utility to all persons; but principally intended as a precedent of piety and charity for the inhabitants of the county of Chester.” -William Hinde
John Bruen Esq. @ Home • His devotional life • Family Worship • Family Commitments
John Bruen Esq. @ work • Discipleship • How he managed his employees
John Bruen Esq. @ sabbath • How did he spend the Sabbath
Robert Murray M’Cheyne • 19th Century Presbyterian Minister • The Memoir and Remains of the RE. Robert Murray M’Cheynee - Published by Andrew Bonar
What can we gain? • Reading plan • Letter Writing • Journaling
Reading Plan • Genesis 1; Ezra 1; Matthew 1; Acts 1 • Genesis 2; Ezra 2; Matthew 2; Acts 2 • Genesis 3; Ezra 3; Matthew 3; Acts 3 • Genesis 4; Ezra 4; Matthew 4; Acts 4 • Genesis 5; Ezra 5; Matthew 5; Acts 5
Writing Letters • Who can we write to? • Congregation • Unconverted • Family
Writing Letters • What can we write about? • Work • Travel • To comfort others • To encourage others • To ask for prayer
Writing Letters • How can we benefit? • We take time to consider God’s work in our lives • We communicate the works of God in our lives to others
Keeping a Journal
Keeping a Journal
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